Lakewood, NJ
Business
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe "It's like a Big Mac on a taco." That's how Kristin Mailhiot describes the menu item that's been driving traffic to her LBI cafe — both online and IRL. Mailhiot opened Jersey Girl Grill on Long Beach Boulevard 16 summers ago with her husband, Shawn. They now have help running the place from their college-age kids. Mailhiot, who grew up in Philadelphia and Jenkintown, PA, launched the smash burger taco this summer after seeing a chef's fancier take on it on social media last winter.  Once she nailed her own recipe, Mailhiot posted a photo of the finished product to Instagram, and things t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cambridge, MA
Business
'Absolute Travesty': Award-Winning Wilmington Cafe Closing After 23 Years 'Absolute Travesty': Award-Winning Wilmington Cafe Closing After 23 Years
'Absolute Travesty': Award-Winning Wilmington Cafe Closing After 23 Years A hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has served Greater Boston residents award-winning breakfast for more than two decades is shutting down.  Sunnyside Cafe in Wilmington announced on Facebook that they are closing for good on Friday, June 16 after 23 years in business.  "We need to make way for new apartments," the post read. "We will miss everyone. Most have become friends/family."  Come check out our new look! We have new hours, including 3 evenings a week. We will be incorporating new items into our... Posted by Sunnyside Cafe on Monday, November 7, 2016 Patrons reacted to the news …

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by David Cifarelli
Harrison, NY
Lifestyle
'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Harrison 'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Harrison
'Every Bite Was Delicious': New French-Style Cafe Opens In Harrison If you're looking for a cozy French-style cafe, an all-new location in Westchester has got you covered for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.  Cafe Deux, located in Harrison at 307 Halstead Ave., opened on Wednesday, March 22, and provides visitors with a French-American dining experience at all times of the day.  Menus are offered for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, in addition to an extensive drink menu with wine, beer, cocktails, and even kombucha available.  If that's not enough to pique interest, the eatery also serves "cupped desserts" with peanut butter, cookies and cream, …

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Business
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In North White Plains, Customers Say Those in Westchester looking for a great spot to grab a bagel and coffee are in for a treat.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Bagel Girl in North White Plains, which opened in October 2022 and is located at 731 North Broadway, has already become a beloved breakfast place for many customers.  Owned by Westchester native Lauren Bucci, a first-time small business owner who decided to fulfill her dream of being her own boss after the pandemic, Bagel Girl lives up to its name and serves a variety of fresh-baked bagels each morning.  Bagel options incl…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Yelp has shared a list of several favorite spots to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Long Island. The online review website listed a variety of businesses in the region that customers have praised highly for their breakfast offerings.  Hometown Bakeshop The owners of this Centerport eatery, located at 2 Little Neck Road, report on the restaurant's website that they use fresh ingredients for the bakeshop's sweet and savory creations. "I don't even know where to start but I'll try with breakfast," Amit R. said in a review. "They bake all their breads on site - focaccia, b…

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by Nicole Valinote
Gaithersburg, MD
Business
Pancakes Please: IHOP Opens New Made-To-Order Concept Restaurant In Maryland Pancakes Please: IHOP Opens New Made-To-Order Concept Restaurant In Maryland
Pancakes Please: IHOP Opens New Made-To-Order Concept Restaurant In Maryland Does anyone want pancakes to go? Flip’d by IHOP opened its third location this week in Maryland, where they will provide everything from breakfast burritos and its patented flapjacks to burgers and other lunch or dinner fares. The newest location opened for business on Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring following pandemic-related delays. The flagship location opened in Lawrence, Kansas last year, and its second concept store opened earlier this year in New York City. A fourth location in Cincinnati is “coming soon.” Unlike traditional IHOP locations, Flip’d will not have servers a…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
Business
NYC's Carnegie Diner Now Open In North Jersey NYC's Carnegie Diner Now Open In North Jersey
NYC's Carnegie Diner Now Open In North Jersey One of New York City’s most iconic eateries, the Carnegie Diner, has made its North Jersey debut. The diner's flagship location is located near Carnegie Hall, but its newest location is at the Harmon Meadow shopping center at 700 Plaza Drive in Secaucus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carnegie Diner (@carnegiediner) The 6,600-square-foot location offers seating for just under 200 customers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full sports bar pouring all types of cocktails, according to JerseyDigs.com. Carnegie Diner is renow…

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by Valerie Musson
Jersey City, NJ
Business
Popular NYC Eatery Carnegie Diner Heads To North Jersey Popular NYC Eatery Carnegie Diner Heads To North Jersey
Popular NYC Eatery Carnegie Diner Heads To North Jersey One of New York City’s most iconic eateries, the Carnegie Diner, is making its North Jersey debut. Originally opened near Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, the diner’s newest location is at the Harmon Meadow shopping center at 700 Plaza Drive in Secaucus, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lukas Jenkner (@lukasjenkner) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexi Contrata💰Luxury Foodie (@the.luxury.foodie) The new 6,600-square-foot location offers seating fo…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say Breakfast aficionados won’t want to miss this Long Island coffee shop, according to voters. This year, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Druthers Coffee in Stony Brook as having the best egg sandwich around. The Druthers Egg Sandwich features a fried egg with smoked cheddar, crispy shallots and Calabrian chile aioli, all served up on an everything bagel from Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn. “You think it's just an egg sandwich until you find that the bagel is warm and pillowy with a satisfying chew and the egg is garnished with mild chili-flavored topping that really brings up …

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by Michael Mashburn
Stratford, CT
Lifestyle
Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford
Popular Eatery Opens New Location In Stratford If you need breakfast or lunch fast but don't want fast food then you need to check out a Fairfield County restaurant that started out as a food truck and now has two storefronts and the trucks. Tasty Yolk known for its Bridgeport location as well as its food trucks, has just opened the new location in Stratford. What started with two friends opening a single food truck in 2016 has grown into a full-fledged business model that has foodies, food reviewers, and locals clamoring for more.  The Stratford location is at 3530 Main St. The Bridgeport location is at 2992 Fairfield Ave. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Sussex County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bell’s Mansion (11 Main St., Stanhope) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell's Mansion (@bellsmansion) Hampton Diner & Family Restaurant (36 Hampton House Rd., Newton) Lake Ho…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Morris County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. The Committed Pig, 28 W. Park Pl., Morristown View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Committed Pig (@thecommittedpig) Hapgoods, 44 Middle Rd., Mountain Lakes South+Pine American Eate…

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by Valerie Musson