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Food Trucks To Fine Dining: Capital Region Restaurants That Opened In 2025 Food Trucks To Fine Dining: Capital Region Restaurants That Opened In 2025
Food Trucks To Fine Dining: Capital Region Restaurants That Opened In 2025 From sizzling street food to polished wine bars, 2025 brought a wave of fresh flavors to the Capital Region — and locals showed up hungry. Family-run food trucks became neighborhood favorites, global cuisines found new homes, and longtime local operators launched passion projects that quickly turned into go-to spots for brunch, date night, and everything in between. Whether it was Filipino comfort food served with heart, Italian dishes reimagined through a Japanese lens, or cozy cafés expanding their footprint, these openings reflected a Capital Region that’s curious, creative, and increasi…
Nominate Your Long Island Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Long Island Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Long Island Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards on Long Island! Best brunch on Long Island? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations close Sept. 30!…
Nominate Your Fairfield County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Fairfield County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Fairfield County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards in Fairfield County! Best brunch in Fairfield County? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations close…
Nominate Your Hudson Valley Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Hudson Valley Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Hudson Valley Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards in the Hudson Valley! Best brunch in Fairfield County? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations clos…
Nominate Your Bergen County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Bergen County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Bergen County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards in Bergen County! Best brunch in Bergen County? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations close Sept.…
Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025
Nominate Your Westchester County Favorites In DV’s Readers’ Choice 2025 Who makes your weekend breakfast worth waking up for? Which hairstylist always nails your look? Who makes your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Now’s your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations are officially open for the 2025 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards in Westchester County! Best brunch on Long Island? Don’t keep it a secret! Nominate before Sept. 30. Photo by Damien Kopp on Unsplash From bagels to barbers, concerts to cocktails—Readers’ Choice 2025 has a spot for all the places that make life here better (and way more fun). Nominations close Se…
'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot 'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot
'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Nesconset Brunch Spot If brunch is a sport, then Nappi’s Nook is already a hometown champion. The Nesconset eatery—opened in 2022 at 204 Smithtown Boulevard—keeps locals lining up with its whimsical lattes, over-the-top pancake stacks, and playful twists on brunch classics that are as fun to photograph as they are to eat. The restaurant is the latest transformation of a longtime breakfast-and-lunch fixture in the community. Brothers Jason and Stephen Nappi took over the space once known as Corner Café, giving it a sleek new design and a menu meant to dazzle the brunch crowd. View this post o…
Fan-Favorite Restaurant Chain Expanding To Delmar Fan-Favorite Restaurant Chain Expanding To Delmar
Fan-Favorite Restaurant Chain Expanding To Delmar The moose is on the move. Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern will open a brand-new location in Delmar, marking its fourth Capital Region outpost, the restaurant announced Monday, July 21. Already a favorite in Latham, Troy, and Albany, the Tipsy Moose is known for pairing hearty, shareable comfort food with rotating craft beers, cocktails that showcase local spirits, and an all-around cozy, cabin-inspired vibe. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tipsy Moose (@tipsymoose) “There’s always a seat for you at the Moose,” owners Brendan Brader…
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos
Popular Chain Opens New Locale In New Rochelle: Here's How To Get Free Tacos Get ready, taco lovers—The Taco Project is officially opening the doors to its sixth location in a Westchester city, and the community is invited to join the fiesta.  The new Taco Project at 596 North Ave. in New Rochelle will hold a grand opening hosted by the city's Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 15 at 10:45 a.m.  This marks the sixth location for owners Nick Mesce, Sebastian Aliberti, and Carmelo Milio, and one of their largest to date, offering both on-street and garage parking for customers.  Known for its fresh and flavorful menu featuring tacos, burritos, …
Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen
Best Brunch Spot On Long Island In 2024: Maureen's Kitchen We are thrilled to announce that Maureen's Kitchen has been named Best Brunch on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! At Maureen’s Kitchen—known for its generous portions, welcoming atmosphere, and cow-themed decor—brunch is more than just a meal—it’s an experience, according to its website. A Readers' Choice voter shared, “This establishment consistently meets the standards that bring customers back for solid good food. Great staff.”  Another voter echoed the sentiment, stating, “Great food, attentive service.” The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice conte…
Best Brunch In Westchester County In 2024: The Kittle House Inn Best Brunch In Westchester County In 2024: The Kittle House Inn
Best Brunch In Westchester County In 2024: The Kittle House Inn We are thrilled to announce that Kittle House Inn has been named Best Brunch in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards! According to Kittle House Inn’s website, this historic Chappaqua restaurant offers a brunch experience like no other, blending timeless elegance with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Belgian waffles are on the menu at the Kittle House Inn, per its website. Photo supplied by the Kittle House Inn Known for locally sourced ingredients, exquisite culinary craftsmanship, and an extensive wine selection, Kittle House Inn creates a Sunday Brunch tra…
Best Breakfast In Bergen County In 2024: Willow & Whisk Best Breakfast In Bergen County In 2024: Willow & Whisk
Best Breakfast In Bergen County In 2024: Willow & Whisk We are thrilled to announce that Willow & Whisk has been named Best Breakfast in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Willow & Whisk was built on two simple yet powerful principles: family and great food, and its menu takes breakfast and brunch classics to a whole new level with fresh, innovative ingredients, according to its website. “Simply outstanding in every category," said a Readers' Choice voter about the restaurant.  And another noted, “Crowded for a reason! Innovative and great selection.” The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest t…
Best Brunch In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Thayer Hotel Best Brunch In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Thayer Hotel
Best Brunch In The Hudson Valley In 2024: The Thayer Hotel We are thrilled to announce that the Thayer Hotel has been named Best Brunch in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to the Thayer Hotel's website, this historic landmark overlooking the Hudson River was founded in 1926. The renowned Sunday Champagne Brunch at MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant in the Thayer Hotel offers an unforgettable dining experience, per its website. Guests can feast on an impressive selection, including made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, crisp salads, and indulgent desserts that are paired with unlimited champagne, mimosas, an…
Best Brunch In Fairfield County In 2024: Little Goose Best Brunch In Fairfield County In 2024: Little Goose
Best Brunch In Fairfield County In 2024: Little Goose We are thrilled to announce that Little Goose has been named Best Brunch in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Little Goose is known for its dedication to creating remarkable dining experiences by using fresh, locally sourced, and American-grown ingredients.  Its website also highlights how this passion for quality has made it a go-to destination for food lovers across the region. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nominations in October and ended…
CT's Martha Stewart Opening Foxwoods Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes CT's Martha Stewart Opening Foxwoods Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes
CT's Martha Stewart Opening Foxwoods Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes Home and lifestyle entrepreneur Martha Stewart is preparing to open her newest restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard is expected to open in the fall. The restaurant in the Grand Pequot Tower will be her second location for The Bedford, joining one at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino that opened in 2022. The concept is inspired by Stewart's 1925 country farmhouse in Bedford, New York. "We have worked so hard to perfect this beautiful and inviting space, as well as curate a delicious variety of my most favored food…
Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations
Popular Brunch Spot Expands NJ Footprint With Two New Locations Turning Point, a well-loved breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot, is expanding its New Jersey presence with two new locations set to open in 2025. The Old Tappan (Bergen County) location set to open in Summer 2025, while the Montgomery (Somerset County) location will open in Fall 2025, according to the restaurant’s website. Turning Point, born in Little Silver in 1998, has 18 Garden State locations already.  Turning Point's Paramus location. Carla Romano An exact address for the new eateries has not been announced. Daily Voice has reached out to Turning Point for additional detail…
New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack
New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack If you are looking for a fresh and new place to chow down, enjoy friends and family, or relax and grab a bite and a cocktail in 2025, visiting a new Rockland County restaurant is a must. Nestled in the old Greekish spot in Nyack at 8 N Broadway, Little Dean's Oyster Bar is the brainchild of Chef Constantine Kalandranism, the former owner of The Greekish. Late last year, the chef decided it was time to try something vibrant and new and decided on the concept of small plates and cocktails. And fresh seafood.  On the menu, Kalandranis says, "Little Dean’s is taking the time to …
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024 Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024 Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
New Sparkill Restaurant Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu New Sparkill Restaurant Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu
New Sparkill Restaurant Offers Laid-Back Elegance With Unique Menu A newly opened restaurant in Sparkill is already making waves with its blend of relaxed ambiance and elevated American cuisine. Rockland County's culinary scene just got a little brighter with the opening of The Stags Leap, a new restaurant on Main Street in Sparkill that promises a laid-back yet elegant dining experience. The restaurant is the brainchild of seasoned restaurateurs Oliver Cullen and Chef Padraig Connolly, both originally from Ireland. The duo brings years of experience working and owning restaurants in Rockland County and New York City. Sparkill’s vibrant food culture drew …
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Fort Lee A popular Korean entertainment design company is bringing a tranquil dessert cafe concept to America, and its first location will be in Bergen County. Cheongsu, the first of Seoul’s renowned Glow Seoul, is opening in Fort Lee on Dec. 16.  Cheongsu, founded by Glow Seoul, harmonizes Korean aesthetics, culinary mastery, and nature’s serenity into a modern café experience. Designed as a sanctuary for relaxation and reflection, Cheongsu offers guests a retreat from the chaos of everyday life. "Our mission with Cheongsu is to offer more than just a café experience—it’s an immersive retreat…
Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant Going Strong In Brewster Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant Going Strong In Brewster
Popular Farm-To-Table Restaurant Going Strong In Brewster A successful farm-to-table restaurant set on a county-owned Hudson Valley farm brought back from disrepair is still impressing patrons more than half a decade after opening.  Tilly's Table, located in the Putnam County village of Brewster on the Tilly Foster Farm at 100 Route 312, opened in June 2017 and is still going strong more than seven years later.  The restaurant opened a few years after the farm was purchased by Putnam County, which brought the property back to working conditions so tourists and community members could enjoy it.  Now, the eatery uses ingredients from the farm in it…
New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack
New Restaurant Making Mark In First Year Of Business In Nyack Open for just over a year, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning praise for food, music, and drinks from foodies and online reviewers. Located in Rockland County, the Nyack Social, at 125 Main St., in Nyack, serves lunch, brunch on weekends, and dinner, offering a host of selections that foodies say are top-notch. The menu offers a symphony of choices, from wings and burgers to more sophisticated options such as steaks, seafood, and chicken.  Foodie favorites are the seafood options, wings, burgers, and steaks. They are also known for their drinks and live music several times a w…
Popular Wyckoff Brunch Spot Expanding With New Location Popular Wyckoff Brunch Spot Expanding With New Location
Popular Wyckoff Brunch Spot Expanding With New Location A favorite among Bergen County foodies is expanding its reach with a brand-new location. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Willow & Whisk (@willow.and.whisk) Willow & Whisk, a Wyckoff-based eatery known for its stellar brunch menu, has announced it will open its second location in Millburn later this month. Since its debut over four years ago, Willow & Whisk has become a go-to spot for brunch enthusiasts, earning an impressive 4.5 stars on Yelp from more than 500 reviewers.  The new location, set to open at 35 Mai…
New Franklin Square Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks New Franklin Square Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks
New Franklin Square Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks A new Long Island restaurant serving up innovative brunch dishes is hitting all the right marks just weeks into business. Franklin & Phoebe Brunchery – located in Franklin Square at 11 Franklin Avenue – held its grand opening on Monday, Oct. 7. The eatery’s menu boasts a number of delectable dishes to help break your fast, like stuffed French toast, whiskey barrel apple pancakes, eggs benedict, and raspberry fig baked brie. The Hungry Farmer Scramble Skillet. Instagram/franklin_and_phoebe_brunchery Diners can also choose from an array of yogurt bowls, omelettes, flatbreads, an…
Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus
Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus A host of new tenants have landed or are arriving soon at the Bergen Town Center. Brunch spot First Watch, Bath & Body Works, Crumbl and Tacoria have signed a total of more than 12,000 square feet at the Paramus shopping center, Urban Edge Properties announced. Brownie Sundae Crumbl cookie. Crumbl Cookie Media Kit Bath & Body Works and Crumbl have already opened while First Watch and Tacoria aim to open in 2025. Bath & Body Works: (4,157 SQFT), home of America’s Favorite Fragrances®, is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance. Crumbl (2,138 SQFT) bri…
Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford
Coffee Shop With Middle Eastern Spin Coming Soon To West Hartford The windows of Yemerica Coffee in Hartford County loudly proclaim it's coming soon. Though the owners have not given any definitive date of when that will be, several people have posted their excitement online about the prospect of having a Yemen coffee house close to home.  The coffee shop is located at 1000 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford. The cafe hasn't released its menu, but a Yelp page for the business says it will serve breakfast, brunch, coffee, and tea.  Yemerica Coffee was incorporated earlier this year and says it's "where tradition meets taste," in the cafe's social media posts…
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Opens Brand-New Stony Point Location Fans of the popular authentic Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine Sazon Y Pilon Kitchen now have a second one in the Hudson Valley. The first Sazon is in Rockland County in New City and is well-known with foodies. Online reviewers give five-star reviews for their spicy, flavorful dishes that take diners to the islands. A new Sazon in Stony Point offers the same dishes and service (which reviewers say is excellent) at 32 S Liberty Drive. According to online reviewers, if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine, be adventurous and try something new. Some favorites include the Mofongo, or fri…
New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington
New Eatery Set In Train Car Off To Strong Start In Irvington A new restaurant in Westchester set in a mid-20th century train car will soon hold an official grand opening ceremony to celebrate its promising beginning.  A ribbon cutting ceremony for Club Car Grille, located in Irvington-on-Hudson at 6 South Broadway (Route 9) will be thrown on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. by the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce.  The ceremony will celebrate the new eatery, which originally opened on Thursday, May 16, and has already made its mark on patrons.  The restaurant is located inside a mid-1900s train car, and it has a comfortable dining room and…
Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey
Best Brunch Spots In North Jersey There's something about the cooler fall weather that makes you want to linger in bed a little longer on a Sunday morning.  There's something about this time of year that makes banana pancakes, bacon, and mimosas go down so easy at 10 a.m. And there are plenty of places in North Jersey to indulge in that, but Daily Voice has compiled a list of the best brunch spots in the area, with a little help from our Instagram followers and user-generated online reviews. The spots on the list below were either recommended by Daily Voice readers or had 4+ stars and more than 300 reviews on Google. …
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester.  1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced.  Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores.  The eatery's owners, …
20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey 20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey
20-Year-Old Reaching Dreams By Opening Upscale Brunch Spot In Central Jersey Tatum Menake's dream of owning a restaurant matched what she saw in Lincroft: a need for an upscale brunch spot. Menake said she's opening a breakfast and lunch restaurant called Tatum's Table. It'll be located in The Lincroft Grove shopping plaza at 650 Newman Springs Road.  Her first business will take over the former home of Restaurante Puerto Rico, which closed in March 2022. The Colts Neck woman said she was inspired by her family's three generations of experience in the food business.  Menake's brother runs Navy St. Cafe and she has worked with him in the tak…