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Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's
Update: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri Stops At Westchester Stew Leonard's During an appearance at a Stew Leonard's in Westchester, iconic celebrity chef Guy Fieri gave a shoutout to first responders while holding a bottle signing event.  The special Cinco De Mayo bottle signing event was held on Sunday, May 5 at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers at 1 Stew Leonard Dr.  Earlier Report - Guy Fieri To Hold Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers During the event, Fieri signed bottles of his Santo Tequila, which he makes with rock star Sammy Hagar. The beloved Food Network star also took time to highlight the Yonkers Police offi…
'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown 'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown
'Chopped' Champion Expands Restaurant Into Morristown Morristown is about to get a taste of Hawaii. Shaka Kitchen, which has two locations in Hoboken, opened their third location in Morristown at 62 South St. this month. The restaurant is run by sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley, who spent a year in the Aloha State a decade ago that changed their lives. Enjoying the local cuisine, Kiersten, who won an episode of Food Network's "Chopped" in 2021  started formulating recipes in her head. Kiersten realized there were no poke and acai bowl restaurants in the United States so she decided to start one, opening the original Shaka Kitchen in 2…
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre.  The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…
Former NFL Player From Hyattsville Heating Up On Food Network Show Former NFL Player From Hyattsville Heating Up On Food Network Show
Former NFL Player From Hyattsville Heating Up On Food Network Show Things are heating up for an NFL player-turned restaurant owner on a popular Food Network show. Tobias Dorzon has made it to the quarterfinals on the “Tournament of Champions.” Hosted by Guy Fieri, the show pits some of the biggest names of the culinary world against each other for a chance of winning the $150,000 prize, the biggest in show history. Dorzon, of Hyattsville, played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers before enrolling himself in culinary school. These days, he owns three restaurants including Huncho House in Hyattsville and Union Distri…
Food Network's Katie Lee Biegel To Hold Bottle Signing Event In Yonkers: Here's Where, When Food Network's Katie Lee Biegel To Hold Bottle Signing Event In Yonkers: Here's Where, When
Food Network's Katie Lee Biegel To Hold Bottle Signing Event In Yonkers: Here's Where, When Wine lovers, mark your calendars: The star of Food Network's "The Kitchen," Katie Lee Biegel, is set to hold a bottle signing event at a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester.  The event will be held on Friday, March 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr.  During the event, Biegel will be promoting her Kind of Wild wines, which are made from organically grown grapes from acclaimed wine regions around the world. The Food Network star will also greet fans and personalized bottles purchased by those wh…
McLean's Duff Goldman Details Crash With Alleged Drunk Driver McLean's Duff Goldman Details Crash With Alleged Drunk Driver
McLean's Duff Goldman Details Crash With Alleged Drunk Driver Duff Goldman, a Food Network star with roots in northern Virginia and the executive chef of Charm City Cakes shop in Baltimore, is recovering from a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver. Goldman, born Jeffrey Adam "Duff" Goldman, and who attended McLean High School in 1992, tells PEOPLE he was being driven home in a car from Los Angeles International Airport Sunday, Feb. 4, when the vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. "On my way home from the airport I was thinking about what kind of cake I was going to make for my daughters birthday," he said on Instagram. "Next thing I knew I bleedin…
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant
Food Network 'Chopped' Chef At Helm Of New Blauvelt Restaurant A new Hudson Valley restaurant features eclectic New American cuisine in a relaxed setting with a Food Network "Chopped" chef at the helm. The Dining Room in Rockland County in Blauvelt, at 135 East Erie St., is a stylish but casual 65-seat restaurant, that includes a full-service bar, and offers dinner nightly and brunch on weekends. Executive Chef Gregory Stott, whom guests can see in action through a large glass restaurant-front window, specializes in New American, Northern Italian, and French fine-dining cuisine.  “At The Dining Room, I’m not married to a singl…
Woodcliff Lake Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' Woodcliff Lake Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf'
Woodcliff Lake Baker Stars On New Food Network Show Celebrating 'Elf On The Shelf' Tatiana Kovalenko, a North Jersey cakemaker, is ringing in the holiday season in style. Kovalenko, who lives in Woodcliff Lake and previously ran Skaza Cakes in Midland Park, is a contestant on the Food Network show "The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown", premiering on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.  On the show, six teams of bakers are challenged to create a edible showpieces highlighting the holiday season. The winning team wins $25,000 and the coveted title of The Ambassadors of Confectionary Concoctions. The show is hosted by cake master Duff Goldman with judges Kardea Brown and Ashley Holt…
UPDATE: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck UPDATE: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck
Update: 'Chopped' Kosher Chef Jailed On New Child Sex Assault Charges Out Of Teaneck A kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped” was jailed after a grand jury in Hackensack indicted him on charges of sexually assaulting a child. Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 41, was arrested at JFK Airport last month when authorities said he tried to flee the country. He'd only just had previous child sex assault charges against him dismissed by a judge in Hackensack at the time. A new indictment charges Yehudiel with sexually assaulting a girl who was 14 and 15 twice in Teaneck between November 2016 and April 2017. Yehudiel -- now lives in Aventura, FL -- surr…
Union County Chef Appearing On 'Beat Bobby Flay' Union County Chef Appearing On 'Beat Bobby Flay'
Union County Chef Appearing On 'Beat Bobby Flay' Does pastry chef Joe Murphy have what it takes? We'll find out Thursday evening, Sept. 7. Murphy, who lives in Scotch Plains and runs Bakehouse by Joe Murphy in New Providence, will be appearing on "Beat Bobby Flay" on the Food Network at 9 p.m. On "Beat Bobby Flay" two contestants face off, cooking a dish for 20 minutes using a secret ingredient chosen by Flay. Two judges then decide which chef has the chance to beat Flay, and the winner gets their shot to challenge Flay with their signature dish. If the judges determine the chef made a better dish than Flay, they get to tell the world, "I…
Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show
Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show A beloved Westchester restaurant will soon be making its appearance on celebrity chef Guy Fieri's popular television show.  Rinconcito Salvadoreño, located in Port Chester at 20 Broad St., will appear on Fieri's popular show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday, Sept. 8 on Food Network.  Earlier Report - Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester The episode will highlight the eatery's authentic Central-American cuisine, which includes pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and other options; grilled chicken with rice, tortillas, an…
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …
Fair Lawn Chef Arrested At JFK Airport Days After Sex Assault Charges Dismissed: Officials Fair Lawn Chef Arrested At JFK Airport Days After Sex Assault Charges Dismissed: Officials
Fair Lawn Chef Arrested At JFK Airport Days After Sex Assault Charges Dismissed: Officials Just days after a judge dismissed charges against him, Bergen County kosher chef Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel was arrested again on similar, new ones, authorities said. Shalom "Sal" Yehudiel, 41, was arrested at Terminal One of JFK Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Port Authority Spokesperson Lenis Valens said. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol notified PAPD that they had a fugitive in custody with a warrant out in New Jersey, Valens said. Yehudiel was charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault and one count of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, announced Union…
Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck
Judge Dismisses Child Sex Charges Against 'Chopped' Kosher Chef From Teaneck A judge in Hackensack dismissed child sex assault charges against a kosher chef from Teaneck who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped.” Shalom Yehudiel, 41, had his rights violated by the FBI when federal authorities failed to surrender a video tied directly to the case, Bergen County Superior Court Judge Christopher Kazlau ruled on Monday, Aug. 7. The judge dismissed the charges without prejudice, which allows prosecutors to reinstate the case if any new evidence comes to light. Yehudiel had owned and operated The Humble Toast, a kosher eatery on Queen Anne Road, for several years …
Newark Helps One Of Its Own Open Restaurant Newark Helps One Of Its Own Open Restaurant
Newark Helps One Of Its Own Open Restaurant Inayah Blocker has recently opened her own restaurant, thanks to community support. Blocker, a Newark native, opened Beyond Soul, a soul food and seafood restaurant at 40 Jay Street on Tuesday, July 11, in the city. To help with costs, including signing a lease, Blocker started a fundraiser. As of Friday, July 21, almost $3,600 has been raised. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Inayah Blocker (@ib_jannah) Beyond Soul is also the name of a catering company Blocker ran. She was also a contestant on the Food Network's "Chef Boot Camp…
Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show
Northern Valley Chef Stars On New Cooking Competition Show Poonam Ribadia, a Bergen County native, has been wowing foodies on Instagram. Now everyone will soon get to see what she brings to the kitchen. Ribadia is one of the contestants on the new Hulu cooking competition show "Secret Chef" which premieres on Thursday, June 29. On "Secret Chef," 10 contestants are isolated in a secret kitchen. Guided by a mischievous talking hat, the chefs are tasked to perform a series of cooking challenges. The contestants also serve as judges, rating each other's dishes in blind taste tests. The winner receives $100,000. View this post on In…
Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest
Seven Sandwich Shops In Boston That Stack Higher Than The Rest The perfect sandwich can be hard to find, but thankfully Boston has a plethora of sub shops that specialize in everything from lobster rolls to corned beef.  With so many options throughout the city, it can be hard to determine which shops truly reign supreme. So, we have compiled a list of the top seven sandwich shops in Boston based on Yelp ratings, customer reviews and additional press.  1.) American Provisions (South Boston, Dorchester) American Provisions only offers the best. Whether it is artisan cheeses and cured meats or natural wine and craft beer, customers at this neighborhood…
Closing Of 'Magical' Collingswood Bakery DiBartolo's Shatters Customers' Hearts Closing Of 'Magical' Collingswood Bakery DiBartolo's Shatters Customers' Hearts
Closing Of 'Magical' Collingswood Bakery DiBartolo's Shatters Customers' Hearts For more than 50 years, DiBartolo Bakery has been the go-to place for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes and more. Area families wouldn't even consider another bakery to make the classic creations, Italian rum cake and chocolate chip pound cake among the favorites. Some say the creations are magical. But come Saturday, April 29, those longtime DiBartolo customers will need to find another bake shop to fulfill their sweet creations, as the Haddon Avenue shop in Collingswood is closing. The bakery was founded by Benjamin DiBartolo in 1969, in Pennsauken, pursuing his dream of …
North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu
North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu When Molly Winsten saw an opportunity to promote two of her biggest passions – women in football and gluten-free food – she knew exactly where to turn. The Medford resident auditioned and made it onto Food Network’s football-inspired cooking competition “Tailgate Takedown" that pits pairs against each other in an epic tailgate battle. Winsten was on the latest episode with longtime teammate and friend Erin Truex, of Salem. Their episode, which was filmed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, premiered on Wednesday, Jan. 25.  The duo braced the wet and dreary Massachusetts weather to create a…
Married Couple's Philadelphia Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Married Couple's Philadelphia Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says
Married Couple's Philadelphia Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners, including hundreds in Pennsylvania in his popular Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Picking a favorite "flavortown" stop isn't possible, so Mashed compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners in every state. In Philadelphia, that's Honey's Sit 'N Eat. "In the middle of bustling downtown Philly, a husband-and-wife duo are making a name for themselves with their quirky, signature, 'Southern Jewish' cooking style at Honey's Sit 'N Eat," the article reads.  View this post on Instagram …
This Jewish Deli In Virginia Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says This Jewish Deli In Virginia Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says
This Jewish Deli In Virginia Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners, including several in Virginia taking viewers to Flavortown in his popular Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Mashed has compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners, and for Virginia, flavortown is in Richmond at Perly's Restaurant and Delicatessen. "Perly's Restaurant and Delicatessen in Richmond, Virginia is not like every other Jewish deli you'll find", the site says. "They make everything totally from scratch, and offer menu items featuring traditional flavors with unique twists, like their potato and duck pierogis, which Guy Fi…
This Baltimore Diner Chain Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says This Baltimore Diner Chain Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says
This Baltimore Diner Chain Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners, including several in Maryland, taking viewers to Flavortown in his popular Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Mashed has compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners, and for Maryland, flavortown is in Baltimore at Miss Shirley's Cafe. "The destination dining spot has been serving up Southern and Soul food classics like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits, since 2005", the site says. "And Southern Living dubs it one of the best breakfast spots in the South to boot". Guy Fieri recommends the Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast o…
This Norwalk Eatery Is Guy Fieri's Favorite In CT, New Report Says This Norwalk Eatery Is Guy Fieri's Favorite In CT, New Report Says
This Norwalk Eatery Is Guy Fieri's Favorite In CT, New Report Says If you're looking to take a trip down to Flavortown, you may want to check out a Venezuelan restaurant in Fairfield County that is one of Guy Fieri's favorite eateries in the state, according to a new report from Mashed. The website shared its list of the best restaurants featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in all 50 states on Tuesday, Dec. 27. According to the report, Fieri's favorite Connecticut eatery is Valencia Luncheria, which is located at 164 Main St. in Norwalk. According to the Food Network, the eatery took Fieri by surprise because he had the chance to sample the arep…
Linden's Bayway Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Linden's Bayway Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says
Linden's Bayway Diner Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites, Website Says Guy Fieri has dined at thousands of diners across the US and dozens in New Jersey on his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Mashed has compiled a list of the best "Triple D" diners, and for the Garden State, flavortown is in Linden. "You can get some delicious, homemade diner classics in New Jersey at Johnny Prince's Bayway Diner in Linden," the site says.  "It's a casual joint serving up well known diner staples, but locals call it 'a special place.' And Guy Fieri once called it one of his favorite stops on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (per an interview with The Street).…
Thousands Raised For Sick New Rochelle Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network Thousands Raised For Sick New Rochelle Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network
Thousands Raised For Sick New Rochelle Mom, Baker Who Once Appeared On Food Network Thousands of dollars have been raised to help the family of a woman from Westchester County who once appeared on a baking show held by the Food Network and now faces a terminal diagnosis.  Related Story - New Rochelle Mom Bakes Her Way To Food Network's 'Cake Wars' New Rochelle resident Jaclyn Dinko, a mother to two 10-year-old twins and registered nurse who appeared on the Food Network show "Cake Wars" in October 2016, is now facing terminal Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and has started a GoFundMe to ask for help financially preparing her family to get by after she is gon…
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Sparkill 3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Sparkill
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Sparkill A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Chris Holland's Kantina, located in Rockland County, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos, and more in the hamlet of Sparkill in Orangetown. Holland has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; howeve…
3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant 3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant
3X 'Chopped' Champion With MS From Bergen County Has New Restaurant A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion from Bergen County who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in New York. Chris Holland's Kantina, in Sparkill, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos and more. Holland, a Fort Lee native, has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; however, I realized that nothing …
South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives' South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives'
South Jersey Butcher Shop Returns To Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives' The Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" is returning to the airwaves and a South Jersey butcher shop is being featured. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe in Brigantine will appear Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. in a segment titled, "From sausage to sweet." They are best known for their cheesesteak sandwiches. "We appreciate the opportunity and are excited for everyone to see it!!! Thank you for all the support as always!" shoppe owner Brian Mel Cortellessa wrote on Facebook. Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher ShoppeFacebook/ Ernest And Son Old-Fashioned Butcher Shoppe …
'It's A Must Go': Brass Swan, New Roslyn Restaurant, Flying High In Opening Weeks Of Business 'It's A Must Go': Brass Swan, New Roslyn Restaurant, Flying High In Opening Weeks Of Business
'It's A Must Go': Brass Swan, New Roslyn Restaurant, Flying High In Opening Weeks Of Business A new Long Island restaurant that promises a “reimagining” of classic American dining is already charming customers just weeks after launching. Brass Swan in Roslyn officially opened in mid-September 2022 in the space formerly occupied by Roslyn Social. Describing itself as “modern taste with a classic feel,” the eatery serves up an array of brunch and dinner options. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brass Swan Roslyn (@brassswan) Its brunch menu includes pork belly crostini, made with crispy pork belly, guava glaze, frying chee…
Boston Restaurant Has Best Chocolate Cookies In State, Yelp Users Say Boston Restaurant Has Best Chocolate Cookies In State, Yelp Users Say
Boston Restaurant Has Best Chocolate Cookies In State, Yelp Users Say Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? But finding a great one outside of your kitchen can be tough.  So, Yelp recently compiled the top reviewed chocolate cookies in each state to crown a winner.  In Massachusetts, the title went to Boston restaurant Blunch. The South End restaurant at 59 E Springfield Street is known for its blended breakfast-lunch sandwich menu but might be most famous for its chocolate chip cookies.  The restaurant's Yelp page is stuffed with rave reviews for the cookies.  "Was told their chocolate chip cookie sells out by lunchtime every day. For good reason…
Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America
Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America Hotdogs are sacred to many American baseball fans, barbecue lovers, and anyone else who identifies as a wiener connoisseur. Alexandria is home to Virginia's best hotdog, according to the Food Network's list of the top 50 hotdogs in the U.S. Haute Dogs and Fries takes the art of a hotdog to a whole new level with their grass-fed beef franks inside a freshly and locally baked bun, the Food Network said. Their most popular dog, aka the Bánh Mì Dog, has an array of flavors from ingredients and toppings like jalapeño, cilantro, and a dollop of spicy mayo. This hotdog joint is located at 610 …