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Family Sells Beloved Beverly Eatery After 30 Years, New Owners To Keep Legacy Alive Family Sells Beloved Beverly Eatery After 30 Years, New Owners To Keep Legacy Alive
Family Sells Beloved Beverly Eatery After 30 Years, New Owners To Keep Legacy Alive A family-owned Essex County eatery made "the bittersweet decision" to sell the business and was met with well-wishes as well as mournful messages.  Stephy’s Kitchen, located at 41 Beckford Street in Beverly, was sold to new owners on Tuesday, June 11 after three decades of operation by the same family, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.  The brunch restaurant, known for its comforting breakfasts and small-town feel, was opened 30 years ago by a husband and wife team, Charlie and Valeri.  The couple's child, Alex, helped Valeri continue to keep Charlie's legacy alive for 10 years…
Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen
Ice Cream Shop In Cross River To Reopen A Northern Westchester ice cream shop that had exclusively open for curbside pickup is now fully reopening to the public.  Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream, located in Cross River at 19 North Salem Road, will reopen for indoor eating on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to a post from the shop.  The shop has been fully closed since Monday, Oct. 17, according to a post.  The store sells homemade ice cream in addition to baked goods like cookies, brownies, cakes, and tarts, as well as coffee, according to the shop's website.  "I will be baking up a storm today to be read…
COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US
Covid-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US McDonald's is preparing to close its indoor seating areas as cases of the delta variant increase across the United States, according to a new report. The fast-food chain had previously announced plans to reopen indoor dining in all of its franchises by Labor Day as long as there wasn't a resurgence of COVID-19, after closing it down in 2020, according to a report from Reuters. The company has now told its locations to close indoor seating areas in places where the virus is spreading quickly.  Reuters reported that McDonald's recommended that restaurants close indoor seating in places …
Popular Easton Ramen Restaurant Expands To Bethlehem Popular Easton Ramen Restaurant Expands To Bethlehem
Popular Easton Ramen Restaurant Expands To Bethlehem A popular ramen restaurant in Easton’s public market has expanded with the soft opening of a second location in Bethlehem. Mister Lee’s Noodles is open for takeout at its new eatery on East 3rd Street on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m., its Facebook page says. Known for its huge range of Asian-style hot and cold ramen noodles, dumplings, steamed buns, salads and more, Mister Lee’s is renowned for its farm-to-table freshness and authenticity. “So HERE WE GO!” Reads a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “We are doing a very soft opening of take out only….We are super excited to sta…
COVID-19: Nassau Bar Requires Proof Of Vaccination For Entry, Saying 'Sorry, Not Sorry' COVID-19: Nassau Bar Requires Proof Of Vaccination For Entry, Saying 'Sorry, Not Sorry'
Covid-19: Nassau Bar Requires Proof Of Vaccination For Entry, Saying 'Sorry, Not Sorry' A Long Island bar has joined a growing list of businesses that have implemented a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. The Black Sheep Ale House made the announcement on Monday, Aug. 2. The business is located in Mineola.  "From this moment forward, until further notice, The Black Sheep is VAX ONLY. Proof required for entry. Sorry, not sorry," the business wrote in a Facebook post. Nassau County, where the bar is located, had a high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in the week of Tuesday, July 27, through Monday, Aug. 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms
Covid-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms New York City is set to become the first city in the United States where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for indoor dining at restaurants and for entry at gyms. Enforcement of the new program will begin on Monday, Sept. 13. The rule also applies to indoor entertainment and performances. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he knows some will not agree with the measure, but he said will be lifesaving, as it will guarantee a higher level of vaccination.  Customers will be required to use the Excelsior app, the city's digital app or show a paper card to enter indoor venues.&n…
COVID-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut COVID-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut
Covid-19: Here's When 100-Percent Capacity Dining Starts In Connecticut Connecticut restaurants are gearing up for a potential rush as the state plans to roll back another COVID-19 restriction and allow full dining rooms. On Friday, March 19, restaurants in Connecticut have been given the green light to expand back to 100 percent capacity, though certain virus-related restrictions will remain in place. Nearly a year after indoor dining was shuttered due to the pandemic, the capacity restrictions will be released, though parties will be limited to eight patrons, who will be socially distanced from other tables. Restaurants must close by 11 p.m., and facial cove…
COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity
Covid-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity Restaurants outside of New York City will soon be able to increase their indoor capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Those restaurants, which have been operating at 50 percent capacity, can now move to 75 percent capacity starting Friday, March 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday, March 7.  Data has shown that restaurants can operate safely and in accordance with strict health protocols at 75 percent capacity, Cuomo said.  New York City restaurant capacity will remain at 35 percent capacity. "Our fight in the war against COVID-19 continues, but we are encouraged by th…
COVID-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC COVID-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC
Covid-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC Relief is on the way for New York City restauranteurs as the state continues lifting restrictions on indoor dining. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reopened indoor dining in New York, while extending the curfew for bars and restaurants to 11 p.m. as the state continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers. Cuomo announced on Friday, Feb. 19, that as of Friday, Feb. 26, restaurants and bars in New York City may increase their capacity from 25 percent to 35 percent indoor occupancy, which is consistent with guidance in neighboring New Jersey. 
“What's happening now is people in New York C…
COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place
Covid-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place After thousands of wedding receptions in New York had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for some brides and grooms. Those receptions in New York can resume in New York beginning in March, with specific restrictions in place, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. As of March 15, receptions can resume, though venues will have to limit guests to 50 percent of their capacity, or a maximum of 150 people.  All those gatherings must be approved by local health departments and all guests and patrons must be tested before attending the…
New Westchester Eatery Serves Up American, Italian Cuisine New Westchester Eatery Serves Up American, Italian Cuisine
New Westchester Eatery Serves Up American, Italian Cuisine It's always fun to try and a new restaurant and we found one in Westchester that real foodies will be sure to love with lots of traditional fare such as burgers, but with lots of new American/Italian cuisine with a twist as well.  For those who haven't visited the newly opened 179 Bar & Grill in New Rochelle, they are in for a real treat with such fun dishes as shrimp dumplings and pear and Proscuitto flatbreads. But before you stop reading and think it's one of those fancy types of places, stop, because it is really not. There are also plenty of Kobe burgers, and fish tacos and y…
COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says
Covid-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says With bars and restaurants struggling to contend with restrictions put in place by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, an upstate New York judge is instructing the state to work with restauranteurs and bar owners to reach a compromise that works for both parties regarding reopening for indoor dining. Owners of upstate New York restaurants are suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the impact on their businesses due to restrictions on indoor dining put in place, have been told by a judge that the state must provide scientific evidence to support the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place on busine…
COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure
Covid-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure Winter was coming, and now it is here. The owners of The Parish, a popular Hudson Valley eatery that specializes in New Orleans-style cuisine, announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be forced to shut down its business for at least a month in the new year. The Parish, on Main Street in New Paltz, will be closing down as of Monday, Jan. 4 due to limited indoor dining options and a dearth of outdoor dining choices due to the colder weather. Co-owners Theresa Fall and Matt Sweeney said that they were fortuitous to have a wealth of outdoor dining options over the spring and summer…
COVID-19: Westchester Restaurant Owners Rally, March, Over Lack Of Indoor Dining COVID-19: Westchester Restaurant Owners Rally, March, Over Lack Of Indoor Dining
Covid-19: Westchester Restaurant Owners Rally, March, Over Lack Of Indoor Dining Restaurant owners and employees in a Westchester town among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic rallied together to demand they be allowed to reopen their businesses to indoor diners. A rally attended by dozens in Port Chester marched from Grace Street Church on Wednesday, Dec. 30 down to Village Hall to protest the suspension of indoor dining due to Port Chester’s designation as a COVID-19 “orange hotspot.” In order to qualify for the "orange zone," an area has to have a seven-day rolling average positivity above 3 percent for 10 days and 10 or more new daily cases per…
COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders
Covid-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders A brewing company and a pair of gyms were among dozens of health clubs, restaurants and bars defying new COVID-19 orders in Pennsylvania. The new orders went into effect Saturday and will be in place until Jan. 4. For some, that date isn't soon enough. The Proper Brewing Company on Dec. 12 announced they will be open for business as usual. "We’ve taken everything to date into consideration and have decided that we will continue to operate with inside dining, takeout and outside dining in our heated tent, while following the CDC and state Covid guidelines that we have implemented since Jul…
COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread
Covid-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is treading cautiously and warning that some businesses could face new shutdowns if projections regarding the spread of COVID-19 prove true. In one month, projections have shown that there could be as many as 11,000 more COVID-19 patients hospitalized - double the current number - in New York hospitals, Cuomo said, with 3,500 more potential virus-related deaths. “This is what we’re looking at, and it could overwhelm some regions by January," Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Dec. 14. That’s the trajectory. “We’ve heard from people who are concerned…
COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic Indoor dining could be the fastest-growing source of COVID-19 spread, according to a new study. Researchers published a study in the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences that was investigating a case in South Korea when a student became infected with the virus in minutes from a person approximately 20 feet away while dining indoors. The discovery came after contact tracers were initially unable to figure out how the student contracted COVID-19 before tracking it back to her brief stop at a local restaurant. According to the study, the student hadn’t traveled outside his region before spreadi…
Liquor Licenses Of 10 New Jersey Bars Suspended Over 'Knucklehead Behavior' Liquor Licenses Of 10 New Jersey Bars Suspended Over 'Knucklehead Behavior'
Liquor Licenses Of 10 New Jersey Bars Suspended Over 'Knucklehead Behavior' Ten New Jersey bars could have their liquor licenses suspended for violations of the state's public health executive orders, officials said. The violations were reportedly found during a campaign by the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to make sure establishments are following Gov. Phil Murphy's most recent order, which closes indoor food and beverage services between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order also bans bar-side seating, and maintains the enforcement of mask-waring and social distancing. "It gives us no pleasure to file these charges, but our job is to protect both pu…
Indoor Dining, Gyms, Theaters Ordered Shut As Part Of New Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restrictions Indoor Dining, Gyms, Theaters Ordered Shut As Part Of New Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restrictions
Indoor Dining, Gyms, Theaters Ordered Shut As Part Of New Pennsylvania Covid-19 Restrictions Gyms, theaters and indoor dining will close under a new set of restrictions taking effect Saturday in Pennsylvania (scroll down for a complete outline). The new measures will be enforced beginning 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 12, and will be in place until Jan. 4, Gov. Tom Wolf and other state officials said. Ten-thousand new cases have been reported each day in Pennsylvania for the last eight days, and a record-high of 3,124 deaths reported Wednesday. Hospitals are severely strained, and Wolf pleaded with residents earlier this week to take precautions to ease the burden. Even with safety meas…
COVID-19: Lamont Says No Plans To Restrict CT Indoor Dining As NYC Ban Set To Take Effect COVID-19: Lamont Says No Plans To Restrict CT Indoor Dining As NYC Ban Set To Take Effect
Covid-19: Lamont Says No Plans To Restrict CT Indoor Dining As NYC Ban Set To Take Effect Restaurants in New York City will be forced to close for indoor dining due to rising COVID-19 rates, but eateries will remain open with strict restrictions in Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. On Friday, Dec. 11, New York Gov Andrew Cuomo announced that indoor dining will be forbidden in the city effective Monday, Dec. 14 due to its density and a rise in hospitalizations and COVID-19 transmission rates. Closures for indoor dining in other parts of New York State may be announced on Monday, Cuomo said. Related story - COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New…
Cuomo Suspends Indoor NYC Dining Again, Enclosures Included Cuomo Suspends Indoor NYC Dining Again, Enclosures Included
Cuomo Suspends Indoor NYC Dining Again, Enclosures Included Enjoy this weekend if you’re going out to eat in New York City: Indoor dining ends there for an indefinite period -- again -- on Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. A month-long increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York City made the move necessary, he said. The shutdown cripples the city hospitality industry during the year’s biggest holiday season. Both the New York Restaurant Association and the New York City Hospitality Alliance have said accused the governor of unfairly limiting indoor dining at city restaurants while favoring those elsewhere. Restaurants in the city …
COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY
Covid-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY The New York State Department of Health and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have made some revisions to guidance for certain businesses as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep increasing. With hospitalizations up to 5,159, the highest since mid-May, and the positivity rate statewide rapidly climbing, Cuomo announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that some businesses will be rolled back to help curtail the spread of the virus. As of Monday, Dec. 14, indoor dining in New York City will be closed, though outdoor dining and takeout will still be permitted.  Cuomo also said that health officials are evaluating…
COVID-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says COVID-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says New restrictions on indoor dining in New York will be put in place if the COVID-19 hospitalization rates continue to climb as they have been in recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cautioned. Cuomo said that if hospitalization rates don’t begin to stabilize, restaurants and bars in New York City will completely close for indoor seating, while the rest of the state will see the indoor dining capacity drop from a max of 50 percent to 25 percent. The changes will take effect within the next week, Cuomo said, and he will give restauranteurs a few days to “reorient.” Indoor dining in designated “red”…
Oakland Restaurant Facing Consequences For Pre-Thanksgiving Bash Oakland Restaurant Facing Consequences For Pre-Thanksgiving Bash
Oakland Restaurant Facing Consequences For Pre-Thanksgiving Bash An Oakland restaurant is facing consequences for a pre-Thanksgiving bash featuring dozens of mask-less patrons. A photo of dozens of people gathered Wednesday night outside Portabellos Restaurant was the impetus for an emergency council meeting Monday evening. During the 6 p.m. meeting, Oakland council members voted in favor of shutting down the Ramapo Valley Road's outdoor dining license at 4 p.m. daily, for 30 days. "We cannot allow this to happen," Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager said after seeing the photo from last Wednesday's event. "This was a violation of the Governor’s Executive Ord…
COVID-19: These New Restrictions Now In Effect In Connecticut COVID-19: These New Restrictions Now In Effect In Connecticut
Covid-19: These New Restrictions Now In Effect In Connecticut With COVID-19 rapidly spreading statewide during the “second wave” of the virus, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is putting certain restrictions back in place. Lamont announced that the state would be reducing the max occupancy at gyms and fitness centers, with both employees and gym-goers being required to wear a facial cover during workouts. Previously, those working out at gyms were permitted to lower their masks provided they were at least 12 feet away from others in the facility. The new mandate also applies to fitness centers, classes, yoga, and martial arts sessions. Dance studios mus…
VIDEO: Murphy Family Harassed By Filming, Cursing Protestors During Restaurant Dinner VIDEO: Murphy Family Harassed By Filming, Cursing Protestors During Restaurant Dinner
Video: Murphy Family Harassed By Filming, Cursing Protestors During Restaurant Dinner New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's family dinner at a restaurant was interrupted by a group of protestors who filmed as they cursed at him and his kids for not wearing face masks. The family of six, of Middlesex, was dining in Red Bank when they were approached by three cursing women. The governor addressed the 36-second incident Monday with compassion, and urged New Jerseyans to pray for those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Oh my God, Murphy, you're such a d*ck," one woman can be heard saying from behind the camera. Murphy's kids quickly jumped to his defense. One of his sons asked the w…
15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For COVID-19 Restrictions 15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For COVID-19 Restrictions
15 NJ Bars, Restaurants Cited For Covid-19 Restrictions Fifteen New Jersey bars and restaurants were cited for violating COVID-19 orders over the weekend. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control inspected 104 establishments in Camden, Essex, and Hudson counties, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. It was not clear which establishments were cited, or what exactly they were cited for. "ABC will continue making these checks throughout the week," Murphy said. Murphy last week implemented a new set of orders, closing indoor dining at 10 p.m. On Monday, he announced the new limits on private indoor and outdoor gatherings: 10 people max inside and …
Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021 Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021
Murphy Announces New Covid-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021 Gov. Phil Murphy announced new COVID-19 restrictions in the midst of New Jersey's second wave. Murphy also said he spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci over the weekend, and says a vaccine is on the horizon. "We anticipate broad distribution by this spring," Murphy said. "We have a plan ready should that timeframe hold. Let’s get through the remainder of this fall and winter together." Since last Thursday, New Jersey has recorded an additional 9,524 additional cases – an average of 2,381 each of the past four days. Over the weekend, I spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci.The good news is that a vacci…
COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives
Covid-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives Restaurants already struggling to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 outbreak have a new challenge rapidly approaching as the weather begins shifting, limiting outdoor dining options. The pandemic forced extreme restrictions on restaurants and bars for the past six months, with many scrambling to arrange temporary, and now possibly permanent outdoor dining options, while even more were forced to shut down for good due to a lack of business. Since mid-March, occupancy at restaurants has been restricted, face coverings must be worn by patrons and staff, social distancing must be practiced at all…
COVID-19: Manhattan Restaurant Workers Looking For Jobs On Long Island COVID-19: Manhattan Restaurant Workers Looking For Jobs On Long Island
Covid-19: Manhattan Restaurant Workers Looking For Jobs On Long Island With some New York City restaurant employees being out of work for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are flocking to the nearby suburbs on Long Island in an effort to find work. While restaurants statewide have largely been permitted to reopen for indoor dining - with strict restrictions in place - it will still be weeks before New York City eateries are permitted to open their doors back up. In response to the work shortage, many restaurant workers have reportedly been flooding Long Island - namely in the affluent East End - looking for jobs during the pandemic. Many restaurants …
Cuomo: Indoor Dining Returning To NYC Restaurants, Customer Snitch Line Created Cuomo: Indoor Dining Returning To NYC Restaurants, Customer Snitch Line Created
Cuomo: Indoor Dining Returning To NYC Restaurants, Customer Snitch Line Created Indoor dining resumes in New York City restaurants in three weeks, but at 25% capacity, with a bunch of restrictions and with an army of enforcement inspectors poking around. Stool pigeons also will be welcomed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Restaurants that want to open at 25% capacity on Sept. 30 must follow a strict set of rules, the governor said: Temperature checks at the door for all customers: Someone at each table will be required to provide contact information for tracing if needed (phone number, email, etc.); No customer service at the bars, only at seats; Tables must be…