'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…
Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police
Man Burglarizes Restaurant With Screwdriver, Flees To Hotel Under Alias In Stony Point: Police A man is facing felony charges after police say he broke into a Rockland County restaurant and stole hundreds of dollars in cash.  Christopher Pascale, 46, of West Nyack, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 25, following an investigation into the burglary of a Stony Point business, Stony Point Police announced.  Police said the burglary was reported at around 9:35 a.m. on South Liberty Drive, when the restaurant owner arrived to open for the day and found the cash register pried open and coins scattered across the floor. Detectives later reviewed surveillance footage that police said sho…
25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List 25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List
25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century. The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.  Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…
VIDEO: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment VIDEO: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment
Video: DUI Driver Plows Into Newly-Opened North Arlington Pizzeria, Owners Recount Scary Moment A Bergen County family says they’re lucky to be alive after a DUI driver crash sent her vehicle slamming through their restaurant last weekend — just eight months after opening. It was a typical night at Casa D’Amici in North Arlington at 599 Ridge Road, until a car came crashing through the front of the family-owned restaurant at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, according to Nancy Kajo, 20, whose father and uncle own the restaurant. Mayor Daniel Pronti said. The driver was arrested for DUI. Kajo said she was inside with her parents, John and Neta, her 14-year-old brother Devin, cousin …
Influencer, 33, Found Dead On Parkway In Mount Vernon Was Friend Of Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Influencer, 33, Found Dead On Parkway In Mount Vernon Was Friend Of Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine
Influencer, 33, Found Dead On Parkway In Mount Vernon Was Friend Of Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine A 33-year-old woman who was found shot dead in a car on a parkway in the Hudson Valley, NY, was a well-known social media influencer who was also a close friend to famous rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.  Ariela “La Langosta," whose real name was Ariela Mejia-Polanco, was found dead on the Cross County Parkway in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, inside a vehicle stopped near the Broad Street exit, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to Westchester County Police, the discovery began when a patrol officer responded to a report of a disabled vehic…
Black Pearl Brings Steak, Seafood, Sparkle To Port Jefferson’s Waterfront Black Pearl Brings Steak, Seafood, Sparkle To Port Jefferson’s Waterfront
Black Pearl Brings Steak, Seafood, Sparkle To Port Jefferson’s Waterfront Harbor views, fresh seafood, sizzling steaks, and cocktails that literally glitter. Welcome to Black Pearl Seafood Chophouse. Port Jefferson’s newest dining destination opened in late April inside Danford’s Hotel & Marina at 25 East Broadway, just steps from the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson ferry dock. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, guests can enjoy live music and elevated dining right on the water. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @blackpearlportjeff Black Pearl’s menu highlights the best of land and sea, from file…
New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions
New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions With TVs tuned to the big game, hearty pub fare, and a fresh modern vibe, this new Rensselaer County restaurant is a hit with foodies. Juniors in East Greenbush opened in late May at 580 Columbia Turnpike, bringing a new neighborhood sports bar and grill to the Route 20 corridor. It’s the fourth location for the popular Capital Region chain, which also has restaurants in Albany, Guilderland, and North Greenbush. The eatery offers a menu stacked with soups, salads, bowls, wings, burgers, quesadillas, wraps, cheesesteaks, fish and chips, and both hot and cold sandwiches. Juniors East Gre…
Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back
Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back From fryer oil to filet mignon, the tab for running a restaurant keeps climbing, and fewer diners are picking up the check. Operators say higher prices for ingredients, wages, and essentials like packaging are colliding with softer customer traffic, making profitability harder to maintain.  Supply chain hiccups continue to cause delays and last‑minute substitutions, pushing up costs.  Fuel is another pressure point. According to NerdWallet, the average price of a gallon of diesel has risen about 22 percent since 2020.  Related story - Beef Prices Keep Climbing T…
SUV Goes Airborne Into Top Floor Of Stony Point Building, Killing Driver, Responders Say SUV Goes Airborne Into Top Floor Of Stony Point Building, Killing Driver, Responders Say
SUV Goes Airborne Into Top Floor Of Stony Point Building, Killing Driver, Responders Say A man in his 20s was killed overnight when his SUV went airborne and crashed into the top floor of a building in Rockland County, officials said. The accident happened shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at 52 North Liberty Drive, incident reporter Mark Lieb said. Stony Point Fire Department Chief Kurt Mulligan said firefighters were called to “a significant vehicle accident” involving “a vehicle with commercial space on the first floor and residents on the second floor. Stony Point’s fire chief said the driver was heading northbound on North Liberty Drive when he lost control at the in…
Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Opening Howell Location Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Opening Howell Location
Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Opening Howell Location Asbury Ale House is spreading its wings. The popular restaurant and bar in Asbury Park is opening another location in Howell at 5169 Route 9.  An opening date has not been announced, but the gastropub said they expect to open late fall. "Look forward to hosting the customers of Monmouth County and giving them a local spot to become family in," Asbury Ale House wrote on Facebook.  Commenters were thrilled that Asbury Ale House is coming to their community. "This is wonderful," one commenter wrote. "Lots of luck. Welcome to Howell, looking forward to having a new place here." "I…
$1M Fire Guts Popular Elkton Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely $1M Fire Guts Popular Elkton Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely
$1M Fire Guts Popular Elkton Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely A devastating two-alarm fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage at Mario’s Pizza in Elkton, forcing the beloved Cecil County restaurant to close indefinitely while repairs are made, officials confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 42 Beauchamp Road just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, after flames erupted in the kitchen of the long-running pizzeria, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze was discovered by a neighboring employee and quickly escalated, requiring a two-alarm response from the Singerly Fire Company and nearby agencies.  Approximately 75 firefighters…
‘Hitting The Sauce’: NY Man Charged With DUI, Cocaine Possession In Stafford: Sheriff ‘Hitting The Sauce’: NY Man Charged With DUI, Cocaine Possession In Stafford: Sheriff
‘Hitting The Sauce’: NY Man Charged With DUI, Cocaine Possession In Stafford: Sheriff A New York man with a prior DUI conviction is back in trouble after allegedly showing up drunk at a Virginia chicken wing joint with cocaine in his car, authorities said. Deputies were called to America’s Best Wings on South Gateway Drive in Stafford County around 8:22 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, for a report of a possible drunk driver, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A witness told deputies that the man appeared to be “hitting the sauce pretty hard, and not the buffalo flavored one.” Deputies located the man — later identified as Jeanpaul Donoso, 47, of Forest Hills in N…