'Happy Trails': Beloved BBQ Joint Closing After 42 Years In Saratoga Springs 'Happy Trails': Beloved BBQ Joint Closing After 42 Years In Saratoga Springs
'Happy Trails': Beloved BBQ Joint Closing After 42 Years In Saratoga Springs After more than four decades of pulled pork, pit-smoked ribs, and memories steeped in barbecue sauce, a Saratoga Springs institution has closed its doors for good. PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, the family-run barbecue joint on Kaydeross Avenue West, has officially closed after 42 years in business, owners PJ and Carolyn Davis announced on Facebook Friday, July 4. “It is with a mix of sadness, gratitude, and pride that we share this news,” the couple wrote. “We are closing this cherished chapter of our lives.” The decision follows months of quiet speculation after the restaurant shuttered for the winter …
Four Diners Used Movie Money To Pay For Meal: Gloucester Twp PD Four Diners Used Movie Money To Pay For Meal: Gloucester Twp PD
Four Diners Used Movie Money To Pay For Meal: Gloucester Twp PD Four suspects are at large after they paid for a meal at a restaurant in Sicklerville using phony movie money, authorities said on Tuesday, July 1. On Friday, May 23 at 7:32 p.m., the suspects entered Villari's Lakeside Restaurant on Sicklerville Road and ordered and ate $120 worth of food, Gloucester Township police said. At 8:40 p.m., two suspects exited through the front doors and entered a silver or gay sedan, police said. The other two suspects exited through the side door, ran to the same vehicle and fled the area, police said. The suspects paid for their meal with six movie prop coun…
New Spot Serving Up Gyros In New Rochelle To Celebrate Opening With Free Platters: Here's When New Spot Serving Up Gyros In New Rochelle To Celebrate Opening With Free Platters: Here's When
New Spot Serving Up Gyros In New Rochelle To Celebrate Opening With Free Platters: Here's When A popular halal food chain has officially opened its doors in the downtown of a Westchester County city — and they’re planning on celebrating with free platters for hungry fans.  Shah’s Halal Food is now open at 16 Division St. in the heart of New Rochelle, and the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 27, at 4 p.m. to mark the restaurant’s grand opening.  To celebrate, Shah’s will offer free platters from 4 to 6 p.m. on opening day (limit one per customer). The franchise is known for its 100% halal-certified menu that blends the bol…
Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp
Skeptics Turned Superfans: Jersey City Sushi Truck Named One Of America’s Best By Yelp One Jersey City food truck is proving that top-tier sushi doesn’t have to come from a sit-down restaurant—or even have walls. Wisp Express landed the No. 75 spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Food Trucks of 2025, a national list released in honor of National Food Truck Day on June 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WISP焱 (@wispexpress) The annual roundup celebrates “the most drool-worthy, finger-licking, lip-smacking, chef-driven food trucks that Yelpers are raving about,” according to Yelp.  While the list is dominated by Hawaiian ve…
Owner Of Glen Rock's Iachetti's Kitchen John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys' Owner Of Glen Rock's Iachetti's Kitchen John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys'
Owner Of Glen Rock's Iachetti's Kitchen John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys' John J. Iachetti Sr., the founder of Iachetti’s Kitchen in Glen Rock and proud father of four, died suddenly on Friday, June 20, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Memorial Home website. He was 60 years old. John's passing was announced in a statement on the Iachetti's Kitchen website: "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved John Iachetti—husband, father, friend, and the heart behind Iachetti’s Kitchen. "John poured his soul into everything he did—especially his food, his family, and the community he loved so deeply. What started as a dream became…
Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens
Roy Rogers Returns To South Jersey After Four Decades: See When Cherry Hill Location Opens After four decades away, a fast-food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken is about to return to South Jersey. Roy Rogers has officially set a grand opening date for its new location in Cherry Hill for Wednesday, June 25. The restaurant will be located at 614 Haddonfield Road in a 3,300-square-foot space. The Cherry Hill location marks the chain's first restaurant in South Jersey in more than 40 years. Roy Rogers has two existing locations on the northern part of the Jersey Shore in Brick Township and Pine Beach. The new restaurant will blend the brand’…
Pistachio Cream Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Sickens NJ Resident: CDC Pistachio Cream Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Sickens NJ Resident: CDC
Pistachio Cream Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Sickens NJ Resident: CDC A New Jersey resident has been infected in a growing multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to imported pistachio cream, the CDC and FDA announced this month. The outbreak has now sickened four people across two states — including New Jersey and Minnesota — after they consumed Emek-brand Pistachio Cream, a product made in Turkey and sold online to restaurants, wholesale distributors, and food service locations across the U.S. The CDC map shows one confirmed case in New Jersey, where officials say the contaminated pistachio cream may have been served at a restaurant. The product in question …
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire
Popular Jersey City Restaurant Closed After Fire Harry’s Daughter, which has won raves for its Caribbean cuisine, announced it is temporarily closed following a small fire on Monday, June 16. No one was injured in the blaze, the restaurant said on social media. “We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the FDJC for their swift response, incredible courage, and exceptional skill,” Harry’s Daughter wrote. “We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and fearless fire department serving our city — their professionalism and heart make all the difference in moments like these.” The restaurant said it would update customers on when they …
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Just because the Capital Region is landlocked doesn’t mean your summer seafood cravings have to go unsatisfied. From buttery lobster rolls to spicy Cajun boils, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black & blue Steak and Crab (@blackandbluesteakcrab) Black & Blue Steak and Crab—Albany Upscale surf‑n‑turf with rave reviews for crab cakes, lobster fondue, and calamari. Patrons love the wine list and sophisticated atmosphere. Customer fa…
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Shacks On Long Island, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Shacks On Long Island, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Shacks On Long Island, According To Foodies With summer heating up, locals and tourists alike are craving casual, beachy bites. Whether you’re in it for crispy fried clams or buttery lobster rolls with a view, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bigelows Fried Clams (@bigelowsfriedclams) Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams—Rockville Centre Crispy Ipswich-style clams, golden clam strips, hearty chowder—locals and Reddit users rave they have "the best clam strips and shrimp around.” Cust…
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …
Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say
Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say A Long Island woman allegedly skipped out on a meal and injured a police officer who tried to arrest her in Hicksville, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Ruoqiong Shi, 29, of Plainview, ordered and ate at Potasia, a restaurant on 600 S. Oyster Bay Road, around 3:50 p.m., but left without paying, Nassau County detectives said. Officers found Shi nearby a short time later. When they attempted to take her into custody, she allegedly became violent, injuring an officer’s arm and leg, police said. Both the officer and Shi were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Shi was cha…