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Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report
Biggest Food, Beverage Trends Revealed In 2023 Grubhub Delivered Report An analysis of orders from diners across the US in 2023  by Grubhub has uncovered the biggest food and beverage trends of the year. Spoiler alert: Spice is nice. In 2023, over 53 million items were ordered with added spice, the report on deliveries says.  Classic favorites like Sriracha (a sauce made from chili peppers) were added over 91,000 times, and buffalo chicken wings came in first as the most ordered wing flavor followed by lemon pepper, BBQ, teriyaki and garlic parmesan. The report notes that in 2023 diners enjoyed stepping out of their comfort zones and break…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Schenectady at the Stewart’s Shops located at 571 Sacandaga Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Dec. 11, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand
Star-Studded Meal: Richard Gere Stops By Hudson Valley Eatery Listed As Michelin Bib Gourmand A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere.  Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9.  The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11.  Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…

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by Ben Crnic
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Restaurant In Region Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Restaurant In Region
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Restaurant In Region A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a restaurant in the region. The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Schenectady at the Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, located at 2209 Central Avenue. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Dec. 9, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Entrepreneur From Hudson Valley Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential.  Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …

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by Ben Crnic
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Comedian Kevin Hart Set To Perform In Region Comedian Kevin Hart Set To Perform In Region
Comedian Kevin Hart Set To Perform In Region Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is set to perform two stand-up comedy shows in New York in the coming weeks. The 44-year-old “Jumanji” star will first take the stage on Long Island, performing at Westbury’s NYCB Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 10. After that, it’s up to Albany for a performance at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Both shows are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and promise to feature all-new material, according to a Palace Theatre Facebook post. Tickets to the show range from $59 to $299. 🚨JUST ANNOUNCED🚨 Kevin Hart performs a night of Brand-new material at the Palace Theat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List 'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List
'Epic, Drool-Worthy': Hudson Valley Bakery Makes Top 100 Best Cookies List A Westchester County bakery has one of the best chocolate chip cookies in the United States, according to Yelp. Forget leaving cookies out for Santa – get yourself one of these cookies instead. Beascakes Bakery, located at 575 Main Street in Armonk, makes one of the best versions of the classic dessert, according to the business review website Yelp, which compiled a list of America’s Top 100 chocolate cookies in July 2023. With over 16,000 followers on Instagram, it may not surprise loyal fans that the bakery, which specializes in customizable confections, came in at number 20 for its i…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy' Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy'
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Helps B-Day Boy Celebrate At Restaurant: 'Such A Nice Guy' Funnyman Jimmy Fallon’s dinner outing at a Long Island restaurant turned into a birthday to remember for a young boy and his family. The Tonight Show host and former Saturday Night Live star was spotted at Sweet Mandarin – located in Glen Cove at 18 Cottage Row – on Saturday night, Dec. 2. “We saw Jimmy Fallon at Sweet Mandarin tonight having dinner with his family,” reads a post shared to the Glen Cove Neighbors Facebook group. “Such a nice guy.” Earlier Report: Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner Always a man of the people, the 49-year-old Fallon even took time to stop by t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Waterfront NY Restaurant Featured On Season Finale Of Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Waterfront NY Restaurant Featured On Season Finale Of Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares'
Waterfront NY Restaurant Featured On Season Finale Of Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' A New York restaurant is in the spotlight on the season finale of the popular reality show "Kitchen Nightmares." Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay visits Diwan, a Long Island Indian eatery located in Port Washington that has been in business for more than 30 years and is known for its jaw-dropping waterfront views. The show, in which the sharp-tempered and quick-witted Ramsay spends a week with a struggling restaurant in an attempt to revive it, premiered Monday night, Dec. 4 on Fox and is now available on demand. According to a description by Fox: "Gordon steps in to help transform Diwan, an e…

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by Joe Lombardi
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‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands Local Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List ‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands Local Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List
‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands Local Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List Food so good it evokes moans of pleasure? A New York restaurant was among 50 across the country to make Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America” list for 2023. Casa Susanna – located in the Greene County hamlet of Leeds, at the Camptown Hotel – was heralded as serving up the best Mexican food on the East Coast. To come up with the list, Esquire writers traveled the United States, trying nearly 200 new restaurants serving up all styles of cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casa Susanna (@casasusannacamptown) “After a se…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
Agree? Here's Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce - this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows are the most popular in the Empire State, according to the recruitment site Zippia. The website used Google Trends data from November 2022 to see which of over 20 Thanksgiving sides home chefs searched for the most. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Sweet pot…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving 'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving
'Prepare With Care': Health Officials Urge Food Safety Ahead Of Thanksgiving As millions of New Yorkers prepare to cook their Thanksgiving feasts, health officials are urging people to remember the tenants of food safety. The New York State health and agriculture departments offered up several tips to help keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this holiday season. “The Department works hard all year long to ensure the safety of our food supply at our stores and food manufacturing facilities, but food safety is also so important at home,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball. “We urge everyone who is cooking for their loved ones this Thanksgiv…

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by Michael Mashburn