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ShopRite Expands Caper Cart Rollout
Wakefern Food Corp. and Instacart are adding Caper Carts at four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area, expanding on the grocer’s rollout of the smart carts since May. To date, 11 ShopRite stores have added the AI-powered smart shopping carts as another option for customers to checkout. Stores installing the carts in June 2024 include locations in Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as the ShopRites of Morrell Plaza, Bridge & Harbison, Brookhaven, and the ShopRite of Drexeline. The carts are also planned for a new ShopRite store expected to open in Mount Kisco, NY, later this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Shoppers...
Rebranded White Plains restaurant opens with focus on 'robust' agave cocktails
What had been the 2-year-old Archie Grand on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains is now El Primo, an agave bar with a Latin American focus. The restaurant, which opened July 1 and translates to "cousin," has the same ownership as before, namely Brazen Fox owners Declan Rainsford and Rory Dolan (who also owns Rory Dolan's in Yonkers), but with the addition of Daniel Cahill, formerly of The Blind Pig of Westchester and OMC in White Plains.
Enjoy summer salads and crispy chicken at North Jersey's 12 new restaurants
Happy summer, North Jersey! The bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and the dads are in the backyard grilling everything from pork ribs to beef patties. Sigh a deep breath of relief — we've reached the best time of the year. ...
Unique NJ restaurant makes pizza like you’ve never seen
Just when you thought New Jersey pizza couldn’t get any better, Hold My Knots in Hillsdale, New Jersey entered the chat. They already had started upping the Italian food game by giving us garlic knot sliders, but now they’re adding personal flair to pizza by using topping to create pictures of various characters.
Popular Westchester seafood restaurant to close, owners 'devastated'
The 9-year-old Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House in Port Chester, known for its raw bar, innovative cocktails and midweek "Saltire Supper" deals (it was in my "Summer Bucket List" story), is closing July 14. Owners Beth and Les Barnes said the reason was a lease issue and that they...
Maria Coto’s infectious charisma for life recalled by her co-workers
Petite in stature, but supersized in personality, Maria Coto was the life of the office, said her co-workers in interviews on Monday. Maria, a 56 year-old social worker, died on June 19 from injuries she sustained on May 14 when she went to visit a client at an apartment in Peekskill.
Storms postpone Paramus fireworks, food truck fest. Here's the new schedule
The Paramus food truck and fireworks event was postponed due to Sunday night's stormy weather, but dates for the borough’s other Fourth of July activities remain unchanged. The free food truck festival, hosted by the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department, will now be held on Sunday, July 7 at the west lot of Garden State Plaza and the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, starting at 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for a family of two or more, with all proceeds benefiting the fire department.
Spotlight on Strawberry Place: A Nyack Staple
Located in the heart of Nyack, Strawberry Place has been proudly serving homemade meals since 1974. Last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying a marvelous breakfast here with my family to celebrate my niece's high school graduation. Let me tell you, Strawberry Place is not just a restaurant; it's an experience! From its rich history to its diverse menu, this place is a whole vibe!
Movie theater with 270-degree panoramic screen coming to American Dream megamall
An eight-screen movie theater is slated to open at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford with a date yet to be determined, company executives announced Tuesday morning. The theater will be operated by Missouri-based B&B, the nation’s fifth largest movie theater chain. It will feature ScreenX technology, which...
Made in the Hudson Valley: The Canvas Experience takes the idea of camping – or 'glamping' – to the next level
Based in Croton-on-Hudson, the husband-and-wife duo started the canvas experience one year ago, taking the idea of glamorous camping, or ‘glamping,’ to the next level.
This Hudson Valley Deli Turns Into a Concert Venue After Dark
Have you ever seen a concert at an Italian deli? You really should. Recently I found out that one of my all-time favorite bands was reuniting for a rare concert. Better yet, this once-in-a-lifetime event would be happening right here in the Hudson Valley. The band is Too Much Joy....
ARTS PAVILION AT GREAT OAK PARK - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
Kick off your summer with a free concert at Oakland's newest gem, Great Oak Park!. Enjoy an evening of Bossa, Blues, and Beyond with international fingerstyle champion Mark Sganga and Candyce Giaquinto on flute, percussion, and vocals. Saturday, July 6, 2024, 6-8:30 PM. Great Oak Park, Oakland, NJ 07436. Bring...
Senior Stay Fit Studio Expands Hours at New Location
New City, NY – The Stay Fit Studio, a beloved fitness facility for seniors, has recently relocated from the Recreation Administration Building to the Street Community Center. This move allows the studio to significantly expand its operating hours, offering more flexibility and opportunities for the senior community to engage in fitness activities.
RCC’s Visual and Performing Arts Department Announces the 27th Season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company
The Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to announce the 27th season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company. This season will feature performances of “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Cultural Arts Theatre, located on Rockland Community College’s main campus at 145 College Road, Suffern, New York.
Fireworks Can Be Ruff for Pets, How to Keep Them Safe
NEW JERSEY -- While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for the furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert, there is a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets at animal shelters each year between July 4 and 6. To help pet owners through these days Paterson's longtime animal control officer John DeCando offered some tips to keep your pets safe during the upcoming holiday weekend, particularly if your pet is easily scared...
New Eatery To Celebrate Opening In Westchester: '3 Years In Making,' Owner Says
If you're craving something a little more authentic than instant ramen, a soon-to-be-opening Westchester restaurant has you covered. Ramen Musashi, located at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. in Ardsley, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. The eatery will be Ardsley…
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