Salvadoran Drunk Driver Slams Into Medford Trees, Killing Passenger, Injuring Two Others: DA
A Salvadoran national was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges stemming from a drunken crash that killed one passenger and seriously injured two others, prosecutors said.
Jefry Valdez-Cruz, 25, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Monday, Nov. 24, in connection with a violent Oct. 6, crash on Bellport Avenue in Medford.
Valdez-Cruz had allegedly been drinking at a barbecue before leaving with three passengers around 2:50 a.m, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. He was driving a BMW southbound at high speed when he veered into oncoming traffic, le…
'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 …
Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a police officer in Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, died on Wednesday, March 5 after a battle with lymphoma, the borough said. He was 35.
Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark, graduating from East Side High School, according to an obituary posted by the Borough of Fanwood.
Earning a criminal justice degree from Kean University, he became a police officer in Newark, serving for six years before joining Fanwood in 2020, his obituary reads.
An avid New York Mets and wrestling fan. Gonzalez enjoyed spending time with loved ones, barbecuing outside, …
Some Stupid Good BBQ Coming to Springfield's Concord Centre
The latest pop-up concept from Great American Restaurants is about to make Fairfax County even tastier.
Stupid Good BBQ is set to open its doors this Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Concord Centre shopping center on Backlick Road in Springfield.
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The menu promises a mouthwatering lineup of smoked meats, including brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork or chicken, spare ribs, and sausage.
Fans of BBQ can also look forward to hearty salads, sandwiches, and chili options t…
Born Out Of Tragedy, Business Is Booming At This Eatery In Region
For Jason Scanlon, barbecue isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion.
The Columbia County resident has been obsessed with grilling and live fire cooking for most of his life, but really began honing his craft around 2010, he said.
Scanlon runs Bernie’s Blue Line Barbecue in northern Columbia County, in Niverville, at 122 Lake Street.
“I became immersed in the barbecue culture and began absorbing all the knowledge I could through reading books, watching barbecue television shows, eating at barbecue establishments, and devoting all of my spare time to the craft,” Scanlon said.
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Versatile Chappaqua Restaurant's Menu Goes Far Beyond Its Signature French Fare
A Northern Westchester restaurant is seeing praise for its menu, which includes French cuisine and award-winning barbecue.
Le Jardin Du Roi first opened in Chappaqua in 2001, according to the eatery's website.
The restaurant, located at 95 King St., offers a wide variety of dishes, including escargots, roasted salmon quinoa, omelets, bacon jalapeño mac and cheese, and more.
"This is a nice little place in Chappaqua which is a quiet town," Brian M., of Brooklyn, said in a Yelp review. "It's a French/American Bistro Cafe that has simple decor. I would say you come here for the staff, …
BBQ Spot 'All The Smoke' Coming To Passaic County
A new barbecue spot has announced a Passaic County opening date.
All the Smoke will open Sept. 3 in Clifton, the restaurant announced on Instagram.
The menu boasts loads of smoked meats such as brisket, turkey, pulled pork, chicken, wings and more.
Platters and sandwiches are also offered, as are sides such as mac 'n' cheese, baked beans, sweet potato casserole, coleslaw, potato salad and more.
All the Smoke will open Sept. 3 at 64 1/2 Market St., in Clifton.
North Jersey Friends Launch Line Of Barbecue Sauces
A pair of chefs are teaming up to create a line of one-of-a-kind homemade barbecue sauces called "DM BBQ Sauces."
Dave Morales, of Newark, and Vinny Botti, of Totowa, met at Twisted Elm Tavern in 2016 and became business partners two years later. They each bring their own unique culinary experience to the business, making for a sweet, tangy and savory sauce combinations.
While Morales works as the chef, Botti handles the business side of operations. Together, they want to make barbecuing easy, they said.
“We're bringing different flavors into your home,” Morales and Botti said. “You d…
Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley
If you’re determined to enjoy one last authentic barbecue meal outdoors before the end of summer, look no further than Stuey’s Smokehouse BBQ, located at 50 Birch Hill Road in Locust Valley.
Stuey’s, which opened in the Fall of 2016, is known for using locally-sourced herbs and spices to create its signature BBQ rub, which is used on all meats and proteins. From whole chickens to smoked pulled pork, baby back ribs, salmon, sausage, brisket and more, it’s safe to say that Stuey’s is nothing short of a barbecue lover's paradise.
In addition to its wide selection of meat options, Stuey’s serve…
