A whole lot of music fans are about to hit Port Chester, and chances are they’ll be hungry. It’s no secret that the village has a remarkable variety of restaurants. Port Chester calls itself the restaurant capital of Westchester, and has every right to. While you’ve no doubt heard about… Read More →
Yes, another big grilling and get-together weekend is before us, and the weather is luscious, and so, my friends, it’s time to celebrate the season with some new spice in our lives! How about some grilled flour tortillas with Peruvian tapenade…and more? This recipe is simple enough to serve as… Read More →
At Peekskill Brewery, things are coming full circle. After brewmaster Jeff O’Neil brews the beer, farmers from Hillside Farm in Chester, N.Y. pick up the spent grain to feed their cows. But recently, the restaurant and the farm agreed that the farm’s Charolais Angus steers—fed on grass and the brewery’s… Read More →
Coconut-Ginger infused what?! Don’t let the title of this recipe fool you. Yes, I created my first variation of a black bean brownie recipe. No, they don’t exactly taste like coconut or ginger. Yes, they are light, chocolatey and delicious. No, they do not taste like beans. Why? Because I… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
Sandwich lovers know what goes between the bread — or the bagel, wrap or pita — is a very personal matter. Some people love theirs bursting with meat, cheese and toppings, while others need just a schmear of cream cheese and some ultra-thin shaved lox to find perfection. And just… Read More →
Tomatoes … so many types – so little time! Nothing says “summer” to me like a ripe juicy tomato. Not the uniform red variety in the grocery store – the lumpy odd shaped colorful “heirlooms” you find at the farm stand in July, August and September. Just pick one up at… Read More →
Name of Farm I & Me Farm Address Bedford Hills Web site meme752@hotmail.com Meeting a person who is passionate about what they do is inspiring and MiMi Edelman is one passionate woman! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her, hearing her stories, listening to her talk about her crops as… Read More →
A while ago, my husband and I decided get out of our restaurant rut and head over to Nyack. Since a certain food editor suggested Hudson House for the blog, I figured we’d check it out for a Friday night dinner. From savory start to sweet finish, dinner was so… Read More →
How did I go all summer without knowing this? The Boathouse restaurant in Ossining, known for causal waterfront dining and killer burgers, opened a Boat Bar. That’s its name. But what I mean by that is that it’s a bar made from a boat. And it’s right on the water…. Read More →
Lazy Saturday Lax Nothing It was, by several accounts, a lazy Saturday. Another steamy day in a summer full of them, vacation likely over, school starting in short order, the Yankees and Mets stuck in their own relative versions of malaise, and football still a few Sundays away. If anyone… Read More →
My friend Cheng is a colleague I know from work, he like some of my other friends are confirmed foodies. As a coincidence or possibly because of some sub-conscious vested interest, I seem to pick foodie friends who can introduce me to foods or more specifically spices from different cuisines and… Read More →
If you haven’t had the amazing pleasure of enjoying the aroma of passion fruit, you are in for a treat with this cocktail. I remember the first time I tried fresh passion fruit; I was living in Peru, and my friend Cynthia showed gave me a shiny, orange-shelled fruit which… Read More →
Last week I wrote about my first meal at Cafe of Love. Yesterday I was a guest on The Starter Vegan podcast and stated in the interview that there is “no such thing as a perfect vegan.” These two things come together today. I had to make a correction to… Read More →
Italian Kitchen, the new restaurant in Ardsley owned by chef Shea Gallante, is giving Dobbs Ferry darling The Cookery some stiff competition when it comes to modern Italian food. Photos by Xavier Mascarenas/TJN But not to worry, there’s room for everyone. Look carefully and you’ll find a world of difference… Read More →
Now that the late-summer doldrums are upon us, we know what you’re thinking: Why go out to eat now? You have back-to-school on your mind, and the budget needs to go for other expenses, like backpacks and books. Plus, who goes out in late August? If you’re not back-to-school shopping,... Read More →
Blogging is an interesting thing, especially the one I do. My focus is on seasonal ingredients and in particular what you find at the market. So I can’t think too far ahead, because I need to be in step with what you can find too. Every now and then I… Read More →
Name of Farm Daisy Hill Farm Address 214 West Patent Road , Bedford Corners Web site http://daisyhillfarmny.com The small wooden sign at the entrance of Daisy Hill Farm on West Patent Road hardly belies the beauty that awaits you once you step onto the property. Meeting with the farm owner… Read More →
By The Culinary Institute of America Want to turn your ordinary outdoor gas grill into a backyard smoker? Culinary Institute of America Chef Howie Velie has the grilling tips to teach you how. “You can easily turn your gas grill into a smoker with a few inexpensive items,” says Chef… Read More →
For 12 weeks, we feature a wine, and include tasting notes and suggestions for pairings. At the end of the 12 weeks, we’ll review our Mixed Case, and recap the choices. Each mixed case will be chosen by a local wine shop owner, who will also become our wine expert-in-residence… Read More →
So, summer has that one firm and poised toe out of the door, although with these temperatures you would not guess it. We just enjoyed a weekend with lovely blue skies and gentle cooling rain in the evenings to keep the garden well watered. In fact, it is a lovely… Read More →
Want a chance to have a talented professional chef create a special dinner just for you? Chef Ramiro Jimenez is offering a chef’s table five-course dinner tasting menu at Ramiro’s 954. Sit at the counter in front of the open kitchen or at a table in the dining room, and… Read More →
If you’ve been wondering what’s going on behind the plywood at the corner of East Post Road and Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, I have a two-fold answer, and I think you’ll be thrilled with both parts. Part 1: The new restaurants will be Butterfield 8, a gastropub, and Lola’s… Read More →
Ever wonder what sorts of food photos chefs carry around on their phones? OK, maybe we’re a little food-obsessed, but we had a feeling they’d be just the sort of photos we’d like to see. And well, what do you know? Here’s a our brand-new Pinterest board, Chef-tography, filled with… Read More →
Feeling peckish? How ‘bout trying a snack with a Latin twist! When I get home from school—and I’m teaching a night class that ends at 9:30 pm—(after working all day!) I’m hungry, thirsty, and really just want to have a quick bite and sip and head to bed soon… Read More →
An olive oil and balsamic tasting room has opened in Tarrytown. Have you seen these kind of shops before? There are big vats of oil and vinegar, and little tasting cups for you to sample the different flavors. You choose your flavor and they bottle it for you there in… Read More →
Chef Michael Psilakis has a video tour of his new restaurant, MP Taverna in Irvington: I suppose this is as good a time as any, then, to post photos of my recent lunch there. I had the lamb burger. Yes, it’s all that—and more. I love the tang and the… Read More →
[Note from the writer: This post was edited on August 23, 2012 to correct items originally reported as vegan; the wild mushroom burger and avocado mousse are vegetarian. You can read more about it here.] I have been hearing great things about the veggie burger at Cafe of Love in… Read More →
By mid-September, we should know which of two proposed restaurants will be going into the former Armory on Echo Bay in New Rochelle: one has rooftop dining and is part of a performing arts center; another is anchored with gigantic food market and aquaponic greenhouse and has celebrity chef Jeremiah… Read More →
Before I get into our topic at hand I’d like to take a quick moment and say “Happy Birthday” to a woman that inspired me to do what I am doing today: Julia Child. Today is her 100th birthday. What an amazing woman she was – inspiring generations of home… Read More →
