Contributing writer Christine Gritmon just got the goods on Westchester Burger Company, which will open in June on Route 303 in West Nyack across from the Palisades Center. Take it away, Christine: I’m driving down Route 303 in West Nyack, when what to my wondering eyes should appear but… Read More →
Hi! Donna Monaco Olsen here, co-coordinator for theTaste of Westchester Continuing Education program for Westchester Community College to share with you from a recent demonstration. All classes are held within Westchester restaurants, where local chefs share their talents and recipes with us in their own dining rooms. Over the years,... Read More →
I moved back to Westchester shortly before Mother’s Day last year. Being that I had finally returned from a seven-year stint in New Jersey, and it was my first Mother’s day as a Mama, my mom, sisters and I had a lot to toast to. Using my new-found pull as… Read More →
If you’ve been missing out on the wood-fired pizza coming out of chef David DiBari’s food truck because you haven’t been able to make it to farmers markets and festivals, you’re in luck. He’s settling down. DiBari, the chef-owner of The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry and DoughNation, the truck, is… Read More →
When Jewel of Himalaya opened last year in Yorktown Heights, adventurous diners like Marcia Glantz were eager to try a cuisine that broke from the same-old pizza or pub fare. She put herself in the hands of owner Nuru Sherpa on her very first visit. She says she told Sherpa… Read More →
In early April The Farmer and the Fish in Purdy’ s was awarded the Snail of Approval from Slow Food Metro North and in true Farmer and the Fish style, the evening was anything but slow! The house was absolutely packed as Mimi Edelman, Chairperson of Slow Food Metro North… Read More →
Mis queridos amigos, on Friday, in my Tomatillo post, I wrote about how the spring is a great time to try new things—like new foods—and more. Well, my friends, in the spirit of trying something new, and of practicing what I preach, I have an announcement: as of May 1st,... Read More →
Jackie’s Bistro in Eastchester has been a beloved neighborhood restaurant for nearly 15 years. Come early June, owners Jackie and Joel Huchet will be retiring and handing the key to someone new. Until then, the Huchets would like nothing more than to say goodbye to their loyal patrons. The restaurant… Read More →
When making plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend, consider Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck, which presents refreshing alternatives to standard refried beans-and-melted cheese Tex-Mex. Roasted Peppers, co-owned by three chefs with more than 20 years of experience cooking together, has somehow been flying under the restaurant-scene radar, despite its… Read More →
A press release just came over seeking for interested restaurateurs for Fox TV’s Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay. They are looking for restaurant that have been open at least one year and have at least 35 seats. No franchises and no chains. If your restaurant is having problems and you… Read More →
If lunchtime lines out the door are any indication, the new Lefteris Gyro in the Yonkers Ridge Hill shopping center is worth a visit. The popular Greek restaurant, with locations in Mount Kisco and Tarrytown, opened the doors to the new spot a few months ago and heaping platters with… Read More →
Meetings, material lists, and building permits have been at the top of chef Nick Di Bona’s prep list for Madison Kitchen. The big news this week is the unveiling of the final design for the logo. Ta da! This design was definitely a more tricked-out version from this original draft… Read More →
The historic Bear Mountain Inn is about to give you another reason to visit and take in the beautiful Hudson Valley landscape. On April 29, executive chef Michael Matarazzo will usher in the opening of Restaurant 1915 and Blue Roof Tapas Bar at Bear Mountain Inn. The landmark building has… Read More →
Hi everyone, Aimee Ellis of Foodies 101 here. Sorry it’s been so long. Things have been a little hectic. But without further ado, I bring to you a restaurant review on some very flavorful and fragrant Indian food, and the very delicious Chicken Tikka Masala! My friend Nicole wanted to… Read More →
OK, so Noel Mangan of Bronxville didn’t slurp the very last oyster at Grand Central Oyster Bar on Friday night. But, at the “Grand Centennial Celebration” of the Oyster Bar’s 100th birthday, he did slurp what the restaurant claims was the 100-millionth oyster served in its 100 year history. Mangan,... Read More →
Two Hudson Valley residents are slated to open a new restaurant in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, called Central Kitchen. The restaurant will open early May and feature contemporary American cuisine with an Italian twist. Named for its central location on the corner of East Palisade Avenue and Route 9W, Central… Read More →
A few new restaurants in Westchester and Rockland on my radar this week. Has anyone tried them? Keenan House Kitchen & Tap Room in Ossining: In the spot where Mauro’s used to be. Looks to have a craft beer-small plates-pizza-cocktails kind of vibe. Liquid Kitchen in New Rochelle: Mariano Azar,... Read More →
Looking for a good spot for dinner with the girls this weekend? Here are four great ideas at new spots you won’t want to miss. Sala on Hudson, Croton-on-Hudson: Stucco walls, exposed beams, Spanish music playing softly in the background and a small, ornate red tile in the center of… Read More →
Hello everybody, this is Kevin Ellis of the husband and wife Small Bites column Foodies 101. We’re sorry it has been so long since we posted any updates. We have been celebrating Aimee’s birthday! We have eaten at a few restaurants recently, but today we wanted to share our experience… Read More →
The last time I was a MTK Tavern in Mount Kisco, it wasn’t under Jeffrey Rosen’s ownership. In fact, it wasn’t even called MTK Tavern. More of a pub-like feel, I visited the place to watch my favorite local Irish band, Shilelagh Law, play. Rosen kept the stage to host… Read More →
The clock has started ticking to opening night for chef Nick Di Bona’s new Larchmont restaurant, Madison Kitchen. Right now the target date is June 1st, but with any type of construction project, there’s already been a significant amount of “hurry up and wait” situations. Curious to know what goes… Read More →
I’ve written about Sweet Grass Grill before- it’s a frequent meeting place for the Westchester Veggie Eat-Up, but it deserves another mention! The vegan menu offerings keep growing! The regular menu continues to feature one main vegan dish-the Vegan Shepherd’s Pie, but there are frequently new vegan dishes for Meatless… Read More →
Jay Lippin, who was at Crabtree’s Kittle House in the early 1990s and was also chef at Mighty Joe Young’s in Hartsdale and chef-owner of Backwoods BBQ and Grill in Westwood, N.J., is back at the helm at Kittle House. Chef Marc Lippman left during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Here’s… Read More →
Here’s a look at the delicious Steak Frites with Shallots, which I had at the new Tagine in Croton last month. (I know! I’ve been busy!) I’ll give you a full report soon, but as I think people in Croton already know, this place—a French bistro with Moroccan flair— is a winner…. Read More →
If you’ve ever strolled the cafe-lined streets of Paris or Greenwich Village, you probably have an affection for the laissez-faire style dining that caters to long meals and good company. UNoodles Snack Bar in Haverstraw, from the team behind Union Restaurant and Bar Latino, captures the sentiment. UNoodles is the… Read More →
On our way home from a most sad occasion we decided to lighten our moods on a late Sunday afternoon by dining by the water. Somehow we always feel better seeing the waves splash along the shore and smelling the sea air. Bradley being of Norwegian decent is reminded of… Read More →
Dining on our own again (two times in a row), Bradley and Donna Monaco Olsen continued their adventures in blogging for HVRW. This season there are over 185 restaurants participating. Donna currently writes on Small Bites as Chef’s Tip, re-capping great cooking demonstrations in local restaurants. She is the co-coordinator for… Read More →
We are sorry that HVRW Spring 2013 is almost over but we have dined on some tasty creations and met many chef’s while on Liz Johnson’s Scavenger Hunt! Bradley and Donna Monaco Olsen continue their adventures in blogging, flying solo this time, for a quiet lunch at Sonora. Donna currently… Read More →
Restaurant week has opened some new doors for this vegan blogger! I didn’t really know a better way of finding participating restaurants that served a vegan prix fixe meal for restaurant week than just going through the list, focusing on areas where I am likely to go, and clicking on… Read More →
