From the X20 and Restaurant X newsletter, a note about the Super Bowl celebrations hosted by chef-owner Peter X. Kelly. “Perhaps the only more exciting place to watch the game will be the Harbaugh’s Family room, but it’s doubtful that they are serving Cowboy Rib-Eye!” Both restaurants are doing a… Read More →
by Simon Feldman Chef Peter Kelly’s Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar does not disappoint. One of the things I like about Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is that it creates an amazing opportunity and value for restaurant goers to expand their dining palates and experience a wide range of cuisines…. 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 →
We know, we know, there are plenty of places to enjoy the raw bar in our fair counties. But here are a few that we really, really like. Are these the only best oysters in Westchester? The only best oysters in Rockland? Maybe not. So do you have other suggestions?... Read More →
When Doug Nguyen opened his first restaurant in Rockland, Wasabi in Nyack, back in 2003, chef Peter X. Kelly threw him a coming-out party: he invited Nguyen to help cook a nine-course dinner at Kelly’s Restaurant X in Congers, introducing Rocklanders to Nguyen’s creative style of Asian fusion cooking. Kelly,... Read More →
Hi HVRW readers, this is Meredith Talisman. I dined last night at Restaurant X in Congers. When I first arrived, I knew the restaurant had an elegant vibe to it since they had valet parking. How many restaurants in the Hudson Valley have valet parking? Once I arrived to the hostess… Read More →
Peter X. Kelly, the chef-owner of four restaurants in the Lower Hudson Valley — Xavairs at Piermont, Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar in Congers; Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar in Piermont and X20 Xavairs on the Hudson in Yonkers — featured his four executive chefs at a dinner showcasing… Read More →
Peter X. Kelly Restaurant: The Xaviars Restaurant Group, which includes X20 Xaviars on the Hudson in Yonkers, Xaviars at Piermont, Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar in Piermont, Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar in Congers. His first restaurant, Xaviars at Garrison, opened in 1983 and closed in 2002. Born: June… Read More →
I rode my bike up to Doc Davies farm stand in Congers today for a few ears of corn and some apples. But I had to call my husband to come with the car to take home the best find: 25 pounds of “utility” tomatoes for just $18. They say… Read More →
When I was looking for lamb shoulder to make a lamb ragu recipe, I was so happy a friend reminded me to call Steve’s in Congers. Steve ground the meat for me — he calls it “chopped lamb” but it was ground — and even sold me some fresh ricotta… Read More →
I know this is a few weeks ago, but I wanted to share with you the photos from the super meal we had during the Super Bowl at Peter X. Kelly’s Restaurant X in Congers, a place where the food was as important as the football. Sabrett and Niman Ranch… Read More →
Everyone’s been commenting about Just Buns in Congers, and I’ve been remiss in posting about it. I found out about this shop in December when owner Dana Reyes came by the office with some samples. Between the holidays and my flu, I just didn’t get to posting until now. Sorry… Read More →
In his usual no-holds-barred fashion, chef Peter X. Kelly will be throwing his annual Super Bowl party with more food — buffet, passed and served — than you can throw a pigskin at. And this year, for the first time, he’s going bi-coastal with it. There will be parties at… Read More →
Looking for a great place to celebrate the holidays this month? Where better to dine than restaurants with twinkling lights, blazing fires and holly berries tucked in swags of pine branches? The mantle at Equus at the Castle at Tarrytown. Mark Vergari/The Journal News Whether your taste runs to blue… Read More →
Chef Peter Kelly shows us a great centerpiece for a holiday meal. The recipe, after the jump.
A friend recently pointed out that some delicious chocolates he was snacking on came from a company out of Congers. Star Kay White appears to be a flavoring company that sells to ice cream makers and confectioners. But they do have one or two retail products, including these amazing little… Read More →
An email from Michelle Nicosia, whose family has gone back to Grande Centrale restaurant: Michael Nicosia who owned and operated Grande Centrale Restaurant in Congers from 2000-2007 is back after a year off due to some health issues. As most of you know and remember the Nicosia family was known… Read More →
