Small Bites

 I like to end long weeks by finishing my weekly grocery shopping on Friday evenings. It might sound a little strange, but I do this when I know that I am too tired to do anything else, and I do find food shopping therapeutic. Friday evenings, almost always assure you… Read More →

The farm to table movement needs to squeeze in just one more word—chef—so it would then read “farm to chef to table”.  Nothing embodies that more than the recent Farmer/Chef Relationship Building Workshop held at Restaurant North in Armonk.  On a cold winter afternoon Spring was in the air as… Read More →

Mine eyes have seen the glory. The good folks at Peekskill Brewery have moved on up and let’s just cut to the chase – it rocks. My first Small Bites gig was covering this Northern Westchester joint for HVRW back in the fall and perhaps you’ll remember my enthusiasm for… Read More →

I’ve always loved the beautiful 18th century house that was once John-Michael’s and before that Purdy’s Homestead.  Its history dates back to 1775 when it was built by Joseph Purdy and in 1973 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. I’ve been watching the activity that’s been… Read More →

For fans of gracious, farm to table dining, there’s a new kid in town. And, like Beyoncé, Angelina and Hillary, there’s only one name you need to know. Hudson, in the historic Haymount House in Briarcliff Manor, takes it namesake seriously. There are stunning views of the Hudson River, for… Read More →

There are plenty of reason to love Restaurant North in Armonk. There’s the farm-fresh cooking that makes eating seasonally a joy, even in the depth of winter. There’s the ultra-contemporary cuisine and the undertstated decor. It’s sunny during the day and romantic at night. But my most recent favorite reason… Read More →

On Saturday, August 13th, Culinary Collaboration is organizing a tour of Hemlock Hill Farm by chef Matt Hutchins, below, of Birdsall House in Peekskill, and a 4-course lunch with beer pairing back at the restaurant in Peekskill.  The menu will showcase beef and pork from the farm. The morning will… Read More →

Readers of the print edition of The Journal News already know: We’ve been running a restaurant column called Restaurants We Love on Sundays for several months now. Our features staff takes turns writing them, so you get a different perspective on the local scene each week. As part of my… Read More →

Dish in Mahopac recently turned 4 years old, which is certainly a milestone in the restaurant business.  This is a well-earned success for chef/owner Hannah Hopkins who has put her heart and soul into every corner of this quaint little restaurant. Patrice Costa here, guest blogging while Liz is vacationing,... Read More →