Small Bites

It’s Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2013, and I am jazzed about the new twist on things! Liz Johnson is mixing things up this time and put together a fun Scavenger Hunt for everyone to participate in, while dining out at our magnificent Hudson Valley restaurants. Last night  we decided to… Read More →

by Simon FeldmanIt’s no surprise I’m a big fan of Harvest on Hudson restaurant. I live close by and it’s one of my neighborhood go-to places for Italian fine dining. It’s a versatile space. Depending on what you’re looking for its an ideal spot as a romantic sunset destination, for… Read More →

Hudson Valley Restaurant week is something I look forward to every year. Last year and this year, I had the pleasure of sharing my experiences with you. I’m Michele Curran and on Saturday, November 10, my girlfriends and I enjoyed a delicious meal at The 76 House in Tappan. The… Read More →

Susan Dorien here, sharing my dining experience at Birdsall House in Peekskill. Formerly a local tavern named Connollys, Birdsall House has been transformed into a destination restaurant with a lively bar scene and quaint dining room. The owners recently purchased the neighboring lot and put in a beer garden with… Read More →

In all, the duo of  Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen have experienced close to 10 restaurants during these past two weeks while dining with family and friends, and Mima Vinoteca in Irvington was one of the favorites. This time was with Bradley’s 80-plus mom, Patty, who resides in one… Read More →

Robin Locker Lacey back with my third helping of a fab foodie experience for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week.  This time at A Tavola in New Paltz.  Being a lover of Italian food, especially authentic Italian food, I had heard such good things about A Tavola, and was very excited about… Read More →

Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen and four friends dined at this Italian restaurant on a cool night in March. We wanted to love this spot so it could be our go to Italian restaurant as it is convenient to all and warm and inviting. Located in a great area… Read More →

Robin Locker Lacey here again with my second dining experience for HVRW 2012.  I am no stranger to Brasserie 292 in Poughkeepsie.  In fact, it is one of my favorite new restaurants to hit the area in quite some time.  I’ve had fun working my way through their menu and… Read More →

Guest blogger Danielle Plass again writing about my visit to Sammy’s Downtown Bistro and Bar in Bronxville. Once again, pictures are provided by guest photographer Kelli Wells of Brought to Life Photography. Sammy’s is located in downtown Bronxville on Pondfield Road.  Interestingly, the owners also run the very popular Rosie’s… Read More →

There’s only a few days left of 2012’s Restaurant Week. I hope everyone got a chance to visit as many restaurants as possible. I’m guest blogger Michele Curran and Wednesday evening, myself and some friends headed to Piermont to check out Confetti. The waterfront in Piermont is always a welcome… Read More →

Guest blogger, Gina Truhe from Food Is My Porn, here to share with you the meal I had at Tavern at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison. After diligently reading through each  menu shown on Hudson Valley Restaurant Week website, my boyfriend, Mike and I chose Tavern as one of… Read More →

Well we joined 21 others for a beautifully presented feast at a somewhat different type of restaurant. Yes,  Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen really do have that many friends and acquaintances who want to try a new place during HVRW 2012. Milonga is billed as serving Argentinian & Mediterranean… Read More →

Nestled among the horse farms of North Salem, 121 presents a comfortable setting for a good meal. With a dining room bordered by walls of windows, the pink hues of a sunset are visible to all. The decor is simple and includes artwork capturing the horse life of North Salem… Read More →

Hooray it is finally here…Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen are off and running (until after they have dined anyway) to HVRW 2012. Tonight was the first of 7 restaurants that we will visit during this fabulous two week feast and exploration of our local fare. Benjamin Steak House has… Read More →

Tuesday evening at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park we gathered with chefs, restaurateurs, farmers and producers of the Hudson Valley and kicked off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week in the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici.   This year over 200 restaurants in seven counties will be offering three-course lunches for… Read More →

During Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, we covered about 100 restaurants here on Small Bites, and that’s thanks to the army of guest bloggers who volunteered their time, money and photography skills to make it happen. We wanted to say thanks. And The Valley Table — which organizes Hudson Valley Restaurant Week… Read More →

Hi again, Juliana Taube back from a meal from Tarry Tavern, feeling satisfied! I have eaten at most restaurants in Tarrytown, but had yet to make it here. I went with my boyfriend, Dennis. Our reservation was at 8, but we got there at 7:20 and they were able to… Read More →

Hi Rachel Seebacher here again. But for its massive sign, Niko’s Greek Taverna is inconspicuous, a small restaurant on Route 100 in White Plains wedged between a Korean BBQ and a Ceramics store. All parking appeared to be streetside, metered parking, but at the time of our 6:30 reservation there… Read More →

Hi. Gina Truhe here. My first foray into HVRW 2011 was at Cena 2000 in Newburgh.  My frequent dining partners, Cousin Dan and his girlfriend Meghann (along with her her 5 year old, Aidan) joined me. Cena 2000 is located on Newburgh’s waterfront in a long row of restaurants and… Read More →

Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen here to tell you about Harper’s in Dobbs Ferry.  What a fantastic surprise!  We were expecting bar food like burgers and the like, but were pleasantly surprised by wonderfully composed dishes.  Chef Chris Vergara is a genius at the combination of ingredients in many… Read More →

Donna Monaco Olsen and Bradley Olsen reporting on a lovely lunch at The Barn at Bedford Post. Overall a fabulous place in both atmosphere and cuisine.  The Barn is a more casual incarnation of the main dining room found in The Farmhouse at Bedford Post.  The Farmhouse and Inn are… Read More →

by Chuck Dorris, eDining.us I’m still reeling from the whole experience of restaurant week, too much too soon, way too much to EVER absorb! Eduardo’s was a SERIOUS conflict. After the extreme fantasy experience of River City Grille, it was like going backwards in time. It looked like Sunday dinner,... Read More →

Toni Addonizio here reporting on my dining experience at  Traditions, located in Somers. This restaurant is known  for a contemporary American cuisine with a touch of Italian.  My husband and I had dinner reservations at 7:30, upon entering the restaurant the hostess/owner asked if we would be interested in the… Read More →

Sailing Away on a Sea of Portuguese: Caravela’s Lavish Meal If its longevity indicates anything, it is that the food at Caravela is simply spectacular. Rachel Seebacher here, reviewing my third restaurant for HVRW ‘11. Caravela, located in the heart of Tarrytown, has been serving innovative Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine… Read More →

Hi all, Maria Reina here reporting on my last HVRW restaurant. I’m kind of sad to see this all come to an end. I’ve had a lot of fun eating at, and reading about, some great restaurants. So let’s get to it: my husband Larry and I were excited to… Read More →

Hi!  Kristen Tregar here, back for a second review.  I’d like to think of it as part two in a series called “A Tale of Two Restaurants in Hotels”.  This time, my husband and I headed to Equus, located at the Castle on the Hudson, also in Tarrytown.  Once again,... Read More →

Hi. Victor and Nella Carosi, reporting from Opus 465 in Armonk. We arrived promptly for our 7 p.m. reservation.  Parking was a little tight, but we found a spot at a lot nearby.  The restaurant was warm and welcoming and we were happily greeted by the hostess.  The restaurant was at… Read More →

Hey everyone it’s Angela Rivera again. I’m bumbed restaurant week is over, but if you went to Don Coqui, you definitely got a deal.  The amount of food they gave you was insane. The appetizers and desserts were serves family style.  We had an array of food including calamari, empanadas… Read More →

[Note from Liz. I’m using a few photos of the dining room from our archives to illustrate the post. Mark Vergari was the photographer.] Jeff McDowell here again. Our first visit for Hudson Valley Restaurant week was to Nyack’s Two Spear Street.  Downtown Nyack on a Thursday night, especially on St…. Read More →