The spirit of a pig roast is quintessentially summer. An open fire rotisserie, smoky barbecue aromas hanging in the warm air. It’s memories in the making. Sure, the whole concept has sort of a down-home vibe to it, but add good beer, live music and sunshine? A perfect summer afternoon…. Read More →
Last night, friends and challengers Chef Carl Van Dekker (Village Dog, Tarrytown) and Chef Sean Corcoran (Peekskill Brewery, Peekskill) faced off in round two of the Golden Knives Challenge to see who would move on to the finale of the three-week long tournament at The Lodge at Hudson Harbor in… Read More →
I went to the Golden Knives Challenge on Thursday evening, and wow! What a great evening. I mean, what could be bad about a six-course tasting menu prepared by chef Eric Korn of Good Life Gourmet in Irvington and Sean Corcoran of Peekskill Brewery! Eric’s Beet Salad Golden Knives is… Read More →
Any food lover will tell you: it’s torture watching judges sample the culinary creations of chefs competing on Food Network’s Iron Chef America or Bravo’s Top Chef and not be able to taste test for yourself. Well, here’s your chance. Tuesday marks the start of the Golden Knives Challenge, a three-week… Read More →
Peekskill Brewery recently opened its new doors just a block away from its previous location. This four story building offers much opportunity. The first floor, when walking in, exposes us to the brewery itself and a large bar area. Take the elevator to the second floor for a more traditional… 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 am a chain restaurant wait staff survivor. During my tenure as a struggling undergrad, I took a few gigs slinging themed mixed-drinks and bar nibbles at a handful of franchised eateries. What I took most from the experience was… a pocketful of spending money from a job that was… 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 →
The Peekskill Brewery says that Jeff O’Neil , who was at Ithaca Beer Co. for nine years, will be the new brewmaster starting on Nov. 1. He is a multiple award-winning brewer who most recently received a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival. Under his direction in… Read More →
There’s a new chef — and a new menu — at Peekskill Brewery. The new man in the kitchen is Sean Corcoran, who previously worked at Dish in Mahopac, Beeb’s Bistro in Newburgh and Ace Hotel in Manhattan. Corcoran, who lives in the black dirt farm area outside of Newburgh,... Read More →
Hi, Brett Sloane here to tell you all about my yummy dining experience at Peekskill Brewery for HVRW 2011!!! Here is a picture outside: Peekskill Brewery is a very comfortable and friendly neighborhood eatery. They make their own beer, and there are so many to choose from! My boyfriend and fellow guest… Read More →
Good morning and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a nice, relaxing New Year’s weekend. We went out to dinner, took down the tree, did a little exercise and a lot of cooking. We started on Wednesday night — I know, a little jump-start on the weekend, but… Read More →
Jenny Higgons reported on the restaurants in the Yorktown area. Roasted Icelandic Cod with white beans, Chorizo, tomato cassoulet and saffron broth and kabocha squash soup with Maine crab and chili creme fraiche prepared at the Ocean House in Croton. ( Joe Larese / The Journal News ) Here’s a… Read More →
Guest blogger Kendra Wales here, checking in after a super kick-off to HVRW at The Peekskill Brewery with my mom Ellen, and my dear friend Lisa. We had a wonderful time! When we arrived, we were seated promptly and courteously in the main dining area; a calm, welcoming and friendly… Read More →
Good morning and happy Monday. A little frost on the pumpkin last night, huh? My plants made it through, but I think I live in a micro-climate that’s one zone higher than everybody else because I live on the slope of the bank on the Hudson, and the water keeps… Read More →
The Greater New York Beer & Food Festival is coming to Tarrytown Oct. 25 and 26. There will be more than 100 beers to taste and samples from more than 40 restaurants. There’s a firefighter cook-off (I’ll be a judge) and chef demos (I’ll be hosting) and a concert on… Read More →
