Owners: Michael LaMothe and his family: father Lyle LaMothe, mother Kathy LaMothe and sister Kristen Stone. They are all eagerly waiting for the youngest LaMothe, Kasey, to finish her degree in biological sciences so she can get to work in their labs. The space: The brewery, near the Crestwood… Read More →
Michael LaMothe did not set out to be a craft brewer, but he is ready to open Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe in early summer. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Michael LaMothe and his parents and sister, who have all signed on to his venture. They gave me… Read More →
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2013 is less than a month away, and we here at LoHud are getting ready! Our photographer Mark Vergari is out and about today and tomorrow, shooting dozens of dishes that will be available on Hudson Valley Restaurant Week menus. We’re planning on getting all those… Read More →
A great cup of coffee can be destination-worthy. This week, with many people home from work, is an optimal opportunity to try out a new cuppa Joe at a brand new coffee spot. We have a few great recommendations for the best coffee shops in Westchester and Rockland from local… Read More →
Hi everyone, I’m Michelle and I’m excited to be reviewing the Olde Stone Mill in Tuckahoe for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2012. This was actually my second visit to the Olde Stone Mill—I had lunch there with my family after my graduation from Sarah Lawrence two years ago—though my first… Read More →
I’m John Fix and this is my first year blogging for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. My friends know I’m a beer connoisseur, so a restaurant named “The Tap House” certainly appeals to me even before I walk through the entrance. Situated on Depot Square in Tuckahoe, The Tap House has… Read More →
The food at Bistro Latino, chef Rafael Palomino’s new restaurant in Tuckahoe, is like Latino-lite: fun, delicious, addictive, a little spicy and not too out-there. I had lunch there the other day, and sampled a few of the small plates — none of the entrees, though — and came away… Read More →
Say olé! Another Spanish tapas place is opening in Westchester. Rafael Palomino, who has written five cookbooks and opened seven restaurants, including Sonora in Port Chester, has opened Bistro Latino in Tuckahoe in the former space of Main Street Cafe. His partner is Alexander Vanegas, Sonora’s general manager. “Bistro Latino… Read More →
On this winter day, we’re looking back at a story about must-try soups. Here’s one in Tuckahoe. Broccoli Rabe Soup Where to get it: Chianti, Tuckahoe Story behind it: “When I was growing up, my grandmother did a lot of the cooking at home,” says Chianti Chef/Owner Paul Caputo. “I… Read More →
I had lunch at this great Italian restaurant the other day. It’s called Toscana and it’s in Tuckahoe on the border of Eastchester. Have you been? I loved it. The dining room is empty at lunchtime, and the food was so good I’ll definitely be back for dinner. I started… Read More →
Mary Lynn Mitcham wrote a great story last Wednesday: Dining Deals and Steals. But a story like that is bound to miss some good stuff — so we want to hear from you! Please write in the comment section below if you know of a great dining deal not mentioned… Read More →
Growlers Beer Bistro, which opened over Labor Day weekend, will have its grand opening ceremony and a ribbon cutting on Saturday Oct. 1. It’s located in the restored Metro North substation called Main Street Depot in downtown Tuckahoe, right across from the train station at the corner of Lake &... Read More →
This is the weekend to fire up the grill and start flipping burgers, but before you stock up on propane or charcoal, re-think your routine. Vow to make this a break-out year — the summer you try grilling something out of your comfort zone — like pizza or pineapples. Or,... Read More →
A signature staple of Indian restaurants is chicken tikka masala, yogurt-marinated chicken served in a creamy, spicy curry sauce. It can be the stuff of dreams. But everyone has friends who refuse to go to Indian restaurants because they don’t like curry. Here is the solution: the biryani dishes at Spice Village… Read More →
Michelle Almonte reported on restaurants in the Bronxville-Scarsdale-Eastchester area. Here’s what she found: Pumpkin Gnocchi, a fall dish, at 808 Bistro in Scarsdale. ( Tania Savayan / The Journal News )
The Tap House in Tuckahoe is doing an Oktoberfest menu this weekend. Says managing partner Chris O’Brien: We’ll be replacing all of our tap beer with German style Beers (Most of them from Germany), and Chef Kevin Bertrand is fine tuning his pretzel making skills, amongst other traditional and not… Read More →
The Tap House in Tuckahoe is doing its first beer dinner in March. They’re working with Latis Imports (who import Palm Ale, among others) and pairing some “killer Belgian beers” (as managing partner Chris O’Brien calls them) with chef Kevin Bertrand’s dishes. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. on March… 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 →
Wow. I can’t believe I’ve never been to Roma. Whoever says there’s no good pizza in Westchester is wrong. Dead wrong. This is crisp, well balanced and delicious. And going to the restaurant is a hoot. It’s a step back in time.
Good morning and happy Monday. It seems like it wants to be spring outside, but it’s still too darn cold. I had a good food weekend. Friday we did takeout from Sushi Mike’s in Dobbs (I love how he shouts: “HELLOOOO!” as soon as you walk in; and I’m told… Read More →
Did you catch Tim O’Connor’s article on Joaquin “Jack” Garcia, the Cuban-born FBI agent who posed as an Italian mobster and infiltrated a Gambino crime family? And the 60 Minutes interview with him the week before? What struck me the most? Of course — the food! Mobsters are obsessed with… Read More →
The Tap House in Tuckahoe has added Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The best part? All bottled wines and champagnes are half price during brunch. The menu, after the jump.
A new owner has taken over the space in Tuckahoe that was formerly a tavern and then became Garlic & Pepper. Curious, though: the old owners kept some traditional bar items like ribs and burgers on the menu. Not any more. Now owner Panida Sabsuebwong is totally Thai, from noodle… Read More →
I got an email last night from Will Savarese saying he’s been let go as the chef from The Tap House in Tuckahoe. It appears that the restaurant will take a new approach and most likely will mirror the other eateries of the Pearl Mgm Group. It was a great… Read More →
