Hey there, Juliana Taube here, excited to share my experience at Birdsall House. I had been with a friend once before, and the food was outstanding with a beer selection to beat! I wanted to take my foodie parents, and my cousin, David Kanter, executive chef at Sweet Grass Grill,... 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 →
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! 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 →
Hi. Dina Braun here. I am not new to dining at Restaurant North and was excited to get back for what I was sure would be another wonderful dinner. The restaurant was crowded to no surprise including the bar area. The hostess was pleasant and offered to seat us right… Read More →
Hi, this is Antonella Pomilla with my last guest food blog. Due to Lent, my cousin and I headed to Morgan’s Fish House on Friday night. We had fairly early dinner reservations, so we were surprised to arrive to a packed house. Ushered to our table almost immediately, our hostess… Read More →
Guest blogger Danielle Plass here with my final post for Restaurant week. I am more than a little sad as I enjoyed this experience immensely and I am already looking forward to HVRW 2012. Many thanks to Liz Johnson for inviting me to participate in such an exciting endeavor and… Read More →
by Chuck Dorris, edining.us My tasting notes read as follows… “Fries, great, chipoltle mayo fab.” “Popcorn shrimp wow.”
Hello, guest blogger Danielle Plass again, (with help from guest photographer Kelli Wells) with a write up for Luciano’s Italian Restaurant in Yonkers. Located on busy Central Avenue, Luciano’s is a small, stand alone Italian restaurant on the strip. Thankfully they offer valet parking as the parking lot is very… Read More →
Elissa Fisher here, reviewing Haven in Pleasantville. My dining partner and I arrived for a 6:30 reservation on a Thursday evening. We were greeted warmly by manager Theresa McCarthy and seated immediately. The ambience was clean, simple, and inviting. Banquettes lined one wall, the comfortable bar with seating for six… Read More →
Hello it’s Sally Veltidi again… So this time I went to Sweet Grass Grill in Tarrytown with my “foodie” friend Beth. When I say “foodie” I don’t think it describes her well. I have never met someone who appreciates a good meal more, which makes her perfect for a dining… Read More →
Hello! Guest blogger Kristina Massari reporting on Half Moon in Dobbs Ferry…. When I envisioned my dinner at Half Moon for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, I imagined it would be a perky 60-something degree day, and I’d be stealing one of the first drinks of the outdoor season on the… Read More →
Hi, Kate Shea Kennon here, guest blogging from my last assignment this Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at Le Provencal Bistro in Mamaroneck where you wouldn’t know it was Restaurant Week from the menu: escargots? pâté? Coq au vin? Fabuleux! I exclaimed at the size of the menu to our waitress who… Read More →
Sharon Pickett reporting back from French American Bistro (FAB) – my third and final HVRW blog. Rarely have I eaten so much in such a short period of time. I need a rest. Well, you’re probably wondering – was FAB fab? As in fabulous? Not entirely, but it did have… Read More →
On a cold rainy night in March, Belissima Blogger Donna Monaco Olsen (as I have been dubbed by my hubby), set out with two BFFs to have a local quiet meal at Via Vanti!. A lovely space reminiscent of an old black and white movie, set in the old train… Read More →
Hi Guest blogger Karen Salomone here. For my first foray into blogging I chose La Bocca Italian restaurant in White Plains because it is a neighborhood favorite with a welcoming attitude to both new and regular patrons. La Bocca is tucked away on Church Street directly across the street from… Read More →
Hi! Guest blogger Kristen Tregar here. My husband and I headed to Bistro Z in Tarrytown to sample their HVRW dinner menu. Despite living relatively close by, we had never been to Bistro Z and had no idea what to expect. Bistro Z is located in the Doubletree Hotel in… Read More →
By Chuck Dorris A long time ago, maybe 15 years ago, there were no casual restaurants in a huge area that extended from Bedford all the way over to New Canaan, Conn. The landscape was dominated by Emily Shaw’s, Nino’s (long before it became Bedford Post,) Le Cremailliere, and those kinds… Read More →
Hi, Maria Reina back for my second blog appearance. This time coming to you from The Cookery, in Dobbs Ferry. I was very excited to take on this task, as (amazingly!) we have not been to The Cookery. We dined on Sunday night with another group of foodie friends. Pork… Read More →
Walking into Posto 22 is what walking into Cheers must feel like. For a Tuesday night, the place certainly had a heartbeat. After some pleasant chit-chat with a welcoming host-owner, he immediately seated our party of 4, providing the first round of drinks on-the-house (beers for all 3 boys, and a delicious… Read More →
Hello, guest blogger Danielle Plass here participating in Restaurant Week for the first time, writing about La Lanterna Ristorante & Caffe in Yonkers. (My thanks to Kelli Wells, a fabulous photographer who took the pictures for me.) Located between 9A and the Saw Mill River Parkway, the restaurant is a… Read More →
Hi. I’m Vicki Bloom. I’m a big tapas fan, both because I like Spanish flavors, and because eating lots of small things on little plates really appeals to my diversity aesthetic. I was curious as to what a tapas bar would do with the standard Restaurant Week three-course format. So… 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 →
