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Pleasantville HS Grad Winner On 'Food Network Star' Show Pleasantville HS Grad Winner On 'Food Network Star' Show
Pleasantville HS Grad Winner On 'Food Network Star' Show Two cooks with ties to Westchester and Fairfield counties made it to the final two on the Food Network's next 'Food Network Star." For the first time in the popular TV show's history, there was a tie. The Sunday, Aug. 5 finale ended with Jessica Tom of Pleasantville and Christian Petroni of Rye Brook named winners. Tom, a Pleasantville High School graduate, survived elimination from the Food Network's next "Food Network Star," but fought back, winning the Star Salvation round to become a winner. Petroni premiered as a contestant as reported by Daily Voice here in June on th…

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by Jon Craig
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Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show
Westchester Chef/Owner Will Be Finalist On Food Network Star Show Restaurateur Christian Petroni of Rye Brook is featured as a contestant on the new season of Food Network Star hosted by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay, and premiering on Sunday, June 10. Petroni is the co-owner of the Fortina restaurants in Armonk, Yonkers, Rye Brook, Brooklyn and Stamford. He won Season 4 of "Chopped" and has been a judge on the Food Network show. Earlier Daily Voice coverage of Petroni's popular Italian restaurants can be found by clicking here. Culinary superstars Flay and De Laurentiis return to mentor and judge ten culinary hopefuls for a shot at stardo…

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by Jon Craig
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Lineup For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled Lineup For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled
Lineup For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Unveiled The Valley Table has unveiled the lineup for the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week that starts Monday, March 12 and runs through March 25, just after the start of spring.  Participating restaurants will showcase their best dishes via three-course, prix-fixe lunch ($22.95) and dinner ($32.95) menus. Spanning 115 miles, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week encompasses restaurants from seven counties including Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester. “We are thrilled to announce the list of the spring 2018 participating restaurants and extend a warm welcome to the new restau…

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by Jon Craig
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Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef
Is Eastchester Sandwich Heaven? It Is Now, Thanks To Westchester Chef Yonkers resident Louis Brindley is just 25 and already making stuff dreams are made of. At least sandwich dreams. His Eastchester eatery, Mason Sandwich Company which he started with his brother George in March 2016, has been turning heads -- and winning tastebuds -- since first opening its doors. Mason Sandwich -- which bills itself on its website as "not your average sandwich spot," --  features about 16 sandwiches, three salads, and an assortment of "plates" -- ancient grain bowls, mac n' cheese, wings and other platters, none no more than $12. (Most items are in the …

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by Jeanne Muchnick