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Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy'
Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Although a Westchester County restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks has received much praise since opening, the owners say that they are still struggling because of inflation.  Earlier Report - Newly Opened Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Specializes In Cheesesteaks Crotty's Cheesesteaks, located in New Rochelle at 8 Eastchester Rd., was opened in January 2021 by father and daughter Joe Crotty and Lindsay Walsh. In addition to a wide variety of cheesesteaks with vegetarian & gluten-free options, the restaurant also serves salads and "delicious extras" such as fried pickles, ac…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Say Cheers: Westchester Wine & Food Festival In Full Swing Say Cheers: Westchester Wine & Food Festival In Full Swing
Say Cheers: Westchester Wine & Food Festival In Full Swing Say cheers! The Westchester Wine & Food Festival is in full swing, with crowds of guests flocking to the event to sample local restaurants' food and drinks. The 11th annual festival, held by Westchester Magazine, is taking place through Saturday, June 11. Find the full list of restaurants participating here. More than 1,000 guests attended the festival's "Party on the Pier at Rye Playland" on Wednesday, June 8, representatives announced.  A "bartender shake-off" was held at the event, with Frankie Rodriguez winning the competition. Rodriguez serves cocktails at White Plains eater…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Dobbs Ferry's The Cookery Offers Modern Twists On Rustic Italian Classics Dobbs Ferry's The Cookery Offers Modern Twists On Rustic Italian Classics
Dobbs Ferry's The Cookery Offers Modern Twists On Rustic Italian Classics An Italian gastropub in Westchester boasts a menu that changes daily, delightfully reimagined classics and whole roasted suckling pigs.  The Cookery is located on Chestnut Street in Dobbs Ferry. "The Cookery offers joyously carnal dishes in a high-energy environment," reads the about us section of The Cookery's website. "Think herds of nose-to-tail fare, hand-rolled pastas, whole suckling pig dinners and anything from Pearl Jam to a little Method Man for your ears." The Chestnut Street restaurant's chef and proprietor, David Dibari, has been praised in the New York Times, Forbes …

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by Christina Coulter
Obituaries
Ralph Martinelli, Publisher of Westchester Magazine, Dies At 57 Ralph Martinelli, Publisher of Westchester Magazine, Dies At 57
Ralph Martinelli, Publisher of Westchester Magazine, Dies At 57 Longtime Westchester Magazine publisher Ralph Martinelli died over the weekend at the age of 57. Martinelli, an Ossining resident and CEO of Today Media, was an iconic figure in the county. His death on Saturday, Nov. 2 followed complications from surgery that he had more than a year ago. Martinelli was the youngest son of former Yonkers Mayor Angelo Martinelli, who died in October last year. During his life, Martinelli supported many Westchester nonprofits and sat on the Board of Directors for ArtsWestchester. “(He) was a devoted ArtsWestchester board member for 15 years and partner to …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Hapag Filipino Cuisine Ranks High Among Southeast Asian Restaurants In Westchester Hapag Filipino Cuisine Ranks High Among Southeast Asian Restaurants In Westchester
Hapag Filipino Cuisine Ranks High Among Southeast Asian Restaurants In Westchester Hapag Filipino Cuisine, located at 1789 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers’ Highridge Plaza, has become a hotspot for its wide and decadent array of authentic Filipino fare.  Though it has only been open since last November, it has already established itself as Yohighest-ratedt rated Southeast Asian restaurant, boasting 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp.  Hapag, which means “long table” in Tagalog, is the county’s first Filipino restaurant, according to Westchester Magazine. Authentic ingredients and preparation methods are used every step of the way. Just take it from Jenelyn …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
This White Plains Restaurant Rates High For Dim Sum This White Plains Restaurant Rates High For Dim Sum
This White Plains Restaurant Rates High For Dim Sum Looking for the best Westchester eatery to enjoy a fresh plate - or even a fresh cart - of Dim Sum? The Chinese dumpling dish is incredibly versatile, but according to Yelp, one Westchester locale is in the spotlight. Aberdeen Seafood & Dim Sum, located at 3 Barker Avenue in White Plains, specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine as well as authentic and custom made Dim Sum options. A four-star Yelp rating with more than 322 votes certainly makes the eatery stand out among the area’s finest. It was also ranked for “Best Dim Sum” by Westchester Magazine for four consecutive years…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Eric Trump Says Dad's Life 'Exponentially Worse' Since Presidential Run Eric Trump Says Dad's Life 'Exponentially Worse' Since Presidential Run
Eric Trump Says Dad's Life 'Exponentially Worse' Since Presidential Run In an interview titled "First, Family," Eric Trump of Briarcliff Manor, the second son of President Donald Trump, insists that his father's quality of life  "became exponentially worse" after deciding to run for president. Westchester Magazine spoke with Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, in an interview focused mostly on their day-to-day lives, though the president's son told the magazine how the world changed for his father (and the president's family) once he transitioned from a billionaire businessman to a public political candidate.  "My father’s life became expone…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast 8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast
8th Annual Westchester Wine & Food Festival Approaching Fast A total of 315,000 burgers served. 25,000 glasses of wine, 360 participating restaurants, 50,000 guests and $200,000 for charities. These are just some of the statistics that help to tell the success story that is Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival.  In seven years it has emerged as the signature culinary and beverage event kicking off the summer season in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. With the 2018 festival slated for June 5 through June 10, the numbers will continue to grow as new restaurants, fine wines, spirits, craft beers, specialty foods and so much more inc…

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by Jon Craig