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3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley 3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley
3-Time 'Chopped' Champion With MS Has New Restaurant In Hudson Valley A three-time Food Network "Chopped" champion who has been battling Multiple Sclerosis since 2004 has opened a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Chris Holland's Kantina, located in Rockland County, puts an Asian twist on small plates, tacos, and more in the hamlet of Sparkill in Orangetown. Holland has cooked Asian cuisine for most of his culinary career. That began for Holland shortly after being diagnosed with MS, when he ended his career as a paralegal and a battle with addiction. "I always wanted to be a chef, but thought it would be far too difficult. Thinking about further; howeve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Westchester Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Westchester
Celebrity Chef To Open Restaurant In Westchester Celebrity chef David Burke, known for his award-winning restaurants and stints on TV's "Top Chef," is opening his first Westchester County restaurant. Burke is planning to open the second Red Horse restaurant, with the first being in Rumson, New Jersey, early next year in the Opus Westchester in White Plains, the chef said. The 7,900-foot restaurant will seat 200 in the space that once housed BLT steakhouse. The modern steakhouse with an Asian flair offering sushi and other Asian-inspired items is named after a painting he purchased of a red horse at the beginning of the pandemic. Burke a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Offerings New Canaan Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Offerings
New Canaan Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Nice Mix' Of Offerings If you are looking for a true farm-to-table experience then dinner at a popular Fairfield County restaurant is a must. Aptly named the Farmer's Table in New Canaan, the restaurant is based on a few simple ideas --  use fresh ingredients from reliable and responsible sources, grow or raise them whenever possible, and prepare them using time-tested techniques. During the season the restaurant's owners grow vegetables organically in a garden in Pound Ridge. They also purchase all-natural beef, pork, chicken, ducks, and vegetables from John Boy's Farm, which is owned and operated by the chef's…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Offers Ramen, Vegetarian Dishes & More The owner of a new Hudson Valley restaurant said the eatery, which opened earlier this summer, focuses on Asian cuisine "with an American twist." Underground Ramen & Taco opened its doors in Rockland County on Friday, July 2. The restaurant, located in Chestnut Ridge, is located at 811 Chestnut Ridge Road.  Hank Barrett opened the location with David Benitelli, who also owns Harvest Moon Caterers. Barrett said he and Benitelli saw an opportunity when the location became available.  He said they saw that they had a niche by opening a place that offers a blend of rame…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Is An Asian, Thai Fusion Hot Spot In Westchester Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Is An Asian, Thai Fusion Hot Spot In Westchester
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant Is An Asian, Thai Fusion Hot Spot In Westchester Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, located at 782 Palisades Avenue in Yonkers, has earned its reputation as an affordable yet authentic eatery. Serving up Japanese, Thai and Asian-inspired fusion dishes, those who enjoy cultural cuisine will have plenty of options to choose from. On the menu, you’ll find a huge range of Japanese staples like tempura, sushi rolls, calamari, teriyaki, soups, salads and more. Many selections are modestly priced, allowing guests to sample more of the menu and get a bigger bang for their buck. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant also serves bento boxes, which include an entree, …

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by Valerie Musson