Popular Food Truck Opens Restaurant In Northern Westchester

A family-owned business that has already found success as a food truck is now trying its hand at opening up a restaurant location in Northern Westchester.

An all-new eatery serving empanadas will soon celebrate its grand opening in Ossining.
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Ben Crnic

07/22/2023 11:00 a.m.

Popular food truck Wanna Empanada is holding a grand opening event for its physical restaurant location in Ossining at 238 North Highland Ave. on Saturday, July 22.

Owned by husband and wife Philip and Kenelyn along with Philip's mother, Doreen, the business is already known for selling empanadas with over 70 different savory and sweet fillings, including beef, chicken, cheese, pork, Mexican street corn, jalapeno poppers, shrimp, and even tofu.

The business also encourages customers to share their empanadas with loved ones, calling it a "social food."

The new restaurant's grand opening event will feature a DJ, music by The Landlords, as well as beer and coffee vendors.

In the meantime, customers will still be able to find the business's food truck at events throughout the area.

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