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'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Offers Great Views Of New Tappan Zee Bridge 'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Offers Great Views Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Offers Great Views Of New Tappan Zee Bridge If you are ready for an upscale night out enjoying Greek cuisine while gazing upon the new Tappan Zee Bridge, local foodies say Trata on the River is the spot. Located in Rockland County in Piermont, Trata on the River opened its doors in October in the completely renovated old Pier 701 restaurant.   Online reviewers say the restaurant, owned by Efthimios Salouros and Annamarie Adinolfi, focuses on Greek cuisine but makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean Island. Chef José Luis Falcóne, who has worked at high-end restaurants such as Nobu, Café des Artistes, and Windows on t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner
Hudson Valley's Own Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Popular Diner Funnyman Jimmy Fallon was spotted at a popular Long Island restaurant. The Tonight Show host and SNL alum stopped by Glen Cove Diner in Glen Cove for dinner on Thursday, Jan. 26, the restaurant announced on Facebook. “It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight!” reads the post. “Hope you visit us again soon!” Accompanying the post is a picture of Fallon, age 48, smiling with restaurant employees. It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight! Hope you visit us again soon! Who can guess what... Posted by Glen Cove Diner and Cafe on Th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley
Acclaimed Restaurant Opens New Location In Hudson Valley A popular restaurant that was voted the best Greek Restaurant for three years in a row by Hudson Valley Magazine, has opened a new location. Athena Gyro, known for top-notch fare in Dutchess County at its Lagrangeville location, has opened a new restaurant in Fishkill. The Fishkill location is currently open and serving customers at 1113 Main St., in the building where Il Barilotto Enoteca once resided. The new restaurant is just like the Lagrangeville location with the same menu, hours, and quality. The official grand opening was held on Thursday, Feb. 24. The menu features overstu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations If Greek is calling your tastebuds help can be found at Lefteris Gyro, which is so popular with locals it has four locations in the area. Known for their gyros, of course, the restaurants, all located in Westchester, also get high marks from Yelpers and local foodies for their Greek salads, souvlaki, and a host of other items. The restaurant locations are Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville.  It's hard to receive five-star after five-star reviews on Yelp, but Lefteris seems to have mastered their craft to do just that. Many people commented on the great service as well as …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fourth Lefteris Gyro Restaurant Opens In Pleasantville Fourth Lefteris Gyro Restaurant Opens In Pleasantville
Fourth Lefteris Gyro Restaurant Opens In Pleasantville Lefteris Gyro, a popular spot for Greek fare in Westchester, is expanding with a new location in Pleasantville. With existing locations in Tarrytown, Yonkers and Mount Kisco, the Pleasantville shop will be the fourth of its kind offering high-quality authentic Greek cuisine. The new restaurant seats 65 guests and offers two dining rooms as well as an outdoor dining area. Officially opened on Monday, Sept. 30, Lefteris serves all types of Greek favorites including gyros, moussaka, falafel and Greek salad. The Tarrytown location is also undergoing renovations, including the addition of a ful…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur
Owner Of New Greek Eatery At Former Friendly's Site In Yorktown Is Experienced Restaurateur Rui Cunha, who has been a restaurateur in Westchester for about 15 years, opened up Pappous Greek Kitchen in July at what used to be a Friendly’s restaurant. Serving up authentic greek fare, fresh salads and gyro and Pappous style sandwiches, this establishment has something everyone can enjoy. Yorktown was chosen carefully as the the restaurant’s locale. As Cunha’s hometown, he knows the area well and said that he felt “a tremendous need for a new restaurant in Yorktown.” Cunha also said that while he deliberately kept the menu small upon opening, he hopes to expand the restaurant’s offer…

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by Valerie Musson