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New Upscale Seafood Spot Opens On Pier With Waterfront Views In Westchester New Upscale Seafood Spot Opens On Pier With Waterfront Views In Westchester
New Upscale Seafood Spot Opens On Pier With Waterfront Views In Westchester A sleek new addition to the Westchester County waterfront dining scene has officially opened its doors. The Sea Fire Grill Yonkers, operated by the Benjamin Restaurant Group, celebrated its grand opening Wednesday night, Oct. 8, on the Yonkers City Pier, according to announcements from both the restaurant and the City of Yonkers.  “What an unforgettable night on the Yonkers Pier!” the restaurant wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, Oct. 9, adding, "Starting today, our doors are officially open for everyone to dine with us and experience what Sea Fire Grill Yonkers is all about, elegant…
Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu
Shake Shack Launching Foods Based On Hearty Soup: See What's On The Menu The newest burger at Shake Shack is inspired by a hearty soup just in time for fall. Shake Shack is launching a new line of foods based on French onion soup on Friday, Sept. 12. Shack App users gained early access to the menu on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The quarter-pound French Onion Soup Burger will feature Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, crispy sweet onions, and roasted garlic parmesan aioli on a toasted potato bun. Fans can order it as a single, double, or triple patty. Other new offerings include the French Onion 'Shroom Burger, a crisp-fried portobello stuffed with melted Muens…
New Restaurant Bringing Italian-French Flair Readies For Opening In Westchester: Here's When New Restaurant Bringing Italian-French Flair Readies For Opening In Westchester: Here's When
New Restaurant Bringing Italian-French Flair Readies For Opening In Westchester: Here's When A chef with fine-dining credentials is bringing a new Italian and French-inspired restaurant to a Westchester village, where he hopes to combine refined flavors with a deeply personal touch.  Talia, a 120-seat restaurant founded by Chef Ian Vest, will officially open its doors Saturday, August 9, at 25 Willett Ave. in Port Chester, just steps from the Port Chester train station and downtown arts and music scene.  Named after his daughter, the restaurant is a passion project for Vest, who honed his craft in acclaimed kitchens such as DANIEL, the Michelin-starred restaurant from Che…
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot'
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has reviewed hundreds of slices — but when he walked out of Ceres Pizza in Manhattan this week, he looked stunned. “This is as good of a slice as you could have,” he said outside of the 164 Mott St. shop. “Just about the best single slice I’ve ever had.” And that wasn't even the official review yet. Portnoy gave the shop's cheese pie a 9.2 — one of the highest scores ever handed out in his One Bite series. “I can’t remember the last time I gave out a 9,” he said. Ceres was launched by chefs Jake Serebnick and Julian Geldmacher, both formerly of Eleven…
New York Icon Martha Stewart Calls Longwood Gardens A 'Must-Visit' After PA Trip New York Icon Martha Stewart Calls Longwood Gardens A 'Must-Visit' After PA Trip
New York Icon Martha Stewart Calls Longwood Gardens A 'Must-Visit' After PA Trip Martha Stewart took a trip through Pennsylvania's famed Longwood Gardens while making live appearances at QVC in West Chester, she shared this week. Stewart, 83, stopped by the historic botanical center in Kennett Square after her latest QVC visit, marveling at the gardens’ expansive beauty, rich history, and incredible plant collections. Longwood Gardens, originally inhabited by the Lenape tribe, later became a Quaker farm under George Peirce in 1700. Over centuries, it evolved into a stunning public garden, thanks to industrialist Pierre du Pont, who purchased and transformed the property…
Best Fine Dining In Westchester County In 2024: The Inn At Pound Ridge By Jean-Georges Best Fine Dining In Westchester County In 2024: The Inn At Pound Ridge By Jean-Georges
Best Fine Dining In Westchester County In 2024: The Inn At Pound Ridge By Jean-Georges We are thrilled to announce that the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges has been named Best Fine Dining destination in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards. This iconic restaurant, set in the heart of Pound Ridge, offers an unforgettable dining experience that blends world-class cuisine with warm, rustic elegance, according to its website. Helmed by internationally acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the restaurant features a seasonally inspired menu crafted from the freshest locally sourced ingredients, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choi…
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US
Three NY Restaurants Named To Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In US Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…
NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
NY's Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime-aged steaks co…
Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Northern Westchester Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Northern Westchester
Celeb Chef Peter X. Kelly Joins Re-Launched Restaurant In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester restaurant is getting a fresh start with the help of a culinary star at its helm.  Basso 56, located in Chappaqua at 11 King St., announced that renowned celebrity chef Peter X. Kelly has joined the team as they prepare to relaunch later this month with a new name—Basso by PXK—and an updated menu featuring Kelly’s signature flair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basso by PXK (@bassobypxkchappaqua) The eatery celebrated its rebranding with a "Pots, Pans & Pasta" brunch held on Sunday, Jan. 12 that f…
'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…
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings
These Westchester Municipalities Among Best Affordable Areas For Foodies: New Rankings If you have a taste for fine dining but don't necessarily have the funds to live in expensive cities, check out these two Westchester municipalities named among the best affordable places for foodies by Realtor.com. Both Yonkers and Mamaroneck were named among the top seven affordable places to live for foodies in all-new rankings by Realtor.com on Monday, Oct. 21.  According to the website, the two municipalities offer affordable housing options while also containing restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establi…
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Northern Westchester Eatery: Here's When Husband-Wife Team To Open New Northern Westchester Eatery: Here's When
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Northern Westchester Eatery: Here's When A husband and wife who have already seen success in the restaurant business are set to open another eatery in Northern Westchester with a Spanish flair. Vida Restaurant, owned by Marc Taxiera and Brianne Meyers-Taxiera, will open in late October at 14 Marble Ave. in Thornwood. The eatery will be run by the same team that opened Augustine's Salumeria in Mamaroneck in 2022 and will offer Spanish cuisine, including modern interpretations of tapas, which are small appetizers. Some examples of these that will be offered by Vida include papas brava, which consist of smashed crispy potato bites; …
Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Peekskill Eatery Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Peekskill Eatery
Peter Kelly Designs Prix Fixe Dinner At Peekskill's Apropos A famous chef whose group runs multiple restaurants across the Hudson Valley has designed a delicious two-course summer prix fixe at a popular Northern Westchester restaurant. Chef Peter X. Kelly, the owner of Xaviars Restaurant Group, designed the prix fixe for Apropros restaurant in Peekskill at 900 Fort Hill Rd., a Michelin-recommended eatery located at The Abbey Inn.  Related Report - 'Lovely' Restaurant Inside 120-Year-Old Abbey In Peekskill Added To Michelin Guide Kelly now serves as the restaurant's culinary director, helping to design a menu featuring meals with local ingredients p…
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name
Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Featured On Michelin Guide To Reopen Under New Name A popular restaurant in Northern Westchester featured on the prestigious Michelin Guide has announced that it will be closing and reopening under a new name.  La Crémaillère, located in Bedford at 46 Bedford-Banksville Rd., announced that it will be closing for repairs and renovations before reopening as Le Poisson, according to the business's website. The new eatery will be led by Chef Thomas Burke and will be a "seafood forward, fine dining" French restaurant, the business's owners said.  "We will feature only the finest quality seafood, a great wine list, and our classic …
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions
New Hudson Valley Restaurant Drawing Rave Reviews For 'Spectacular' Food, Large Portions Opened just three months, a new Hudson Valley restaurant is winning raves from online reviewers. In Rockland County, Dolce Vita, located in Nyack, offers diners everything from a raw bar to lamb chops and handmade pasta.  Before we go into the particulars, here's what one Yelper had to say: "We had the most delicious meat at the new Dolce Vita. I had the half rack of lamb chops. Tender and flavorful. Even the appetizer was outrageous, sizzling shrimp! They gave a large portion of food. I was so stuffed we didn't eat dessert but it looked amazing!!! Can't wait to come back! The wait st…
New Restaurant Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley New Restaurant Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley
New Restaurant Off To Strong Start In Hudson Valley Open for just under a week, a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley is quickly making a name for itself as the "hot" new spot to dine. Nova Kitchen, located in Rockland County on Route 303 in Blauvelt, features an upscale menu in a small setting that is sure to delight all of the foodies, as well as those looking for a good, high-end meal. And, in the few days, they have been open, Nova Kitchen is already racking up five-star reviews on Yelp and other food sites. Specializing in steaks, chops, veal, and seafood, as well as a. Sunday brunch, the restaurant is aiming to fill a void in Roc…
Mulino's of Westchester Serves Authentic Italian Fare in Scenic Setting Mulino's of Westchester Serves Authentic Italian Fare in Scenic Setting
Mulino's of Westchester Serves Authentic Italian Fare in Scenic Setting Searching for the perfect place to enjoy an exceptional meal for your next special occasion? Take a visit to Mulino’s of Westchester, located at 99 Court Street in White Plains. The high-end eatery, which serves lunch and dinner, specializes in all things Italian. From chicken, veal and seafood entrees, filet mignon, lamb chops, pasta, eggplant, burgers and more, guests will likely have no problem finding the perfect dish. Mulino’s of Westchester also features a bar fully stocked with a large selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Don’t end your meal without trying one of the ma…
Atmosphere, Menu, Service Make The Arch A Route 22 Mainstay Atmosphere, Menu, Service Make The Arch A Route 22 Mainstay
Atmosphere, Menu, Service Make The Arch A Route 22 Mainstay The Arch Restaurant in Brewster has been serving up high-class food and drink since it first opened its doors more than 40 years ago. Providing a sophisticated atmosphere and elegant ambiance, The Arch may just be the perfect place to add to your local restaurant rotation. Located at 1292 Route 22 amid a scenic backdrop, The Arch offers a variety of traditional brunch and dinner cuisine. Start with a garden salad or a cup of chilled cucumber soup and pair it with a savory and mouthwatering entree like grilled organic chicken breast paillard with lemon herb butter or black Angus New York str…