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'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In Westchester 'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In Westchester
'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In Westchester Months after opening, a new seafood restaurant in Westchester is becoming a hit among patrons from across the region.  Coral Seafood Restaurant, located in White Plains at 19 Court St., opened in early July and became the chain's second locale in Westchester until its sister location in Baldwin Place burned down in June.  The eatery specializes in raw bar items; lobster; main dishes like salmon steak, swordfish, and red snapper; and stuffed shrimp.  A highlight of the dinner menu is the "Coral Specialty," which includes stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, lobster tail, salmon, an…
'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…
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Northern Westchester: 'We LOVED It' New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Northern Westchester: 'We LOVED It'
New Eatery Off To Great Start Months After Opening In Northern Westchester: 'We Loved It' A Northern Westchester restaurant that has only been open for a few months is becoming quite a hit with visitors.  Bia American Kitchen, located in Chappaqua at 480 Bedford Rd., opened in mid-August and features a menu full of American cuisine staples that make use of locally sourced ingredients.  The eatery, situated within Chappaqua Crossing, serves up sandwiches, seafood, burgers, steak, salads, and more. Signature menu items include the honey goat cheese flatbread; the grass-fed burrata burger; crispy Rhode Island calamari; and the seafood platter, complete with lobster, shuck…
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; …
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For'
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' If you're looking to celebrate spooky season with some fall-themed cocktails, a Northern Westchester restaurant's "Voodoo Lounge" promises to delight.  As Halloween approaches, Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave. is marking the occasion by offering "Cocktails To Die For" in their "Voodoo Lounge," the only one of its kind in the entire county.  Visitors can enjoy their spooky drinks pre- or post-dinner in the lounge, which gives off eerie vibes and is a perfect setting to get in the Halloween spirit.  Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen The featured c…
Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Shopping Center In Westchester Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Shopping Center In Westchester
Popular Eatery Opens New Location At Shopping Center In Westchester A popular eatery that has already met success with its first locale in Westchester has opened a new location at a shopping center in the county.  Cantina Taco & Tequila Bar now has a new location at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers at 242 Market St. next to the Legoland Discovery Center, Yonkers city officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 19.  The establishment is the eatery's second location in Westchester following the White Plains restaurant at 166 Mamaroneck Ave.  Those who stop by the new eatery can expect Mexican cuisine classics such as tacos, fajitas, lo…
New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester
New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester.  1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced.  Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores.  The eatery's owners, …
Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Westchester Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Westchester
Restaurant Transforms Into Steakhouse After 14 Years In Westchester After more than a decade, a restaurant located on a Westchester County waterfront is beginning a new chapter.  The opening of One Pier Steakhouse, located in Yonkers at the former site of Dolphin Restaurant at 1 Van Der Donck St., was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 10.  The new steakhouse, which opened in early April, replaces Dolphin Restaurant after 14 years, the owners said on social media. "On behalf of Dolphin Restaurant, we would like to thank everyone, friends, family and our loyal patrons for making the last 14 years on the Yonkers waterfront ext…
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections If you aren't burned out from tacos from Cinco de Mayo and need a taco fix, then a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley specializing in handmade tortillas (think jalapeno) and small plates might be a new favorite. Northern Westchester's The Tortilla Project, located in Baldwin Place, is making waves with foodies and Yelpers for its eclectic mix of tacos, side dishes, tapas, and craft cocktails. Opened in January and located in a strip mall, you will first notice that the small restaurant's sleek decor is not strip mall material, according to Yelpers.  One Yelper put it this way: "The v…
Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash
Katonah's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Martha Stewart clapped back at critics for enjoying a cocktail with a real piece of an iceberg "plucked" from the waters while on a cruise off the east coast of Greenland. “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight," Stewart, age 82, a longtime New Yorker who currently calls the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah home, posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 29. View this post on Instagram A post sh…
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location
Popular Westchester Restaurant Opens New Location Hey foodies, if you're feeling in the mood for Latin fare with craft cocktails then a new restaurant in South Norwalk is a must-stop. Los Remolinos, a Latin-inspired restaurant, and bar featuring well, Latin entrees opened on Monday, March 6 in the Washington Street Historic District in South Norwalk. Spearheaded by Edwin Montoya and Chef Ismael Carias, the duo behind the successful Appétit Bistro in Port Chester, Los Remolinos features dishes (and cocktails!) from Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, and beyond. “This concept has been in the works for a while now, “says Montoya of the deci…
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure'
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' A Westchester County Italian restaurant has become a go-to for some residents thanks to its selection of homemade pasta dishes and cocktails. TVB by: Pax Romana is located at 171 East Post Road in White Plains. The restaurant's menu includes pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara, penne alla vodka and ravioli. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVB by: Pax Romana (@paxromana_ny) Guests can also choose from entrees such as eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana and branzino, a Mediterranean sea bass dish with sauteed season…
This Popular Area Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far This Popular Area Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far
This Popular Area Seafood Restaurant Draws Diners From Near, Far Love a little crab thrown in with some truffle fries, and a great salmon? Oh, wait, and maybe a tasty slider?  Then you'll want to head to The Crab Shell in Stamford. Even during COVID-19 pandemic times, fans of the restaurant on the water from both near and far, can't seem to say enough good things about the longtime restaurant.  The restaurant says it doesn't fool around when it comes to its patrons' health and follow all Connecticut regulations and CDC guidelines, in addition to modified table layout to operate at 50 percent reduced capacity indoors and ensuring a minimum of …
Newly Opened 150-Seat Gordo's North Off To Start Strong In Westchester Newly Opened 150-Seat Gordo's North Off To Start Strong In Westchester
Newly Opened 150-Seat Gordo's North Off To Start Strong In Westchester Modern Thornwood eatery Gordo’s North is off to a running start since opening its doors in September. Located at 1006 Broadway, Gordo’s North, which moved from its former location in Hawthorne, serves a modest assortment of traditional American eats in an upbeat and trendy environment. On the menu, you’ll find several simple bites like mac n’ cheese, hummus with pita bread, chicken wings and nachos. Go all-out with entree options including grilled NY strip steak, chicken Milanese and shrimp tostadas. Gordo’s also serves a wide selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, pa…
Noodles, BBQ, Dumplings Focus Of New Westchester Eatery Noodles, BBQ, Dumplings Focus Of New Westchester Eatery
Noodles, BBQ, Dumplings Focus Of New Westchester Eatery Dishes pay tribute to Hong Kong cuisine and include noodles, barbecue, and dumplings at a stylish new restaurant opening in Westchester. Goosefeather, set to open Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson by Chef Dale Talde of “Top Chef” and “Knife Fight” fame, will offer seasonal and modern Chinese fare. Focused on the trifecta that comprises 90 percent of the fare in Hong Kong, the menu will feature a heavy hand on noodles, Cantonese barbecue, and dumplings. In addition, there will be "staples and twists" on the classics in Talde's kitchen, said a Goosefeather spokespe…
Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist
Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist Classic American fare with an Italian twist is exactly what you’ll find on the menu at Kisco River Eatery, located at 222 E. Main Street in Mount Kisco. Offering a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, entrees and raw bar options, Kisco River Eatery is known for its chefs’ ability to infuse authentic Italian flavors into each and every dish. From calamari and clams casino to chicken parmigiana, risotto and strip steak, you’ll have no problem choosing a dish that highlights the chefs’ signature ingredients and flavors. Seafood fans will especially love the eatery’s raw bar, whi…
Gleason's Gets High Marks For In Northern Westchester For Cocktails, Pizza Gleason's Gets High Marks For In Northern Westchester For Cocktails, Pizza
Gleason's Gets High Marks For In Northern Westchester For Cocktails, Pizza Craving a savory, homestyle and made-from-scratch meal? Gleason’s can help. Named after comic legend Jackie Gleason and nestled comfortably at 911 South Street in Peekskill, Gleason’s serves up everything from signature sourdough pizza and wings to Italian delicacies like eggplant park, beer-braised short ribs and penne bolognaise. Also available is an array of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. The locale uses what they call an “infusion jar” to blend spirits with fresh, roasted and poached fruits and herbs. “The Cocktails at Gleason's are as carefully crafted as the food we serve,” expl…
Pony Up To A New Westchester Wine Bar Pony Up To A New Westchester Wine Bar
Pony Up To A New Westchester Wine Bar Cai Palmer, the owner of Rye's Wine at Five has taken his vinology skills to another level with the opening of The Red Pony. The new Purchase Street wine bar, open since late December, has been a longtime dream of his. "I've always wanted to have a European-style wine bar where you can sit with friends, have a nice glass of wine without a TV screaming a sports game at you, and not have the commitment of a full dinner," he said. Moving his wine shop next to the bar, at 1 Elm Street (it had previously been down the street at 4 Purchase St.), also gives the two places "a nice sy…