Popular Restaurant To Reopen At New Location After Being Closed By Fire In Westchester Popular Restaurant To Reopen At New Location After Being Closed By Fire In Westchester
Popular Restaurant To Reopen At New Location After Being Closed By Fire In Westchester A beloved Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Westchester is set to reopen at a new location after a fire forced it to temporarily close.  Shiraz Kitchen and Wine Bar, previously located in Elmsford, is now set to open at a new location in downtown White Plains at 80 Mamaroneck Ave. on Friday, April 21, according to the eatery's owners.  The restaurant, owned by Reza Parhizkaran, had to relocate after a fire erupted elsewhere in the building that once housed it.  Now that it is ready to reopen, the eatery will once again serve up its award-winning authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Menu…
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant
Fire Closes Popular Northern Westchester Restaurant A popular Northern Westchester restaurant known for its wings, burgers and ribs and for being a great place for families to have a dinner out is closed due to a kitchen fire. The fire took place in Northern Westchester County on Saturday, April 8 at the New York Firehouse Grille at 63 Welcher Ave., in Peekskill. Although no one was injured, the entire kitchen was destroyed.  The owners said on Facebook the restaurant will be closed while they deal with insurance and rebuild the kitchen. A favorite with online reviewers and foodies, the "Firehouse" is one of those places where you can…
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews 'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews An all-new restaurant in Westchester is already leaving visitors gobsmacked at the quality and freshness of its Thai cuisine.  Neung Thai Kitchen, located in Ardsley at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), opened in December 2022 and since then has been aiming to serve a "true Thai experience" to visitors, according to the restaurant's website.  The eatery's chefs use the "freshest and most authentic ingredients available" in a variety of curries, noodles, soups, fried rice dishes, and entrees, the owners said.  Menu items offered include drunken noodles, different kinds of Thai coconut cur…
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In Westchester, Customers Say New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In Westchester, Customers Say
New Eatery Has 'Friendly Staff, Fast Service, Good Food' In Westchester, Customers Say Those in Westchester looking for a great spot to grab a bagel and coffee are in for a treat.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Bagel Girl in North White Plains, which opened in October 2022 and is located at 731 North Broadway, has already become a beloved breakfast place for many customers.  Owned by Westchester native Lauren Bucci, a first-time small business owner who decided to fulfill her dream of being her own boss after the pandemic, Bagel Girl lives up to its name and serves a variety of fresh-baked bagels each morning.  Bagel options incl…
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US
Best Pizza: Westchester Eatery Ranks High On Yelp's Brand-New List Of Top 100 In US Seven New York eateries are among Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 list for best pizza spots in the United States. Yelp says the list is based on reviews and comments by readers. The highest-ranked New York pizzeria on the list is on Long Island: Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in Massapequa, which checks in at No. 6. The eatery, which has been in business since 1967, says on its website that it uses buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples as well as our "fresh, home-made mozzarella. "All pizzas are drizzled with 100-percent Italian extr…
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List
Hudson Valley Staple Is Lone NY Eatery On Yelp's Brand-New 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants List A popular deli in the Hudson Valley is the lone New York eatery to make Yelp's brand-new 2023 Top 100 US Restaurants list. Dutchess County staple Rossi & Sons Rosticceria Deli, located in Poughkeepsie, is among this year’s most popular and highly rated restaurants, according to Yelp users. Rossi's was cited by Yelp for "exemplary meats on fresh-baked breads." "But it’s not just about sandwiches," Yelp says. "The deli offers authentic Italian entrees like Chicken Parmigiana, meatballs, chicken marsala, and lasagne bolognese, alongside soup and a cadre of salads." Established in 19…
Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily
Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily A restaurant in Northern Westchester was forced to temporarily close after pieces of the building's front facade fell down on the street, causing a safety hazard.  Rocco's Downtown, an Italian eatery in Peekskill at 23 South Division St., will close while repairs are conducted on the building's front face, which started falling apart just before New Year's Eve, the business's owners announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4.  After pieces of the building started falling on the street, Peekskill Fire Department members got on a ladder and knocked down the remaining loose pieces. The sidewalk …
This New York Restaurant Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In State, New Report Says This New York Restaurant Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In State, New Report Says
This New York Restaurant Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites In State, New Report Says A restaurant known for its crispy fried chicken and award-winning apple pies is one of Guy Fieri's favorite eateries in New York, according to a new report from Mashed. The website shared its list of the best restaurants featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in all 50 states on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Pies-n-Thighs, located in Brooklyn, was named the top New York restaurant from the show. The restaurant, which opened in 2006, has received a number of awards over the years for its apple pies, donuts, and biscuits.  "You can't come here and NOT get a pie, so I took home a slice of pumpki…
Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy'
Despite Rave Reviews, Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Struggling In 'Difficult Economy' Although a Westchester County restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks has received much praise since opening, the owners say that they are still struggling because of inflation.  Earlier Report - Newly Opened Father/Daughter Westchester Restaurant Specializes In Cheesesteaks Crotty's Cheesesteaks, located in New Rochelle at 8 Eastchester Rd., was opened in January 2021 by father and daughter Joe Crotty and Lindsay Walsh. In addition to a wide variety of cheesesteaks with vegetarian & gluten-free options, the restaurant also serves salads and "delicious extras" such as fried pickles, ac…
'Amazingly Good Food': New Mexican Restaurant Cited As One Of Northern Westchester's Best 'Amazingly Good Food': New Mexican Restaurant Cited As One Of Northern Westchester's Best
'Amazingly Good Food': New Mexican Restaurant Cited As One Of Northern Westchester's Best A restaurant in Northern Westchester is continuing to receive rave reviews from visitors, who are saying it has some of the best Mexican food in the area.  Earlier Report - Brand-New Mount Kisco Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes Mexican Fiesta Taqueria, which opened in September 2022 and is located in Mount Kisco at 360 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), is known for dishes such as tacos, burritos, nachos, and taco salads that are made with an authentic touch.  Visitors of the restaurant said online that they were amazed by the quality of the re…
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester 'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester
'Prepared Perfectly': Restaurant Praised For Authentic Italian Cuisine In Northern Westchester A well-known restaurant in Northern Westchester is being commended for its cozy setting and well-prepared authentic Italian dishes.  DiNardo's Ristorante Italiano, located in Pound Ridge at 76 Westchester Ave., is known for homemade pasta and pizzas, as well as an extensive collection of wines, according to the business's website.  Fresh ingredients such as seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, seafood, and fine Italian olive oils feature in the restaurant's dishes.  Opened 48 years ago by owner Frank Salvi, the business hopes to offer "a great atmosphere,…
Brand-New Northern Westchester Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes Brand-New Northern Westchester Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes
Brand-New Northern Westchester Restaurant Cited For Top-Quality Ingredients, Delicious Dishes A new spot in Northern Westchester for Mexican food is already receiving rave reviews for its authentic dishes.  Mexican Fiesta Taqueria, located in Mount Kisco at 360 North Bedford Rd. (Route 117), opened its doors on Thursday, Sept. 15, according to the business's Instagram page.  The restaurant is known for its many Mexican menu items, including tacos, burritos, nachos, and taco salads, and has received compliments for the quality of the ingredients used in each dish.  "What a treat! Nonstop delicious and top-quality ingredients and dishes at this new Mexican spot," said …