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'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Rockland County 'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Rockland County
'This Restaurant Will Blow You Away': New Eatery Making Mark In Rockland County 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
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Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Hudson Valley: Here's When Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Hudson Valley: Here's When
Husband-Wife Team To Open New Eatery In Hudson Valley: 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; …

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by Ben Crnic
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Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery
Celebrity Chef Designs 2-Course Summer Prix Fixe Dinner At Northern Westchester Eatery 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…

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by Ben Crnic
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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 …

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by Ben Crnic
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick
Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick Warwick’s Landmark Inn, located at 526 Route 94 N., has been an area staple for more than two centuries. What has evolved into a fine dining establishment was originally homesteaded by William Clark in 1770. After going through a series of different owners, renovations and improvements, the eatery’s rich and authentic 239-year history is still evident in its atmosphere and its menu options. The Landmark Inn’s menu is filled with hearty seafood options. Start out with an appetizer like Maryland crab cakes or lobster egg rolls. Entrees include scallops, short ribs, chicken breast and more. W…

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by Valerie Musson