Restaurant Examiner: Winston Restaurant, New American Cuisine With a Rooftop...
Winston Restaurant, an American fare eatery with bold architectural features, service on three levels, 81 table seats and a view of Mount Kisco’s horizon from a rooftop lounge opened last Friday in the...
View ArticleTaleggio – Shakiban’s Newest Endeavor
You may have eaten at one of the many dining establishments founded by Par Shakiban during his more than 40 years in the restaurant business. Eateries he launched include Patisserie Salzburg of...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner’s Guide to Valentine Day’s Dining
Restaurants offering prix-fixe menus or special menus for celebrating on Feb. 14 are covered in this article. In some cases, the Valentine’s Day dishes are also offered on Feb. 13 and 15. At most...
View ArticleStone Barns Center Introduces Spring-Break Cooking Classes for Kids
The Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Pocantico Hills has expanded its annual educational activities with the introduction of Spring-Break Farm Camps for kindergartners to third-graders....
View ArticleRestaurateur to Open Mediterranean Eateries in Mt. Kisco, Harrison
Westchester will soon have two new restaurants serving Mediterranean-inspired food. An early April soft opening is expected for 273 Kitchen, a 30-seat establishment in Harrison, and in June for the...
View ArticleRestaurant Examiner: New American Cuisine Restaurant Opens in Tarrytown
The Toasted Barrel has opened at the Sheraton Tarrytown serving a wide variety of dishes from burgers to baby back ribs, steak and peppercorn seared salmon. An extensive whisky and bourbon list is also...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst Include Many Gourmet-Food...
At the upcoming “Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst” fair, May 1-3, long rows of booths will display jewelry, clothing and various other creative and unique handmade objects. But prominent booth space will...
View ArticleRestaurant Examiner: Spring Menu Unveiled at Mt. Kisco’s Café of Love
Leslie Lampert is the founder and proprietor of the popular Mount Kisco restaurant Café of Love, Ladle of Love (takeout only) and Love on the Run (off-premise catering). Just over a decade ago she was...
View ArticleDave & Buster’s Opens New Sports Bar and Game Complex
A spacious Dave & Buster’s food and entertainment center opened last week at Post Road Plaza, a shopping mall in Pelham Manor. The complex is located directly behind the mall’s Fairway Market....
View ArticleRestaurant Examiner: 273 Kitchen, a Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Opens...
A unique dining concept awaits customers at dinnertime at 273 Kitchen, which opened in Harrison in late April. The Mediterranean-inspired menu provides three listings called first, second and third...
View ArticleRestaurant Examiner: Burgers are the “Prime” Attraction at The Prime in...
Eleven burgers appear on the menu at The Prime in Hastings-on-Hudson plus dishes ranging from traditional pub fare to an eight-ounce filet mignon with onion rings and peppercorn sauce ($32). The Prime...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: The Great American BBQ Co. Returns for 2015 Season
Restaurant-goers pursuing delicious barbecue will find many appealing attractions at The Great American BBQ Co. in White Plains, an eatery and a full-service catering organization. The entrée list at...
View ArticleAuthor Chris Bohjalian, a Westchester Native, Writes 18th Novel
Book publisher Penguin Random House has announced that author Chris Bohjalian’s latest novel titled “The Guest Room” will be released in hard cover by its Doubleday division on January 5, 2016....
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: La Panetière in Rye Plans “Bastille Day” Celebration...
France’s equivalent of America’s Independence Day is its famous national holiday “Bastille Day” — celebrated every year on the fourteenth of July. In Paris, a spectacular Bastille Day parade begins at...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: Savor Polish Food at 38th Annual Polish Heritage Day...
There will be great opportunity to taste authentic Polish food at the 38th annual Polish Heritage Day Celebration, scheduled for this Sunday, July 12 at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The festivities...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: Westchester’s Most Delicious Dishes
Maine Lobster Salad at Sam’s of Gedney Way – For a nice summertime treat, the fresh Maine lobster salad at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains is a delectable choice. A thick round layer of creamy...
View ArticleThe Restaurant Examiner: Elmsford Indian Restaurant Introduces New Owners, Chef
Ashok Salian and his wife, Priya Kapoor-Salian, are the new owners of the Indian restaurant RaaSa in Elmsford. They are joined by their executive chef Peter Beck. RaaSa held a soft opening in March and...
View ArticleRestaurant Examiner: Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House to Open in Port Chester
Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House will complete a major renovation and open in late August in Port Chester, owner Leslie “Les” Barnes said during a recent interview. The restaurant is located in the...
View ArticleCorn Cuisine Will be Plentiful at Labor Day Weekend Festival
It’s all about corn at “CORNucopia” – an annual Historic Hudson Valley event to take place on Labor Day weekend (September 5-7) at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. The daily hours are 10 a.m. to 5...
View ArticleWBT to Host Eight-Hour New Year’s Eve Party
Eight hours of celebration are planned for New Year’s Eve at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, and with 500 seats available, that should keep Executive Chef Alexandra Sampaio plenty busy. A...
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