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In September and October of 2002, you can take advantage of our Dine & Discover program, which offers special gifts and bonuses at 19 leading restaurants (shown in red) when visiting a listed attraction before you dine. It's a great way to combine education, entertainment and a great meal. It's also worth doing more than once!
Our restaurants cover the basic categories of fine dining, informal, family and pub-style and are geographically spread all the way from the Bear Mt. Bridge to the New York City line. Wherever you are in the river towns, you'll find a good place to dine nearby at a price to fit your budget. We've even listed our several farmer's markets in case you'd like a bite to eat on the run or want to take something back home.
Briarcliff
Amalfi Restaurant
1112 Pleasantville Road - Informal (914) 762-9200
www.amalfi-restaurant.com
Relaxed “in-town” dining with pleasant ambiance and professional service. Wide range of Italian dishes, brick-oven pizza. Specialties: duck, lamb, ostrich and many veal dishes. Daily fresh seafood. All homemade pastas, desserts, bread and fresh mozzarella cheese.
The Briar’s (914) 941-9870 or 762-3424
512 North State Road - Informal (Fax) 944-013
A Westchester fixture for half a century. Large portions, top quality food, great prices, friendlysurroundings. Wide range of fish and seafood, steaks and chops, full bar, draft beer. Famous for steak sandwiches, burger plate, steak fries, world’s best cole slaw. Open every day.
Flames Steakhouse (914) 923-3100
533 North State Rd - Fine Dining (Fax) 923-0959
Celebrated for specially-selected U.S.D.A. prime steaks, dry-aged on premises, cut by hand, broiled at 1,200 degrees to capture flavor and seal in juices. Pick your own live lobster. Full bar, the area’s most extensive wine cellar. Run by a long-standing restaurant family dedicated to great food in a beautiful environment and attentive service. You’ll know the difference.
Guadalajara (914) 944-4380
Route 9 at Union Street - Informal
Festive Mexican dining, reasonable prices, colorful setting, various regional specialties (Puebla featured). Choose from seafood fajitas, chicken mole, salmon with mango sauce, skirt steak with brandy sauce, fried ice cream, among many others. Full bar, sizeable margarita menu, native Mexican staff, open every day.
Maison Lafitte (914) 941-5787
25 Studio Hill Road - Fine Dining (Fax) 941-5789
www.maisonlafitte.com
Dine in a historic house, an architectural landmark featured in “Gone With The Wind”. Beautiful garden, Hudson views, menu features French-Italian classics: duck l’orange, chicken marsala, Dover sole, chateaubriand, coq au vin, much more.
Paese, Pasta & Pizza Trattoria (914) 923-8268
1147 Pleasantville Road - Family (FAX) 923-8566
Pleasant, informal spot for wide range of Italian dishes, reasonable prices. Daily specials in all categories. Children’s menu, gourmet pizza, wine & beer. Known for filet mignon carpaccio, rigatoni ragusa (sausage, peas, pink sauce), Arborio risotto Tommaso (gulf shrimp, butternut squash, peas, ginger-shallot wine sauce), veal Rosmarino (sundried tomatoes, asparagus, rosemary, cognac sauce). Open daily.
The Patio (914) 941-4414
1133 Pleasantville Road - Family
Fast-paced gathering spot in former firehouse for wide range of dishes. Breakfast anytime (Belgian waffles, three-egg omelettes), waist-watcher & regular specials. Childens menu, fountain favorites, wine & beer. Known for pasta, fish, salads, quiche, homemade soups, wraps, gyros, full dinner platters at fair prices. Open daily.
Squires of Briarcliff (914) 762-3376
94 North State Road - Informal (Fax) 762-0708
KcKnox6@aol.com
A 30+ year landmark serving great half-pound burgers, steaks and fresh seafood. Many daily specials, children’s menu, full bar, draft beer. A home away from home in the center of the river towns.
Terra Rustica (914) 923-8300
550 North State Road - Fine Dining (Fax) 923-5807
Relaxed dining in comfortable traditional Italian style. Classic regional specialties with innovative touches are Buffalino al Forno (buffalo mozzarella, sliced prosciutto, roasted peppers, beefsteak tomatoes over grilled endive) and Gamberoni alla Griglia (jumbo shrimp, pesto over orzo, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes, asparagus, ricotta, pepper puree, basil oil). Prix-fixe dinners, Sunday brunch. A different and distinct Italian experience.
Torchia’s Ristorante (914) 762-2963
518 North State Road - Family (Fax) 762-2321
Wide variety of italian specialties in newly renovated dining room, the lounge or patio in season. Many specialties in pasta (penne with broccoli rabe, grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, olive oil , garlic), poultry, veal, beef and seafood, plus gourmet pizza. Full bar, draft beer, wine specials, karaoke. Family owned and operated since 1975.
Cortlandt
Another Point of View (914) 737-9092
(FAX) 737-0788
Riverview Avenue, Verplanck - Informal
Casual dining in a relaxed nautical atmosphere next to the Viking Boat Yard. German Night on Tuesday. Always seafood specialties. Separate bar. Water views. Lunch and dinner every day. Bar menu only on Mondays.
At the Reef (914) 737-4959
Rt. 9 & Annsville Circle - Informal/Family
Enjoy a hearty, well-priced all-day menu, including American and Italian favorites, at a convenient, central location. Daily dinner specials, many seafood, beef/chicken entree choices. Full bar, draft beer. Open every day.
Cortlandt Colonial (914) 739-3900
Albany Post Road at Dogwood Road - Informal
www.ccrr.com (FAX) 737-5999
Attractive, large, club-like inn off Route 9 at Peekskill-Cortland border. Hospitable fixture for American and Italian continental dishes for three decades. Unique grounds, buildings. Crabmeat-stuffed baked clams, shrimp scampi, slow-roasted prime rib, New Zealand rack of lamb, baked stuffed sole, chicken with mushrooms and artichoke hearts continuing favorites. Separate bar & lounge, ample wine list.
Gordo’s Grill (914) 788-0505
276 Watch Hill Road - Family
Intimate countryside setting for American regional menu with emphasis on steaks, chops and seafood. Black Angus steaks, jambalaya, chicken piccata & Francaise, seafood-stuffed sole, prime rib on weekends. Full bar, draft beer, substantial wine list attentive service, fair prices. Open Tue-Sun for dinner.
India House (914) 736-0005
199 Route 9A - Informal
Gourmet Indian food at non-gourmet prices. Traditional, colorful fabric decor accompanies well-prepared regional specialties, mild to spicy. Bountiful buffet lunch, dinner menu offers 100 items. Separate beer & wine bar, lounge. NY Times Critic’s Choice, Zagat best in category award & best buy. Family friendly.
Monteverde Oldstone (914) 739-5000
28 Mt. Bridge Rd. - Fine Dining (FAX) 739-5342
www.momteverderestaurant.com
Dine in a historic mansion on a handsome riverside estate high above the Hudson. Classic continental cuisine features French & Italian dishes made to order, wines from several countries. House specialties include innovative preparations of veal, chicken and seafood.Separate bar-lounge. Incomparable views. Meals here are special occasions.
Paradise Restaurant (914) 736-3334
135 Broadway, Verplanck
Family-style lunch and dinner in an active, friendly neighborhood gathering place with warm atmosphere and home cooking. Antipasto, family-size salads, clams, shrimp, homemade soups. Wide pasta selection, chops, steaks, chicken, veal, pizza, seafood, fish. Weekend specials, separate bar, notable welcome for large groups. Sunday dinner only. Closed Monday.
Croton-on-Hudson
Casa de Nicola (914) 271-2920 & 271-3024
441 Albany Post Rd. - Fine Dining (FAX) 271-5078
Handsome, rustic lodge with fireplace, enclosed porch, nautical decor. Northern European and Italian specialties at reasonable prices. Favorites include fettucini di casa (lobster, Alfredo sauce), frogs legs meuniere, chicken Sorrentina (eggplant, proscuitto, mozzarella, marsala, mushrooms), twin-sliced filet mignon Bordelaise, saltimbocca alla Romana, hot zabaglione with strawberries. Separate bar & lounge.
Croton Colonial Restaurant (914) 271-8868 Route 9A & Route 129 - Family
(Fax) 271-2059
Owned and operated by one family for 35 years. Enjoy home-style atmosphere, cooking, gentle prices, hungry-man portions. Feature American, Italian, Greek, seafood specialties and Westchester’s best breakfast. Open every day.
Elmer Suds (914) 271-6116
337 S. Riverside Avenue - Family
Popular, friendly staff, eclectic off-the-wall decor, pleasant prices. Made fresh daily menu of pub food, steaks, chops and seafood. Entrees include grilled swordfish steak, chicken your way (au poivre, francaise, marsala, picatta or parmigiana), sole/shrimp/ scallops & chips, pan seared salmon (lemon caper mayo), chargrilled center cut pork chops, 20 oz. t-bone. Full bar, 100+ beers from 20 countries.
Fortuna Restaurant (914) 271-2600
1 Baltic Place - Fine Dining
Gourmet Northern Italian dining. Innovative touches in a stylish setting adjacent to Route 9. Full bar, extensive wine list, daily lunch/dinner specials. Known for Tagliarini Fortuna (scallions, salmon, sundried tomatoes, mascarpone cheese), double cut grilled veal chop, Chicken Valdostana (breast stuffed with proscuitto, fontina, cognac sauce, wild mushrooms), grilled sirloin, rack of lamb. Unique and special.
Francesca & Mino Italian Bistro (914) 271-2333
120 Grand Street - Family (Fax) 949-7097
A family-run business for three decades. Features fine traditionally-authentic Italian dishes and delicious pizza. Terrace dining in season. Weekend specials.
Justin Thyme Cafe (914) 271-0022
171 Grand Street - Informal-Family
justinthyme@aol.com
Relaxed dining on upgraded cafe menu featuring wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, sushi-quality seafood, pasta. Cooked to order steaks, reputation-making crab cakes, creative martini list, inventive wines. Works for dates or family. Closed Monday.
Mark’s of Grand Street (914) 271-4431
140 Grand Street - Pub (Fax) 271-8393
Lots more than pub food in a casual atmosphere and decor. Fresh seafood, steaks and chops, full bar, draft beer, friendly service. Specialties include grilled/blackened swordfish, prime rib, veal saltimboca, broiled trout, steak Diane. A local “find”.
Michael Anthony Restaurant (914) 271-4442
385 S. Riverside Avenue - Informal
Cozy dining next to Van Cortlandt Manor off Route 9. Owner-chef provides wide range of Italian specialties at comfortable prices. Select wine list at remarkable prices by glass or bottle. Homemade gnocchi, chicken balsamico, saltimbocca rollano (rolled veal, proscuitto, spinach, mozzarella), zuppa di pesce (mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari, marinara sauce), prime rib, sirloin steaks. Service bar.
Pizza & Brew (914) 271-6608
440 South Riverside Ave. - Family (FAX) 271-6609
Comfortable, brightly-decorated spot for Italian home cooking from ample menu, pizza to full dinner anytime at family prices. Nearly 25 pizza toppings, plus gourmet choices, calzone, stromboli, boboli. Many hot/cold sandwiches on foccacia or Italian bread, burgers. More than 30 salad and starter choices, 50 plus pasta dishes, nearly 50 poultry, veal, seafood and other meat favorites. Fully licensed, children’s menu. Just off Route 9 adjacent to Van Cortlandt Manor.
Puerto Vallarta (914) 827-5067 & 827-9769
473 Albany Post Road - Informal (FAX) 827-9778
Traditional dishes from every region of Mexico at pleasing prices. Full bar, Mexican beer, many Margarita choices. Guacamole made at table; botanita plate (assorted appetizers); cheese fondue with chorizo; tortilla soup; sizzling fajitas of chicken, carnitas (pork & sausage), shrimp, steak, seafood or combine first four. Children’s menu, combination platters, Mariachi music on weekends. Open daily.
Rock ‘N’ Horse Steak House (914) 271-1234
426 Old Albany Post Road - Family (FAX) 271-8146
Popular roadhouse with wide selection of steaks, pasta, seafood and southwestern dishes. Neighbor-hood bar, family dining, live music on weekends add up to wide appeal. Unique daily specials may include lobster ravioli, chicken Santa Fe (red peppers and reduced wine vinegar sauce); always offer strip, ribeye steaks and filet mignon. Always something going on.
Umami Cafe (914) 271-5555
325 S. Riverside Avenue - Informal
www.umamicafe.com
Umami is fifth primary taste (after sweet, bitter, sour, salt), found in Parmesan, ripe tomatoes, truffles, fresh clams, peaches, among others. It adds body and zest to foods. Here, find blue walls, printed humor, moderate prices, amazing menu variety. Truffled mac and cheese, coconut lime soup, Peking duck quesadilla, baked fish in banana leaf, baby halibut with braised greens & sweet onion miso sauce, grilled sweet chili sauce chicken salad, wild boar spring rolls. Children’s menu. Select wine & beer. Open daily.
Dobbs Ferry
Celtic Corner (914) 693-6566
73 Main Street
www.JPDoyles.com
Old-fashioned pub-style food and drink with international bent in town center. Fish & chips, French dip, Irish bangers, American burgers, chicken Parmesan or Cordon Bleu, grilled pork teriyaki, overstuffed sanwiches (Reuben, Monte Carlo), 10 wraps. Daily specials, Fri. fish specials. Large bar, wooden tables, sports on tv, draft beer featuring Guinness. Open every day.
The Chart House (914) 693-4130
Foot of High Street- Informal
Contemporary menu of American favorites in glass-enclosed riverfront eaterie with incomparable river views. Selected Chart House dishes from many regions. Luau spring rolls, coconut shrimp, Hawaiian steak skewers. Prime rib, steaks, chops, ribs. Fish and seafood may feature mahimahi, sesame crusted salmon, grlled tuna chop, fish of the day. Varied wine list, separate bar & lounge, special house drinks. Open daily for dinner and Sunday brunch.
Dobb’s Diner (914) 674-0850
434 Broadway - Family
Classic diner with ample parking at one of river town’s busiest intersections. Heroic menu at neighborly prices. Greek, Italian, American dishes in wraps, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, entrees, roasts, grills, seafood, fish. Noted for moussaka, spanakopita, spaghetti with fish cakes, hot brisket, lemon sole, Philly cheese steaks, meat loaf, London broil, wide breakfast selection. Fountain delights, wine & beer, children’s menu. Open daily.
Off Broadway (914) 693-6170
17 Ashford Avenue (Fax) 693-4180
www.restaurantrow.com/offbroadway
Continental cuisine with innovative touches served by a friendly staff in modern, minimalist surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Specialties include duck in plum sauce, coconut halibut, filet mignon stuffed with Brie, chilean sea bass, fettuccine al filetto, remarkable desserts. Separate Bar.
Piccola Trattoria (914) 674-8427
41 Cedar Street- Informal
Small intimate cafe, chef’s personal Italian favorites -- or will make yours. Lunch specials: pasta, seafood, veal or chicken with soup, salad, coffee, dessert at single digit prices. Popular dinner entrees: farfalle caprese (bowties with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil), chicken Milano (mushrooms, mozzarella, white wine), scallopini piccola (artichokes, mushrooms, peas, white wine). Wine & beer, closed Monday. We offer a wide selection of authentic and homemade food, prepared with the freshest ingredients.
Sam’s 693-9724 or 2008
128 Main Street - Family
Multi-level restaurant, separate bar serving large portions of well-seasoned Italian home cooking to generations who like value. Portobellos with mushrooms, hot antipasto, provolone & pimentos, clams posillipo, choose from 15 pastas & 10 sauces, pizza & calzone, chicken Cardinale (marsala, eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto), veal Siciliana (eggplant, parmesan). Daily specials, open every day.
Settepani (914) 479-0706
63 Main Street- Cafe (FAX) 479-0783
European-style food and drink in a relaxed, informal setting. Light meals all day include fresh-baked pastries (croissants, Danish, muffins), salads, sandwiches on breads from foccacia to whole grain, homemade soups, dessert selection (mousses, eclairs, Napoleons). Hot dishes: lasagna, grilled vegetable, variety of chicken items. Popular for high teas, daily specials, range of teas and coffee. No alcohol.
Sushi Mike’s (914) 591-0054
146 Main Street - Informal (Fax) 591-7553
Sparkling new sushi bar & restaurant. Wide choice of traditional Japanese dishes: teriyaki, tonkatsu, tempura, shumai, gyoza, negamaki, yakitori. Sushi bar for sashimi, maki, chirashi, donburi, hand rolls, chef, vegetarian and noodle specials. Specialty rolls: fantastic, out of control, French dynamite, American hero, fire dragon, holy mackerel, UFO. Sake, beer, table wine. Closed Tuesday.
Hastings-on-Hudson
Blu (914) 478-4481
100 River Street - Fine Dining (FAX) 478-0037
Asian-infused and traditional dishes served indoors or on patio in an inviting aerie overlooking the Hudson and Palisades. Ambitious, innovative menu includes ginger-accented crab cakes, lobster spring rolls with sweet chili sauce, filet mignon wih gorgonzola cheese butter, pan-seared sea scallops, wasabi-cured gravlax, sesame-glazed salmon, molten chocolate espresso cake. Full in- and outdoor bars, wine list carefully chosen to match cuisine. Brunch only on Sunday.
Buffet de la Gare (914) 478-1671
155 Southside Avenue - Fine Dining (Fax) 478-5328
An upscale Paris bistro nestled next to the Hudson River for more than 20 years.. Made to order Provincial specialties: foie gras, escargots, cassoulet, ris de veau (sweetbreads) canard (duck), creme brulee. Highly rated by Zagat, Chef-owner.
Center Restaurant (914) 478-3610
540 Warburton Avenue - Family
Gargantuan menu in diner-like setting for real eaters craving value. Breakfast all day 16 omelettes, 24 pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles, Nova specials. More than 25 daily entrees, dozens of sandwiches, burgers, homemade soups, sauteed items. Fountain favorites, children’s menu, daily Italian, Greek, American, seafood dishes.
Harvest-on-Hudson (914) 478-2800
River Street (Fax) 478-6111
www.harvest2000.com
Imposing waterfront Florentine-style villa serving innovative Tuscan-Meditteranean cuisine in splendidly-furnished surroundings. Professional staff. Creative menu includes aged porterhouse for two; pan-seared salmon with dates, cucumbers, walnuts; house-made pasta specials, other classic favorites. International wine list. Romantic choice for special occasions. Dinner only Saturday and Sunday.
Hastings House (914) 478-0410
555 Warburton Avenue - Informal
Well-established local favorite in historic building at town center. Lunch and dinner except Sunday features steaks, chops, seafood, daily specials, served with a local touch and friendly smile. Full bar, close to shops, histroic attractions and views of river and palisades. A Hastings institution.
Maud’s Tavern (914) 478-2326
149 Southside Avenue - Informal
Enjoy international favorites in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Daily specials, draft beer, a welcome spot for families and friends. Dine outdoors in season.
Pizza Grill (914) 478-7199
535 Warburton Avenue - Family (FAX) 478-5115
Informal dining room for Italian specialties with Hudson views. Complete pizza menu, including thin-crust. Pasta, veal, chicken dishes in several preparations. Daily specials, espresso, capuccino. Open every day. Cash only.
Scoops on the Hudson (914) 478-0784
575 Warburton Avenue - Family
Traditional ice cream scene with many choices, including Sedutto and Weight Watchers “Smart Ones” non-fat ice cream, plus plenty of full-powered items. Very kid-friendly, open at 700 am (1030 am Sundays) for early cravers. Cash only.
Thomas’ Coffee and Tea (914) 478-1574
579 Warburton Avenue - Cafe
Cozy, informal, healthy lunch spot for homemade soups, salds, sandwiches and wide choice of coffee and tea infusions to enjoy here or off premises. Cash only.
Tony’s Steak& Seafood (914) 478-2260
524 Warburton Avenue
Portuguese-American cuisine, simply-prepared from the freshest ingredients, in nautical-themed dining room at town center. Features include variety of steak cuts and preparations, lobster and other seafood, fish, Portuguese chicken, mariscada, daily specials. Full bar. Open every day for dinner.
La Vera Gastronomia (914) 478-1212
598 Warburton Avenue - Cafe
www.lavera.com
Wide variety of Italian/French pizza, pizzette,panini, salads, appetizers, prepared foods, breads, homemade sauces , daily specialties. Authentic brick oven cooking. Many juices, other organic drinks, European beers. Eat here or take out. Open every day.
Irvington
X-ty ‘n Fuffi (914) 591-0099
12 N. Astor Street - Fine Dining
(FAX) 478-2552 www.fuffi.com E-mail: fuffi@fuffi.com
Unique Mediterranean-Italian dinner house with intimate rooms, cozy atmosphere, thoughtful service. Features homemade seafood pasticchio (shrimp, scallops, calamare, clams baked with pasta in lite pink sauce), lamb or chicken martini (Pinaco bread crumbs, parmesan in lemon sauce), risotto funghi (wild mushrooms, white truffle oil). Extensive bar with lengthy vodka & wine selections (half bottles).
Le Moulin (914) 591-4680
75 Main Street - Cafe (FAX) 591-4680
jcopio@aol.com E-mail:lemoulincatering.com
Provence on the Hudson for the refined palate. Lunch, dinner and cafe items to take out or eat in. Cappucino, latte, espresso, homemade muffins, croissants, scones, brownies, cookies. Hot choclate, herbal and flavored teas. Baguettes, ficelle, hearty country breads, pates, cheeses, soups, salads, innovative sandwiches. Daily luncheon dishes, packaged gourmet items. Closed Sunday. Cash only.
Remi’s Hudson Cafe (914) 591-2631
63 Main Street (Fax) 591-0121
www.hudsoncafe.com
Hearty American and Continental cuisine served in old-world atmosphere. Fresh soups (chicken corn chowder), steamed white wine & garlic mussels,
catfish fingers. Original sandwiches (pulled pork, blt & avocado club, 100 spice fried chicken). Ribs, bbq chicken, wings, Maryland crab cakes, grilled/ baked salmon, grilled sirloin. Bread pudding, key limne pie, Mississippi mud cake. Antique bar, wine specials, open daily.
River City Grille (914) 591-2033
6 South Broadway-Fine Dining (FAX) 591-4901
www.rivercitygrille.com
E-mail: rivcitgril@aol.com
Intimate and animated contemporary dining, creative menu, dedicated professional service. Stylish atmosphere has widespread appeal with innovative food and drink. Daily specials might include hazelnut-crusted sea scallops, mussel & saffron soup, lobster-shrimp quesadillas, seared ginger & sesame-crusted prime tuna, mustard & herb-crusted lack of lamb. Separate copper bar, peach & pomegranate sangria, single-malt selection, draft beer. Open daily, no lunch Sunday.
Solera on Hudson (914) 591-2233
One Bridge Street - Informal (Fax) 591-4893
www.solerany.com
Featuring authentic Spanish cuisine atmosphere and service. Specialties include tapas bar, fresh seafood and a variety of paellas. Critics survey listed Solera on Hudson as “one of Westchester’s top 10 restaurants”.
Il Sorriso (914) 591-2525
5 N. Buckhout Street - Fine Dining
www.ilsorriso.com
A well-patronized cosmopolitan “home” with formal dining room patio and fountain overlooking the river. Seasonal Italian menu may include crabmeat alad Sorriso (red lump cavir, olive opil, lemon dressing), spaghetti in red lamb ragu sauce, agnolotti Fiorentina filled with spinach & leeks in buttery sage sauce), chicken Calabra (scallopini, roasted pepper, black olives in white wine sauce), ossobuco (braised lamb shank. Full marble bar, established wine list, open every day.
Settepani Restaurant (914) 591-7406
45 Main Street - Informal (FAX) 591-7406
Continental-Mediterranean menu in Tuscan country-style environment. Entrees may include almond-breaded veal cutlet, quail in pomegranate sauce, lamb with pepper sauce, duck breast in cognac sauce. Additional items at lunch: quiches, salads, homemade soups, large sandwich variety. Always special desserts. High tea at 4 pm. Special menus for major holidays. Bring your favorite wine. Closed Sun.
Ossining
Brasserie Swiss (914) 941 0319
118 Croton Avenue - Informal (Fax) 941-0319
www.townlink.com/brasserie-swiss
Enjoy a complete variety of specialties at West-chester’s only Swiss restaurant. Wienerschnitzel, bratwurst, roestli potatoes, cheese fondue, fresh fish daily, lots more. Full bar, comfortable provincial Swiss decor. Closed Monday.
Churrasqueria Ribetajo (914) 941-5928
39 Spring Street - Informal-Family
Popular, busy, friendly barbecued chicken outpost named for owner’s hometown in Portugal. Well-deserbed reputation for seafood (shrimp-clams-frog’s legs in garlic sauce, calamari, crabs), fish (snapper, trout, salmon. cod) meat (steaks, ribs, pork chops, sausage) -- even fried or grilled quail. Chicken brings them in -- half or full, with or without shrimp. Beer and wine. Daily specials. Priced to bring you back.
Danny’s Cafe.com (914) 923-2233
143 Main Street (Fax) 923-5829
www.dannyscafe.com E-mail: danny@dannyscafe.com
American comfort food in a groovy environment with an eclectic, cozy attitude. Big juicy ribs, freshest meats/fish/vegetables, homemade desserts and soups. Extensive beer and wine menu, music almost every night. Open every day.
Doca’s (914) 944-9205
125 Main Street - Informal-Family
Typical high-ceilinged Portuguese boite with harbor murals (Doca means dock), boat models, flags, wall paintings. Well-priced all day menu emphasizing seafood: grilled or boiled cod, swordfish, salmon, snapper, sea trout are mainstays, as are shrimp, clam and octopus starters. Five steaks items, several chiken, pork and quail dishes available. Full bar, wine by glass, carafe, bottle. Closed Monday.
Dudley’s (914) 941-8674
6 Rockledge Avenue - Fine Dining (FAX) 941-8975
www.dineatdudleys.com
Sophisticated dining from a contemporary, freestyle American menu. Romantic ex-speakeasy amid historic homes dating to the 1700s. Specials include pyramid of grilled jumbo shrimp, feta, kalamata olives, lemon oregano vinaigrette; crabmeat wonton ravioli with beef tomato sauce; baked Chilean sea bass, green tea salt, sesame-rice pancake, grilled scallions; pan seared Pekin duck breast, honey-five spice grape puree; soy-ginger-rice wine-garlic-marinated pork tenderloin. Antique bar. High ratings from NY Times, Zagat, Wine Spectator. Dinner jazz Thu - Sat.
Guida’s (914) 941-2662 199 Main Street - Fine Dining
Classic Italian menu in elegant surroundings, historic building, polished service, comfortably upscale atmosphere. Homemade lasagna, manicotti al forno, spaghetti carbonara, fettucini Alfredo, eggplant rollatini. Hot antipasto, several styles of steaks/chops of veal, pork, beef. Chicken Francese (butter, lemon) or Sorrentina (eggplant, mozzarella, light sauce) are local favorites. Separate bar, distinguished wine list. Accommodating staff, quality and value make it a river town landmark.
Highland Diner Restaurant (914) 941-0522
191 N. Highland Ave. - Informal (FAX) 941-0930
www.hilandiner.com
Any meal, any time until late from an imposing menu at fair prices. Choice of diner or restaurant seating. Separate bar/lounge. Greek, Italian, American dishes. Pick your own live lobster, prime rib, surf ‘n turf. Hungry man breakfasts, popular Sunday brunch, children’s menu, meat/seafood/ chicken sautees, many daily specials.
Landmark Diner Restaurant (914) 762-7700
265 S. Highland Avenue (FAX) 762-4270
Modern, well-lit large dining room, separate bar/lounge. Breakfast all day features three-egg omelettes. Greek, Italian, American dishes, many broiled/fried/stuffed seafood choices, a dozen-plus saute specials. Fountain favorites, children’s menu, scrumptious homemade desserts. All your favorites are right here at Landmark.
McDonald’s (914) 762-9141
214 South Highland Avenue - Family
Everything you would expect from the world’s most famous hamburger restaurant, including Egg McMuffin, Big Mac, fries and all the rest. No surprises, just the way you like it.
Parise’s (914) 762-5596
175 Main Street - Informal
Traditional, hearty fare, landmark building at heart of Historic District on Old Croton Aqueduct. Grilled sandwiches, burgers, salads at lunch, plus starters and luncheon steaks. Dinner starters: pasta Parise, antipasto, steamed mussels, onion rings. Char-broiled steaks (special sirloin or shell for two or more, 24 oz. t-bone, 20 oz. ribeye, 16 oz. shell, 14 oz.filet mignon), plus chicken, veal, pasta, seafood, surf ‘n turf. Separate bar-lounge, patio. Family has run high-value Westchester steak houses for three generations. Closed Sunday.
Serafina Trattoria (914) 941-5454
(FAX) 942-6382
228 South Highland Avenue - Informal
(In Arcadian Shopping Center - Route 9)
Abruzzi specialties in relaxed atmosphere of Emilio Romagna. Cucina casalinga includes fettuccini Francesca (four mushroom varieties, sundried tomatoes, shallots, garlic, white wine sauce, fresh ricotta); vitello San Francesco (pan-seared with Sicilian oranges, almonds, Gaeta olives, champagne sauce); Arborio rice pescatore (mixed seafood, tomato & brandy sauce). Full bar, draft beer, special house wines.
South of the Border (914) 923-7762
197 South Highland Avenue (FAX) 923-6054
Atlisco on Route 9; Poblano and other regional specialties. Featured are snapper Vera Cruz (tomatoes, wine, onions, peppers, olives), chicken/steak quesafajitas (cheese, coriander, bbq sauce added), chuletas (boneless pork loin, spices, wine, citrus juice), flan, sopapillas. Separate bar/lounge, blueberry margaritas, margarita-sangria with Cointreau, fresh fruit. Outdoor shaded patio dining, strolling guitars on weekends.
Westchester Villa (914) 762-3888
246 S, Highland Ave. - Informal (FAX) 762-3889
(In Arcadian Shopping Center-Route 9)
Chinesea and Japanese chefs. Chinatown dim sum, sushi bar, wine & beer. Chinese specials: Grand Marnier prawns, General Tso’s chicken, orange beef a la evergreen, Mongolian lamb with ginger & scallions. Japanese specials: beef negimaki, tuna teriyaki, tonkatsu pork, shrimp tempura, massive sushi/sashimi menu. Open daily.
Peekskill
Crystal Bay - High Tides (914) 737-8332
5 John Walsh Blvd., Charles Point Marina - Informal www.crystal-bay.com
Unique combination of special meals in the historic Fleischman’s Gin Building and dining on a moored paddle wheeler next door. Crystal Bay offers a Wednesday Night Seafood Buffet (seasonal) and Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. The SS High Tides has light meals at lunch and dinner daily. On board, your choice of cheese & portobello quesadilla, grilled corn & lobster chowder, Buffalo popcorn chicken, blue crab dip, Chesapeake Bay shrimp boil, shrimp wrap, ribs, burgers & sandwiches. Both establishments have full bars and inspiring Hudson views.
The Division Street Grille (914) 739-6380
26 N. Division St. - Fine Dining (FAX) 788-8701
Contemporary American and international cuisine, up tempo New York-style setting, original art work, live music weekends. Goat cheese encrusted oven roasted rack of lamb, sauteed crab cakes, broiled Chilean sea bass in potato crust, coconut curry sauce. Full bar, extensive wine list.
jk Restaurant & Bar (914) 737-2264
118 N. Division St. - Fine Dining (FAX) 737-2710
Soho-like atmosphere and decor for French/contemporary/soul-influenced dishes of fine, fresh ingredients. Cuisine by CIA-trained chef, and former sous-chef at Maxime’s. Specials include salmon or scallops with shallot confit and red wine sauce; roast duck with saffron rice, Mandarin orange-anise sauce. Jazz on Sat.; gospel/soul on Sun. Dinner only.
Kathleen’s Tea Room (914) 734-2520
979 Main Street - Informal
Our cozy and hospitable tearoom offers luncheon, sweets and high tea. Open Tuesday- Saturday from 11am to 5 pm. No credit cards.
P. J. Kelly’s (914) 734-2100
300 Railroad Avenue - Informal (FAX) 734-1707
Comfortable, relaxed dining in the railroad station. All-day varied Irish pub and American hungry man menu. Terrace dining with majestic Hudson views, some evening entertainment. Soup, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, fish & chips, chicken pot pie, shepherd’s pie, seafood specials, pasta, steaks. Hearty Sunday brunch, ten beers on tap, wine by glass, famous Irish coffee. Open daily.
New York Firehouse Grille (914) 788 0808
50 Welcher Avenue - Family (FAX) 788-1881
Specializes in St. Louis-style BBQ ribs, t-bone and porterhouse steaks, the hottest wings around. Relaxed, casual surroundings featuring firehouse memorabilia. Full bar, kids love the atmosphere.
Oliver’s at the Peekskill Inn (914) 737-0515
634 Main Street - Informal (FAX) 739-7067
British-American menu in a cozy aerie with incomparable Hudson views. Bear Mountain sunsets, patio dining under canopy. Stuffed mushrooms to snails to Scotch eggs to sausage rolls. Steaks and roasts, chicken pot pie, fish & chips. English trifle, Michael Caine’s bread & butter pudding. Full bar, UK beer on tap.
Park Mall Deli (914) 788-7818
1045 Park Street - Informal (FAX) 788-7817
Bright, roomy, well-run delicatessen with many choices among wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, changing daily-made fresh soups, hot lunch platters, breakfast items. Large beverage choice, table seating, historic wall photos, credit cards. Owner is Culinary Institute of America graduate. Open Monday-Friday 7am to 5 pm.
Pastels Restaurant (914) 736-1040
Rt. 6, Beach Shopping Center
Comfort food served in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. American, Greek and Italian specilties, homemade soups, wide variety of fresh desserts.
Sue’s Hudson Cafe (914) 737-8656
51 Hudson Avenue - Family
An old-fashioned luncheonette next to the railroad station with unobstructed Hudson views. Open early for breakfast and lunch, feature cheese grits, hommade soups, great coffee, food served with a smile.
Susan’s Restaurant (914) 737 6624
12 N.Division St.- Fine Dining (Fax) 737-6624
Noteworthy new American cuisine in casual French country-style bistro atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable service. Specialties include salmon strudel with spinach and wild rice in phyllo pastry, shrimp/chicken/andouille sausage jambalaya, grilled breast of duck with dried cherry sauce. Extensive wine list. Open Tue-Sat.
Submarine Gallery (914) 739-8827
1 North Division Street - Family
Popular, centrally-located, reasonably-priced, eat-in or take-out breakfast and lunch spot. Wide variety of sandwiches, salads, soups. Breakfast until 11 am. Daily specials. Fresh coffee all day. Boar’s Head brand meats, Haagen-Dazs ice cream featured. Serving the hungry public here since 1972. Open weekdays. Cash only.
Taormina II (914) 739-4007
59 Hudson Avenue - Fine Dining (FAX) 739-6752
Surprisingly large, well-decorated Italian gastronomic “temple”. All the favorites with inventive touches. Examples are cajun fried calamari, portobellos stuffed with crab meat, linguine with shrimps & spinach, chicken Taormina (pink cream sauce, artichoke hearts), veal Eugenio (topped with asparagus, proscuitto, mozzarella). Six- course dinners at unbeatable prices. Separate bar & lounge. Closed Monday.
Westchester Diner (914) 734-4949
300 Albany Post Road (Route 9A) -Informal/Family
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served ’round the clock and ’round the calendar. All your diner favorites, plus innovative new dishes served in friendly style in comfortable surroundings. Conveniently adjacent to Route 9 at Welcher Ave. Exit.
Zeph’s Restaurant (914) 736-2159
638 Central Avenue - Fine Dining
Gourmet cooking in a small, historic creek-side building. Ever-changing menu features many ethnic cuisines, may include Italian, French, Chinese, Moroccan., Lebanese, Caribbean or Thai, with carefully chosen wines to match. Dinner Wed. thru Sun.
Sleepy Hollow
Greenhouse Cafe (914) 366-0731
Route 9, Broadway - at Philipsburg Manor
Convenient, popular-priced breakfast & lunch spot with glass-enclosed porch for close-up Manor views. Breakfast snacks: muffins, croissants, Danish. Lunch adds salads, quiche, stuffed croissants, sandwiches, several desserts, plus beverages. No alcohol. Open May to October, closed Tuesday. Cash only.
J.P. Doyle’s (914) 631-9879
48 Beekman Avenue - Informal (FAX) 631-3015
www.JPDoyle’s.com E-mail: brnjdyl@aol.com
Pubby “Old Country” atmosphere, hospitable staff, wide selection of American-Irish dishes include fish and chips, NY strip steak, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, various salads. Separate bar-lounge, draft beer, sports tv, weekday happy hour.
The Horseman (914) 631-2984
276 N. Broadway - Family
Indoor-outdoor dining at the “top of the Hollow”. Ample menu features specialty pizza, a dozen burgers, homemade soups, 15 salads, 25+ sandwiches, steaks & chops, sautees, seafood, Greek & Italian platters, fountain favorites, beer & wine, coffee bar. Tues: Special Pasta Night. Open every day.
Hudson’s (914) 631-9794
226 Beekman Avenue- Family (FAX) 332-9190
www.hudsonsrestaurant.com
Scenic spot for American-Italian menu overlooking a full Hudson panorama. Pacific Coast flounder (crabmeat, peppers, onions, garlic butter sauce), seafood Fra Diavolo (mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, linguine), lemon chicken (artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, white wine), one-pound shell steaks. Separate bar, draft beer, full wine list. Open every day.
The Kitchen Garden Gourmet (914) 332-5408
62 Beekman Avenue - Informal (FAX) 332-7613
E-mail: kggourmet@aol.com
Fresh baked goods, homemade soups and salads. Gourmet products and gift baskets.Sandwich/wrap specialties: low-fat tuna, sun-dried cranberries, apples; grilled veggies, fresh mozzarella; sliced chicken breast,spicy rice/beans, melted cheddar. Eat here, take along or delivery. Credit cards.
Paradise Coast (Paraiso Costeno) (914) 631-6483
175 Valley Street - Informal
New location for collaborative contemporary latino cooking , from Mexico to Argentina, plus Spain & Portugal. Bollos pescado (fish, green plantains, peanuts, tomato, bell peppers, cilantro), mixed grill (beef, chicken, pork, sausage in homestyle sauce, steak churrasco, seafood paella, fish in peanut sauce, coconut shrimp in peach sauce, carrot flan. Bar, wine from five lands, music on weekends. Closed Tuesday.
Sushi Raku (914) 332-8687
279 N. Broadway - Fine Dining
Among oldest, finest of Westchester’s Japanese restaurants. Only sushi master trained in Osaka and Tokyo. Large selection of hot appetizers, entrees featuring toasted tuna, uzaku salad, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, plus gourmet sushi and sashimi. Dinner every night.
Thai Garden (914) 524-5003
128 Cortlandt Street - Informal (FAX) 524-0550
www.thaigarden.com
Stately home for Thai and vegetarian dinners seasoned to your taste. Satay, Thai spring rolls, coconut milk soup with chicken and lemon grass, mee krob (crispy rice noodles with shrimp), deep fried whole red snapper, boneless roasted duck, Thai curries of chicken/beef/pork, combination dishes, lots more. Wine and beer only.
Tarrytown
Bellas (914) 332-0444
5 S. Broadway - Family
Known locally for 20+ years of great homemade breakfasts, fast & friendly service. Greek-Italian-American menu with many daily specials. Coffee to shame Starbuck’s. Krispy Kreme Donuts, homemade soups, plentiful portions and tiny prices. Open every day. Cash only.
Carriage House Cafe at Lyndhurst
635 S. Broadway - at Lyndhurst (914) 631-6683
Handsome, comfortable luncheon cafe with country atmosphere, operates Wednesday-Sunday when Lyndhurst is open (April-October). Caeser and grilled chicken Caeser salads, burgers, popcorn shrimp, Philly cheese steaks, sandwich wraps, daily specials (Chinese chicken salad, sea bass filet), desserts, children’s items. Special teas and coffees, wine and beer. American Express only.
Caravela (914) 631-1863
53 North Broadway - Fine Dining
www.ezpages.com/caravela
Westchester’s first, best-known Portuguese dining room. Seafood mariscada, paella, shrimps Caravela-Paulista-Lisboete, stuffed squid, pork & clams Alentejo, quail in port wine, Brazilian-style beef entrees. Homemade soups, Portuguese antipasto, lengthy wine list, notable Brazilian drinks, outdoor dining. NY Times Critics Choice Award and Best Dining Award from Zagat. Open every day.
Chow’s (914) 332-9111
49 Main Street - Family (FAX) 332-9746
www.chowscaribbeancuisine.com
Westchester’s only restaurant with authentic caribbean cuisine. Menu staples include conch fritters, curried shrimp kabobs, ackee & salt fish (Jamaica’s national dish), jerk chicken, Caribbean pot roast, stuffed red snapper, Jamaican corn bread. Daily specials, full bar, warm and cozy.
El Dorado West (914) 332-5838
460 S. Broadway - Family (FAX) 332-1385
“Always open” vast diner-restaurant at intersection of Thruway and Route 9. Snacks to feasts with American, Italian, Greek, Spanish dishes, seafood, pasta, sauteed specials. Bar, children’s menu. Zagat’s “Best Buy” list for 2002.
Equus - In The Castle at Tarrytown (914) 631-1980
Benedict Avenue - Fine Dining
www.castleattarrytown.com
Palatial setting in replica Norman castle. Remark-able dining rooms with period decor. Glass-enclosed porch, landscaped garden views.A la carte or prix-fixe lunches may include roasted tri-color pepper & arugula salad, yellowfin tuna burger, chicken breast en croute, mint-apple crumble pie. Prix-fixe dinner favorites: seared arctic char with vidalia onions-peas-sorrell sauce compote, herb-crusted loin of lamb, roasted duck breast with chanterelles, creme brulee trio (vanilla, caramel-fleur de sel, blueberry). Award-winning wine list. Separate bar and lounge. Zagat rated.
Horsefeathers (914) 631-6606
94 N. Broadway - Informal (FAX) 631-8404
Lively, come-as-you-are dining and bar scene for home-style cooking in the heart of Sleepy Hollow country. Angus certified steaks & burgers, Maryland blue crab-stuffed colossal shrimp, the “bestest” New England clam chowder, intriguing specialty salads, drop dead homemade desserts. Open every day.
Lago di Como (914) 631-7227
27 Main Street - Fine Dining (FAX) 631-7228
Classic northern Italian menu featuring one of a kind specialties from Lombardy (choice risottos), Tuscany (sweet onion torte) and Veneto (calves liver Veneziana). Attentive service, comfortable continental surroundings, fresh homemade pasta, outstanding wines. Preferable ratings from NY Times and Zagat.
La Piazza Trattoria (914) 631-4484
108 N. Broadway - Informal (FAX) 631-6633
Authentic contemporary trattoria with varied lunch & dinner menus. Mid-day salads, hot & cold sandwiches, wedges, plus specials. All-day dinner menu has a dozen pasta favorites (capellini La Piazza with gulf shrimp & New Bedford scallops), risotto, chicken, veal, beef and seafood dishes (chicken balsamico with portobello mushrooms, char-broiled veal paillard with virgin olive oil). Full bar, open daily.. Excellent food at affordable prices.
Lefteris Gyro (914) 524-9687
1 N. Broadway - Informal
Bustling location for everything Greek on a plate, well beyond gyros. Avgolemono soup, moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki, hummus, baklava, whole fish, steaks, sea food salads, tzatziki, taramosalata, rice pudding, much more. Wine and beer, family-friendly. “Westchester/Putnam’s best Greek” (Journal-News). Open daily.
Main Street Cafe (914) 524-9770 or 332-9834
24 Main Street -Informal
Indoor-outdoor dining on American cuisine in Tarrytown’s heart, close to shopping & Music Hall. Cafe sandwiches, soups, salads and pasta and specials at lunch. Dinner offers dozens of appetizer, pasta and entree choices: fried calamari, popcorn shrimp, fettucini with mussels, charcoal grilled London broil, broiled fresh trout. Charcoal grilled burgers anytime. Children’s menu, full bar, wine specials.
Main Street Sweets (914) 332-5757
35 Main Street (FAX) 332-7720
Delicious homemade ice cream in up to 38 flavors, plus sorbet, ice cream cakes, great coffee. Notable 60-foot Tarrytown mural and friendly atmosphere creates a fun place to meet, greet and eat. Cash only.
McDonalds (914) 631-9620
140 Wildey Street - Family
Everything you would expect from the world’s most famous hamburger restaurant, including Egg McMuffin, Big Mac, fries and all the rest. No surprises, just the way you like it.
Pennybridge at Hilton Tarrytown (914) 631-5700
455 South Broadway
Stylish indoor dining and Garden Terrace seating for new Anerican bistro cuisine. All meals served, with lunch favorites such as sesame-crusted tuna with citrus salad, angel hair primavera, barbecue flank steak wrap, lemon-thyme roasted chicken, plus Express Lunch Buffet. Some dinner choices: sauteed garlic shrimp, wild mushroom ragout, roast New Zealand rack of lamb, pan-seared veal medallions, steaks, catch of day. Champagne Sunday brunch, daily specials. Choice wine list.
Ruths’s Chris Steak House (914) 631-3311
670 White Plains Road-In the Westchester Marriott
www.ruthchris.com (FAX) 631-1849
Westchester flagbearer of nationally-known name for finest custom-aged Midwestern beef. More than a dozen appetizers, soups, salads (barbecued shrimp, seafood gumbo, sliced tomato & onion). Choose from filet, petit filet, NY strip, ribeye, porterhouse for two, t-bone, cowboy ribeye, veal chop, plus seafood, fish, chicken, lamb entrees and a dozen-plus sides. Sweet list headed by creme brulee, bread pudding-whiskey sauce. Separate bar, extensive award-winning wine list.
Sandwich Chef - Mi Bohio (914) 332-7272
12 Main Street - Family (FAX) 332-7272
Well-known locally for Spanish food, creative sandwiches. Former includes shrimp enchiladas, sweet plantains, natural fruit shakes. Sandwich specials: zeek (turkey breast,dill mayo, health bread), Ford-ham (chicken salad, bacon, lettuce, health bread), Mi Bohio (ham, turkey, cheddar, pink Russian, lettuce, tomato, roll). Hot sandwiches, a dozen homemade soups. Open until 10 pm except Tue. Credit cards.
Santa Fe Restaurant (914) 332-4452
5 Main Street
www.ezpages.com/santafenews
E-mail: parmexcorp@aol.com
Authentic Mexican & Southwestern cuisine with a casual, colorful, upscale atmosphere. Special features are fajitas (steak, chicken, shrimp or mushroom-vegetarian), black bean soup, flautas, cactus quesadilla, seafood Poblano, chicken Monterey, grilled swordfish, Texas rib-eye. Separate bar, pitchers of margaritas, Mexican beer.
Silver Tips Tea Room (914) 332-8515
3 North Broadway
www.silvertipstea.com E-mail: mail@silvertipstea.com
“Afternoon Tea” served all day from more than 100 varieties. Toasted tea sandwiches plus other unique varieties. Soups, wraps, scones, samosas, much more. Open every day.
Striped Bass (914) 366-4455
236 W. Main St - In Tarrytown Boat Club - Informal
www.stripedbassny.com
Casal waterfront dining indoors or out with panoramic Hudson views. Menu includes baked & raw oysters, clams, lobsters, large selection of fresh fish - always striped bass - ribs, chicken, steaks. Specialties include shore dinners, lobster-stuffed lobster, real crab cakes, striped bass imperial. Full bar, weekday happy hour, well-known blues & rock bands weekends at 10pm. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Sunset Cove (914) 366-7889
238 Green St. - Washington Irving Boat Club -
Fine Dining (FAX) 366-7895
Continental cuisine with Meditteranean flair at thewater’s edge -- the view as notable as the food. Seasonal menu served indoors and on Hudson-side patio may include: watercress, romaine, gorgonzola, walnut salad in white balsamic cranberry vinaigrette; shredded roasted Long Island duck, porcini, truffle risotto; butternut squash ravioli, plum tomato sauce, nutmeg; maple walnut roasted salmon; osso bucco; bouillabaisse. Separate bar, choice wines, open daily for lunch/brunch, dinner.
Cafe Tandoor (914) 332-5544
19 N. Broadway - Informal (FAX) 332-4449
Authentic Southeast Asian (India-Pakistan-Bangladesh) dishes with innovative accents. Low-fat clay oven specialties, vegetarian entrees, all with on-site blended spices and sauces. Notable dishes: Tandoori combo (chicken tikka or tandoori, chicken sheesh kaabab, vegetable entree), saag lamb (mild spinach sauce, ginger), goat curry, shrimp biryani (spices, saffron basmati rice in sealed pot), fish tikka (yoghurt/spice-marinated cubes broiled in tandoor). BYOB. Open every day.
Yonkers
Bennigan’s Restaurant (914) 966-1100
2 Executive Boulevard - Family (FAX) 966-1392
American food, Irish hospitality near major parkways, Hudson River Museum. Pub starters (cheese & bacon ‘skins, broccoli bites, asiago fried cheese). Six salads (grilled salmon Caesar, Bennigan’s club), daily soups, sandwiches & burgers, 25 entrees (Irish-American top sirloin, New World fajitas, cajun grilled seafood platter, smothered chicken). Full bar, live music & karaoke Thu., weekday happy hour food and drink specials Open every day.
Caridad & Louie’s (914) 375-9777
187 S. Broadway - Fine Dining
Interesting mix of Latin and Italian specialties in Yonker’s center. Fourth decade of serving all three meals, seven days a week. Menu features are (Latin) seafood soup, asopao (soupy rice) with chicken, shrimp, lobster or in combination, paella Valenciana, white snapper steak and (Italian) chicken Francese, orechiette Barese (broccoli rabe, hot/sweet sausage), Black Angus steak Florentine (olive oil, spinach). Zagat Award of Disctinction. Open every day.
Cornyn’s Coach ‘n Four Steak & Seafood House (914) 969-3070
602 South Broadway - Fine Dining
Extensive menu of Irish cuisine in bright, comfortable, affordable surroundings. Specials include steaks, shepherd’s pie, whole boiled crabmeat-stuffed lobster, chicken linguini or marsala, Gaelic mixed grill, swordfish, poached salmon, prime rib, baby back ribs. Full bar, draft beer, open every day.
Del Gaudio’s Restaurant (914) 964-8887
400 Yonkers Ave - Fine Dining
Fine Italian dining, friendly informal atmosphere, adjacent to Cross County Parkway. Hot antipasto, eggplant rollatini, special capellini (angel hair pasta, chicken, shrimp, sundried tomatoes, asparagus tips, pink sauce), chicken rustico (suffed with mozzarella, soppresata, mushrooms, sauce Marsala), veal spedini (medallions stuffed, rolled with ham, mozzarella, topped with mushrooms, white wine sauce), salmon dijon (broiled with mustard sauce). Full bar, wine specials.
Emerald Diner (914) 476-8644
53 South Broadway
American, Italian, Greek, Continental cooking near City Hall, Getty Square. Hot and cold specials all day long. Several innovative items: Peasant Sand-wich (hot meat loaf, grilled tomato, melted mozzarella), Big Texan (hot roast beef, melted mozzarella on club roll), NY Wrap (lean corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing). Breakfast all day. Beer, wine, homemade soups, desserts. Open daily.
Giulio’s (914) 969-9779 or 375-1043
53 Park Hill Avenue - Informal
Handsome eaterie in restored building downtown, popular with business people, educators, travelers. All-day menu of 75 cooked-to-order hot dishes, half dozen daily specials, several hot sandwiches. Appetizers: antipasto, clams four ways, mussels marinara, mozzarella in corozza, shrimps, spedino. Dozen pasta dishes (tortellini carbonara, fettucini Alfredo, gnocchi). Dozens of chicken, veal, seafood and chop items, plus health food specials. Separate bar, cash only, closed Monday.
Lusitania (914) 969-4600
15 Lockwood Avenue - Informal
Spirited, local Portuguese roadhouse off Saw Mill Pkwy. Wide menu choice, priced-right (note daily specials). Appetizers: mussels, shrimp, scallops in red sauce; broiled Portuguese sauage; sauteed shrimp in olive oil, garlic, parsley. Seafood & fish: classic or fisherman’s paella; stuffed lobster or shrimp; prawns Mozambique; broiled red snapper; sole with lemon-caper sauce. Meat/fowl: surf & turf; pork loin primavera; veal Madeira; gaucho steak; broiled quail. Full bar
Mexican Antojitos (914) 966-0086
10 Warburton Avenue - Informal-Family
www.pixol.com/mexanto.htm
Friendly, informal, spotless, very reasonable cantina. Pan-Mexican menu for all three meals. Dishes include Mexican eggs (five kinds), chilaquiles, flautas, tortas (sandwiches), quesadillas, chimi-changas, fajitas (five choices), carne Tampiquena, many tacos-tostadas-burritos, enchiladas, tamales, chicken mole Poblano or pipian, seafood, or name your favorite dish. Cold beer, homemade desserts, daily specials.
Museum Cafe (914) 963-4550
511 Warburton Ave. - at Hudson River Museum - Informal
Pleasant indoor-outdoor luncheon spot on lower floor of county’s premier museum, dramatic river views. Tuna-chicken-Caesar salad or smoked turkey wraps, choice of cold sandwiches and breads, hot dogs, hamburgers. grilled cheese, vegetarian selections, choice of hot & cold beverages. Open during museum hours. Cash only.
Panchito’s Broadway Cafe (914) 423-5006
285 South Broadway - Family (Fax) 423-2231
Spanish-American cooking with Puerto Rican accents in a spotless, colorfuil cantina. Friendly, quick service from a vast menu. All day breakfast with ham, bacon, sausage & egg sandwiches or omelettes. Burgers, triples deckers, wedges, salads, soups, soupy rice (asopao), mofongo, ropa vieja. Dozens of meat platters, creole seafood, Mexican items. Service bar, legendary pina coladas. Open daily.
Plaza Garibaldi (914) 375-7184
134 Nepperhan Avenue - Family (Fax) 375-7554
Authentic Mexican cuisine, 100% Mexican style. Mariachi band most nights, special exotic house drinks. Fun atmosphere for all. Come as you are.
Cafe Polonaise (914) 965-2559
92 Waverly Street - At the Polish Center - Informal
Clubby, comfortable, airy luncheon room in a turreted former armory near City Hall. Variety of sandwiches including kielbasa with saurkraut, burgers, tuna melt, corned beef. Also, salad platters, hot platters of chicken, roast beef, ham, sole, Polonaise Special (kielbasa and pierogi). Daily soup choice included. Sunday brunch buffet, Thursday night dinners have Polish & American favorites. Full bar, draft beer, wine by glass or bottle. Gentle prices, caring European-style service.
Sal’s “Guadalajara De Noche” Restaurant
209 Nepperhan Avenue - Informal (914) 423-6913
Remarkable, ambitious offering of Mexican and Italian specialties under one roof. More than 50 appetizers, main courses, platters, desserts available under each heading all day long. Grilled steaks, chops, seafood. Mix and match for an unusual, satisfying international meal. Full bar, live music most weekends. Open daily
Silvio’s Restaurant (914) 476-2000
351 S. Broadway - Informal (FAX) 476-2741
Pleasant, welcoming Italian family oasis for ample portions of Italian specialties at fair prices. Chicken rustico, red snapper mare-chiaro, Chilean sea bass, fritta di mare, veal chop, rigatoni Calabria (sauteed sausage, shallots, tomatoe, basil olive oil), beer-battered shrimp are favorites. Full bar, express lunch specials, adjoining pizzeria, wine cellar choices. Open daily.
Tyrone House (914) 969-9586
72 Main Street - Informal
Four decades of Old Ireland home cooking at a Yonkers landmark. Famous or nobody - all the same here. Converation as satisfying as the food and drink. Rib eye, trencherman’s seafood platter, championship meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey-ham-chicken-pastrami platters, choice sandwiches. Large bar. Irish juke box. Open daily.
Farmer's Markets
Historic River Towns of Westchester boasts five farmers markets, offering fresh produce, direct from farms in the Hudson Valley. Open every Saturday through October 27th from 8:30am-2pm or sellout.
Hastings-on-Hudson Farmers Market
Library lot on Maple Avenue (914) 923-4837
Ossining Farmers Market
Main & Spring Sts. (Market Square) (914) 923-4837
Peekskill Farmers Market
Bank Street (914) 737-2780
Tarrytown Farmers Market
Patriot’s Park, Route 9 (914) 923-4837
Yonkers Farmers Market at St. John’s Church
1 Hudson Street (Getty Square) (914) 963-3033
The “Dine & Discover” Offers are only valid from Labor Day weekend thru Halloween, so start to discover and dine today!
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