Opus 465 is an unpretentious, yet sophisticated restaurant located in the quaint town of Armonk, NY. Chef/Owner Marc Mazzarulli, chose the word “OPUS”, which means a work of art, to symbolize his passionate nature for creative cuisine and desire to translate that passion into a complete dining experience. “465" derives from the address, 465 Main Street.
Chef Marc Mazzarulli’s main objective when opening Opus 465 in 1998 was to offer “something for everyone.” He stays innovative and fresh with his Contemporary American cuisine, adding just a hint of Italian flare from his family background. His dishes are skillfully prepared and artistically presented. Chef Marc is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
Opus 465 offers a variety of different atmospheres to accommodate all diners. The main floor has a handsome antique bar imported from England with cozy tables for diners who enjoy the bar ambience or the live music performed Wednesday thru Saturday evenings. Adjacent to the bar is a warm family friendly dining room with walnut wood work and floors, separated by etched glass partitions. The tented outdoor patio is available for dining May thru September. The upstairs is a spacious yet inviting dining room with private alcoves for more intimate dining or for private catered affairs. Press Blue Button to see menus and Opus 465 website.
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Brickyard Bistro is located at 16 Division Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Bistro is an intimate, inviting restaurant featuring fabulous food and congenial camaraderie. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering great weekend brunches, owners Maha and Billy serve up a wonderful array of dishes that combine American classics infused with flavors reflecting their Mediterranean heritage.
Leisurely start your day at their copper covered counter reading a newspaper and feasting on Eggs Benedict or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. You can later join friends or make new friends over a lunch of an Angus Burger with a selection of toppings or a Sashimi Tuna Wrap. Then, at a table where the mood is set by candle light, savor a dinner of Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, Filet Mignon cooked to your specification, or Pecan Crusted Salmon. And never forget to try their truly special desserts such as Chocolate Polenta Cake or a Pear Tart.
Their brick walled, tile floored interior mixed with warm colors and architectural accents seems to change personalities to accommodate your meal - relaxed and casual in the morning; sun filled and cheerful at lunch; and romantic and warm in the evening. If you don’t have time to visit, food can be delivered in New Rochelle, Pelham, Larchmont and Eastchester. Or stop by to pick up your favorite to take to the office or home. Plan a private party for up to 35 people.
Opus 465 is an unpretentious, yet sophisticated restaurant located in the quaint town of Armonk, NY. Chef/Owner Marc Mazzarulli, chose the word “OPUS”, which means a work of art, to symbolize his passionate nature for creative cuisine and desire to translate that passion into a complete dining experience. “465" derives from the address, 465 Main Street.
Chef Marc Mazzarulli’s main objective when opening Opus 465 in 1998 was to offer “something for everyone.” He stays innovative and fresh with his Contemporary American cuisine, adding just a hint of Italian flare from his family background. His dishes are skillfully prepared and artistically presented. Chef Marc is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
Opus 465 offers a variety of different atmospheres to accommodate all diners. The main floor has a handsome antique bar imported from England with cozy tables for diners who enjoy the bar ambience or the live music performed Wednesday thru Saturday evenings. Adjacent to the bar is a warm family friendly dining room with walnut wood work and floors, separated by etched glass partitions. The tented outdoor patio is available for dining May thru September. The upstairs is a spacious yet inviting dining room with private alcoves for more intimate dining or for private catered affairs. Press Blue Button to see menus and Opus 465 website.
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The Bedford Post Farmhouse and the Bedford Post Barn are both located at 954 Old Post Road in Bedford, New York 10506. Both restaurants serve New American cuisine, the Farmhouse being more formal than the barn.
The word is: Everyone agrees the country setting and decor is beautiful; many say the seasonal changing menu is fantastic while others claim it's just "too expensive" and portions are too small "we walked out hungry", . . . check out the reviews.
Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant & Inn, serving New American cuisine, is located at Eleven Kittle Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 in Westchester County. Crabtree's Kittle House Inn offers 12 guest rooms; the former stables have been transformed into a wine cellar that holds one of the "greatest collections of fine wines on earth".
Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, serving progressive American cuisine, is located at 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Road (Routes 202 and 6 West) Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 in northwest Westchester County. This historic 1760 mansion with sweeping views of the Hudson River has been restored to include a Restaurant, Inn and Spa. Menus change frequently to take advantage of seasonal ingredients. Press Blue Button for menus and website.
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The word is: "Traditional entrees were expertly prepared. Nothing on the menu was off key." NY Times.
Deer Park Tavern is located at 40 DeerPark Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Deer Park serves New American cuisine in a casually upscale environment. The kitchen produces a variety of seasonally changing items from Rack of "Natural" Suckling Pig, Sesame Seed Crusted Wild Salmon to Meatloaf. Deer Park Tavern offers outdoor dining and a full bar.Press Blue Button for menus.
Chat 19, an American Grill, is located at 19 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont NY 10538. Press Blue Button for menus, live music schedule, and more about Chat 19 restaurant.
Fair Deal Café located at 253 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605 was established in 1992 and serves Italian American food in a casual setting with linen service.
James Joyce Public House is located at 166B Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY. "Not to worry. You needn't have read Portrait Of An Artist to get admitted. You just need to love live traditional Irish music, Irish stew, shepherd's pie, and Irish nachos (sausages, cheddar, bacon, and onion)."
Zitoune Moroccan Cuisine is located at 1127 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. The concept of Moroccan ‘nouveau’ combines rich Moroccan culinary tradition with fine dinning, providing the client with an olfactory adventure sans this side of culture shock. The New York Times, 2007 said "The authentic welcome and delicious, fragrant food bear a distinctly personal stamp. Mr. Bennouna is in love with his native cuisine, and he wants you to love it too."
Zitoune is a warm Moroccan oasis. The space is covered with beautiful tiles, tapestries, and various hand-made crafts that the owner handpicked and imported from small marketplaces in the heart of Morocco. A gorgeous lounge centered on an intricately tiled fireplace provides a comfortable spot for those awaiting a table or simply in the mood to have a nice cocktail such as Casablanca Storm or Morocco-tini. Press Blue Button for menus, reviews, and more about Zitoune Moroccan Cuisine.
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Brickyard Bistro is located at 16 Division Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Bistro is an intimate, inviting restaurant featuring fabulous food and congenial camaraderie. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering great weekend brunches, owners Maha and Billy serve up a wonderful array of dishes that combine American classics infused with flavors reflecting their Mediterranean heritage.
Leisurely start your day at their copper covered counter reading a newspaper and feasting on Eggs Benedict or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. You can later join friends or make new friends over a lunch of an Angus Burger with a selection of toppings or a Sashimi Tuna Wrap. Then, at a table where the mood is set by candle light, savor a dinner of Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, Filet Mignon cooked to your specification, or Pecan Crusted Salmon. And never forget to try their truly special desserts such as Chocolate Polenta Cake or a Pear Tart.
Their brick walled, tile floored interior mixed with warm colors and architectural accents seems to change personalities to accommodate your meal - relaxed and casual in the morning; sun filled and cheerful at lunch; and romantic and warm in the evening. If you don’t have time to visit, food can be delivered in New Rochelle, Pelham, Larchmont and Eastchester. Or stop by to pick up your favorite to take to the office or home. Plan a private party for up to 35 people.
The Sterling Inn is located at 1279 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804. The Sterling Inn now offers a Casual Dining menu. Press Blue Button for menus, events, and reviews.
VOX Restaurant, serving fine French cuisine, is located at 721 Titicus Road (Route 116 & 121) North Salem, NY 10560 in Westchester County. VOX Restaurant is an upscale establishment serving a wide variety of delicious food in the heart of North Salem's rolling hills and woods. Set in a pristine location within a beautiful building, with fabulous views of the countryside, VOX is the perfect venue for any occasion - weddings, birthdays, or just dinner. The newly renovated interior is themed around a vintage movie theater, with a comfortable bar at which to enjoy a drink before a meal.
VOX is the rebirth of a great Westchester restaurant tradition originally begun in the same location with Auberge Maxime. Maxime was classic French Cuisine and VOX follows that same tradition but with some surprising twists: Roast Duckling served on a bed of Forbidden Rice, Seared Hudson Valley Foies Gras with a shallot tarte tatin and apple cider vinegar reduction, spectacular New York Strip Steak with roasted Portobello mushrooms, haricots vert, mashed potatoes and a roasted garlic bordelaise sauce or two tiny Hamburgers with frittes. The choices and the results at VOX are both dramatic and satisfying.
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12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is located at 630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, New York 10591. Blue Hill combines a working farm, restaurant, and educational center in the spectacular surroundings of Pocantico Hills, New York, revitalizing a collection of barns and creating a space that highlights the abundant resources of the Hudson Valley.
The word is: Although Blue Hill is very expensive "if you are open to trying new things and want an elegant and unique dining experience" book dinner at Blue Hill. Most agree that "it was fantastic and look forward to going back". Before booking, check prices on their website menu. Blue Hill is "very expensive, but . . . the food was not only delicious, fresh and nutritious, it was a work of art." Most agree that although pricey "be prepared to be amazed" as even the service was impeccable". A few do not agree as they exclaim "a lot of pomp, a little protein (about 3 ounces) and an extraordinary bill". You decide.
North Star Restaurant is located at 85 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY 10576, in the hamlet of Scotts Corners, just one minute from the Stamford Connecticut border. A journey to Scotts Corners will bring you back a decade or three to a time when people waved to you from the sidewalk as you traveled down the street.
North Star opened with a mission to serve Westchester and Fairfield Counties with upscale American food in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. They have successfully created a space that has a timeless feel. From the famous quotes painted along the ceiling to the hand stained pine floors, every detail of the decor conveys a feeling of warmth. With their warm and airy décor and innovative, yet hearty, cuisine, North Star succeeds in satisfying an almost impossible list of dining demands.
Appetizers include new takes on traditional favorites. Truffle 'Mac & Cheese' features cheddar and fontina cheese, black truffle and toasted breadcrumbs. Specialties of the house include their signature Soy Glazed Chilean Sea Bass paired with lightly sauteed snow peas and ginger beurre blanc sauce, pan-seared West Coast Halibut, NY Strip Steak, and duck dishes. Live music every Thursday and Sunday night.
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The word is: Wonderfully inventive food paired with excellent wines in a great atmosphere.
The Cobble Stone, serving Traditional American cuisine, is located in a building constructed in 1917 at 620 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577. "The Cobble Stone is a family-style restaurant in a cozy and comfortable setting which is characterized by stained-glass windows, barnsiding, beautiful plants, parquet flooring and oak tables with custom inlaid designs . . . Our menu is extensive."
The Atrium restaurant is located in the Doral Arrowwood Conference Resort at 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Dine while watching the seasons unfold through windows that touch the sky. Doral Arrowwood's Atrium restaurant serves lunch buffet-style and dinner à la carte amid spectacular views. During late spring, summer and early fall, seating is available on the Atrium's outdoor patio. Press Blue Button for The Atrium menus, dancing, photos and more.
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The Tulip Tree Coffee Shop is located in the Hilton Rye Town Hotel at 699 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, New York 10573, in Westchester County. The Tulip Tree is open for: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Specialties include breakfast and lunch buffets and a sumptuous Sunday Brunch. Press Blue Button for more information.
Meritage Restaurant, serving New American - Italian, is located at 1505 Weaver Street in Scarsdale, Westchester NY 10583. Press Blue Button for menus and more about Meritage.
The word is: From small plates to entrees, a great find.
The Horse & Hound Inn is located at 94 Spring Street in South Salem, NY 10590. The origin of the Horse & Hound Inn long predates the American Revolutionary War. Press Blue Button for history of this historic house and for more about The Horse & Hound restaurant.
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One Twenty Three
914-533-2570
One Twenty Three Restaurant and Bar, serving a variety of French, Italian, Meditteranean cuisine, is located at 407 Smith Ridge Road (Route 123) in South Salem, NY 10590.
Abis Traditional Japanese Cuisine is located at 14 Marble Ave in Thornwood, NY 10594. Abis offers Sushi, Sashimi, Hibachi and traditional Japanese cuisine.
An American Bistro serving New American cuisine, is located at 296 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Press Blue Button for menus and more about An American Bistro.
The Olde Stone Mill is located at 2 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. The Olde Stone Mill serves Regional American cuisine in a picturesque atmosphere, located in a historic stone mill overlooking the banks of the Bronx River. Press Blue Button for menus and more.
The word is: . . . but the atmosphere is great and in warm weather you can enjoy the outdoor patio.
80 West, a Seafood Grill, is located in the Renaissance Westchester Hotel at 80 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604. "Floor to ceiling windows overlook the wooded estate providing the backdrop for an enchanted meal at this authentic Seafood Grill." Press Blue Button for menus and more about 80 West at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel.
Dunne's Pub
914-421-1451
Dunne's Pub is located at 15 Shapham Place, White Plains, NY 10605. Dunne's Pub features live traditional Irish Music on Wednesday nights. A variety of food is offered including: Shepherd's Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Fish & Chips. Also serving Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp, Murphy's Stout, Murphy's Red, and domestic beers. Press Blue Button for menus.
X2O Xaviars On The Hudson, serving New American cuisine, is located at 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers NY 10701, Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. X2O sits on the historic Yonkers Pier, a structure built at the turn of the century and accessible by car, boat or train.
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The word is: Of course, it's fantastic, X2O is one of Peter Xavier Kelly's amazing restaurants in the Hudson Valley. "Outstanding . . . from appetizer through main course, veggies, dessert and even the coffee were delicious"; ". . . the very best restaurant I have ever been to. The food was fantastic, the service extraordinary and the view mesmerizing".
Reviews include The New York Times highest rating (Extraordinary), The Mobil Travel Guide Four Star Award, Restaurant News Dining Hall of Fame, Zagat's Survey (29 out of 30).
The Red Devon, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located at 108 Hunns Lake Road, Bangall NY 12506, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "We serve fair trade organic coffee, organic breads and produce and use only biodegradable or recycled paper products in the Market . . . In supporting our local agriculture we are supporting our local economy." Press Blue Button to check hours of operation.
Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press Blue Button to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.
Jaipore Royal Indian Restaurant is located on Route 22 in Brewster, Putnam County NY 10509. Jaipore has several indoor dining areas including an outside covered porch and patio.
The word is: Authentic Indian food, terrific buffet, relaxing decor.
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Valley Restaurant at The Garrison, featuring American Farm to Table cuisine, is located at 2015 Route 9, Garrison NY 10524, in one of the River Towns of Putnam County. "The Valley is our signature, contemporary fine dining restaurant at The Garrison . . . showcasing products from our own Garrison Farm as well as other farms in the region." Please check hours/dates of operation before going.
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The word is: “ . . . phenomenal, country fresh food is tops, service impeccable, space done in fabulous taste, magnificent views of the mountains and river".
Slattery's Landing Restaurant, serving steak and seafood, is located at 5 Roundhouse Road, Piermont, New York, 10968 in Rockland County. Slattery's offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch in a lovely setting near the banks of the Hudson River.
The word is: Enjoy Outdoor dining near the banks of the Hudson River. Before or after you've finished dining, enjoy a walk on the Pier at Piermont (the Pier walk closes at 9:00 pm).
Note: For late night dining: Friday and Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 am