Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple
Westchester Restaurant Becoming A Neighborhood Staple For those looking for a neighborhood spot that serves a little of everything, and does it all well then a Westchester restaurant is your new favorite stop. The Shop Ardsley, in Ardsley, starts the day with bagels and omelets and wraps, slides into lunch with burgers and salads and sandwiches, and then transforms into dinner with steaks and pasta and chicken dishes. The breakfast menu is pretty straightforward with a mix of bagels, omelets, pancakes, and the like. The lunch menu features a nice choice of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The dinner menu takes things up a notch with such off…
Westchester Restaurant Transforms Itself From Breakfast To Dinner Westchester Restaurant Transforms Itself From Breakfast To Dinner
Westchester Restaurant Transforms Itself From Breakfast To Dinner If you are looking for a restaurant that is part of the community and transforms itself throughout the day from a coffee shop in the morning to a bustling bistro in the afternoon, and a casual dining room in the evening, then this Westchester restaurant might become your new favorite. Maple & Rose in Mamaroneck is one of those spots where you can grab a quick bit, get work done (wifi is excellent), enjoy or dinner, or get takeout. Known for using the season's best ingredients some favorites include their avocado toast, grilled cheese with jam, flatiron steaks, meatballs, and fresh salm…
New Mexican Restaurant Making Splash In Westchester New Mexican Restaurant Making Splash In Westchester
New Mexican Restaurant Making Splash In Westchester A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Southern Westchester, the second in just a couple of months, but the more the merrier when it comes to sinking your teeth in a good taco or burrito. Bello's Mexican Grill, in White Plains, is owned by a pair of brothers who specialize in tacos al pastor, or pork that is shaved off a rotating spit. A bright spot is that all menu items are fresh -- nothing frozen -- and made to order. In addition, they also offer a wide selection of tacos, including fish, shrimp, Mexican sausage, steak, veggie, and even breakfast tacos and burritos. But don't think tac…
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings This far from the Mexican border, it’s easier to find Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican cuisine, but at Moctezuma’s Traditional Mexican Restaurant in Springfield, diners can have both. Located on Belmont Street, Moctezuma’s is a family-owned restaurant serving Mexican-ish dishes like nachos as well as old-school Mexican foods like Pollo con Mole. Moctezuma’s first opened in 2014 and has remained popular through the years due to its varied and well-prepared menu, good prices, and friendly service, online reviewers said. Yelp foodie Rob F. of East Longmeadow said he’s been ordering takeout fro…
'Classic' Pizza Place With Four MA Locations Touted For Unique, Tasty Combinations 'Classic' Pizza Place With Four MA Locations Touted For Unique, Tasty Combinations
'Classic' Pizza Place With Four MA Locations Touted For Unique, Tasty Combinations Often imitated, but never duplicated, the toppings at Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice are truly unique and reworked into surprising and tasty combinations. The pizzeria, with 8 locations - including Worcester, Amherst, Easthampton, and Belchertown - has toppings that include nacho chips, black beans, tortellini, potato, Ritz crackers, steak, Alfredo sauce, vegan cheese, and squash. Pizza-makers take these ingredients and turn them into pies like the Avocado Quesadilla, Chicken Bacon Ranch (which may be the most popular pizza on the menu), Honey Mustard Chicken, Don Giovanni, and the Tortellini…
This Pizzeria Praised For 'Bold,' 'Fresh' Flavors And Good Prices This Pizzeria Praised For 'Bold,' 'Fresh' Flavors And Good Prices
This Pizzeria Praised For 'Bold,' 'Fresh' Flavors And Good Prices The brothers Pafumi bet it all on their dream of opening a pizzeria. Oldest brother Bo quit his trucking job and little brother Mark sold the family landscaping businesses so, that in 2017, they could open Pafumi’s To Go - Or Stay in Wilbraham. They were betting on their passion, the brothers said in the restaurant’s online bio. And it seems to have paid off. The pizzeria has only been open for a handful of years, but it is already amassed a dedicated group of loyal customers. “Our business is mainly referral based so that means our food must be good and our prices must be fair,” the P…
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes One of the first things people say they notice about North Tavern is the warm-welcome and attentive staff that greet diners as they arrive. The new American restaurant on North Country Road in Wading River has been described by Yelp reviewers as a hidden gem with an attentive and courteous staff that goes above and beyond for customers. The restaurant opened in 2018 and is run by the Wendelken family - Drew, the chef, and his wife Carol, as well as brother Brian and his wife Denise. North Tavern provides a kind of rustic-meets-industrial style that you can see reflected in the wooden glo…
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers A one-month-old pizzeria is quickly becoming a go-to spot for pizza-lovers on Long Island. With multiple pizza styles on the menu - including New York, Roman, and Neapolitan - Mozzafiato opened in late December 2020 on Middle Country Road in Centereach. In Italian, "mozzafiato" means breathtaking, awesome, or amazing. Local foodies on Yelp, Instagram, and the Foodies of Long Island Facebook group, have praised Mozzafiato for its unique specialty pies - like pizza with Buratta, short rib, and truffle oil - as well as the restaurant’s use of fresh, quality ingredients. And Mozzafiato is a…
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Long Island foodies are flocking to a place known for its gourmet pizza. That "place" is La Bistro in both Wading River and Coram which also features other noteworthy offerings from pasta to salad to heroes. The first restaurant in Wading River was opened in 2011 by Matt Rappa, of Selden, who grew up in an Italian traditional lifestyle that took him into the Italian food industry 17 years ago.  The first was such a success, he opened the Corman location a few years later after getting and keeping a local following of foodies who know a good slice when they bite into one. A look at Ye…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivery and pick-up meals is important. Here are some of the top-reviewed pizzerias in Suffolk County according to local Yelp critics. 1943 Pizza Bar 308D Main St., Greenport (631) 477-6984 -  rollingindoughpizza.com The owner of 1943 Pizza Bar calls his restaurant - and food truck and next door bar - a celebration of pizza. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, Matthew Michel’s star took off in 2009 when his pizza food truck, “R…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Putnam County Don't risk a sub-par pizza experience—thanks to the efforts of pizza-loving Yelp! reviewers, you can find the cheesiest pies with the best crusts and sauces without leaving your computer chair (that is, until you answer your front door or get in your car to pick up your pie)! Benvenuto's Family Restaurant, 35 Secor Rd., Mahopac For a thin pizza crust, excellent service and a highly-rated Chicken Bacon Ranch pie, visit Benvenuto's in Mahopac. "Besides having the best pizza in the area, Benvenuto's restaurant deserves special mention. In normal times, Benvenuto had become our go-to rest…
This Long Island Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare This Long Island Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare
This Long Island Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare A French brasserie on Long Island has earned a four-star rating on Yelp from over 100 reviewers.  Reviewers of Oceanside's Brasserie Persil particularly enjoyed the restaurant's Coq a Vin, wine-braised chicken with mushrooms, lardon, mushrooms and garlic, which costs $24.  "They served a half chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and mashed potatoes on the side," wrote Ally R. "I recommend asking for extra sauce to dip the chicken in." Also enjoyed by a number of reviewers was the establishment's Persil salad.  "This salad was fresh and delicious," Ally R. wr…