Not sure if this was ever posted but Alamo Drafthouse has taken over the old UA Cinema location at 2548 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY. and will be opening Spring/Summer of 2013.
http://drafthouse.com/nyc_area/yonkers
https://www.facebook.com/AlamoNYC

No-It did not. Sold to another restaurant and IIRC is now open.

Per Westchester Magazine-so far only two beers (Heineken in cans and Corona in bottles).

What may-be the first semi-official "review"-Saigonese Opens in Hartsdale (And PS: Run, Don’t Walk);
First Taste: Saigonese Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine

Reader, we stalked the place, regularly driving by 158 S Central Avenue, looking in windows, monitoring progress, and generally making ourselves a nuisance. Finally, during the snow-tastrophe days of last week, Saigonese debuted in Hartsdale. We’re just going to say it now: Run, don’t walk........(Posted under "fair use") http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Bl...

I did not ask while I was there, did not see any sign of set-ups, and there is nothing on menu about it.

# 20-# 25 are all Pho-They are all Rice Noodle Eggg Noodle Soups.
I had Pho Ga-Chicken Noodle and my mom had Pho Sai-Gon-House special noodle soup. (Take out first open night) Both were rather good.

Thank you for comments. Even without any (more) opening jitters, the only "draw-back" that this restaurant may have is its size. Can only seat, per fire-codes, +/- 34 people. And when I was there last night, I was told that may even hold true when outside patio is open!?!?!?!? Which is another one of those matters that they plan on checking on when the time comes for that.

I understand your posting/thoughts liza219. One could drop by and take a look see at menu there or just walk in and experience it.

They do offer more than a few dishes that are vegetarian friendly.

Yes-After many, all too many delays, Saigonese has opened.
158 South Central Park Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
914-288-9088
Open six (6) days a week
Tues-Thurs: 11:00 AM -9:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 (Noon)-9:00 PM
Mon: CLOSED
Location: Just South of The Four Corners on left/East Side. Across street from furnicher and crib store.
And yes, left turn there can, can be rather "fun"/interesting at times.
So: Wait a few minutes, use the wider lot just next door for turn, or go to next strip center on the right and use their parking lot to get to traffic light to make your U-turn back North.

Small spot +/- 30 seats.
And they are still working on a web site. All all too many other issues to worry about, work on and fix.

Took out soup tonight-was rather good.

And it may just be a good idea to "shut down" this thread as they have opened.

Will start a new one.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/889369

Well-It could be that they may not even be open for lunch yet.

One could just drop by at Noon.
Which is just how I found out about their opening and everything else I posted within this thread.

OK-Ladies and Gents, Boys and Girls-Get on your marks! The "Official" Grand Opening has been set.
It will be on......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................The Tuesday, February 5th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

From what I can recall about my direct conversation with co-owner, what ever the issue was with gas line/feeder was delayed directly because of Sandy. And by Sandy she seemed to have meant recovery came before standard no-cost replacement and relocation.

And as I posted before she that they had some inside 'touch-up"/finishing work to do and thought that it would be two weeks to some sort of opening.

I drove by tonight and did not see any sort of light or activity within.

So what ever the delay is now, more than likely not Con-Ed related.

I would keep an eye out as if they did not open tonight, sort of doubt that they would open on a weekend.

So IF they are ready, would be TWednesday Wendesday of next week..We can all check out over weekend and see if there is anyone to talk to.

mrsdebdav-It would seem, to me, that silverstarfish was commenting on one of my postings. As I posted, among the "list" of opening difficulties that I heard directly from one of the co-owners was a gas pipe problem. And this problem was "found/discovered/realized" just about the very same time as Sandy hit this area. And even co-owner was surprised that it had been over-looked in the past. While I am not sure what the issue was, I have seen the gas-line has been relocated and partially buried. Had been out in the open on right front corner of building-Safety hazard??? And every restaurant, every business has some problems with final punch-list. Co-owner told me some of theirs-general issues. As far as I can tell, nothing at all that Mr. Feiner would do about it and town have very little to do with it out side of building codes et al.

I did something on a wim and I am rather surprised by the result:
Yes Jon, we are opening in Greenburg just across from the Greenburg Fire Station. Thiks should occur sometime in the fall 2013. Thank you for your inquiry. We loom forward to serving you a genuine Ben's Deli Experience!

With best regards,
Ronnie Dragoon
CEO/Founder

Good report and commentary. But perhaps it would be best to directly ask the Owners or Chef once location opens? From my experiences with them, seem to be rather open to conversations.

Well this is a rather odd finding-Just thought to do a real down/dirt./simple search under Ben's Deli Greenburg Spiga. Found this story from Nov 30, 2012: Ben’s deli coming to Central Avenue http://realestate.lohudblogs.com/2012...

It is now 1/14/2013 and for sale/lease sign is still up?
Must have been some odd paper-work issue...this is just another piece to the puzzle we all seem to be working on here...Almost have to wonder if they had given some thought to flipping the property...

Yes-She did. As I posted somewhere else within this thread "within two weeks."

I rather strongly suspect a very cold, soft opening within that time frame.

Would keep an eye out when on Central Ave next few days or so.....

IIRC There is a drug store and a mini-Nathan's going into the old huge Nathan's location.

Owner gave me a rather long list of problems they had in getting to end of punch/check off list. Roof, gas, equipment et al....Not really all that strange for a resturant. Only matter that I thought rather odd was the gas line or connection. Some how a problem with it was never "caught" before. And it was-right before Sandy. Con-Ed got a bit busy at the point....

Well mrsdebdav and 51rich-The Old Spiga is located just about across the street from a fire-house. Not sure, off the very top of my head, just what is across from the station further down in Yonkers.

Last I saw, just a few days ago in fact, a sign in the "old Spiga" location that indcated that is was still on the market. Perhaps next time someone within this tread is on Central Ave, they should take the time to look into both locations, see what is going on and report back.

Right now all we have is a very old bit of news from Greenburg and some new news about demo work being done in a un-clear location.

Last night I eat at a Ben's prior to seeing a show at LIU. I spoke with few of the staff and management and received some info that needs some looking into. Seems as if there is some very early demolition work being done on a location on Central Ave "just across the street" from a Fire House. I know of three Fire Houses on Central Ave. As there is a very old and popular HOP just South of the Four Corners, would just about have to been one of the other two. Of course, information may not be 100% correct. So anyone riding down Central Ave may wish to do some recon work ;>)

I stopped by Saigonese about a hour ago and had a short conversation with the Co-Owner. She is now seeing the light at the end of the rather long tunnel.

Told me, with fingers crossed, that they will be open in two (2) weeks.

And they do have a few vegetable dishes. Lau Chay-Vegetable Hot Pot, Dau Hu Kho To, Ca Chay Kho To, Bun Xao Chay, and Canh Chua Tamarind Soup.

My guess is that we will see a very cold opening rather soon. So keep your eyes open as you drive by next few weeks.

I forgot to say that in my conversation with the Co-Owner, one of the "problems" they encountered was a leak in the roof. When I drove by this weekend, looked as if work was being done on it.

Yes, the building that held many different places in now named Rudy's.
I was driving down Central Ave tonight and saw many cars in the lot.

Tonight is their cold/soft opening night. Invited family and friends in to to a run thru with a
smaller menu.

It seems to be a higher end sports bar. I did not count the number of TVs but there were many.

And they do plan on have either live music or DJ's on weekends.

Located on Central Park Ave., South of the 4-Corners. IF you are going south, it is on Left side of
Central Park Ave/Rt. 100 across the street from Kids and Cribs store.

It is and it is now open-Seems to be now time to start a new, seperate thread for it.

Somethig info not in those stories: Rug store owner owns well over a mile of property on Central Ave. Starts somewhere near the store and runs North to someplace across the street from Gulf station.

I stopped by the building this past Saturday and had a 15-20 minutes converston with the co-owner. She was born and raised, for a time in 'Nam. Also spent some time in France. The lead Chef is also from 'Nam. Their intent is to have a vietnamese menu-NOT fusion of any sort. However anyone aware of the history on Vietnam and the whole area knows that many (Asian) cultures were there over the years. The Chinese took some sause from 'Nam and there can be some Frence under tones. Their idea and wish is to be true to their County's cooking history.
They had planned on being opened over a month ago but building and equipment delays occured. Planning now within a week or so.
I am sure we have all lost track of thread and sub-thread asking/begging for a Vietnamese Restaurant. My suggestion is to go and enjoy it.
Remember-If this place does well, perhaps another one will come along. If it fails, many never see another one.

There is a +/- 70,000 sqf space on Rt 119/Tarrytown Road that was an A & P. If anywhere, I would be looking there.

I was there a few days ago for a walk around. I was told that they only sell thei hotr rotisserie chicken for 4 hours. After that, it is given to the deli to make salad.