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Jakes Wayback Burger
I guess that is the point of this site, different people, different opinions on restaurants (who choose the same words...)
Wayback is similar to 5 Guys, in the "higher end" fast food category.
I like Piper's Kilt...
Jakes Wayback Burger
Really? I found it nothing special. The fries were salty. Would much rather go to 5 Guys...
Help! Need Restaurant Rec in White Plains for Lunch for Top Execs
We were there for lunch, and both had a salad with chicken. So, I really can't comment on the food. But if I am going to take time to go out for a nice lunch, I don't want to be the only one in the restaurant. I found it depressing. I have not been to Serafina in White Plains, but used to enjoy the one on the Upper East Side, so I did want to try it despite the bad reviews on here... Sorry!
Help! Need Restaurant Rec in White Plains for Lunch for Top Execs
I went to Pranzi once at lunch. We got there at 12pm and were the only ones in the restaurant. Two other people walked in at 12:30, and by the time we left a group of four was walking in. I don't think it compares at all to the other restaurants you mentioned.
Rustico in Scarsdale: gone
Went to ZaZa last night after seeing this post. Hadn't been there since the days of Rustico long long ago... Figured it would be a good place to go to with the kids for some pizza and salad. My husband and I were pretty surprised to see the prices on the menu. $14 for a smallish appetizer salad and then $18 to 20 for an individual size pizza. Are they crazy? We ordered 2 pizzas and a salad, and left hungry. The pizza was tasty, but not worth the price by any means. Would rather have been at Pepe's. Sure, not the same ambiance, but better food.
Bar Mitzvah venue for 2011/2012
People love The View in Piermont. Supposedly you get a lot for your money. Not too far from Tarrytown. (TBA?)
Myrna's Greenwich
Yes, I do know. The chef from Oporto in Hartsdale (such good chicken!) is opening a new restaurant in that spot. Sadly, Oporto in Hartsdale is closing. We were there on Saturday night and the waiter told us that the owner of Oporto is opening a Greek restaurant in Bronxville, and the chef from Oporto is going to the spot where Myrna's used to be in Greenwich to open up a new restaurant. It will have a new name.
Horsefeathers
I agree. We were so surprised at the prices. $4 for a kid's cup of milk! Most places throw in the kid drink for free. We live in the area, and go about once a year, get shocked at the prices, and then don't go back until the next year. Nice to be able to eat outside in the summer, but the food is only so so and the prices are outrageous.
Family-friendly in Tarrytown for early Saturday dinner?
Ummm, you could ask for good food? Never been too impressed with Sunset Cove. Yes, good views, but... How about Jack and Dyls (not Italian though, but family friendly with children's menu) or Isabellas? Or for good pizza (but no ambiance, though child friendly) Horseman Restaurant. Good luck!
Frozen Turkey
Turns out that the refridgerator in our basement is colder than my husband thought and now the turkey that I took out to cook is partially frozen. Any ideas?
When you go to Port Chester and could choose only ONE restaurant....
I grew up in Scarsdale, but used to make the trip with my family. It's been closed for a few years b/c of a fire, that may or may not have been intentionally set.
When you go to Port Chester and could choose only ONE restaurant....
Tarry Lodge pizza! :(
Sorry, just had to respond with that. I went there since I was little and I miss it!
Renatos in Irvington
We're going tomorrow night for dinner. Any recommendations on what to order? Looks like they have a great early bird special....
Excellent New Greek Restaurant In Westchester
Anyone been to Santorini since they raised their prices and reduced the portion sizes? Still yummy. But not so much for leftovers!
Nice, local Lunch/Brunch in Irvington?
Never heard of it. Can't picture where it would be. Lots of restaurants in Tarrytown, right down the road...
Cafe of Love...Finally, great food hits Mount Kisco!!!
Chocolate chic, what a fabulous review. So detailed. Can't wait to try it! :)
Off site caterer in Westchester?
We used Standing Room Only for our son's bris and we were very happy with them. Our friends used them for a cocktail party with hors doevres and it was excellent. The presentation, the food and the service.
You don't have to worry using them. They are professional and know what they're doing.
Pumpernickel in Ardsley
Tried it out tonight. Loved the decor. Can't believe it's the same place as the failed pancake restaurant. The menu is great, just what the area needs -- casual, reasonably priced sandwiches, salads and burgers (okay, not Marty's Mug and Munch, but the same idea...) and a great kids menu.
We split the veggie wrap (it was great, very tasty!) and the Mediterranean salad. Both were very good.
Our friends were disappointed with the asian salad (it came with a honey mustard dressing that our friend did not think matched the salad, she would have preferred a salad dressing with an asian flair) and liked the burger, but felt that it was very small.
Our service was awful. It took close to an hour to get our food. It seemed even longer since we had four kids with us.
We will go back to give it another try. But our friends were less impressed and probably would not go back.
Excellent New Greek Restaurant In Westchester
So, we got take out from Santorini tonight, post NY Times review. My husband went to pick it up at 5pm and he said it was crowded. One table was reserved. A couple walked in and said they were 2 and the guy at the front said, only people with reservations and he turned them away.
We've been coming to (or ordering from) this place since the original chowhound post and have really enjoyed our little find (well until that review awesome yesterday!).
But, here's what we had this time...
Great: The Zeus platter is enormous and so yummy. We tried the meatballs based on someone else's review and enjoyed them. We love the greek salad, so much better than Lefteris and it comes with the meal.
Not so good: We tried Chicken Oreganato and were very disappointed. Dried out chicken not much flavor over rice without much flavor. The lemon potatoes we had once before which were so delicious with a great sauce, were replaced by potatoes without any sauce. The lamb shank was very oily.
If you're going, which you definitely should, make sure you have a reservation. Most of the items on the menu are delicious, plus the prices are so reasonable and they give so much food. Unfortunately, we had a few glitches in the meal tonight...
Best of Westchester: Delis
There are a few of them. One is in Scarsdale and I think one is in Chappaqua and maybe Bronxville too? I grew up going to the Scarsdale one...
Pumpernickel in Ardsley
Has anyone been? How is it? Is it a new "Marty's Mug and Munch" for people who have been in the area for a while....
Egg Recipe for Brunch on Sunday -- Help!
I do. I had no idea that I can put them in the oven like that.
Thanks! This opens up a whole new world for me! :)
Egg Recipe for Brunch on Sunday -- Help!
I'm looking for a great egg main dish to make on Sunday when our friends are coming over. But, I have many specifications:
- Something relatively mainstream to appeal to both kids and adults.
- Nothing with bread (or a quiche with crust) b/c I am also serving baked french toast
- I don't own an ovenproof pan or cast iron skillet (i did have a cast iron skillet at one point, but it rusted, that's another story...)
- Something that can be prepared ahead and put in the oven.
Okay, if you're still reading this post and have an idea, let me know. My regular egg dish that I make for all of my other company is a roasted pepper and cheese casserole type dish from epicurious, but my husband is getting sick of it....
Where in Westchester (btwn P'ville and NYC) can I order an inexpensive sheet cake for a holiday party?
It's not "chowish", but Costco or Stew Leonards both have inexpensive sheet cakes.
Excellent New Greek Restaurant In Westchester
I never thought it wasn't good. But we took out from here tonight and it was great. We had the Zeus Combo which is a combination platter and is so yummy. And a large Greek salad with chicken. Our kids love the pita pizza. Such a great addition to the Tarrytown dining scene!
Catering a Bris in Lower Westchester
We used Standing Room Only for our daughter's babynaming. They couldn't be nicer and were so accomodating. We did a combination of salads and wraps/sandwiches. Their presentation is beautiful and everything was great. They also do lox and bagels, though we didn't do it. Both Standing Room Only and Lulu's are in Scarsdale.
Westchester Secrets?
Santorini (sp?), the new Greek place in Sleepy Hollow. It gets a lot of press on this site, but each time I go or pick up an order it is not as crowded as it should be!
Can you recommend a bakery that does fabulous cake designs?
Riviera Bakeshop in Ardsley. We get all of our birthday cakes there and everyone always raves about them. And they are beautiful! I don't know anything about the delivery though...
Santorini in Sleepy Hollow -- Great Greek food
We like it better. Find the food to be better and just fresher. The decor is much better, though the place is small.
Lefteris definitely wins on location and parking...
Santorini in Sleepy Hollow -- Great Greek food
Just ordered in food from Santorini in Sleepy Hollow tonight for dinner. Have to recommend it. It is great -- so fresh, yummy and reasonably priced. And the owner couldn't be nicer.
The place is a little out of the way in Sleepy Hollow, and very small. We love the Greek salad there and just about all the entrees we've tried.
Highly recommend it.
