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By Morris Gut
By Morris Gut A rainy Memorial Day weekend had finally cleared last Monday, so a nice drive and meal near the Hudson River seemed like a relaxing destination. After taking in the lovely view at Hudson RiverWalk in Tarrytown, we
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By Morris Gut Casa Rina of Thornwood on Commerce Street is a throwback restaurant, to the days when the Italian-American kitchen reigned supreme. There are Sinatra photos on one wall while Marilyn Monroe pictures highlight another. When I stopped by
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By Morris Gut A warm, friendly greeting from Erin, the bartender, and Rob, the manager, was a welcoming start to my lunch at The Barley House on Commerce Street in Thornwood. The wraparound bar area, with its barn wood accents
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By Morris Gut The season for fresh soft-shell crab runs through September and there are legions who crave this delicacy simply sautéed or deep fried with some lemon and butter (and perhaps some capers). Of course, there are other recipes,
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By Morris Gut The grand opening of Fogo de Chao in White Plains, the Brazilian-style steakhouse chain with 56 locations, was an extraordinary experience. If you have never attended this type of dining concept, be ready to consume a great
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By Morris Gut For nearly a generation, some of the most robust Italian regional flavors in our area have been emanating from a gleaming vintage diner across from the Harrison Metro-North station. Chef and owner Dean Vivolo of Trattoria Vivolo
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By Morris Gut The leprechauns are coming! St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday will be celebrated with all its local color. It’s been a stressful year since the lockdown, which took place just prior to last St. Paddy’s Day. Throughout Westchester,
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By Morris Gut Since its founding by the Livanos family in 1994, City Limits Diner in White Plains has become a bustling mainstay along Central Avenue. We completed our COVID-19 vaccinations last week at the County Center, so we decided
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By Morris Gut The exotic sounds, sights, scents and flavors of regional Indian cuisine are coming alive at Curry on Purdy in Harrison. Proprietor and amiable host Daniel and his friendly professional staff are wonderful culinary tour guides. Put yourself
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By Morris Gut Amore! The coupling of good food and wine with the sensual is the aphrodisiac of literature and verse through the ages. Warm things up a bit this Valentine’s Day and make a whole weekend out of it.
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