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For 25 years, La Panetière has been celebrated as Westchester’s premier French restaurant.
From outstanding Zagat and New York Times reviews, to recognition by dining critics and patrons.
Outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, the charming, flower-filled ambiance of our 1800s house, our quintessential wine cellar—
La Panetière is truly representative of the renowned restaurants and inns of Provence.
Enjoy a memorable dining experience with us. Or let us help you create an elegant private or corporate affair, either at our restaurant or off-site.
Congratuations to Westchester Magazine on its 10th Anniversary!
Dining Guide
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Hasting-on-Hudson (Continued)
(a must!). Open for lunch Thur and Fri; dinner Tues to Sun. Reservations suggested. $$$ French Bistro ★★★★
COMFORT—583 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson (914) 478-0666; comfortrestaurant.net. “Organic” and “hormone- and antibiotic-free” are the catch- words at John and Angel Halko’s casual eatery. Offerings include burgers with homemade pickles, two-spiced roasted chicken, and Thai-style shrimp curry. Vegetarian meals are offered as are several gluten-free desserts. Floor-to-ceiling front windows open in warmer weather. Open for lunch Tues to Sat; dinner Mon to Sat. $ American ♦ ♦ ♦
JUNIPER—575 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson (914) 478-2542; juniperhastings.com. Alex Sze, who’s worked at Citronelle in Washington, DC, and Adour in Manhattan, is now in the kitchen at his own New American eatery. On the menu: mac ‘n’ cheese with cheddar, Parmesan, and fontina; slow-roasted pork with shaved fennel; and salmon with lentils in a red wine sauce. Desserts, like passion fruit tart, are house-baked. Open for lunch Tues to Fri; dinner Thurs to Sat; brunch Sat and Sun. Reservations sug- gested for dinner. $$ New American ★★★
RAINWATER GRILL—19 Main St, Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-1147; rainwatergrill.com. In the space that once housed Blue Moon (and, before that, the upscale organic Bloom) is this New American restaurant with an eco-friendly décor. On the menu: lemon-asparagus risotto, monkfish in a white-wine- and-herb-butter sauce, cold Asian noodle salad, and a grilled sliced hanger steak. Separate bar and vegetarian menus also are offered. Lunch is served weekdays, brunch on Sundays, and dinner is served every day. $$ New American
Hawthorne
SABATINO’S COAL BRICK OVEN & CAFÉ—101 Old Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne (914) 773-0108. Across from the Saw Mill Multiplex is this old-fashioned coal-oven pizzeria with pies made with imported plum toma- toes and house-made mozzarella. Choose from the quattro stagione (ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and peppers); primavera (all veggie); or alla Napolitana (with sausage and broccoli rabe). Open every day for lunch and dinner. $$ Italian
TRAMONTO RESTAURANT—27 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne 914-347-8220; tramontos.com. Antipasti platters and brick-oven pizzas are popular starters at this regional Italian restaurant close to the Hawthorne movie complex. Entrées include fresh spinach fettuc- cine with king crab and hot sausage, homemade gnocchi, sea scallops with sweet corn risotto, and veal Romana. Open Mon to Fri for lunch and dinner; Sat and Sun, dinner only. Reservations suggested. $$$ Italian
Irvington
CHUTNEY MASALA—4 W Main St, Irvington (914) 591- 5500; chutneymasalabistro.com. Chef Navjot Arora offers an under-$10 small-plates menu (crispy okra slivers, onion fritters, lamb kebab) at this modern Indian bi-level bistro, named "Best New Indian Restaurant 2009" by this magazine. Popular dinner entrées: tandoori shrimp in a pomegranate-and-yo- gurt marinade, baby eggplant in a sweet/sour sesa- me-peanut sauce, and lamb curry. A two-course lunch prix fixe ($14.95) is offered Mon to Fri. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations sug- gested. $$$ Indian ★★★
DAY BOAT CAFÉ—1 Bridge St, Irvington (914) 231-7854; dayboatcafe.com. This modern New England-style fish house took over the space that formerly housed One. Montauk striped bass, branzino, pan-seared skate, and lobster rolls are on the menu. Outdoor dining available, weather permitting. Lunch and din- ner Sun to Fri; dinner only Sat. Reservations recom- mended. $$$ Seafood ★★★
IL SORRISO—5 N Buckhout St, Irvington (914) 591- 2525; ilsorriso.com. Traditional Italian fare served in a charming Colonial house with river views. Lamb osso bucco, grilled jumbo shrimp, and veal scaloppini with artichokes are favorite dishes. Jazz on Thurs. Open Tues through Sun for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. $$$ Italian
Town Locations by Region
Central Westchester
Armonk/Briarcliff Manor/Hawthorne/Ossining Pleasantville/Sleepy Hollow/Thornwood/Valhalla
Southwest Westchester
Ardsley/Dobbs Ferry/Elmsford/Hartsdale Hastings-on-Hudson/Irvington/Pocantico Hills Tarrytown/Yonkers
Southeast Westchester Bronxville/Eastchester/Harrison/Larchmont Mamaroneck/Mount Vernon/New Rochelle Pelham/Port Chester/Purchase/Rye/Rye Brook Scarsdale/Tuckahoe/White Plains
Northwest Westchester Buchanan/Cortlandt Manor/Croton-on-Hudson Mohegan Lake/Montrose/Peekskill/Somers Yorktown Heights
Northeast Westchester Banksville/Bedford/Bedford Hills/Chappaqua Croton Falls/Cross River/Katonah/Millwood Mount Kisco/North Salem/Pound Ridge Purdys/South Salem
MIMA VINOTECA KITCHEN AND WINE BAR—63 Main St, Irvington (914) 591-1300; mimarestaurant.com. The owners of Zuppa in Yonkers run this trattoria serving Italian “home-cooking.” Spaghetti carbonara, braised short ribs, and eggplant polpetti are some of the main dishes. Open for lunch Tues to Fri and dinner Tues to Sun. Reservations recommended. $$$ Regional Italian ★★
RED HAT ON THE RIVER—1 Bridge St, Irvington (914) 591-5888; redhatbistro.com. There are stunning Hudson River views to be enjoyed at this stylish bis- tro. Menu selections include steak frites, steamed mussels, and frisée aux lardons. Don’t skip the tof- fee-and-amaretto bread pudding. Live jazz on Wed nights. Reservations recommended. Open for lunch weekdays and Sun; dinner every day. $$$ French Bistro ★★
Larchmont
AURAY GOURMET—144 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont 914-833-2274; auraygourmet.com.Crêpes, panini, quiches, homemade soups, omelets, cheeses and charcuterie, and gourmet desserts are the offerings at this Wi-Fi-friendly, French-centric bistro. Private wine and cheese classes frequently offered. Open Tues to Sat for breakfast (served all day) and lunch; Sun for brunch. $$ French Bistro
CHAT 19—19 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont (914) 833-8871; chat19.net. Casual yet stylish American grill serving an outstanding smoked salmon quesidilla for start- ers. Main courses include sliced steak, jambalaya, and brazed short-ribs. The restaurant’s wine list is strictly Californian. Live music Fri and Sat. Lunch and dinner offered every day. Brunch on Sat and Sun. $$$ Traditional American
ENCORE BISTRO FRANÇAIS—22 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont (914) 833-1661; encore-bistro.com. Enjoy savory French cuisine in a charming bistro setting, including homemade paté, escargot, breast of duck and sweetbread. Sidewalk dining available. Closed for Sun lunch. Reservations suggested on the week- end. $$$ French
LUSARDI’S—1885 Palmer Ave, Larchmont (914) 834- 5555. Upscale Northern Italian restaurant with Mediterranean accents. Veal martini, rollatini mon- tanara, and fegatini di pollo (chicken liver) are the standout dishes. Open every day for lunch and din- ner. Reservations a must for weekends. $$$ Northern Italian
PLATES—121 Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont (914) 834-1244; platesonthepark.com. On Chef Matthew Karp's menu of New American cuisine accented with Italian, French, and Asian influences: Pennsylvania farm chicken, hand-rolled pasta plate appetizers, and a
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