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SUSHI NANASE—522 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains (914) 285-5351; sushinanase.com. Sushi master Yoshimichi Takeda (Nobu, Masa) and his artful, exacting cuts of pris- tine fish take center stage at this tiny but superb restau- rant. Try the omakase ($85), which includes three appe- tizers, a broiled fish, sushi, and dessert. Lunch and dinner every day except Wed. $$$$ Japanese ★★★★ 􏰀
TANGO GRILL—128 E Post Rd, White Plains (914) 946- 6006; tangogrillny.com. Chicken martini ($24) and pas- ta with tango sauce ($16) are among the well-priced offerings at this classy Argentinean eatery. Veal mar- tini, a seafood platter with fried yucca, Argentine skirt steak, Mendozino steak, and hanger steak are popular entrées. Lunch and dinner every day. $$$$ Argentine/ Northern Italian 􏰀
THREE BOYS FROM ITALY BRICK OVEN TRATTORIA—206 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains (914) 358-1500. The own- ers of Gaudio’s in Yorktown have opened this cozy (24 seats) regional Italian restaurant serving gourmet piz- zas and main dishes such as bourbon-marinated grilled skirt steak, pan-seared filet of sole over sautéed aspara- gus, and Gorgonzola-crusted filet mignon ($15 to $25). Lunch and dinner is served every day, with late-night dining until 2 am Thurs to Sat. $$$ Italian
TRE ANGELINA—478 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains (914) 686-0617, treangelina.com.This cozy, white-tablecloth Northern Italian restaurant along the city’s main thor- oughfare offers chicken scarpiello, double cut veal chop with sautéed mushrooms, shrimp in garlic basil over fet- tuccine and filet of sole with toasted almonds. Reser- vations recommended. Closed Sun (except for private parties). $$$ Northern Italian
TURKISH CUISINE WESTCHESTER—116 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains (914) 683-6111; turkishcuisineny.com. Apo Kilic, formerly co-owner of Turkish Meze in Mamaron- eck, has opened this counter-style, bargain Turkish eat- ery. Chicken gyros, lamb and beef kebabs, and stuffed cabbage are dishes to try. Don’t miss the daily made baklava and rice pudding. Open daily for lunch and din- ner (until 3 am Thurs through Sat). Reservations ac- cepted. $ Turkish ♦ ♦ ♦ 􏰀
Yonkers
DOLPHIN—1 Van Der Donck St, Yonkers 914-751-8170; dolphinrbl.com. The Rugova family of Yonkers runs this bi-level restaurant where Executive Chef David Hubert, formerly of Blackthorn Restaurant in Kenilworth, New Jersey, proffers a menu of seafood, pasta, steaks, and big salads. A 100-seat patio lends views of the Hudson River. The wine list features selections mostly from Italy, France, and California. Open for lunch and dinner every day; a late-night menu is offered Thurs to Sat 11:30 pm to 1 am. $$$ Seafood
EMPIRE TERRACE RESTAURANT—Yonkers Raceway, 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers (914) 457-2457; yonkersraceway. com. Dine on classic American fare in a room overlooking a half-mile harness track. Veal cutlet Milanese, pan- seared capon, and lemon sole Francese are popular dishes. Open for dinner Mon to Sat. MasterCard, Visa, and AmEx only. $$$ Traditional American
EPSTEIN’S KOSHER RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN—2574 Central Ave, Yonkers (914) 793-3131; epsteinskosherdeli. com. Traditional kosher cuisine in a New York-style deli atmosphere. Expect the classics on an extensive menu: corned beef, pastrami, brisket, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes. A gluten- and lactose-free menu also is of- fered. Outdoor seating in warmer months. Different ownership than location in Hartsdale. Open for lunch and dinner seven days. $$ Kosher
FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA—1955 Central Ave, Yonkers (914) 961-8284; pepespizzeria.com.The famous- ly delicious New Haven pizzeria’s first location outside of Connecticut is in Yonkers—lucky us! From the white- tiled coal-oven come haphazardly shaped pies including the signature white clam with thick-chopped top-neck clams, Pecorino Romano, and hunks of roasted garlic. You won’t find any ham-pineapple or duck pizza here— traditional pies only with traditional toppings. Open ev- ery day for lunch and dinner. $$ Italian 􏰀
LA LANTERNA RESTAURANT—23 Grey Oaks Ave, Yonkers (914) 476-3060. Serving regional Italian cuisine in a casual setting. La Lanterna offers hearty fare and well- loved dishes such as rack of lamb and whole-wheat fet- tuccine in a chopped tomato-basil sauce. Open
Tues through Fri for lunch and Tues through Sun for dinner. $$$ Regional Italian
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