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IF YOU WORK IN
Rye
This town may be steeped in history, but there’s still plenty more to discover.
AM Pit Stops
Where to grab your coffee and carb of choice on your morning commute
On the Way Café
“Look for eggs-any-style, toast, muffins, oat- meal, and granola at this sweet little townie spot,” says Westchester Magazine award- winning food writer Julia Sexton. “It’s great for when you want something fast, but you don’t want a starch bomb (read: bagel, roll, or croissant). Plus, there’s free WiFi for when you want to get a jump on your emails.”
34 Ridgeland Ter (914) 921-2233 onthewaycaferye.com
Patisserie Salzburg
“This tony European pastry shop slings coffee and breakfast pastries to commut- ers about to board the nearby Metro-North train,” Sexton points out. “It opens at 7:30 am for early birds and is a great choice for those for which a mundane bun will not do. Fellow commuters clutching Starbucks cups will be jealous.”
77 Purchase St (914) 921-4458 patisseriesalzburg.com
Hand Rolled Bagels
“The fan base of this bagel shop is pretty vocal,” Sexton says. “It has won a few Best of Westchester awards—it’s also perfect for those breakfasts that you eat out of a bag.” 17 Purdy Ave (914) 967-4322
Others you might consider:
Upper Crust Bagel Company
“Located in the heart of downtown Rye, this classy bagel place offers the typical bagels and spreads, but also has a wide selection of gourmet sandwiches and salads,” Sexton notes.
29 Purchase St (914) 921-3599 uppercrustbagelsofrye.com
Jerry’s Post Road Market
“Camouflaged as a convenience store, this market hides some of Rye’s best breakfast sandwiches,” Sexton says. “Fast service, its
own parking lot, a selection of groceries, and even text-to-order make this the perfect choice for the power commuter.”
1000 Boston Post Rd (914) 967-7033 jerrysprm.com
Best One-Hour Lunch Spots
When fast food simply won’t do
Le Pain Quotidien
“Even though I’m pretty anti-chain restaurant (and prefer to give my dining dollars to lo- cals), I like LPQ for its simple but tasty sand- wiches and endless teapot refills,” Sexton admits. “In restaurants, we call diners who linger way longer than they should 'campers’; LPQ is like camper heaven, great for a long midday break from the grind.”
30 Purchase St (914) 967-1460 lepainquotidien.com
Andy’s Pure Foods
“I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to health food when I’m not dining for work,” Sexton confides. “Andy’s offers just what I’m looking for—mostly raw soups, salads, and green juices that make me feel a bit more lively when I’m stuck at my desk all day.”
46 Purchase St (914) 967-2332 andyspurefood.com
Sunrise Pizza and Restaurant
“Sunrise has been open for so long that literally generations of Rye’s citizens have been raised on its huge slices,” Sexton says. “Look for all the basics, plus more progressive white and salad pies, too.”
7 Purdy Ave (914) 967-8696 bestpizzaryeny.com
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FIX A FLAT/GET YOUR CAR CHECKED:
Rye Station Garage
16 Wappanocca Ave (914) 967-9274 thepersonaltouchofrye.com
Al’s Service Station
459 Boston Post Rd (914) 835-1888
BUY A CARD/GIFT:
Candy Rox
This Best of Westchester winner has a huge selection of old-fashioned and modern candy. It also stocks other gifts, including T-shirts, hats, and jewelry.
84 Purchase St (914) 844-6750
candyrox.net
Arcade Books
Patrick Corcoran is the owner of this independent bookstore—a past Best of Westchester winner. He offers personal suggestions, for you or whomever you’re shopping for.
15 Purchase St (914) 967-0966 arcadebooks.com
WORK OUT:
Rye Health and Fitness
This gym has a bamboo-floored studio, mod- ern and clean equipment, and trainers who work directly with you to achieve your goals. 14 Elm Pl (914) 713-3213 ryehealthandfitness.com
VITAL STATS
Rye Nature Center
The 411 on where you’re putting in 40+ Population: 15,720 (by 2010 census)
Mayor/party affiliation: Doug French/ Republican
Average price of commercial space: “There are some very prime spaces available in Rye. These spaces are asking between $28 and $35 per square foot. Less prime spaces are asking between $20 and $25, but smaller spaces often are available at a premium price point,” says Steve Kaufman of NAI Friedland.
Unemployment: 7.5% in January 2013 Largest Employer: The Osborn (550)
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