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DINING
RIVERTOWNS
Croton-On-Hudson
La Catrina of Westchester
Authentic Mexican recipes inspired by the cosmopolitan cuisine of Mexico City are prepared with modern techniques, mingling Latin and Asian flavors to produce must-have duck tacos on crisp wonton shells and succulent house- made chorizo.
www.lacatrinaw.com
Ocean House
Petite and nautically themed, this 30- seat, dinner-only fish house (helmed by a husband-and-wife team) features a voluminous menu of New England- style raw and grilled seafood, along with a whopping wine list. Check the blackboard specials before setting out! www.oceanhouseoysterbar.com
Dobbs Ferry
Bellacosa Wine & Tapas Bar
Dimly lit exposed brick is the perfect accompaniment to owner Frank Donato’s Italian small plates of meatballs (try the crispy eggplant ones), handcrafted ricotta gnocchi, brick oven pizza, and Italian-centric wines. www.bellacosawinebar.com
The Cookery
Chef David DiBari’s intimate, bustling, progressive Italian serves some of the county’s most inventive fresh pasta dishes, and his hotly attended pig dinners (Swine and Wine, anyone?) attract gastronomes, gourmets, and foodies from near and far. www.thecookeryrestaurant.com
Sam’s Italian Ristorante
spices reinvigorating generations- strong family recipes. Order one of the transporting curries! www.chutneymasala.com
Mima Vinoteca
Exposed brick and rust-colored banquettes set an elevated yet welcoming tone for authentic, well- executed Italian classics (rollatini, rigatoni Bolognese), plus steak and whole-fish entrées paired with a lengthy Italo-centric wine list. www.mimarestaurant.com
Sambal
With award-winning flair, this Southeast Asian restaurant serves creamy
curry dishes and vegan fare with unobstructed Hudson River views. www.sambalny.com
Ossining
Brothers Fish & Chips
Enjoy colorful food from the sea at this Ossining spot, including its namesake dish, plus fish tacos and lobster tostones. An adjacent takeout space offers a lower-priced menu. www.brothersfishandchips.com
Cravin Jamaican Cuisine
Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Cravin serves up authentic Jamaican cuisine. Dishes include escovitch fish, curry goat, oxtail, fried chicken, various jerk offerings, and Rasta Pasta. www.cravinjc.com
3 Westerly Bar & Grill
This seafood-centric gastropub with haute nautical interior offers a wide array of globally influenced dishes like pizza, sushi, burgers, and more with a view of the Hudson River. www.3westerly.com
Peekskill
Apropos
Ensconced in the resplendent Abbey Inn & Spa, Apropos boasts a fittingly upscale vibe with farm-to-table values, award-winning dishes, and standout fresh pasta creations, a specialty of the newly promoted executive chef. www.aproposrestaurant.com
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Since 1952, this inviting Rivertown institution has been a local go-to for family-style classics, from light-as-air gnocchi, chicken scarp, and tender veal Sorrentino to outstanding Caesar salad and pizza. www.samsitalianristorante.com
Hastings-on-Husdon
Boro6
At this Italian-inspired wine bar, expect beautifully simple dishes — from silky burrata and blossoming salads to a house burger ground with prosciutto di parma — complemented by nearly 50 elegant wines by the glass. www.boro6winebar.com
Harvest on Hudson
Boasting breathtaking Hudson River vistas and a garden that supplies the herbs and vegetables, this elegant, longstanding Rivertown favorite proffers a modern approach to traditional Italian fare. Rabbit scarpariello is a signature dish. www.harvesthudson.com
Irvington
Chutney Masala
This vibrantly colorful, warmly welcoming Rivertown gem serves traditional Indian fare from all corners of the subcontinent, with hand-ground
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