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DINING
SOUND SHORE
Larchmont
Ani Ramen
Luscious ramen bowls layered with fresh vegetables and spices are the
star of the show at this neon-lit
den of noodle slurping and cocktail/ sake sipping, but don’t overlook the Japanese small plates or the Donburi bowls of steamed rice and pickled veggies. www.aniramen.com
Brasserie Le Steak
Certified Black Angus steaks, pan- seared brook trout, mussels marinière, and steak frites are mains to expect with starters, such as frog’s legs Provençale, escargots, and indulgent garlic bread with Gorgonzola fondue. www.brasserielesteak.com
Heritage 147
Hyperlocal dining is the thing at this “farm-to-fork” hotspot that prioritizes ingredient integrity and highlights small-batch vendors. Expect a cultured New American menu and a thoughtful beverage program. www.heritage147.com
Mamaroneck
Augustine’s Salumeria
With a focus on fresh ingredients sourced from local purveyors, swan- dive into irresistible sandwiches and plates of cured meats and cheeses, handcrafted pastas, and house-made desserts, like the cannoli wrapped in a pizzelle.
www.augustinesny.com
Nonna Carola Ristorante & Bar
This sophisticated-yet-casual Italian restaurant boasts exemplary service and flavorful dishes. The brunch menu is no exception, with breakfast-style risotto and a chicken-parm waffle. www.nonnacarola.com
New Rochelle
Alvin & Friends
Port Chester
bar taco
This hip, perennially popular taqueria (locations in 13 different states) serves — what else? — tacos: baja fish, falafel, pork belly, spicy chorizo, curry shrimp, and portobello with queso fresco, plus rice bowls, salads, and soup. The patio, overlooking the Byram River, is a scene on clement days and starlit nights. www.bar taco.com
Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House
Set in an exposed-brick 1903 warehouse, this hotspot serves fresh market fish, glistening seafood towers, and an extensive raw bar. www.saltaireoysterbar.com
Rye
Averna Italian Steakhouse
Dry-aged Prime steaks are the showstopper at this welcoming, white- tableclothed restaurant, sharing the spotlight with glorious seafood towers and a rigatoni Bolognese of Prime ground meats. www.avernasteakhouse.com
Ocean Blue Prime
A luxurious, ultra-sophisticated setting is a premier spot for indulging in Prime steaks and lush seafood, paired with an extensive, award-winning wine list. www.oceanblueprime.com
Rafele Rye
Expect exceptionally on-point Italian cuisine like house-made pasta, grilled branzino, and marinated lamb skewers — right there in the heart of downtown, well-heeled Rye. www.rafele.com/rafele-rye
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You’ll be invited in with warmth and good cheer at this contemporary Southern/Caribbean eatery serving jerk- rubbed duck, jumbo lump crab cakes, and crispy fried chicken. www.alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com
Dubrovnik
The county’s only Croatian restaurant, Dubrovnik excels at simply prepared and grilled seafood and meats,
often served with produce from the on- site garden.
www.dubrovnikny.com
Maria
In swank, stylish surrounds, enjoy
an extensive menu of fine-tuned Modern Italian fare (think: gnocchi with oxtail ragu) aside a handful of easy, pleasing classics. www.marianewrochelle.com
Town House
In a historic building, New Rochelle native Chef Chris dos Reis draws on
his Portuguese heritage and locally sourced ingredients to offer an eclectic, foodie-centric menu of small plates from oysters and beef tartar to entrées of seafood, steak, and duck. www.townhousenewro.com
Averna Italian Steakhouse
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Ocean Blue Prime