Westchester County Farms & Orchards Visitor Guide HUDSON VALLEY REGION
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As county executive, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Westchester County in the scenic Hudson Valley. No matter where you go in Westchester, you’re within minutes of beautiful parks, protected open space, rivers, farms and historic treasures. For me, there’s no better time to enjoy Westchester’s beauty than the fall. Autumn brings with it not only a colorful change of season, but a harvest of opportunities for family fun at Westchester’s many farms, orchards and festivals. In addition, this guide has a sampling of dining venues that source locally for you to discover the many flavors of Westchester. The purpose of this guide is to serve as a resource for you and your family as you explore all that our county has to offer this season and beyond. Think of it as a treasure map, leading you on a journey to discover invaluable memories with loved ones in Westchester County.
Robert P. Astorino
Westchester County Tourism & Film Let us assist with your visit and plan your trip 914-995-8500; 1-800-833-9282 info@visitwestchesterny.com 148 Martine Ave., Suite 104 visitwestchesterny.com White Plains, NY 10601
Getting Around BY CAR Westchester County is easily accessible by major interstate highways and thoroughfares, including I-87 (New York State Thruway), I-95 (New England Thruway), I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) I-684, the Bronx River, Hutchinson River, the Saw-Mill River Parkways. BY AIR Westchester County Airport (HPN) is conveniently located in the center of the county.
BY TRAIN For information, schedules and fares call 800-METRO-INFO or go to mta.info BY BUS The County’s Bee-Line bus system is one of the nation’s best, safest and most reliable transit systems. Our shuttles, BxM4C Westchester-Manhattan Express and frequent local buses provide many options. Call (914) 813-777 for route and schedule information. beelinebus.com
Produced by The Valley Table The Magazine of Hudson Valley Farms, Food & Cuisine Valleytable.com Additional photography provided by: Bedford Post Inn, Captain Lawrence Beer, Castle Hotel & Spa, Crabtree’s Kittle House, Pleasantville Farmers Market, Thompson’s Cider Mill, The Valley Table. This brochure is for informational purposes and subject to change.
Westchester County in the Hudson River Valley is the ideal visitor escape. From its sound shore to rolling countryside, suburban cities to historic river towns, the county boasts a surprising blend of experiences. It’s home to prominent corporate headquarters, bustling shopping areas, meandering parkways, forested nature preserves, hiking trails, historic castles, estates and mansions, and—perhaps most surprisingly—thriving agricultural enterprises offering authentic farm experiences. Throughout its early history, Westchester primarily was farmland. By the mid-19th century, transportation advances and a growing population brought prominence and commerce that laid the foundation for what became the country’s first large “suburban” center. The county’s agricultural heritage has remained strong, and the current, renewed interest and demand for fresh, locally grown food has led to an agricultural resurgence. Today, Westchester is home to a nationally renowned education center for food and agriculture, historic farm manors, organic farms providing produce and meats to the best restaurants, award-winning brewers and some of America’s best chefs. Visitors to Westchester can explore the Stuart’s Farm, the county’s oldest working family farm (dating from 1828), experience colonial farming as it was practiced in the 1700s at Philipsburg Manor, visit the farm
Westchester’s 300year agricultural heritage is very much alive today. The county has taken great steps to preserve its farmland and encourage the agricultural resurgence. Today the county boasts more than 7,400 acres of vegetable, dairy, poultry, meat and horse farms.
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museum at Muscoot Farm, or learn about state-of-the-art and experimental farming techniques at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills or the unique Science Barge in Yonkers. From spring through summer and fall, dozens of farm stands and farmers markets (more than 30 across the county) offer a bounty of products fresh from the farms, as well as artisanal products like breads, cheeses, jams, jellies, vinegars, honeys and maple syrup to take home or enjoy on the spot. Thanks to farm innovations extending the season, a growing number of the farmers markets are open year round. Not surprisingly, more and more chefs are shopping these local farmers markets. On many menus, you’ll find the provenance of almost everything, from the meat and vegetables on your plate to the flowers on the table to the wine or cocktail in your glass. Internationally renowned chefs—like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mario Batali—and pioneers in the field-to-fork movement—like Dan Barber, Peter Kelly and Eric Gabrynowicz—are feeding the county’s reputation as a top destination for dining, whether you’re seeking high-end Contemporary American or ethnic cuisine, a casual café or a food truck. Discover the many flavors of Westchester with a visit to our many restaurants, farms or breweries. Begin your culinary adventure here.
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There are more than 30 farmers markets crisscrossing the county.
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FARMS
Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center
130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem (914) 485-1210 harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights (914) 962-2368 / hilltophanoverfarm.org
A year-round family farm and farm store. Depending on the season, the farm offers freerange eggs (chicken and quail); fresh produce (like heirloom tomatoes, blueberries and GMO-free corn); their own grass-fed beef, pick-your-own apples (September through October), and antibiotic- and hormone-free turkeys for Thanksgiving by order. The farm hosts a Fall Festival with hayrides and music every weekend from Labor Day through Halloween. Wreath greens and cut trees are available for Christmas. Open daily, 8:00 am–6:00 pm, April–December. Saturdays only, January–March
Hemlock Hill Farm 500 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor (914) 737-2810 / hemlockhillfarm.com
This family-owned farm has been raising high-quality, natural, and fresh meats since 1939 and supplies many of the best restaurants. The farm’s market is open year round and sells fresh chicken, beef, pork, lamb, eggs, and seasonal produce. Tours every Saturday 10 am and noon, no reservations needed. Open year round, Monday– Saturday; 9:00 am–5:30 pm, Sunday; 9:00 am–2:00 pm
This working farm /education center operated by Westchester County offers the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences on a working farm. Learn backyard farming, rainwater harvesting or cheese making, tour the gardens and greenhouses, pick your own produce (Saturdays in season), or picnic in the field. There’s a full list of classes available. On Friday and Saturday from June to November a farm stand sells the farm’s produce, herbs, cut flowers, eggs, honey, maple syrup, jellies, jams, and grains. Open year round; Tuesday– Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Winter hours; November 1– March 31, open Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
The Meadows Farm 329 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights (914) 962-4306 / meadowsfarmmarket.com
A sprawling 100-acre family farm keeps this long-time farm market brimming with the day’s pickings: spring brings greens, potting plants and seedlings; summer favorites include tomatoes and sweet corn; fall crops include pumpkins, squashes, gourds and more. Open May–October, Monday– Saturday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am–5:00 pm visitwestchesterny.com | 3
FARMS
Muscoot Farm
Seedswell Vegetable Farm
51 Rte. 100, Katonah (914) 864-7282 / muscootfarm.org
284 Guard Hill Rd., Mount Kisco (914) 621–7581 / seedswell.com
Kids love this place operated by the Westchester County Parks Department. Step back in time and see heritage breed animals; take a guided interactive walk through the forest; watch blacksmithing as it was done centuries ago. Experience the changing seasons from maple syruping to fall hayrides and pumpkin picking. An on-site farmers market runs on Sundays mid-May through October.
Located on preserved land in one of Westchester’s signature agricultural areas, this small family farm grows a wide variety of vegetables (without synthetic herbicides or pesticides). Fresh picked vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, edible flowers and eggs are available at the farm stand and as Community Supported Agriculture shares. The farm also sells its own honey and maple syrup when available.
Open daily, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, including most holidays.
Open July–September, Tuesdays 2:00–6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Outhouse Orchards 139 Hardscrabble Rd., Croton Falls (914) 277-3188 / outhouseorchardsny.com
Visit in the fall for U-Pick apples and pumpkins; kids will love the corn maze or a ride on the big green tractor. The roadside stand sells vegetables, local honey, maple syrup, fresh baked pies and famous pumpkin cheesecakes. Thanksgiving turkeys and pies by order. Open daily, September– October, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Science Barge 99 Dock St., Yonkers (914) 375-2151 / groundworkhv.org/ programs/science-barge
This one-of-a-kind, prototype sustainable urban farm is situated on a barge on the Hudson River and operates as an environmental education center powered by solar panels, wind turbines and biofuels. The greenhouse uses collected rainwater and purified river water to grow an abundance of fresh produce with zero net carbon emissions. It’s within walking distance of the Metro-North train station. ($3 suggested donation; free for children 10 and under.) Open mid April–early November, Saturday & Sunday 12:00–6:00 pm 4 | visitwestchesterny.com
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills (914) 366-6200 / stonebarnscenter.org
Once part of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., estate, and now a world-renowned farm and education center, this 80-acre working farm is also a teaching center for sustainable and innovative growing methods. It offers extensive workshops, children’s programs and handson learning. Visitors can walk the fields, tour the gardens and visit the livestock. A seasonal market runs on Sundays (May to November) to sell the farm’s produce, meats, eggs and baked goods. The casual Blue Hill Café offers simple, farm-raised snacks and outdoor seating. (Note, spring through fall there’s a fee of $10 per vehicle for admission Friday through Sunday.) Open year-round, Wednesday– Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Stuart’s Farm 62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs (914) 245-2784 / stuartsfarm.com
A distinguished New York State Century Farm and the oldest apple orchard in Westchester County, this 200-acre
Hudson Pines and Cabbage Hill are two Westchester farms playing a major role in saving heritage breeds of cattle, pigs and poultry.
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FARMS farm has been in existence since 1828. The original farmhouse was built around 1760. An apple-picking haven. Pick over 30 varieties of apples starting Labor Day, pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees in the winter. Hayrides on weekends, mid-September to Halloween.
can see how cider is made on Saturday mornings. Available are apple and pear varieties, quality pies, local honey and maple syrup. Open early September– Thanksgiving, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am–5:30 pm
Open daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm
White Oak Farm
Sundial Farm
680 Croton Lake Rd., Yorktown Heights (914) 245-7535 / whiteoakfarm1.com
1311 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining (914) 391-5965 / sundialfarm.us
One of the nation’s oldest historic farm properties, these lands have been farmed since the mid-1700s. The home, barns and blacksmith’s cottage once served as an inn and stagecoach stop for travelers heading north from Manhattan. Today the farm is a nursery, offering annuals, perennials and organic, non-GMO vegetable seeds April through early July. The on-site Barn Sale sells antiques and home decor items April through November. Open April – July, Tuesday– Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thompson’s Cider Mill 335 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson (914) 271-2254 / thompsonscidermill.com
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Producing a unique, artisanal cider made from a blend of different apple varieties, including heirloom and antique varieties, this picturesque cidery includes a Victorian-style red barn overlooking Swopes’ Pond, the old Rickert’s farm house and a new orchard on the hill. Visitors are welcome on weekends and
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The largest producer of maple syrup in Westchester, this farm dates back to the 1800s and features beautiful open fields, restored barns, a sugarhouse, gardens and a working sawmill. The market offers maple syrup, local honey, firewood and rough sawn boards for sale year round. In fall, offerings include mums, pumpkins and gourds. In winter, find Christmas trees and wreathes. Open Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm 1313 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights (914) 245-5111 / wilkensfarm.com
One of the area’s oldest U-Pick farms offers peaches in August, a wide variety of apples beginning September, pumpkins beginning October and Christmas trees November and December. Three farmers markets on site sell farmhouse cider, freshly baked pies and cider doughnuts and apple-themed gifts. Open daily, mid-August–midDecember, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Rana Faure / RiverMarket
RESTAURANTS
121 Restaurant and Bar
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
2 Dingle Ridge Rd., North Salem (914) 669-0121 / 121restaurant.com
630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills (914) 366-9600 / bluehillfarm.com
The rustic-modern interior is newly renovated and the menu is updated and seasonal, with ingredients supplied by Hemlock Hill Farm, Ryder Farm, Moo Chocolates and Lola Granola, among others (credit Executive Chef Beck Bolender, the youngest sous chef ever at Jean-Georges in New York City). Beverages include American craft beers, about 40 wines available by the bottle or glass and traditional or original cocktails.
Associated with the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, Blue Hill at Stone Barns opened in 2004 and sources much of the meat, poultry and produce featured on the menu from its 80-acre on-site farm. The daily menu is based on what is available. Executive Chef Dan Barber (named the Nation’s Best Chef by the James Beard Foundation in 2009) also offers a 7-course Farmer’s Feast or a 4-course Stone Barns Dinner. The wine list is considered one of the finest in the country.
Birdsall House 970 Main St., Peekskill (914) 930-1880 / birdsallhouse.net
Opened in 2010 as a trendy craft-beer gastropub, the long list of craft beers and 20 taps of (mostly) locally brewed beer offered here are complemented by its list of locally sourced ingredients in the kitchen. Menu favorites include dry rubbed St. Louis ribs with ale and honey glaze and grandma’s potato salad; smoked brisket chili; a cheese plate served with seasonal fruit, fig and apple jam, fruit chutney and smoky almonds.
Cafe of Love 38 East Main St., Mount Kisco (914) 242-1002 / cafeofloveny.com
The menu for this award-winning farm-to-table bistro prompts patrons to “Taste the Passion.” The warm, cozy setting features fresh cut flowers from Tiny Hearts, a small farm in North Salem. Many dishes on the New American cuisine menu are named for the local source (Sugar Hill Farm shell steak; Heritage Flowers & Greens salad with Amba Farms vegetables; Daisy Hill Farm organic fines herbs omelet). Hudson Valley craft brews here include Captain Lawrence Pale Ale and Mothers Milk Stout. visitwestchesterny.com | 7
RESTAURANTS
The Cookery 39 Chestnut St., Dobbs Ferry (914) 305-2336 / thecookeryrestaurant.com
A casual neighborhood eatery with a devoted following. The restaurant captures the warmth of Italian comfort food and serves some of the best pasta in the county along with more progressive fare. Crispy duck tongues, bone marrow Madeira and whole roast suckling pig feasts are offered alongside radiatore lamb Bolognese and pork osso bucco. An ardent nose-to-tail cook, chef/owner David DiBari sources much of the meat, fish and produce locally.
Harper’s Restaurant and Bar 92 Main St., Dobbs Ferry (914) 693-2306 / harpersonmain.com
Cozy, quietly lit booths and a seasonal garden patio adjoining the Croton Aqueduct create a casual aura here, supported by a casual menu (wild striped bass and roasted cauliflower side, duck fat fried potatoes with crème fraiche, roasted freerange chicken, sautéed local fluke). Known for its well-crafted cocktail list, the wine list is limited but well chosen, and the beer offerings include many local brews.
Harvest on Hudson 1 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson (914) 478-2800 / harvesthudson.com
On the waterfront, an impressive Tuscan-style farmhouse with 30foot high stone fireplace is perfect for authentic gourmet Italian fare. Everything is house made, home grown or regionally inspired. Try the rigatoni with rabbit sausage; the brick oven pizza with fig, goat cheese and prosciutto; the whole roasted market fish with lemon-scented olive oil. Dine on the patio, walk the extensive vegetable and herb gardens that are the seasonal source for much 8 | visitwestchesterny.com
of the menu. Extensive wine list, bar and lounge with live music on Thursdays.
Inn at Pound Ridge 258 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge (914) 764-1400 / theinnatpoundridge.com
Set in picturesque Pound Ridge in a renovated 1833 roadside inn that exudes rustic elegance, the latest venture of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it offers his signature seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine that’s both brilliant (foie gras terrine with dried sour cherries, candied pistachios and white port gelee) and approachable (rigatoni with meatballs and smoked chili tomato ragu, or bacon and gruyere grass-fed burger with Russian dressing and yuzu pickles). The world-famous chef invites guests to stop by for a glass of wine or come for a special occasion dinner.
Peter Pratt’s Inn 673 Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown (914) 962-4090 / prattsinn.com
This warm, inviting restaurant in a wooded setting offers romantic hearthside dining and an inspired New American menu that draws from area farms and foragers. It’s known for its seasonal wild game dishes and house-cured charcuterie. In warmer months, dine on the porch overlooking the garden and 200-year-old pine forest.
Plates Restaurant 121 Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont (914) 834-1244 / platesonthepark.com
This is a charming neighborhood restaurant, across from the Metro-North train station offering a relaxed farm-to-table experience. Chef/owner Matthew Karp’s culinary craft includes handrolled pasta, homemade breads, home-fermented vinegars and a repertoire of American classics, from grass-fed burgers and buttermilk fried chicken to local duck and foie gras.
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Jerry Novesky/ Restaurant North
Simon Feldman Rana Faure/RiverMarket
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RESTAURANTS
Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish 100 Titicus Rd., North Salem (914) 617-8380 / farmerandthefish.com
Co-owners Ed Taylor and Chef Michael Kaphan took over this 200-year-old farmhouse in 2012 to create a community-oriented restaurant using food that they grow in the on-site terraced garden along with high-quality seafood from Taylor’s wholesale fish company. The raw fish bar features more than 16 varieties of oysters and clams for starters. Try Purdy’s clam chowder, Gulf big eye tuna with spicy shrimp and garden vegetable fried rice and Thai coconut sauce, or wild striped bass with sunchokes, asparagus and bluefoot mushrooms.
Red Hat on the River 1 Bridge St., Irvington (914) 591-5888 / redhatontheriver.com
The menu for this French-American bistro features locally grown produce and organic, wild, or sustainably raised fish, poultry, and meats. French bistro classics (moules frites, steak frites, rillettes) sit alongside new dishes (Jersey peach and arugula salad, or quinoa burger with chick peas, sweet potato, zucchini, pumpkin and flax seeds). In a renovated 100-year former factory building on the river, Red Hat offers magnificent views of the river, a lively rooftop lounge and outdoor patio dining.
Restaurant North 386 Main St., Armonk (914) 273-8686 / restaurantnorth.com
One of “America’s Top Restaurants” (Zagat 2014). James Beard semifinalist (Rising Star Chef 2011 and Best Chef Northeast 2014), Eric Gabrynowicz teams with Stephen Mancini, former Union Square Cafe Wine and
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Spirit Director, to offer a locally sourced menu that changes daily depending on what the farms deliver; an educated wine list; house made, pressed juices; innovative cocktails and Captain Lawrence on draft. The credo here is “know thy farmer.” The setting is simple and refined. The service welcoming and informed.
RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen 127 West Main St., Tarrytown (914) 631-3100 rivermarketbarandkitchen.com
An upscale eatery, fresh market and wine shop where the emphasis is all-local, sustainably grown and humanely raised. Stone Broke Farm grass-fed beef, Montauk lobster and fish, Hemlock Hill poultry and Hudson Valley foie gras are mainstays on the menu which leans to American comfort with Italian influences. The wine list drawn from around the world likewise specializes in natural, organic and biodynamic producers. Located a stone’s throw from the Metro-North train station.
Tarry Lodge 18 Mill St., Port Chester (914) 939-3111 / tarrylodge.com
In 2008, famed restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich set out to reinvigorate old-style Italian-American cuisine in a 100-year old building with a colorful history. The menu of traditional Italian wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, also includes artisan pastas, Italian classics with locally sourced ingredients, and new dishes to enjoy in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The extensive wine/spirits/ beer list includes many local selections. A Certified Green Restaurant, Tarry Lodge has a no-bottled-water policy and encourages “Meatless Monday.”
RESTAURANTS
Thyme 3605 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights (914) 788-8700 / thymerestaurant.net
In a warm and inviting setting, Chef Thomas Costello opened Thyme with a goal to tap local farms and purveyors to create a neighborhood driven, seasonal American restaurant. Recently appointed the Culinary Chair of Physician’s Against World Hunger, he has added a variety of gluten-free options on the menu, which includes steak, seafood and risottos, woodfired double cut pork chop with sweet potato mash and grilled asparagus and custom blended burgers (sirloin or turkey).
Contemporary American cuisine with French, Italian and Asian elements results in some surprising and savory combinations—like Long Island duck with Togarashi (Japanese chili pepper) or Heritage pork duet (crisp belly with plum mostarda with tenderloin wrapped in bacon). Each dish is edible art.
According to local lore, Elmsford is the place the cocktail was invented. The legend holds that around the time of the Revolutionary War, a local tavern keeper used the tail feathers of roosters to garnish its drinks, and hence the “cocktail” was born. Today along with chefs bartenders are scouting farmers markets for ingredients to infuse their cocktails.
The Twisted Oak 61 Main St., Tarrytown (914) 332-1992
This recent addition to the Tarrytown restaurant scene takes a fun and casual approach to New American fare with Italian influences. Sourcing from local farmers and growers, chef and co-owner Michael Cutney offers a daily changing menu. A pastrami-spiced cod with red cabbage and pumpernickel pain perdu riffs on the classic reuben, while slow-roasted lamb with artichokes is classic comfort. Look for ingredient-driven cocktails, like the Upstate Old Fashioned, local draft beers and a modest wine list.
X20: Xaviars on the Hudson Chef/owner Peter X. Kelly (Xaviars Restaurant Group), an Iron Chef winner, sets this dramatic restaurant in the Hudson on the only turn-of-the-century Victorian pier still in use on the Hudson. The view extends south to the George Washington Bridge and north to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Kelly’s signature
Margaret Rizzuto
71 Water Grant St., Yonkers (914) 965-1111 / xaviars.com
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BREWERIES
Broken Bow Brewery 173 Marbledale Rd., Tuckahoe (914) 268-0900 / brokenbowbrewery.com
Convenient to the Crestwood Metro-North train station, this brewery produces a rich Broken Heart Stout, a light Marbledale American Pale Ale (made with American-grown hops), and a Broken Auger Lager. Visit the brewery for tastings, pints and growlers; many Broken Bow beers are on tap at area restaurants.
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company 444 North Saw Mill River Rd., Elmsford (914) 741-2337 / captainlawrencebrewing.com
Set in an industrial, warehouse in Elmsford, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is Westchester’s first microbrewery. A pioneer in the craft beer movement, owner Scott Vaccaro opened the brewery in 2006 and has won awards from beer festivals all over the country for his Liquid Gold, Imperial IPA, Brown Ale and Kolsch, but the local favorite has to be the Freshchester IPA. The tasting room boasts a 30-foot long oak bar, two 12-tap lines for samples and growlers, an outdoor patio serving light local fare and a changing line-up of beers. To see the brewery in full action, tours of the brewery are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Find Captain Lawrence brews on tap at many local restaurants and on the shelf at better stores. 12 | visitwestchesterny.com
#FREEDOM Craft Brewery 3199 Albany Post Rd., Buchanan (914) 979-2337 / freedombrew.us
One of Westchester’s newest breweries, the brainchild of Barry Hansen Jr. and Greg Cristallo and several friends hailing from as far as Australia and Great Britain. #Freedom Craft started with two flagship brews: Unalienable Rights (made with 100-percent American ingredients and hopped at three separate stages) and The Berry Amendment, boasting natural fermentation. Look for these independent brews at area farmers markets, beer stores and restaurants.
Peekskill Brewery 47–53 South Water St., Peekskill (914) 734-2337 / peekskillbrewery.com
With a number of beer-centric restaurants, Peekskill truly is a beer-lovers city. This not-so-little brewpub is part of the reason. A leader of the booming gastro pub trend, this four-story riverfront brewery is “craft obsessed.” Chief /brewer Jeffery O’Neil puts out an ever-changing roster from IPA’s to simple sours to complex stouts depending on the season, the occasion or his whim. The brewery offers flights along with pints and growlers. The focus on locally sourced and handcrafted extends to the food, as well. The second-story of
BREWERIES the neo-industrial building is an open-kitchen dining room that serves pub-worthy fare: housemade sausages, rillettes, chicken liver parfaits and poutine, to name a few faves. The PB burger is also great. The pub is open for lunch and dinner.
Yonkers Brewing Company 92 Main St., Yonkers (914) 424-9918 / yonkersbrewing.com
With a growing beer culture, an array of topnotch restaurants and a rich history, Yonkers has all the makings of a great beer city—including this waterfront brewery housed in a historic Yonkers Trolley Barn. The newly converted Renaissance Revival
building has soaring 20-foot ceilings, lots of exposed brick and dedicated brewing and tasting space. Founded by two of the river city’s sons, the brewery has been supplying restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City since 2012. Its flagship Yonkers Lager, Honey Blonde (made with Hudson Valley honey) and IPA (shock full of citrus and stone fruit) have a devoted following. At the brewery, the public can taste the latest, such as: Vanilla Stout (great on its own or in an ice cream float), Belgo (a hoppy Belgian style pale ale), and Pear Wit (a seasonal wheat beer with pear juice). The brewery is located across from the Metro-North train station.
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WHERE TO STAY — & EAT
Places to stay range from historic stagecoach inns to contemporary luxury hotels. Here is a sampling where travelers looking for a locavore menu can stay and dine in style. See more overnight options on visitwestchesterny.com
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WHERE TO STAY — & EAT
Bedford Post Inn 954 Old Post Rd., Bedford (914) 234-7800 / bedfordpostinn.com
and serves Auberge-style, French-inspired cuisine based on locally sourced ingredients.
Actor Richard Gere rescued this historic 1868 inn from demolition and brought it to Relais & Chateaux glory. Today, while no longer owned by the actor, the property set in Bedford’s forested hills is home to an eight-room luxury inn, yoga studio and two distinct restaurants: The Barn, a convivial rustic café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during the week and brunch on the weekends; and Campagna, the signature fine dining restaurant newly owned by award-winning chef Michael White, set to serve his well-known Italian cuisine, handmade pastas and seasonal dishes drawn from the farmers’ bounty.
Crabtree’s Kittle House Inn
Castle Hotel & Spa
Doubletree by Hilton
400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown (914) 631-1980 / castlehotelandspa.com
455 South Broadway, Tarrytown (914) 631-5700 / doubletree3.hilton.com
A medieval-style castle situated on a sprawling hilltop overlooking the Hudson River. The main tower forms the highest point in Westchester County. A designated historic landmark, the structure was meticulously transformed into a luxury hotel and offers royal-quality service, luxurious guestrooms, a secluded setting and a THANN™ Sanctuary Spa. Its Equus Restaurant offers a breathtaking setting for discerning adults
A classic lodge-style hotel replete with stonewalls, wood beams and two fireplaces in the lobby under a cathedral ceiling. Balconies and private terraces come with some guestrooms that overlook the interior courtyard. Bistro Z is on the premises, known as an upscale modern American bistro serving seasonal dishes, a comfortable lounge yearround, and outdoor patio (in season) for cocktails.
11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua (914) 666-8044 / kittlehouse.com
Nestled at the end of a wooded lane, this 18th century house strikingly restored exudes quiet elegance. With a storied history, it has played host to the famous and soon-to-be famous. Today, it is first and foremost an acclaimed restaurant with an award-winning wine cellar, convivial tavern and beautiful gardens. Its modern American cuisine features the farms of the Hudson Valley prominently. Upstairs, 12 guestrooms, all en suite, blend old-world charm with modern amenities. Complimentary continental breakfast served.
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WHERE TO STAY — & EAT
Hilton Westchester 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook (914) 939-6300 / westchester.hilton.com
Located on 37 acres of lush, landscaped woodland, this is a great place to kick back. Newly renovated guest rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with stunning views of the hotel gardens. The on-site restaurant Härth draws from the gardens as well as a rooftop beehive to make local ingredients center-plate. Dine fireside in view of the brick-oven. The hotel is just 8 miles from the Westchester County Airport and minutes from White Plains based-businesses.
Renaissance Westchester Hotel 80 West Red Oak Lane, West Harrison (914) 694-5400 / renaissancehotels. com/HPNSH
Nestled on 30 acres in the scenic Westchester countryside and only 35 minutes from New York City, this luxurious Marriott hotel offers all the comforts of a modern hotel. It touts a new on-site restaurant, Hive Living Room + Bar, a contemporary American gastro-pub featuring American cuisine prepared using locally sourced ingredients.
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester 3 Renaissance Square, White Plains (914) 946-5500 / ritzcarlton.com
A modern sophisticated hotel that offers the ultimate in luxury, including a destination spa and two award-winning restaurants: BLT steak (of the famed modern American steakhouse group) and 42 The Restaurant (a lofty, romantic spot in the stratosphere on the 42nd
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floor). The elegant restaurant 42 offers dramatic views and a menu described as “Iberian New American” that will delight and surprise. Tapas (some intriguingly complex), housemade pastas and inventive fare with fresh local ingredients and a sophisticated lounge.
Tarrytown House Estate 49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown (914) 591-8200 / tarrytownhouseestate.com
Set on 26 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, the Tarrytown House features impressive 19th century mansions, cottages and a carriage house and contemporary atrium. There are 12 distinct buildings, offering well-appointed hotel lodging and conference setting. The on-site restaurant Cellar 49 offers a modern twist on classic tavern fare, drawing from the bounty of the Hudson Valley. Stone columns and brick walls along with a rich mahogany bar create a warm setting. Enjoy the selection of craft beers and unique, small production wines.
Westchester Marriott 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown (914) 631-2200 / marriot.com/nycwe
Spacious rooms and suites are all about comfort in this 10-story hotel that also offers a fitness center, indoor pool, day spa and two excellent restaurants on site. Named from the flourmill that opened in Tarrytown in 1886, Cooper’s Mill combines rustic authenticity (barn wood) with industrial design. Locally and regionally grown ingredients are the cornerstone of the New American menu. Also on site is the famed Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Margaret Rizzuto Jordanstudio.com/StoneBarns
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