Spring Restaurant Week kicks off with a tasting event in New Rochelle

Prepare to be hungry! It’s time to make your reservations for Spring 2023 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. From Pelham to Peekskill, 68 Westchester restaurants from all over the County are participating in this bi-annual celebration of the local culinary scene.

The Spring kickoff was held at Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle, the three-time Michelin Guide “Bib Gourmand” Award winner. Maria is a restaurant everyone is talking about, with new Italian cuisine in a trendy bistro setting. Signatures include baked clams, chianti braised pork shank, mushroom risotto, and the “Yo Maria,” the blue-hued house cocktail. Maria features specialty pasta dishes using mushrooms from Westchester Mushroom Company, the County’s first indoor mushroom farm, where hand-picked mushrooms are grown locally and harvested just hours before reaching the table.

County Executive George Latimer said: “Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is a favorite for both residents and visitors of the County. It is a fun way to get out and try a new Westchester restaurant or revisit a favorite. Many participating restaurants are close to train stations which makes it easy to hop on the train from the city or nearby town to try a new spot.”

Today Media’s Hudson Valley Group Publisher Mike Martinelli said: “New this year is an exciting partnership with the MTA called, Train to Table. There are many fabulous restaurants participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week that are so close to our train stations, that it makes for a con- venient way to experience a wonderful culinary event. It’s perfect for daily commuters, weekend travelers, or day-trippers alike.”

Metro-North President and Long Island Rail Road Interim President Catherine Rinaldi said: “Whether you’re visiting a restaurant near your home station or planning a weekend getaway, the MTA can take you there. Metro-North is not just a commuter railroad – it is also the best way to experience all the Hudson Valley has to offer.”

Director of Westchester County’s Office of Tourism and Film Office Natasha Caputo said: “Spring is such a wonderful time to explore Westchester and experience a delicious meal. We encourage both residents and visitors to make their reservations and get out and dine.”

Maria Restaurant Owner/Chef Giovanni Cucullo said: “Westchester is fast becoming a food destination and Maria is happy to be a part of the vibrant culinary scene here in New Rochelle and the region. At Maria, we really value the importance of fresh ingredients and strive to support local purveyors as much as possible.”

For two delicious weeks, from March 20-April 2, the Hudson Valley will be celebrating restaurant dining with delicious, creative dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients. Prix-fixe lunches and dinners will be offered at $24.95, $29.95, $39.95 or $44.95. (Pricing does not include tax, beverages, or gratuity.) Prix-fixe menus may be offered for both dine-in and takeout. Menus and pricing for participating restaurants can be found at valleytable.com/hvrw.

Diners should also be sure to check out HVRW newcomers including Freddy’s in Pleasantville, The Tasty Table in Ossining, and Harbour Fish Restaurant in Mamaroneck.

Reservations are suggested as space fills quickly.