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Out & About Your guide to eating out in Port Chester, Rye Brook and surrounding areas. A supplement to the
Normally robust restaurant scene suffering temporary setback By Jananne Abel
Usually I’m writing about all the great new restaurants opening in Port Chester and Rye Brook, most recently focusing on Saltaire and Café Mirage. Unfortunately in recent weeks more eateries have closed than opened, a sad sign for what had been a robust restaurant scene regularly experiencing turnover as every community does. I don’t know if it’s the cold
weather or just the normal churn, but it’s got me feeling down when a major place like Port Chester Hall & Beer Garden turned Heartland Black + Gold can’t make it. After Heartland Holdings invested $6 million in the historic 1890 train station building to transform a structure in dire need of rehabilitation into a cool modern bar and eatery with a heated pavilion and outdoor garden, I had every confidence that it would be a popular gathering spot. And it was for a while. But then it stopped being open for lunch except on Saturday and Sunday, later it closed altogether on Sunday and Monday, and the next thing I knew it was closed for the winter.
Heartland is supposed to reopen in the spring, according to the sign at the entrance to the commuter lot on Broad Street and on the door of the building, and we’ve been told they hope to reopen in March, but if that doesn’t happen, it will be a huge blow to Port Chester. Especially since it’s across the street from my office, I found it a fun place to hang out or to meet people for a drink and a bite to eat and especially loved the casual atmosphere in the spring, summer and fall when the weather was conducive to eating in the pavilion or garden. I even found it exciting sitting in the pavilion during a major rainstorm. It did get a little nippy out there, even in front of the fireplace, in the winter which probably contributed to its unviability this time of year. River House Bar and Grill at 435-7 North Main St. closed suddenly a few weeks ago after going downhill over the 15 months it was open. It started out like gangbusters with a great executive chef and menu, but the chef didn’t last long and even their steak sandwich I had raved about in my initial review suffered to the point where I stopped
ordering it. Only the freshly made $5 margaritas and variety of excellent tacos on Taco Thursdays and the fact that River House served food late into the night remained reasons to frequent the oncepromising bar and grill. That spot and other bar/ restaurants on Main Street hurt from the “no parking” restriction after 1 a.m. which should be done away with or modified by the Port Chester Board of Trustees. It was instituted when there were several rowdy bars on North Main, but that hasn’t been the case for many years now, so why not do everything to help businesses rather than hurt them. It’s bad enough for restaurants that there is paid parking until 9 p.m. Keylee’s Restaurant at 11 Pearl St., one of only two
Guatemalan restaurants in Port Chester, closed a month or two ago when the building it was in was vacated to make way for parking to accommodate the new office building with ground floor restaurant under construction across the way at 10 Pearl St. where Rye Town Hall used
to stand. That building will be coming down within the next few weeks, according to Brett Neri at Neri’s Bakery Products. The expected completion date for the new structure is May or June. Add to these Panera Bread which did not renew its lease in the Waterfront at Port Chester development and moved out in October 2015, Applebee’s which closed there in April 2014 and the former Arrosto on South Regent Street, which has been dark for a year now, and the local restaurant picture starts to look rather gloomy.
On the brighter side On the brighter side, D’Onofrio’s Pizza & Pasta at 199 South Regent St. has changed its name to Regent Pizza & Pasta and is under
new management. In addition, Panka Peruvian Bistro has finally opened at 167 Westchester Ave. and is definitely worth a try. It’s directly across from the St. Peter’s Church parking lot entrance. More on these two in the next few months. Although it is a long time coming, Patsy’s Pizzeria of New York City
fame is still in the midst of refurbishing the location where Spadaro Ristorante had been in Neil Pagano’s
newly renovated building on Abendroth Avenue. According to the building permit that was taken out in July 2015, alterations will include relocating the existing bar, creating a service counter and changing the entrance on the North Main Street side of the restaurant. “They are making good headway,” said former Mayor Pagano on Tuesday, Jan. 26. “They’ve got at least another month’s worth of work.” He predicted a spring opening. Finally, it’s unclear what’s happening with the former Modern Shade and Awning/water company building on Willett Avenue across from The Mariner apartment building and Saltaire where renovations had started and then abruptly stopped in mid-2015. I know the American Bar & Restaurant group had gotten approval for a good-sized restaurant and deck at that location but am not sure when work will be starting up there again.
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Cafe Mirage is Open again! Located at 223 Westchester Avenue Port Chester, NY We’re just two blocks from the Capitol Theater! Open seven days a week, we are serving: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm With Lunch and Dinner service, along with Chef Dave’s amazing Brunch on Sundays, there’s plenty of family friendly options! Enjoy a meal in our dining room, or join us for a drink and dine in the bar! And Coming Soon, we will have our event space available! Ample parking with two municipal lots within a block of the restaurant!
Give us a call at (914) 481-5581 Find us online at www.cafemirageny.com
American
Atrium at Doral Arrowwood 975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 935-6600
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 44 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 690-9453
Cousin Frankie’s USA Grill 112 Willett Ave., Port Chester 305-4878
Härth
Hilton Westchester 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 939-6300
Heartland Black + Gold Bar and Eatery
Port Chester Railroad Station 3 Broad St., Port Chester • 305-8383
nessa
325 North Main St., Port Chester 939-0119
Port Chester Coach Diner
317 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-0008
Purchase Country Diner Westchester County Airport 240 Airport Rd., Rye Brook 437-7650
Q Authentic Barbecue Restaurant
112 North Main St., Port Chester 933-7427 Specialties include: Half BBQ chicken, sliced Texas BBQ brisket, house smoked sausage, southern fried chicken fingers, pulled pork, BBQ chicken wings, St. Louis style ribs; hickory pit baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, collard greens, cheesy corn, mac ‘n’ cheese; grilled chicken club, ½ pound burger sandwiches; salads: chopped BBQ, cobb. Texas no bean chili, jumbo shrimp cocktail, grilled corn on the cob; homemade pie, giant brownie sundae. Kids’ menu, eat-in weekly specials. Open 7 days. Municipal parking.
Rye House
126 North Main St., Port Chester 481-8771
Rye Ridge Deli
Rye Ridge Shopping Center 126 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-2131
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538 Willett Avenue (off Putnam Ave.) Port Chester, N.Y. • 914-937-2106
Rio Minas Brasil U.S.A. Buffet 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 481-5724
Central American Sofia’s Café
22 South Main St., Port Chester 939-0005
Chinese
China House
170B North Main St., Port Chester 939-7288 or 939-7290
East Wok Restaurant
140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-0068
Ho Sai Gai
544 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-8337 or 937-8339
King Garden Chinese Restaurant 32 Grace Church St., Port Chester 939-4310
Manchu Garden
504 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8688
Number 1 Chinese Restaurant 120 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-8465
Panda Restaurant
213 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-4699
Sichuan Pavilion
480 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8889
Wah Yuan Chinese Restaurant Post Road Plaza, 262 Boston Post Rd. Port Chester • 939-7776
Coffee Shops
Bow & Rose Café
604 North Main St., Port Chester 934-9497
The Pub
Starbucks Coffee Company
Wing Lady
S LU Salads, Pasta, Burgers,
103 Adee St., Port Chester 939-1002
Pan America Bakery & Café
Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 939-6630
SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER
International Café & Brazilian Bakery
Sam’s Bar & Grill 1 Mill St., Port Chester 939-2001
IrIsh Pub & restaurant
Brazilian
Westchester County Airport 240 Airport Rd., Rye Brook 437-7650
Asian
22 South Main St., Port Chester 939-0005 Rye Ridge Shopping Center 118 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-1597
Colombian
Aqui Es Santa Fe Café 32 Broad St., Port Chester 305-1060
Asi Es Colombia
Buddha
172 North Main St., Port Chester 934-7675
Edo Japanese Steak House
132 North Main St., Port Chester 305-1828
Euro Asian Bistro
130 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9364
1 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook 481-4651 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-3333
30 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-3680
Burgers
Elevation Burger
176 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 305-6700
Westchester Burger Co.
275 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 305-6095 Serving 20 different burgers including Original WBC angus beef burger, Tex-Mex burger, Kobe burger, Pretzel burger, Mom’s Italian Turkey burger, Greenhouse veggie patty, Soprano chicken burger, Ba Da Bing Italian sausage burger, a lamb burger, tuna burger and bison burger. Six varieties of milkshakes, appetizers, salads and entrées. Open 7 days from 11:30 a.m., closing at 10 p.m. SundayWednesday, at 11 p.m. Thursday and at midnight Friday and Saturday. Free parking in the shopping center lot.
Brazilian
Café Brazil USA
37-39 North Main St., Port Chester 939-1139
Churrascaria Copacabana 29-31 North Main St., Port Chester 939-6894
El Encuentro
El Rincon Paisa
Los Chuzos de Juancho 8 South Main St., Port Chester 481-1340
Makondo Restaurant
139 North Main St., Port Chester 305-6147
Dominican
Hollywood Chicken International 216 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-8137
Reyna Restaurant
66 Poningo St., Port Chester 939-9251
Ecuadorian
El Criollito Restaurant
138 Irving Ave., Port Chester • 934-8010
Rinconcito Ecuatoriano Restaurant 150 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7343
Fast Food
Burger King
260 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 934-7877
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Fast Food
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Rye Ridge Shopping Center 100 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-0351
Chop’t Creative Salad Company 116 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 908-4184
Dunkin Donuts
Port Chester locations: 330 Boston Post Rd., 939-8331 295 Midland Ave., 935-9034
Garden Catering
140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-7852 or 934-7810
Hubba
24 North Main St., Port Chester 939-7271
Italian
Alba’s Ristorante
400 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2236 316 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-7200 Rye Ridge Shopping Center 136 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-0900 24 Sherman St., Port Chester 939-3450
275 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester
2 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 934-7770
Subway Restaurant
Port Chester locations: 262 Boston Post Rd., 934-5045 302 Midland Ave., 937-0022 19 North Main St., 914-481-5255
Taco Bell
303 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-0695
Texas Chili Restaurant 36 Broad St., Port Chester 937-0840
Whole Foods Market
575 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 708-1985
French
Appétit Bistro
540A Willett Ave., Port Chester 690-2000
Greek/American One Station Plaza
111 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-3416
Guatemalan
Café Guatemala
28 Grace Church St., Port Chester 937-8537
Indian
Tandoori Taste of India
163 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2727 or 935-9680
International Café Mirage
223 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 481-5581 Specialties include: Thai Lemongrass Mussels, duck and goat cheese quesadilla, pear, walnut & Maytag blue salad, Old School chopped salad for two; jerk or grilled chicken tacos, Philly cheesesteak sandwich, crab cake sliders, Buffalo burger; ½ pound cheeseburger; grilled chicken sandwich, shrimp & andouille sausage gumbo, coconut curry chicken or shrimp, pan roasted pork chop, Steak Diablo; sesame crusted seared yellow fin tuna, Prince Edward Island moules-frites. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Most major credit cards accepted. Street and municipal parking available.
Irish/American
Davy Byrnes Irish Pub & Restaurant
538 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-2106 Full Irish menu includes Gaelic Mixed Grill, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage. Also Irish Beef Stew, Corned Beef Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Irish Soda Bread, salads, pastas, seafood, steak, Chicken Pot Pie, turkey, burgers, soup, chili, Sherry Trifle, New York Style Cheesecake, Guinness Dark Irish Beer, Hart Irish Beer. Lunch: Sun.-Sat. 11:305, Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Credit cards: VISA, MC, AX. Some off-street parking.
McShane’s Pub & Restaurant 123 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7800
(Chicken Extra)
12 Buffalo Wings (4 Styles) One 2-Litre Soda $ 95
Piccolo Italian Gourmet
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Tarry Lodge
147 Irving Ave., Port Chester 939-0900
Antonio’s Pizza and Restaurant
Pathmark Shopping Center 130 Midland Ave., Port Chester • 939-5137
Arcuri’s Pizza & Salad
46 North Main St., Port Chester 937-5120 Specialties include: Breakfast burritos; jalapeno poppers, zucchini stix, Buffalo wings; Greek, Manhattan, California salads; pizza burger, veggie burger; reuben, health nut, taco burger wraps; steak fajita, eggplant parmesan; hot wraps, cold wraps, sandwiches & heros, hot sandwiches & heros; veggie supreme, BBQ chicken, mushroom pizzas; chicken Caesar salad, Italian stallion, clams casino specialty pizzas; calzones, strombolis and rolls; pasta and baked dinners; chicken marsala, chicken scarpariello; clam strips, scallops, shrimp (Fisherman’s Platter). Open 7 days: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Italian/Pizzeria Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta
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1 Large Pizza 1 Large Pizza with topping
Pasquale II Ristorante
18 Mill St., Port Chester 939-3111
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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Marianacci’s Restaurant
McDonald’s Restaurant
321 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-3355
1 Large Cheese Pizza 12 Buffalo Wings (4 Styles) One 2-Litre Soda $ 95
Fortina
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Super Bowl Sunday
SPECIALS
Città Wine Bar & Restaurant
321 North Main St., Port Chester 914-481-5678
262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 935-0741
Serving Fresh Quality Food Since 1971
Place your order early • Delivery Available
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Brick Oven Pizza Black Angus Burgers Italian Entrees Hot and Cold Sandwiches
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Best Salads in Town Pizza by the Slice Heros and Wraps And Much More...
46 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY
914-937-5120
Extensive Menu • Open 7 Days • Catering Available We Deliver • Lunch and Dinner Specials
“Fill Your Belly at Arcuri’s Deli”
Belle Fair Gourmet
20 Belle Fair Boulevard, Rye Brook 939-2370
Coals
35½ North Main St., Port Chester 305-3220
Domino’s Pizza
262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 967-5070
Frank’s Restaurant and Pizzeria 23 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 939-8299
Frankie & Louie’s Restaurant 414 Willett Ave., Port Chester 939-0202
John’s of Arthur Avenue
508 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 481-8888 or 481-8889
Michael’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
POLLO A LA BRASA
MISTI RESTAURANT “Our Specialty is Roasted Chicken”
Authentic Peruvian Cuisine SERVING Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Peruvian Pepper Steak Chicken Dishes Pork Dishes Seafood Soup Fried Seafood Shrimp Dishes
125 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-2241
Papa John’s Pizza
117 North Main St., Port Chester 481-5096
Pizza Pasta & Things
Kohl’s Shopping Center 529 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8000
Regent Pizza & Pasta
199 South Regent St., Port Chester 934-2900
T & J Pizza & Pasta
227 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-4134
Villa Rustica Pizzeria & Trattoria 261 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-8888 or 939-8885
OPEN - 7 DAYS Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday - Sunday 8 a.m. - Midnight
Luncheonettes Bagel Emporium
211 Irving Ave., Port Chester 937-5252
Café 800
800 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 914-694-5758
Dougie’s Standby
604 North Main St., Port Chester 939-0022
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110 North Main St., Port Chester, NY Delivery Available Se Habla Español
939-9437
Lunch Specials Takeout also
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Luncheonettes
Restaurant & Bar wants to cook for your Superbowl Sunday! WINGS, RIBS, BBQ CHICKEN, BRISKET, PULLED PORK AND ALL THOSE TASTY SIDES!
Lenny’s Bagels
40 Grace Church St., Port Chester 934-9090
Lyon Park Deli, Café & Catering
Inca & Gaucho Restaurant Seafood & Steakhouse
29 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 937-1171
Marini’s Deli
340 Willett Ave., Port Chester 939-4201
Tarry Market’s La Cucina 179 North Main St., Port Chester 253-5680
The Kneaded Bread
181 North Main St., Port Chester 937-9489
Vinny’s Luncheonette
182 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9591
Mexican
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Peruvian
Acuario Cevicheria y Mas 163 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2338
Bambú Restaurant & Nightclub 30 Broad St., Port Chester 481-5040
El Chalan Restaurant
2 South Main St., Port Chester 305-5600
El Tio Restaurant
25 North Main St., Port Chester 690-2797
Kiosko
453 Ellendale Ave., Port Chester 481-1365
Luis’ Place
Salsa Picante Mexican Restaurant
110 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9437 Specialties include mussels cooked in onions, tomatoes and sweet corn kernels, Peruvian-style seafood sushi; soups: beef, chicken, seafood; variety of salads; fish morsels cooked in onions and tomatoes; shrimp cooked in spicey sauce, steamed seafood in Peruvian spices; rotisserie chicken (pollo a la brasa) with French fries and salad, chicken fried rice, Peruvian-style beef with spaghetti, pepper steak, roast beef, “Hungry Joe” Steak with fried plantains, egg, bacon and rice, beef tripe stew with rice; custard. Open Mon.Thurs. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 8 a.m.-12 midnight. Lunch specials. Delivery or takeout available. Street parking. VISA, MC accepted, ATM on premises.
Sin Dulce Pastry & Bakery
137 Irving Ave., Port Chester 939-7090
115 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-6969
23½ North Main St., Port Chester 939-8700
Support the local restaurants that support your local newspaper.
179 Rectory St., Port Chester 933-0200
Coyote Flaco
1 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-8226
Mary Ann’s Mexican Restaurant
1/15/16 9:42 AM
Sonora Nuevo Latino Cuisine
45 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-2244
135 South Main St., Port Chester 939-3132
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173 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-2100
bartaco
220 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 933-0155
112 NORTH MAIN STREET • PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 914.933.RIBS (7427) • OPEN 7 DAYS
Brisa Marina Restaurant
200 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-1379
143 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-1494
Please call by February 4th 914.933.RIBS (7427)
Multi-national
Pollos al Carbon los Gemelos 6 North Pearl St., Port Chester 939-1913
Rancho Grande
8 Poningo St., Port Chester 939-8125 110 Adee St., Port Chester 481-5488
146 North Main St., Port Chester 481-1283
Taqueria La Picardia
118 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-2003
El Parralito Restaurant El Plebeyo Restaurant La Gladys Restaurant Misti Restaurant
Nico’s Chicken
Panka Peruvian Bistro
167 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 481-5424
Pio’s Chicken
148 Irving Ave., Port Chester 305-2491
Salvadoran
La Pupusa Loca de Port Chester 165 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 935-0767
Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurante 20 Broad St., Port Chester 937-9287
Seafood
El Palacio de los Mariscos 134 North Main St., Port Chester 939-2222
Port Chester Seafood
295 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-2232
Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House
55 Abendroth Ave., Port Chester 939-2425
To advertise in this special monthly section call Elaine at the at 914-939-6864.