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Pizza is tops at Marini’s By Jananne Abel
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hile Marini’s Pizzeria has a full Italian menu, it is known for its pizza. With the addition of the latest variety, there are now 19 gourmet pizzas on the menu and 16 types of slices available. The striking sign out front featuring a pie with a slice being pulled out of it tells it like it is.
Marini’s, located at 46 North Main St. in downtown Port Chester, isn’t pretentious and doesn’t try to be something it isn’t. In bright, clean, casual surroundings, you can eat a slice of pizza, a whole pie or a full Italian dinner. You can also choose to take it out. Seating for 26 is at booths surrounded by photographs of the Yankees on wooden plaques, and there’s no table service. Much of the business is takeout, and the owners offer free delivery with a minimum purchase of $6. Food is high quality and portions are plentiful. Counter service, usually by the owners or right hand man Giampiero Molle of Port Chester, is friendly and efficient. At the beginning of this year, young couple Anthony and Nina Marini, both Port Chester born and bred, took over what had long been Vinny’s Pizza and returned it to the Marini family after a 6-year hiatus. Before opening on Jan. 11, Anthony and his family spent six weeks renovating—putting in a new storefront, glass, floors, resurfacing the counters and refurbishing the kitchen. “My whole family are Yankee fans,” said Anthony when asked who came up with the décor. His father, Tony, and brother, Ricky, own Marini’s Deli on Willett Avenue, the exterior of which is painted with blue pin stripes for the Yankees. While Anthony grew up in the pizza business, it’s all new to Nina, who hasn’t given up her day job. “It’s tough, a lot of hours and hard work,” she said after nine months on the job and nearly nine months pregnant. The baby is due Nov. 9. “I figured since we’re married, we should help each other out,” said Nina, who works during the day at Central National Gotesman, a paper company in Purchase. “It took her a little while, but
she’s a hard worker and not scared to try,” said Anthony. “I do the bookkeeping. She comes to help out behind the counter. It give me time to get a couple hours off because I’m here all day.” Nina plans to continue working at Marini’s after the baby comes to make sure Dad gets to spend his share of time enjoying and taking care of their first child. Anthony’s father and brother owned and operated Vinny’s Pizza from 1981 until 1995, buying the restaurant and keeping the name. They even expanded the Italian eatery into two storefronts at one point. They then sold it to Sal Varbari who ran the pizzeria for
Co-owner Anthony Marini takes a tray of calzones out of the pizza oven at Marini’s Pizzeria, located at 46 North Main St., Port Chester. Buffalo wing, chicken Marsala, lasagna, barbecued chicken, salad, white, Papa Marini’s red or white clam sauce and stuffed meat or veggie pizza are among the gourmet varieties. The newest is named for Nina and called Nina’s Craving. This very thin pizza is made in a pan and topped with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, olive oil, garlic and seasonings. Gourmet pizzas range in price from $11-16 for a small pie to $12-18 for a large one. On a recent visit we sampled a nacho slice ($2.50) topped with large quantities of white and yellow American cheese, nacho chips, spicy chopped meat, tomatoes and olives. Delicious and a perfect blending of food representing two large segments of the local population—Italian and Mexican. Joining the listing of slice selections secured on circles above the counter is one for “Marini’s famous minis”—a nice little snack of pepperoni and cheese wrapped in pizza dough at 50 cents each. Besides a nacho slice, our party of three shared a tasty meatball sandwich on a roll ($3.75), tender fried calamari ($7.75) with marinara sauce for dipping, and a hefty piece of meaty lasagna ($7) covered in cheese on a recent dinner out at Marini’s. While good, the latter was noticeably salty upon reheating. It was served with bread and a salad topped with gorgonzola cheese. With three soft drinks, our bill came to $21.50. Snapple, water, soda, coffee, tea and hot chocolate are the bev-
Marini’s isn’t pretentious and doesn’t try to be something it isn’t. six years before offering it back. Although Anthony and his wife are the owners now, the Marinis have followed the same pizza recipe for the last 20 years, Anthony said. The Marinis are known for their thin-crusted pizza and are famous for their Sicilian pies, said Anthony. Having enjoyed their thincrusted pizza on many occasions, we decided a whole Sicilian pie made from scratch was in order. Anthony had previously said 40 minutes was required for a Sicilian, but it only took 25. Arriving piping hot and smothered with cheese, the eight large slices fed five for dinner and provided lunch the next day. What a treat! Anthony worked at Marini’s Deli for two years and then had his own landscaping business for four years before deciding to go back into the pizza business.
erages of choice here. A co-worker turned me on to Marini’s rice balls. For $3, one of them is a meal in itself. They’re not on the menu and not always available but are definitely a treat when they are. Anthony said his mother comes down once in a while and makes these breaded balls filled with rice, chopped meat, mozzarella, light tomato sauce and mortadella. They are served cut in half and topped with additional sauce.
Co-owner Nina Marini, Anthony’s wife, behind the counter at the pizzeria. Besides pizza, Anthony cited their steak and cheese sandwiches ($4.50 roll, $5.50 wedge), all kinds of wraps, from tuna to grilled chicken, and grilled chicken Caesar salad ($5.50) as specialties. There are 4-5 daily lunch specials available until 3 p.m. which can be faxed regularly to any location upon request. One day this week the specials were rigatoni with meat sauce, salad and bread for
$5.50, grilled chicken wedge with a large soda for $5, a pizza burger on a roll with fries for $5.50 and Buffalo chicken nuggets with a large soda for $5. Among the appetizers are garlic balls, Buffalo wings, Palomba dog wraps (hot dog wrapped in pizza dough) and homemade soup. Other items on the menu include sausage, broccoli and chicken rolls (all $3.75), calzones ($3), hot and cold sandwiches, a variety of burgers, standard pasta dishes, veal, chicken, sausage and eggplant parmigiana ($9-10.50), and linguine with red or white clam sauce or scungilli ($9.50). Signs in the windows alert passersby to the desserts—zeppole and Italian ice. The latter are fried dough balls sprinkled with powdered sugar. You get 12 for $4.50. Italian ice comes in cherry, chocolate and lemon and costs $1 for a double scoop. Either Anthony Marini or Marchella Sigua of Port Chester does the cooking. Anthony said business has slacked off since Sept. 11 but is starting to pick up again. “Everybody’s slow right now,” he said. “Nobody’s going to buy a new TV right now. They’re going to wait.” He also said it’s been harder to deliver to customers with the detour downtown, noting that it takes 20 minutes to get to Midland Avenue from North Main Street. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. The pizzeria is closed Sunday. Parking is on the street or in the nearby shoppers’ parking lot off Adee Street.
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American
American
Chinese
Colombian
Fast Food
American Legion Post 93
Sam’s Bar & Grill
Great Wall Restaurant
El Rincon Paisa
McDonald’s Restaurant
78 Pearl St., Port Chester 937-5562
1 Mill St., Port Chester 939-2001
140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-0068
130 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9364
321 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-3355
Green Symphony Vegetarian Cuisine
Los Remolinos Restaurant
Subway Restaurant
123 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7456
Kinko’s Plaza 262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8713
Coneyz 1-9 North Main St., Port Chester 939-2222
Garden Plaza Restaurant-Diner Washington Park Plaza 261 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-8888
Old Homestead Bar & Restaurant 325 North Main St., Port Chester 939-0758
Piranha Bar & Grill 45 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-9524
Port Chester Coach Diner 317 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-0008
The Pub Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 939-6620
Rye Ridge Delicatessen & Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 126 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-2131
Brazilian Café Brazil 37-39 North Main St., Port Chester 934-1600
Margot’s Signature Restaurant & Gourmet Shop 35½ North Main St., Port Chester 934-0175 or 934-0087
Pantanal Restaurant 29 North Main St., Port Chester 939-6894
Caribbean Caribbean Affair Restaurant 25 North Main St., Port Chester 937-4885
Central American El Tesoro Restaurant 92 Purdy Ave., Port Chester 935-9440
Kohl’s Shopping Center 427 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester Tel/Fax 937-6537
Ho Sai Gai 544 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-8337 or 937-8339
Number 1 Chinese Restaurant 120 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-8465
Panda Restaurant 213 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-4699
Panda II Chinese Restaurant 32 Grace Church St., Port Chester 939-4310
Ray’s Café 176 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-0747
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 Caffe Del Monte 321 North Main St., Port Chester 937-0108
Caffe Del Monte II 30 Grace Church St., Port Chester 935-9359
The Kneaded Bread 181 North Main St., Port Chester 937-9489
173 Westchester Ave. • Port Chester, NY
914-939-2100
Voted as one of the top ethnic restaurants in Westchester County. --Westchester Spotlight, Aug. 2001
Penfield’s at the Rye Town Hilton 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 939-6300
Dominican Hollywood Chicken International 216 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-8137
Ecuadorian Mi Casita Restaurant 118 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-9373
Rinconcito Ecuatoriano Restaurant 150 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7343 Specialties include: Shrimp Omelet, Eggs & Corn, Chicken, Crab, Vegetable, Shrimp, and Tuna Salad; Clams & Shrimp Ceviche, Whole Red Snapper, Hen Stew, Rice with Beans & Grilled Steak, Chicken Stew with Mashed Potatoes, Ox Tail, Ecuadorian Bisteck, Fried Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, Shrimp, Chicken or Seafood with Rice, Fish Casserole, Apanadas; variety of soups. Newly renovated. Catering available. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Lunch specials Mon.-Fri. Street parking.
Fast Food Burger King 260 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 934-7877
Dunkin Donuts 330 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8331
Colombian
Seafood and Steakhouse
Contemporary American
Asi Es Colombia
Garden Catering
172 North Main St., Port Chester 934-7675
140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-7852 or 934-7810
Delicias Colombianas
Kentucky Fried Chicken
36 Broad St., Port Chester 939-9425
262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 935-0741
Hubba 24 North Main St., Port Chester 939-7276
Wendy’s Restaurant 303 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-9417
Greek/American One Station Plaza 111 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-3416
Indian Tandoori Taste of India 163 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2727 or 935-9680
International Café Mirage 531 North Main St., Port Chester 937-3497
Sonora 179 Rectory St., Port Chester 933-0200
Tamarind 112 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9103 Specialty dishes: Seafood Tom Yum soup, Pacific Rim Ceviche “Martini,” Steak Kew, Chicken Sate, Gal Bi Jim “Baby Back Ribs,” Tamarind Shrimp, Slow Braised Lamb Shanks, Filet Mignon au Poivre “Szechuan Style,” Demi Poulet ½ Roasted Chicken, Patrani Machchi and salmon steamed in banana leaf. Daily specials. Martini Bar. Hours: Lunch Tues.-Fri. noon-2:30, Cocktails 5 p.m., Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6-11 p.m. Closed Sun. Most major credit cards.
Irish/American Davy Byrnes Restaurant 538 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-2106
Italian Hostaria Mazzei 25 South Regent St., Port Chester 939-2727
Enjoy Our Fine Ecuadorian Cuisine Rinconcito Ecuatoriano Restaurant 150 North Main Street, Port Chester 914-937-7343
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Italian
Luncheonettes
Marianacci’s Restaurant
Vinny’s Luncheonette
24 Sherman St., Port Chester 939-3450
182 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9591
Pasquale II Ristorante 2 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 934-7770 The great cuisine of Arthur Avenue comes to Port Chester. Specialties: Stuffed Artichoke, Linguine Pescatore (with chopped clams and shrimp in white or red sauce, Costata di Vitello (veal chops), Chicken Balsamic, Zuppa di Pesce (lobster, shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in red sauce over linguine), Fusilli Primavera (zucchini, peas, mushrooms, broccoli in light red sauce, Veal Scaloppine. Homemade Cheese Cake and Tira Mi Su. Closed Monday. Hours: Tues.Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 12 noon-11 p.m., Sun. 1-9 p.m. Most major credit cards. Free on-premises parking.
Provare Trattoria Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 939-4554
Tarry Lodge 18 Mill St., Port Chester 937-3070
Village Inn 223 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-6665
Italian/Pizzeria Antonio’s Pizza and Restaurant
Mexican Coyote Flaco 115 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-6969 Homemade Mexican and continental food. Catering. Delivery and takeout service. Free parking. All major credit cards accepted.
El Tio Restaurant 143 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-1494
Mary Ann’s Mexican Restaurant 275 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8700 Specialties include: Turkey chilli, chalupas, jalapenos stuffed with shrimp, cactus salad, tofu, brown rice, tofu jack cheese, Acupulco seafood dish, Enchiladas Puerto Vallarta, goat cheese quesadilla, salads and tostadas, Tampico Burrito (breast of chicken), chimichangas, tacos and taquitos, beef tamales, fajitas (tuna and salmon, chicken or steak), Mole Amirillo (grilled pork loin), Steak Picado Fundido, combo dishes with shrimp, beef or chicken, vegetarian plates, all homemade on premises. Nightly and lowfat specials. Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 4-7 p.m., lunch and weekend brunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., dinner 4-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat. Credit cards: Visa, MC and Amex. Free on-premises parking.
Tortilleria el Paisano
Brother’s Pizza
23 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 939-9711 939-8299
Luigi’s Pizza & Restaurant 414 Willett Ave., Port Chester 939-0202
Marini’s Pizzeria 46 North Main St., Port Chester 937-5120
Michael’s Fine Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Northern Italian Alba’s Ristorante 400 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2236 Fax: 937-2271
Washington Park Plaza 275 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-5770
Giorgio’s Restaurant 69 Merritt St., Port Chester 937-4906/1096
Mirabello’s Pizza Trattoria
Piero’s Italian Restaurant
199 South Regent St., Port Chester 934-2900
44 South Regent St., Port Chester 937-2904
Pizza & Brew Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 136 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-2511
Pizza Pasta & Things
Acuario Restaurant 137 Irving Ave., Port Chester 939-7090
Bravo Peru 6 Grace Church St., Port Chester 939-8420
El Chalan Restaurant 59 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-2244
Ruffolo’s Restaurant Number 1 Pizza
Inca & Gaucho Restaurant Seafood & Steakhouse
314-16 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-1610
173 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-2100 Specialties include: Gaucho Parrillada (mixed grill), Matambre (vegetables wrapped with meat and side of potato salad), spinach and meat ravioli, meat canelones, Peruvian style Paella, famous Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef sautéed with onions and tomatoes), crepes and Chaja (peach-filled cake topped with meringue. Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Delivery and catering available. Most major credit cards.
T & J Pizza & Pasta
Japanese Hakata Restaurant 163 North Main St., Port Chester 939-7911
Luncheonettes Bagel Basket 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-2245
Bagel Emporium Kohl’s Shopping Center 431 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-5252
Club Sandwich 7 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook 939-3475
Crossroads Café & Take Away 141 Willett Ave., Port Chester 934-5065
Deli Delight 174 North Main St., Port Chester 937-5775
J.P’.s Standby Drive-in 604 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9442
Lenny’s Bagels 200 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-1379
Lyon Park Deli, Café & Catering 29 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 937-1171
Most major credit cards • On premises parking
Peruvian
Kohl’s Shopping Center 529 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8000
227 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-4134
Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 11:30 - 10 p.m. • Friday 11:30 - 11 p.m. Saturday 12 - 11 p.m. • Sunday 1 - 9 p.m.
Pasta Per Voi 23 North Main St., Port Chester 937-3200
P & D Pizza
CATERING AVAILABLE Private Parties (up to 70 people)
Eclisse Northern Italian Cuisine
125 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-2241
508 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8845
914-934-7770
Rancho Grande
167 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-0372
Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza
2 Putnam Avenue Port Chester, NY 10573
8 Poningo St., Port Chester 934-2675
Pathmark Shopping Center 130 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-5137 24 Grace Church St., Port Chester 937-5676
The Great Cuisine of Arthur Avenue
Machu Picchu Restaurant 40 Grace Church St., Port Chester 934-9090 Specialties include beef and chicken dishes as well as a wide range of seafood entrees, ceviches (fish, mixed seafood or shrimp marinated in lemon juice), famous Machu Picchu Parihuela (complete mixed seafood soup), Lomo Saltado (beef tip sauteed with onions, tomatoes and soy sauce), Pollo a la Brasa (charbroiled chicken with Machu Picchu spices), Fried Pork Chops, and Jalea Especial (breaded seafood special platter). Enjoy the famous Machu Picchu Pisco Sour cocktail. Catering, delivery available. Open 7 days a week. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-11 pm. and Fri. - Sun. 8 a.m.-Midnight. All major credit cards.
Misti Restaurant 100 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9437
El Parral Restaurant 2 South Main St., Port Chester 939-0409
Tia/Aunt Gladys’s 16 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7917
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Salvadoran
Mark Anthony Restaurant
14 South Main St., Port Chester 937-2086
11 North Main St., Port Chester 937-3357
Muy Pronto Restaurante 165 Westchester Ave., Port Chester
Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurante 17 South Main St., Port Chester 937-9287
Seafood
Asian Fusion • Martini Bar
112 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 914-939-9103 • Fax: 914-939-9105
★★★★ “Philip Innes” Westchester Weekly, July 27, 2000 Exciting Asian dishes using American and European techniques. A sampling of our menu: Korean Marinated Grilled Quail Duck & Water Chestnut Wontons Sashimi Tuna Bangkok Bouillabaisse
Daily Specials
South American
El Tesoro Restaurant II
Steakhouse Willett House Restaurant 20 Willett Ave., Port Chester 939-7500
West Indian
Shipwrecked Tavern
D&D West Indian & American Restaurant
23½ North Main St., Port Chester 937-9524
295 Midland Ave., Port Chester 935-9121
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Second entrance and parking in rear Wheelchair accessible • Takeout available Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Dinner 6-10 Mon. - Thurs. 6-11 Fri. & Sat., Closed Sundays Lunch Noon - 2:30 Tues. - Fri. Most major credit cards and travelers checks accepted
FINE PERUVIAN CUISINE
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COYOTE FLACO Homemade Mexican and Continental Cuisine. Delivery • Take-Out • Catering
115 Midland Ave., Port Chester, NY
914-937-6969
Fax: 914-934-5178
Voted as one of the Top Ethnic Restaurants in Westchester County. --Westchester Spotlight, Aug. 2001
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914-636-7222
40 Grace Church Street Port Chester, NY
(914) 934-9090 WE DELIVER