Best Of 2020

The place for seafood in Lower Westchester for 40 years strong, E.F.G., as it’s locally known, comprises a market, an inviting nautically themed restaurant, and a takeout spot, aptly called Go Fish. Top-catch selections arrive daily from the New Fulton Fish Market, yielding entrées of maple-glazed salmon, pan-seared skate wing with savoy cabbage and pancetta, Read more...

From the fertile and fermented minds at Captain Lawrence Brewery comes this brand-new speakeasy-style distillery situated right next door. Armed with a barrel-rested gin and oh-so-smooth vodka, as well as a core gin, core bourbon, and single-malt whiskey, the products on tap at this Elmsford offshoot have our spirits running particularly high.   Best of Read more...

There are many elements that elevate Kittle House to top-tier: the charming 13-room B&B, the Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list, the events team that creates bang-up celebrations on sweeping surrounds, one of the best Sunday brunches countywide, a kitchen that for years (before it became food-industry-fashionable to do so) has focused on local ingredients and keeping strong Read more...

Snagging a seat at this ultra-cool Tarrytown coffee shop can be a daunting task nearly any time of day, a testament to the absolutely outstanding beans that they select, roast, and brew on-site. Plus, with “direct-trade” sustainable coffee that truly helps the people who grow the java, customers can also feel good about each and Read more...

Pies are not baked but grilled at this pizzeria/craft-beer restaurant duo. The Dean Martin, with Fontinella, pecorino, mozzarella, tomato and pepperoni, and the Smokey Joe, with Fontinella, smoked mozzarella, tomato, pecorino, red onion, and sweet copper, are popular choices. Open Tues through Fri for dinner and Sat and Sun for lunch and dinner. 131 Parkway Read more...

Founded in 2006 by Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence brews a wide range of beer styles, producing as many as one hundred brands in a year at its Elmsford location. With recent expansions of the food hall, a new Mount Kisco satellite barrel house, and the creation of sister distillery Current Spirits, Captain Lawrence remains a Read more...

Chef/co-owner Navjot Arora’s bistro presents the culinary diversity of Indian cuisine with some modern twists that place it well beyond the standard South Asian eatery. Free-range meats without antibiotics and hormones, wild-caught seafood, and local produce are prevalent in silky, chunky curries, tandoori dishes, and crisped-yet-juicy kebabs, while an assortment of freshly baked naan, slow-simmered Read more...

Westchester's long-lived, cash-only neighborhood pub in Scarsdale offers truly wonderful and unpretentious eats, from salads and vegetarian nachos to the house's famed chicken wings — full, not half-wings in every order — which hold the distinction of being voted the best in Westchester multiple times over.   Best of Westchester 2020 - Best Bar Food Read more...

A family-owned and operated restaurant located in historic Sleepy Hollow, overlooking the beautiful Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge, and famous Palisades cliffs. Offers a casual setting and an eclectic menu of comfort foods, traditional pub fare, and in-house slow cooked BBQ, as well as fresh salads and a variety of meatless dishes for vegetarians, all Read more...

Locally grown tomatoes are truly local at Boro6, where owners Jennifer Aaronson and Paul Molakides cultivate their own garden of more than 15 heirloom varieties for summer specials. Embodying the simple-is-better mantra, they range from thick slices of Sullivan Street Bakery bread topped with ricotta and super-sweet roasted tomatoes to platters of sliced heirlooms with imported olive Read more...

Photo by Alice Gao In spring of 2004, Blue Hill at Stone Barns opened within the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. The Barbers helped create the philosophical and practical framework for Stone Barns Center, a working four-season farm and educational center just 30 miles north of New York City, and continue to Read more...

Founded in 2006, the family owned and operated Benjamin Restaurant Group has grown to comprise some of the New York metro areas premier culinary destinations. Offering exceptional food and service in luxurious environments, owners Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj make it their mission to treat each guest like a member of their family.   Best Read more...

One of Westchester’s most prolific local bakeries, the much-loved shop moved just a few blocks in 2020 to a brand-new Croton-on-Hudson address with a new location is double the size of the old one, making room for even more sweet treats. Pies are far and away a local favorite, but you can score pastries, cakes, Read more...

A slightly healthier version of traditional Colombian cuisine (less heavy oils and fats, and more fresh herbs) can be had at this bright café led by partner Carlos Santos, where arepas are made from house-ground corn. Don’t miss one of the myriad refreshing sangrias or a selection of rainbow-colored (with natural concentrates) empanadas, like purple Read more...

For over 30 years Anthony’s Deli has stood as a place where you can get an overstuffed wedge for a fair price. The quaint neighborhood Italian deli gets its reputation from making big, fat sandwiches made with fresh ingredients like the “Breakfast Barge” and “The Godfather” which is near impossible to finish in one seating. Read more...

A multiyear Best of Westchester winner, Alvin & Friends offers authentic Contemporary Southern and Caribbean fare, the latter representing the pinnacle of the food of the islands in the county. Some must-haves include a Trinidadian saltfish fry-bake, jerk-rubbed duck breast, tostones and camarones in a tropical mango glaze, and chicken wings doused in house-made jerk Read more...