Best Of 2021

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...

Flavors like Holy Cannoli, Rainbow Cookie, and Backyard Mint Chip, served in cones topped with torched Italian meringue, are reason enough to go, but what owner Nick Di Bona has created is a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland with a liquor-licensed milkshake bar, chocolate fountain, and party room that rains sprinkles from the ceiling.   Best of 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...

Set in a modern country house with an open kitchen, this restaurant offers comfort fare along with Greek and Continental specialties. Braised short ribs, moussaka, and Belgian-style mussels are the entrées to try. Outdoor setting is available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; brunch on Sun. 30 Old Rte 22; www.beehive-restaurant.com    Best of 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...

Ensconced in the new and resplendent Abbey Inn & Spa (USA Today's No. 3 best new hotel in the U.S. for 2021), Apropos boasts a fittingly upscale vibe with farm-to-table values purveyed by CIA-trained Executive Chef John Paidas. Lots of local sourcing and house-made pastas, plus aged rib-eye, local chicken, and seared bass trumpet the Read more...

This Modern Italian eatery offers artfully prepared Italian fare in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. The menu ranges from brick-oven-style pizza to a slew of traditional Italian pasta dishes, like agile e olio, all vodka, Amatriciana, and Bolognese, plus a variety of customizable and pre-fab salads. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1 Kent Pl; www.amorearmonk.com Read more...

Enjoy authentic Italian fare from Chef Peter DiNardi at this cozy restaurant offering seafood, beef, and chicken. The mostly Italian wine list includes about 700 selections. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended on weekends. 97 Lake Ave; www.angelinasoftuckahoe.com   Best of Westchester 2021 - Best Stuffed Artichoke Photo by Angelina's Ristorante Business Dining 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...

Expect American cuisine focusing on house-smoked meats, sandwiches of pork belly, brisket, and buttermilk-brined fried chicken, along with burgers that include one topped with fig jam and another smothered in peanut butter. 140 Grand St, Croton-on-Hudson; 914.271.1127; www.140grand.com Main photo by 140 Grand Best of Westchester 2021 - Best Appetizers Dig Into Peanut Butter Burgers Read more...