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Westchester was lucky to welcome Top Chef star Dale Talde’s newest venture last year, but just how lucky only became apparent after diners cozied up to Goosefeather’s daring and delicious creations. From an inventive Brussels sprout salad enlivened by tamarind and peanuts to virtually unimpeachable prawn toast and pot stickers, Talde’s new restaurant has proved Read more...

This mini-empire of buzzy wood-fired restaurants (with an additional location in Stamford) serves expertly roasted vegetables, fresh pastas, and thin-crust pizzas (try the truffle-topped Luigi Bianco). 17 Maple Ave, Armonk; 914.273.0900; 136 S Ridge St, Rye Brook; 914.937.0900; 10086 N Broadway, Yonkers; 914.358.3595; www.fortinapizza.com Best of Westchester 2018 - Best Pizza (Full-Service Restaurant) Main Photo by Read more...

Chill vibes, mismatched chairs, and specialty coffee from Dutchess County’s Irving Farm Coffee Roasters set this coffeehouse as an excellent destination for a respite from a hectic day. Affable co-owner Luis Corena is serious about his cortados, the espresso cut with a bit of steamed — but not frothy — milk, served European-style, with a Read more...

Captain Lawrence brewer Scott Vaccaro and Peekskill restaurateurs John Sharp and Louie Lanza co-own this riverfront restaurant serving a seafood-heavy menu, at the Charles Point entertainment complex. 5 John Walsh Blvd; www.finandbrew.com.   Best of Westchester 2018 - Best Rivertowns Best of Westchester 2018 - Best New Restaurant  Main Photo by Enormous Creative

All of chef-owner Nikolla Vulaj’s USDA CAB Prime, butchered-in-house cuts go into a 400 sq. ft. on-site aging room (time improves the flavor). The six-week-aged, 42-oz porterhouse for two is lightly salted (“We don’t want to camouflage the beef flavor with pepper, butter, or oil,” says Vulaj), grilled, and then served sizzling with both the Read more...

This restaurant combines Mexican and Israeli flavors, resulting in original and flavorful hybrid offerings. The Ma Bett’s Old Clothes Taco is one of their unique staples, a slow-cooked brisket recipe taken from generations back with a cultural twist, adding mayo mixed with zhoug (a spicy, Middle Eastern chili sauce), plus roasted tomato salsa, cilantro, and Read more...

Chef Mogan Anthony’s Malaysian upbringing puts an umami-packed spin on the light-and-healthy, quick-service concept. In place of the ubiquitous kale and quinoa, expect modern takes on Asian favorites, like Impossible plant-protein dan dan noodles; smacked papaya salad with crispy shallots, herbs, and tamarind; and make-your-own grain bowls with lemongrass, curry, Thai salmon, and more that Read more...

The food-hall trend comes to Mount Kisco with nine stations, serving everything from wood-fired pizzas to barbecue to sushi (plus craft beers and nitro coffee at X4 on Tap). Rustic communal tables made of salvaged and reclaimed wood constitute the majority of the seating. 153 Main St; www.exit4foodhall.com   Best of Westchester 2021 - Best Read more...

Featuring “Mediterranean staples and a new take on New York falafel,” this busy and friendly strip mall quick stop boasts an endless array of filling side items like tabbouleh salad, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki to complement a variety of hummus plates, eggplant or falafel pita sandwiches, and spicy shakshuka.   10 Vegetarian Restaurants for Plant-Based Read more...

Classic American comfort food in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Entrees include short ribs, buttermilk fried chicken, seared salmon, fish and chips, brick chicken and one of Westchester’s top burgers. Starters include the restaurant’s signature mac n’ cheese, while the bar features ten rotating drafts, 16 wines by the glass, and a selection of bottled Read more...

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...