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14 coffee shops have opened in Westchester in 2024. Here's what each offers that's special
What's with all the new coffee shops in Westchester?. Since January, 14 have opened in every corner of the county, from Pelham to Port Chester, with seven new additions in May and June alone. Those include two within walking distance to each other in Irvington (shout out to Don Carvajal Café and LuDY Cafe), and two in Scarsdale, namely The Formosa Coffee and Omni Caffe.
Porcini's Italian Restaurant Powers Through Another Blackout: 'One For The Books'
So when the restaurant lost power on Saturday, July 6, Porcini's decided: Not this time. Losing two Saturdays in four weeks would've been "detrimental" for the small, family-owned business, the restaurant wrote on Facebook. "Tonight was one for the books," the post said. "This is the second Saturday in a...
Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure: Here's Last Day
A well-liked Westchester restaurant known for its unique cocktails and oysters has announced its last day in business. Saltaire Oyster Bar and Kitchen, located in Port Chester at 55 Abendroth Ave., will open for the last time on Sunday, July 14, the owners announced on social media on Friday, …
Guy Fieri’s Top Food Pick in Connecticut
Connecticut has a rich culinary scene with its New Haven-style pizza, but for Guy Fieri, there’s a standout dish that steals the show. After a remarkable 47 seasons of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,’ Fieri’s favorite food in Connecticut comes from Valencia Luncheria in Norwalk. Valencia Luncheria,...
Historic Constitution Island to reopen
WEST POINT – Constitution Island, the 280-acre isle located south of Cold Spring, the only part of the U.S. Military Academy Reservation on the east side of the Hudson River, will soon be reopening for tours. Formerly known as “Martelaer’s Rock,” Constitution Island is the site of the earliest...
Celebrate Hudson Valley History With Limited Time Pop Up Shop
A unique Hudson Valley shop is now open. Shoppers can now make purchases online of merchandise for a limited time. This pop up shop has something for everyone to wear and represent the Hudson Valley area and its historical past. One Of The 'Longest Bridges In The Entire World' Is...
This Hudson Valley Deli Turns Into a Concert Venue After Dark
Have you ever seen a concert at an Italian deli? You really should. Recently I found out that one of my all-time favorite bands was reuniting for a rare concert. Better yet, this once-in-a-lifetime event would be happening right here in the Hudson Valley. The band is Too Much Joy....
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Irvington Is Having a Coffee Renaissance
For a lot of us, coffee wakes us up as we order it through a drive-in, on a mobile app, or when we run into a gas station shop after filling up. It’s not necessarily a beverage for lingering. But there’s a movement in the Rivertown of Irvington, where three cafés are encouraging customers to slow down, engage with the owners and baristas, and open themselves up to the culture and experience of the coffee (and teas) being served. Irvington’s Main Street measures a tidy half mile, and as you walk down that street and over by the water, you see that the town is making the most of the coffee boom spreading across Westchester. For a variety of reasons, passionate and knowledgeable café owners and baristas have decided to call Irvington their home.
Ossining’s Nate Flower Directs Reading of New Play ‘The Old Man on the Ice’
Safehouse: The Axial Playwrights Series of readings of original plays by metro area playwrights will present The Old Man on the Ice by Tara Meddaugh on Saturday, July 13, at 4 PM in Pleasantville. In the cast is River Journal Editorial Director Bruce Apar. The play follows the journey of...
A Closer Look at Influencers From the Roaring 1920s — Coco Chanel, Irene Castle and Edna St. Vincent Millay
In an age when the number of influencers seems immeasurable, the idea that there once was a period of time that a select number of people lived up to that title might sound like a reach.Latest Chanel Culture Podcast Spotlights Thinkers at Venice Biennale But the exhibition “Influencers: 1920s Fashion and the New Woman” at Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, N.Y., focuses on three multitalented influencers from the 1920s — Coco Chanel, Irene Castle and Edna St. Vincent Millay — who helped liberate women’s fashion and lifestyle. More than a century after the 1920s rocked global society there has been a renewed...
Verplanck’s Bis Bisnonna of Festas Italiana
The longest running Italian Feast in the Hudson Valley is right here in our backyard, as The Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel presents the 102nd annual Italian Festival at 8th Street & Highland Avenue in Verplanck, Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21. Famous for its pizza, pasta...
Legendary YES Keyboardist Rick Wakeman Announces Fall 2024 US Leg of Final Solo Tour
The prog legend will play an additional leg of US solo dates in 2024. Legendary YES Keyboardist Rick Wakeman Announces Fall 2024 US Leg of Final Solo Tour Jon Hadusek
Local BYOB {Bring Your Own Beverage} Restaurants
Bring Your Own Beverage {BYOB} is a great option at a restaurant, and it’s often overlooked when searching for a date night location. It can be a great way to dine out while cutting costs, plus you have your favorite beer or wine with you for a night out. BYOB generally means that you can bring beer or wine {hard liquor usually is not permitted}.
Yorktown, Wakefield students honored in art, writing competition
A total of 21 Arlington Public Schools students received national honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which for 101 years has saluted student achievement across the spectrum of arts endeavors. Hannah Bigley of Yorktown High School received an American Visions Medal (the highest honor) and was named a...
The Daisy Jopling Band featuring local students will perform “The Northgate Story” at the Cornish Estate
Join Daisy Jopling, The Daisy Jopling Band, students from local communities, and Peekskill student Odette Flores for “The Northgate Story” at the Stern/ Cornish Estate in Cold Spring. Not only will attendees enjoy a great performance, but they will also help support music education in Peekskill and throughout the state.
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