I live in Westchester County, New York, in a suburb about 30 minutes north of Manhattan. I am really tired of people disparaging the restaurants here. It seems the first thing that new transplants from the city do is moan about how they will never find good Italian; a terrific bagel; a gourmet dinner.
Well grow up! I am here to tell you that like anyplace else, Westchester has its share of good food, mediocre food, and yes, great food. I have my favorite restaurants, of course, that I return to frequently and order the dishes I crave. But I do like to explore new restaurants and find new favorites. I rely on word of mouth, newspaper reviews (particularly the weekend Westchester section of The New York Times), and websites such as Chowhound.com.
I like to enter a new restaurant armed with the latest review that I have torn from the paper. I will often order what the reviewer has recommended, although I can't always stop my companions from ordering what the reviewer has hated. And sometimes an unreviewed special will beckon, and I order it, hoping for the best.
This is my journey among Westchester's gems and duds. I hope you will join me, and tell me what you think.
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