Ichabod’s of Sleepy Hollow (128 Cortlandt St, Sleepy Hollow; 914.909.5089), which opened in early spring in the space that formerly housed Thai restaurant Sea Spice, serves Traditional American fare, including griddled cornbread with honey, chicken pot pie, and pan-roasted pork loin. A thoughtful beverage program offers wines from sustainable, boutique vineyards, plus specialty cocktails using juices pressed in-house, homemade syrups, and house-infused liquors.
It’s a family affair at La Vista (355 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem; 914.533.2671), the 70-seat Italian restaurant that opened in 2016 in a charming Colonial that previously held Nino’s. Owner and Chef Remy Hoti, who formerly ran the white-tablecloth Fino in Midtown Manhattan, works with his wife, Dashurije, son and GM Kosovar, and daughter Albana. Tableside presentations are a signature at La Vista, including Caesar salad, Dover sole, and branzino, plus a dessert cart with homemade tiramisu, Key lime pie, and New York-style cheesecake, rolled out to guests at the end of the meal. In addition to a 40-seat patio in the rear of the house, a garden yields tomatoes, three types of peppers, zucchini, herbs, and cucumbers seasonally.
Post Road Ale House (13 Huguenot St, New Rochelle; 914.365.2365) has reopened under new management with a refreshed decor and updated menu. Chef Brian MacMenamin, the original owner, is back as co-owner/executive chef. Expect dishes such as cashew-crusted calamari, beef empanadas with Caribbean dipping sauce, and lamb shank osso buco.
The third county location of Bareburger (445 E Main St, Mount Kisco; 914.864.0531) opened in June, taking the space that previously housed a Friendly’s.
Morton’s The Steakhouse (White Plains; 914.683.6101) relocated from The Source shopping center at 9 Maple Avenue to 5 Mamaroneck Avenue in the City Center. Legal Sea Foods previously occupied the location.
The 7th annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest takes place this month on the 12th and 13th at Iron & Wine Restaurant and Westview Golf Driving Range (3191 Rte 22, Patterson). Cider, spirits, and wine tastings, live music, and cooking and mixologist demos are included with admission; food, beer, and kids’ arts and crafts are available for purchase. Tickets are $27 ($12 for designated driver) in advance.
