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Hello everybody! Today, I am going to write a blog post about a place that I surprisingly haven’t talked about yet: The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville!  For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a nonprofit cultural arts center that shows independent and documentary films, and hosts a variety of special events including discussions with filmmakers, critics, and people from the industry following screenings. In this blog post, I will be discussing its history, interesting guests they have had over the years, and its possible impact on Pleasantville, in hopes that all of you reading will want to check it out. The space that it occupies used to belong to The Rome Theater, which was built in 1925 and was also the first movie theater in Westchester County. This theater also featured movie palace designs that were popular at the time, including leather seats, friezes, velvet curtains, and an original Photolayer pipe organ. The Rome Theater screened movies for many year...

Hello everyone! It’s the middle of February, so that can only mean one thing: it’s almost time for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!  So for this weeks blog post, I am going to talk about several restaurants that are participating, and the interesting foods on their menus in hopes that it will encourage all of you reading to check them out! The first restaurant that I am going to talk about is 512 Bistro Bar Restaurant in Briarcliff Manor.  The first interesting dish they have is Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Balsamic Glaze. The next dish they have is Alaska Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Red and Yellow Peppers, Cilantro, and Lemon Sauce. The next dish they have is Fried Calamari with Sliced Jalapeños and Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. The next dish they have is Lobster Tail Mojito with Mint/Rum Reduction, Fresh Homemade Guacamole, and Plantain Chips. The next dish they have is Penne Alla Vodka. The next dish they have...

Hello everybody! Today I am going to do something a bit unusual. I am not going to write about a single place or event, nor am I going to talk about restaurants.  Instead, I am going to take inspiration from News 12 Westchester. For those of you who are wondering what that means, they have a show called Road Trip Close To Home, where they talk about a variety of cool and interesting places you can go to. So today, I am going to talk about some of them, in hopes that what I have to say will encourage you to check them out! One of the first places that I will be talking about is the Connecticut River Eagle Cruise in Essex, Connecticut. It will be happening in February and March, last for two hours, give you the chance to see eagles and other types of wildlife at a time when there are no other boats on the water, and though it takes place on a boat with a heated cabin, it would probably be a good idea to dress warm since the best views are from the open deck. The next place that I am ...

Hello everybody!  Here are some more virtual tours of menus from restaurants, this time from malls in New York and Connecticut!  Let’s start off in White Plains! The first restaurant that I am going to talk about is Morton’s Steakhouse. The first interesting dish they have is Bacon Steak with Soy Caramel, Sesame Seeds, and Scallions. The next dish they have is Wagyu Meatballs with Marinara, Creme Fraiche, and Basil Pesto. The next dish they have is Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Apricot Chutney. The next dish they have is Wagyu Beef Dumplings with Sweet Chili Sauce, Scallions, and Sesame Seeds. The next dish they have is Oysters Rockefeller with Creamed Spinach, Bearnaise Sauce, and Panko Breadcrumbs. The next dish they have is Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Whole Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc, Arugula, Red Onion, and Grana Padano. The next dish they have is Lobster Bisque. The next dish they have is French Onion Soup Gratinee. The next dish they have is a Cold-Water Lobster Tail with D...

Hello everybody! Here are some more virtual tours of menus of restaurants in Westchester County! The first restaurant that I am going to talk about is Harvest On Hudson in Hastings-On-Hudson. The first interesting dish they have is Whipped Ricotta with Sesame Sourdough, Honey, Orange, and Thyme. The next dish they have is Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan. The next dish they have is Salted Cod Fritters with Saffron-Chili Aioli. The next dish they have is Fried Calamari with Pepperoncini and Marinara. The next dish they have is a Harvest Margherita Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella, Harvest Tomato, and Basil. The next dish they have is Ricotta Gnocchi with Porcini, Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan, and Chives.  The next dish they have is Farfalle Pasta with Shrimp, Lemon, Basil, and Breadcrumbs. The next dish they have is an Eggplant Parmesan Cutlet with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Marinara, and Arugula Salad. The next dish they have is a Cauliflower Steak with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Chi...

Hello everyone! Happy New Year! Let’s kick the year off with a blog post about restaurants in Mount Kisco and the surrounding area! As always, I will be taking you on a virtual tour of their menus in hopes that any or all of the foods sound interesting. The first restaurant that I am going to talk about is Lexington Square Cafe in Mount Kisco. The first interesting dish they have is Crispy Calamari with Lemon Caper Aioli and Fra Diavlo Sauce. The next dish they have is Meatballs with Roasted Tomato Cream and Romano Cheese. The next dish they have is French Onion Soup. The next dish they have is Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery. The next dish they have is Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Corn Salsa, Guacamole, and Mustard Aioli. The next dish they have is Crispy Pork Dumplings with Soy Ginger Sauce, Cilantro, and Peanuts. The next dish they have is Sticky Rock Shrimp with Sweet Chili, Basil, Sesame Seeds, and Celery Root Slaw. The next dish they have is a Margherita Fl...