Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

If you are in the Hudson Valley for the month of April and are looking for places to get food, you should consider looking into Hudson Valley Restaurant Week! This event got started in 2006 by Valley Table magazine as a way of promoting all the local chefs, restaurants, ingredients, farmers, artisanal producers, winemakers, and purveyors, is the largest and most successful dining event in the region, has had over 150 restaurants participating in it over the years, and is a key economic driver in the region. It will also be covering a time period of two weeks and will go from April 8-April 21. 

Restaurants that are participating in the event are in Dutchess County, Greene County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, and Westchester County. This year, 147 restaurants will be participating in the event, and some of them have even created special menus in honor of it. For this post, I will be talking about some of the restaurants that are in Westchester County and Putnam County, as these are the closest to where I live and where all of you who are reading this live. I will also be talking about the restaurants in Mount Kisco and the surrounding towns, as that is where I live and the restaurants in surrounding towns are just as close.

The first restaurant is 105-Ten Bar & Grill in Briarcliff Manor. Their dinner menu consists of three appetizers, three entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are French onion soup, drunken mussels, and cucumber chipotle shrimp, the entrees are teriyaki salmon rice bowl, rigatoni pasta, and chicken stir-fry, and the desserts are fried zeppoles, strawberry shortcake, and peanut butter brownie.

The next restaurant is the sister restaurant of the previous one, 105-Twenty Bar & Grill in Croton-on-Hudson. Their dinner menu also consists of three appetizers and three entrees, but they have only two desserts. The appetizers are New England clam chowder, burrata, and fried cauliflower bites, the entrees are pan seared duck breast, grilled NY strip steak, and seafood pappardelle pasta, and the desserts are a homemade tiramisu and a chocolate layer cake.

The next restaurant is 179 Bar & Grill in New Rochelle. Their dinner menu is bigger than the previous two, as it has seven appetizers, six entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are Northpark tortilla soup, crispy calamari, veal meatballs, shrimp dumplings, prosciutto and fresh burrata, Caesar salad, and arugula & pear salad. The entrees are John chicken scarpariello, chicken francese, ravioli de aragosta, beef ragu rigatoni, Atlantic salmon, and prime NY strip steak. The two desserts that they offer are tiramisu and NY cheesecake.

The next restaurant is 3 Westerly Bar & Grill in Ossining. Their dinner menu consists of three appetizers, four entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are crispy cauliflower, grilled Caesar salad, and fried calamari. The entrees are brick chicken, Atlantic salmon, black truffle pizza, and prime sirloin burger. The two desserts that they offer are a raspberry and lemon sorbet and a chocolate lava cake.

The next restaurant is 808 Bistro in Scarsdale. They have a large dinner menu that consists of nine appetizers, nine entrees, and four desserts. The appetizers are a red lentil, carrot, and ginger soup, crispy eggplant stack, jumbo shrimp cocktail, General Sal’s cauliflower, Mexican street corn, organic mixed greens, beef and veal meatballs, grilled lollipop lamb chops, and breadless crab cake. The entrees are sole francese, lobster ravioli, Tuscan grilled salmon, pappardelle Bolognese, eggplant and chicken parm, pork chop scarpariello, seasonal vegetable risotto, grilled filet mignon, and pistachio crusted halibut. The four desserts they have are fresh berry Napoleon, chocolate brownie, apple strudel, and caramel flan.

The next restaurant is Alba’s Restaurant in Port Chester. Their dinner menu is small, as they have two appetizers, three entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are insalata mista and three choices of soups, minestrone, Stracciatella, and pasta fagioli. The entrees are penne alla vodka, chicken scarpariello, and veal scallopini. The two desserts they offer are tiramisu and Italian cheesecake.

The next restaurant is American Prime in Rye Brook. They have an average sized dinner menu, as they have five appetizers, six entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are New England clam chowder, curry coconut mussels, fried cheese ravioli, classic Caesar salad, and farm fresh salad. The entrees are filet mignon, Angus NY strip, salmon meuniere, BBQ ribs dinner, chicken marsala, and lobster ravioli. The two desserts they offer are lemon cake and banana bread pudding.

The next restaurant is Apropos Restaurant at The Abbey Inn in Peekskill. They have a fairly small menu, as they have three appetizers, four entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are Hudson Valley spring vegetables minestrone, salad of local lettuce, and pasta Genovese. The entrees are roasted local raised chicken apple cider marinade, seared salmon with chili and yuzu glaze, roast rack of pork, and shrimp and scallop saute. The desserts are almond cake, classic crème brulee, and Apropos hot fudge sundae.

The next restaurant is Barnwood Grill in Yorktown Heights. They also have a small menu, as they have five appetizers, four entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are spring soup, spring pea salad, avocado fries, homemade shrimp dumplings, and pierogi. The entrees are butternut squash ravioli, branzino, lemon chicken, and New York steak. The two desserts they offer are homemade tiramisu and cherry gelato ice cream. 

The next restaurant is Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains. They have a decent sized menu with three appetizers, five entrees with choice of sides and add-ons, and four desserts. The appetizers are wedge salad, organic seasonal greens, and lobster bisque. The entrees are NY sirloin, Scottish salmon, chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and petite filet mignon. The desserts that they offer are cheesecake, chocolate cake, ice cream, and sorbet.

The next restaurant is Bistro de Ville in Scarsdale. They have a small menu consisting of three appetizers, three entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are spring salad, house smoked salmon, and escargot. The entrees are steamed mussels with mustard sauce, veal schnitzel, and ricotta ravioli. The two desserts that they offer are chocolate mousse and strawberry panna cotta.

The next restaurant is Brasserie Le Steak in Larchmont. They have a decent sized dinner menu with five appetizers, four entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are house salad, arugula and pear salad, goat cheese tartlet, mussels mariniere, and wild mushroom ravioli. The entrees are pan seared brook trout, steak frites, chicken Provençale, and penne with grilled chicken. The two desserts that they offer are lemon tart and chocolate mousse.

The next restaurant is Brothers Fish & Chips in Ossining, which I have gotten dinner from before. They have a small dinner menu, as they have two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are ceviche mixto and fish salad, the entrees are fish & chips and shrimp langoustines, and the desserts are coconut flan and orange crème brulee.

The next restaurant is City Limits Diner in White Plains, which I have been to several times. Their dinner menu is relatively small, as they have two appetizers, a dish that can be either an appetizer or an entrée, two entrees, and the dessert is whatever they have that day. The dishes that are on the menu are the soup of the day, Caesar salad, homemade lobster and shrimp ravioli, pan seared red snapper, and lamb kebab.

The next restaurant is Clock Tower Grill in Brewster. They have a big menu, as they have seven appetizers, nine entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are whipped ricotta, tuna cones, big dipper, pioppino mushrooms, calamari salad, beets and berries, and little gem. The entrees are chicken vodka burrata parm, crispy lions mane mushroom, seafood stew, braised short rib, local mushroom lasagna, crispy roast duck, kung pao ramen, salmon, and crispy semolina gnocchi. The desserts are basque cheesecake, bourbon pecan pie, and vanilla bean & honey pudding.

The next restaurant is Divino Cucina Italiana in Hastings-on-Hudson. They have a decent sized dinner menu with four appetizers, five entrees, and two desserts. The appetizers are truffle arancini, mussels, caprese a la casa, and chicken ricotta meatballs. The entrees are chicken capricciosa, sole piccata, chicken and shrimp, eggplant rollatini, and pork osso bucco. The two desserts they offer are chocolate lava cake and limoncello mascarpone cake.

The next restaurant is Fortina in Armonk. They have a decent sized dinner menu compared to the other restaurants I have written about. The appetizers are a salumi plate, arugula salad, burrata toast, whipped ricotta, wood-fired wings, shishitos, and Italian wedding soup. The entrees are chicken parmesan, pork braciole, and a variety of pastas and pizzas. The desserts that they offer are gelato and bread pudding.

The next restaurant is Moderne Barn in Armonk. They have a dinner menu that consists of four appetizers, four entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are celery root soup, roasted beets, fried calamari, and nonna meatballs. The entrees are pan seared Atlantic salmon, roasted chicken, stout braised short ribs, and spring fusilli. The desserts are New York cheesecake, chocolate brownie, and ice cream and sorbet.

The next restaurant is Le Jardin Du Roi in Chappaqua, which I have been to before. They have a big dinner menu consisting of six appetizers, eight entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are French onion soup, seafood chowder, sauteed calamari, escargot, crab hush puppies, and grilled kielbasa. The entrees are lobster stew, salmon & lentils, trout almondine, mussels & fries, pasta carbonara, coq au vin, NY strip steak & risotto, and veggie delight salad. The desserts are bread pudding, crepe de jour, and brownie a la mode.

The next restaurant is The Tasty Table in Ossining. They have a small dinner menu consisting of three appetizers, three entrees, and three desserts. The appetizers are Philly wontons, caprese platter, and kale Caesar salad. The entrees are stir-fried rice noodles, a Cuban sandwich, and a vegetarian dish called a tasty bowl. The desserts are chocolate chip cookie skillet, banana pudding, and brownie with vanilla ice cream.

The next restaurant is Freddy’s Restaurant in Pleasantville. They have the biggest dinner menu out of all the restaurants I have written about in this post. They have eight appetizers, sixteen entrees, and three desserts.

There is only one restaurant in Mount Kisco that is participating in the event, and that is Tipsy Taco Bar. They have an average sized menu consisting of four appetizers, five entrees, and four desserts. The appetizers are guacamole with tortilla chips, fried plantains, Atlantic shrimp ceviche, and house made empanadas. The entrees are birria burger and consommé, enchiladas verdes or rojas, birria tipsy changa, Faroe Island salmon, and 12oz NY steak and mole. The desserts are Kahlua tres leches cake, chocolate lava cake & vanilla ice cream, churros & chocolate sauce, and coconut flan & berries.

Overall, these menus I have written about, and many others should make you want to go out and support local restaurants for this fun event! I hope that you all enjoy these restaurants that are taking part!