May 2012

Features

	The 50 Best Drink Spots in Westchester 50 Hot Spots for Westchester’s Coolest Drinks By Julia Sexton
	Our Grand Central Terminal Guide Where to eat, shop, marvel, have a cocktail, play a round of tennis, and shoot a film—all while rushing to make the 6:12. By Marisa LaScala
	Westchester County's Bumpy Road to Fair Housing Westchester County’s long, slow road to housing desegregation By Jacob Sugarman
	Westchester County's Farmland: A Pictorial Guide You probably don’t associate Westchester County with farmland, but these working farms may change your mind. Photographs and text by Leslie Long

Web Exclusives

Dining Archive »
	Westchester Restaurants with Nostalgic Ambience These throwback restaurants serve up the past, time and time again. By Jeanne Muchnick

Dining

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Westchester Restaurants with Nostalgic Ambience

These throwback restaurants serve up the past, time and time again.

By Jeanne Muchnick

Departments

Editor's Memo Archive »
	Editor's Memo, May 2012: Grand Central Terminal Guide, and Son of Sam
Inbox Archive »
	Letters to the Editor, May 2012
Talk of the County Archive »
	2012 Commencement Speakers at Westchester County Colleges and Universities A roundup of some of those speaking at our county’s colleges By Julie Hurewitz
	The Community Benefits of Resurfacing the Saw Mill River in Yonkers The Saw Mill River has been dug up from under Yonkers streets, but can it bring the city back? By Ben Brody
	The Cost of Turning the Tappan Zee into a High Line-Style Park Details are scant as the plan to turn the Tappan Zee into a High Line–style park gains momentum. We asked what it would cost. By Ben Brody
	Four County Residents Share Their Experiences with Lyme Disease Westchester is known for its green space, the deer that roam it—and also, unfortunately, the deer ticks that transmit Lyme disease. Here, four county residents share their experiences. By Cat Zambito
	Creative Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Westchester Instead of taking your mom out for brunch on Mother’s Day, try one of these less traditional—but more exciting—events for every type of mom. By Marisa LaScala
	Notable Westchester County Residents Recall Their High School Prom Experiences Was your prom a dream—or a nightmare? We asked notable county residents whether their high school formal dance was forgettable or fabulous. By JBT with Tina Carletto
	A Man's Guide to Grilling, with Chef/Owner Jeffrey Kohn of Q Restaurant & Bar in Port Chester How to be a mean, manly grilling machine By JBT with Regina Lynch
	The Biggest Source of Air Pollution in Westchester By Robert Schork
	This Month's Winners and Losers: May 2012 By Robert Schork
	Q&A with Katonah Resident Eve Marx, Author of The Real Housewives of Westchester County Sex and the North County riders By Nancy L. Claus
	A Survey of Westchester County Residents' Thoughts on Moms and Mother's Day By Robert Schork and Phil Corso
	The Latest Town News in Buchanan, Tarrytown, Cortlandt, Rye, and Mamaroneck By Robert Schork
	Tips for Keeping Your Lawn Lush You don’t need to spend a lot of green to get a lot of green—here are four simple, free (or nearly free!) ways to get your lawn looking lush. By Nancy L. Claus with Tina Carletto
	Lesser-Known Holidays Taking Place in May Lesser-known reasons to mark your calendars By Robert Schork
	Rye Author Lucia Greenhouse's Top Five Memoirs The Rye author on her five favorite memoirs By Laurie Yarnell
Photo Opportunities Archive »
	Photo Gallery: An Evening with David Crosby and Graham Nash, and Other Local Westchester Events
Beauty & Style Archive »
	Shopkeeper's Pick: Organza Cocktail Dress from The Look in Rye Brook By Laurie Yarnell
	New Stores: Abbottkinney in Larchmont and City Life Concepts in New Rochelle By Laurie Yarnell
	White Plains Resident Jessica Pfister, New York Director of Le Mystère, on Choosing the Right Bra Size As New York Director of Le Mystère, the luxe intimate-apparel brand favored by Oprah, White Plains resident Jessica Pfister knows bras—and the importance of wearing the right one. “Women... By Laurie Yarnell
	Flower-Print Clothing and Accessories for Spring 2012 Those proverbial May flowers are finally in bloom. So take your pick, because, in the shops, as in the garden, everything’s coming up roses—and tulips and petunias, too. By Laurie Yarnell; Photography by John O'Donnell
Ask Westchester Archive »
	Ask Westchester, May 2012: the Kensico Dam, North Salem's Speed Limits
Amuse Bouche Archive »
	Restaurant Openings, Closings, Kitchen Changes, and Food Events in Westchester County, NY: May 2012 By John Bruno Turiano
	Cheap Eats: Where to Find Bargain Meals in Westchester County Meals to sample, all under $20. By Rachel Mariani
	The Resurgence of a Smoky Wood Flavor in Westchester County Food and Drink The hottest ingredient in Westchester isn’t meat, veg, or fish: it’s wood. By Julia Sexton
	The Number of Calories in Burgers at Westchester County Burger Joints Trying to pack on weight for that sumo wrestling competition? Nosh on some fries. By John B. Turiano
	Food Writer Julia Sexton's List of Five Favorite Recent Dishes in Westchester, May 2012 (From the Past 30 Days) By Julia Sexton
	Q&A with Chef Myong Feiner of Myong Gourmet in Mount Kisco By John Bruno Turiano
	Garlic Scape Recipe from Chef Eric Gabrynowicz of Restaurant North in Armonk Move aside, scallions. Diane Weintraub Pohl
Restaurant Reviews Archive »
	Restaurant Review: Piri-Q in Mamaroneck Barbecue via Lisbon in Mamaroneck By Marge Perry and David Bonom
Main Course Archive »
	Westchester Restaurants with Nostalgic Ambience These throwback restaurants serve up the past, time and time again. By Jeanne Muchnick
Side Order Archive »
	Ristorante Buona Sera Courtesy Car Program By John B. Turiano
In the News Archive »
	Son of Sam: David Berkowitz's History in Westchester County How David Berkowitz forever left his mark on Yonkers By Nathan Laliberte
Upcoming Archive »
	Former Somers Resident Lucas Papaelias Stars in Once, a Broadway Hit Musical By Esther Davidowitz
	Home Theater, May 2012 What to add to your DVD queue this month By Marisa LaScala
Culture, Etc. Archive »
	Westchester County Arts and Culture Events for May 2012: Liz Callaway, The Beach Boys, Frank Bruni, Tim Fain, and More By Marisa LaScala
High Note Archive »
	Film Guide: Blockbuster Movies to Catch in Theaters This Summer Navigating the Sizzling Summer Cinema
Final Say Archive »
	Q&A with Bail Bondman and Purchase Resident Ira Judelson Features Editor Laurie Yarnell chats with bail bondsman Ira Judelson of Purchase about getting DSK and other clients out of jail. By Laurie Yarnell