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Westchester County Farms & Orchards Visitor Guide
HUDSON VALLEY REGION
meet me
at the farm or the table
As county executive, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Westchester County in the scenic
Hudson Valley. No matter where you go in
Westchester, you’re within minutes of beautiful
parks, protected open space, rivers, farms and historic treasures.
For me, there’s no better time to enjoy Westchester’s beauty than
the fall. Autumn brings with it not only a colorful change of season, but a harvest of opportunities for family fun at Westchester’s
many farms, orchards and festivals. In addition, this guide has a
sampling of dining venues that source locally for you to discover the
many flavors of Westchester.
The purpose of this guide is to serve as a resource for you and your
family as you explore all that our county has to offer this season and
beyond. Think of it as a treasure map, leading you on a journey to
discover invaluable memories with loved ones in Westchester County.
Robert P. Astorino
Westchester County Tourism & Film
Let us assist with your visit and plan your trip
914-995-8500; 1-800-833-9282
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White Plains, NY 10601
Getting Around
BY CAR
Westchester County is easily accessible
by major interstate highways and thoroughfares, including I-87 (New York State
Thruway), I-95 (New England Thruway),
I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway)
I-684, the Bronx River, Hutchinson River,
the Saw-Mill River Parkways.
BY AIR
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is
conveniently located in the center of
the county.
BY TRAIN
For information, schedules and fares call
800-METRO-INFO or go to mta.info
BY BUS
The County’s Bee-Line bus system is one of
the nation’s best, safest and most reliable
transit systems. Our shuttles, BxM4C Westchester-Manhattan Express and frequent
local buses provide many options.
Call (914) 813-777 for route and schedule
information. beelinebus.com
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Westchester County in the Hudson River Valley is the ideal
visitor escape. From its sound shore to rolling countryside,
suburban cities to historic river towns, the county boasts a
surprising blend of experiences. It’s home to prominent corporate
headquarters, bustling shopping areas, meandering parkways,
forested nature preserves, hiking trails, historic castles, estates
and mansions, and — perhaps most surprisingly — thriving
agricultural enterprises offering authentic farm experiences.
Throughout its early history, Westchester primarily was farmland. By
the mid-19th century, transportation
advances and a growing population
brought prominence and commerce
that laid the foundation for what became the country’s first large “suburban” center. The county’s agricultural
heritage has remained strong, and
the current, renewed interest and demand for fresh, locally grown food has
led to an agricultural resurgence.
Today, Westchester is home to a nationally renowned education center
for food and agriculture, historic farm
manors, organic farms providing produce and meats to the best restaurants, award-winning brewers and
some of America’s best chefs.
Visitors to Westchester can explore
the Stuart Farm, the county’s oldest working family farm (dating from
1828), experience colonial farming
as it was practiced in the 1700s at
Philipsburg Manor, visit the farm
museum at Muscoot Farm, or learn
about state-of-the-hills and experi-
Westchester’s 300year agricultural
heritage is very
much alive today.
The county has
taken great steps
to preserve its
farmland and
encourage the
agricultural
resurgence.
Today the county
boasts more than
7,400 acres of
vegetable, dairy,
poultry, meat
and horse farms.
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mental farming techniques at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills or
the unique Science Barge in Yonkers.
From spring through summer and fall, dozens of farmstands and
farmers’ markets (more than 30 across the county) offer a bounty
of products fresh from the farms, as well as artisanal products like
breads, cheeses, jams, jellies, vinegars, honeys and maple syrup
to take home or enjoy on the spot. Thanks to farm innovations
extending the season, a growing number of the farmers’ markets are
open year round.
Not surprisingly, more and more chefs are shopping these local
farmers’ markets. On many menus, you’ll find the provenance of
almost everything, from the meat and vegetables on your plate
to the flowers on the table to the wine or cocktail in your glass.
Internationally renowned chefs--like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and
Mario Batali--and pioneers in the field-to-fork movement--like Dan
Barber, Peter Kelly and Eric Gabrynowicz--are feeding the county’s
reputation as a top destination for dining, whether you’re seeking
high-end Contemporary American or ethnic cuisine, a casual café
or a food truck.
Discover the many flavors of Westchester with a visit to our many
restaurants, farms or breweries. Begin your culinary adventure here.
Nicole Franzen/StoneBarns
There are
more than
30 farmers’
markets
crisscrossing
the county.
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FARMS
Harvest Moon Farm
and Orchard
Hilltop Hanover Farm and
Environmental Center
130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem
(914) 485-1210
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights
(914) 962-2368 / hilltophanoverfarm.org
A year-round family farm and
farm store. Depending on the
season, the farm offers freerange eggs (chicken and quail);
fresh produce (like heirloom
tomatoes, blueberries and
GMO-free corn); their own
grass-fed beef, pick-your-own
apples (September through October), and antibiotic- and hormone-free turkeys for Thanksgiving by order. The farm hosts
a Fall Festival with hayrides
and music every weekend from
Labor Day through Halloween.
Wreath greens and cut trees are
available for Christmas.
Open daily, 8:00 am–6:00 pm,
April–December. Saturdays
only, January–March
Hemlock Hill Farm
500 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor
(914) 737-2810 / hemlockhillfarm.com
This family-owned farm has
been raising high-quality, natural, and fresh meats since 1939
and supplies many of the best
restaurants. The farm’s market
is open year round and sells
fresh chicken, beef, pork, lamb,
eggs, and seasonal produce.
Tours every Saturday 10 am and
noon, no reservations needed.
Open year round, Monday–
Saturday; 9:00 am–5:30 pm,
Sunday; 9:00 am–2:00 pm
This working farm /education
center operated by Westchester
County offers the opportunity
for hands-on learning experiences on a working farm. Learn
backyard farming, rainwater
harvesting or cheese making,
tour the gardens and greenhouses, pick your own produce
(Saturdays in season), or picnic
in the field. There’s a full list of
classes available. On Friday and
Saturday from June to November a farm stand sells the farm’s
produce, herbs, cut flowers,
eggs, honey, maple syrup,
jellies, jams, and grains.
Open year round; Tuesday–
Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Winter hours; November 1–
March 31, open Tuesday–Friday,
10:00 am–4:00 pm
The Meadows Farm
329 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights
(914) 962-4306 / meadowsfarmmarket.com
A sprawling 100-acre family
farm keeps this long-time farm
market brimming with the day’s
pickings: spring brings greens,
potting plants and seedlings;
summer favorites include tomatoes and sweet corn; fall crops
include pumpkins, squashes,
gourds and more.
Open May–October, Monday–
Saturday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm,
Sunday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
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FARMS
Muscoot Farm
Seedswell Vegetable Farm
51 Rte. 100, Katonah
(914) 864-7282 / muscootfarm.org
284 Guard Hill Rd., Mount Kisco
(914) 621–7581 / seedswell.com
Kids love this place operated
by the Westchester County
Parks Department. Step back
in time and see heritage breed
animals; take a guided interactive
walk through the forest; watch
blacksmithing as it was done
centuries ago. Experience the
changing seasons from maple
syruping to fall hayrides and
pumpkin picking. An on-site
farmers market runs on Sundays
mid-May through October.
Located on preserved land in
one of Westchester’s signature
agricultural areas, this small
family farm grows a wide variety
of vegetables (without synthetic
herbicides or pesticides). Fresh
picked vegetables, herbs, cut
flowers, edible flowers and eggs
are available at the farm stand
and as Community Supported
Agriculture shares. The farm
also sells its own honey and
maple syrup when available.
Open daily, 10:00 am–4:00 pm,
including most holidays.
Open July–September, Tuesdays
2:00–6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00
am–3:00 pm
Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Rd., Croton Falls
(914) 277-3188 / outhouseorchardsny.com
Visit in the fall for U-Pick
apples and pumpkins; kids will
love the corn maze or a ride
on the big green tractor. The
roadside stand sells vegetables,
local honey, maple syrup, fresh
baked pies and famous pumpkin cheesecakes. Thanksgiving
turkeys and pies by order.
Open daily, September–
October, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Science Barge
99 Dock St., Yonkers
(914) 375-2151 / groundworkhv.org/
programs/science-barge
This one-of-a-kind, prototype sustainable urban farm
is situated on a barge on the
Hudson River and operates as
an environmental education
center powered by solar panels,
wind turbines and biofuels. The
greenhouse uses collected rainwater and purified river water
to grow an abundance of fresh
produce with zero net carbon
emissions. It’s within walking distance of the Metro-North train
station. ($3 suggested donation;
free for children 10 and under.)
Open mid April–early November,
Saturday & Sunday 12:00–6:00 pm
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Stone Barns Center for
Food and Agriculture
630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills
(914) 366-6200 / stonebarnscenter.org
Once part of the John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., estate, and now
a world-renowned farm and
education center, this 80-acre
working farm is also a teaching
center for sustainable and
innovative growing methods.
It offers extensive workshops,
children’s programs and handson learning. Visitors can walk
the fields, tour the gardens and
visit the livestock. A seasonal
market runs on Sundays (May
to November) to sell the farm’s
produce, meats, eggs and baked
goods. The casual Blue Hill
Café offers simple, farm-raised
snacks and outdoor seating.
(Note, spring through fall there’s
a fee of $10 per vehicle for admission Friday through Sunday.)
Open year-round, Wednesday–
Sunday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs
(914) 245-2784 / stuartsfarm.com
A distinguished New York
State Century Farm and the
oldest apple orchard in Westchester County, this 200-acre
Hudson Pines
and Cabbage
Hill are two
Westchester
farms playing
a major role
in saving heritage
breeds of cattle,
pigs and poultry.
Margaret Rizzuto
Margaret Rizzuto
FARMS
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FARMS
farm has been in existence since
1828. The original farmhouse
was built around 1760. An
apple-picking haven. Pick over
30 varieties of apples starting
Labor Day, pumpkins in the
fall and Christmas trees in the
winter. Hayrides on weekends,
mid-September to Halloween.
can see how cider is made on
Saturday mornings. Available
are apple and pear varieties,
quality pies, local honey and
maple syrup.
Open early September–
Thanksgiving, Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am–5:30 pm
Open daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm
White Oak Farm
Sundial Farm
680 Croton Lake Rd., Yorktown Heights
(914) 245-7535 / whiteoakfarm1.com
1311 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining
(914) 391-5965 / sundialfarm.us
One of the nation’s oldest
historic farm properties, these
lands have been farmed since
the mid-1700s. The home,
barns and blacksmith’s cottage
once served as an inn and
stagecoach stop for travelers
heading north from Manhattan.
Today the farm is a nursery,
offering annuals, perennials and
organic, non-GMO vegetable
seeds April through early July.
The on-site Barn Sale sells
antiques and home decor items
April through November.
Open April – July, Tuesday–
Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thompson’s Cider Mill
335 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson
(914) 271-2254 / thompsonscidermill.com
Pleasantville Farmers Market
Producing a unique, artisanal
cider made from a blend of different apple varieties, including
heirloom and antique varieties,
this picturesque cidery includes
a Victorian-style red barn
overlooking Swopes’ Pond, the
old Rickert’s farm house and a
new orchard on the hill. Visitors
are welcome on weekends and
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The largest producer of maple
syrup in Westchester, this farm
dates back to the 1800s and
features beautiful open fields,
restored barns, a sugarhouse,
gardens and a working sawmill.
The market offers maple syrup,
local honey, firewood and
rough sawn boards for sale year
round. In fall, offerings include
mums, pumpkins and gourds.
In winter, find Christmas trees
and wreathes.
Open Saturday & Sunday,
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1313 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights
(914) 245-5111 / wilkensfarm.com
One of the area’s oldest U-Pick
farms offers peaches in August,
a wide variety of apples beginning September, pumpkins beginning October and Christmas
trees November and December.
Three farmers markets on site
sell farmhouse cider, freshly
baked pies and cider doughnuts
and apple-themed gifts.
Open daily, mid-August–midDecember, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Rana Faure / RiverMarket
RESTAURANTS
121 Restaurant and Bar
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
2 Dingle Ridge Rd., North Salem
(914) 669-0121 / 121restaurant.com
630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills
(914) 366-9600 / bluehillfarm.com
The rustic-modern interior is
newly renovated and the menu
is updated and seasonal, with
ingredients supplied by Hemlock Hill Farm, Ryder Farm,
Moo Chocolates and Lola
Granola, among others (credit
Executive Chef Beck Bolender,
the youngest sous chef ever at
Jean-Georges in New York City).
Beverages include American
craft beers, about 40 wines available by the bottle or glass and
traditional or original cocktails.
Associated with the Stone
Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, Blue
Hill at Stone Barns opened in
2004 and sources much of the
meat, poultry and produce
featured on the menu from
its 80-acre on-site farm. The
daily menu is based on what is
available. Executive Chef Dan
Barber (named the Nation’s
Best Chef by the James Beard
Foundation in 2009) also offers
a 7-course Farmer’s Feast or a
4-course Stone Barns Dinner.
The wine list is considered one
of the finest in the country.
Birdsall House
970 Main St., Peekskill
(914) 930-1880 / birdsallhouse.net
Opened in 2010 as a trendy
craft-beer gastropub, the long
list of craft beers and 20 taps
of (mostly) locally brewed beer
offered here are complemented
by its list of locally sourced
ingredients in the kitchen. Menu
favorites include dry rubbed St.
Louis ribs with ale and honey
glaze and grandma’s potato
salad; smoked brisket chili; a
cheese plate served with seasonal fruit, fig and apple jam, fruit
chutney and smoky almonds.
Cafe of Love
38 East Main St., Mount Kisco
(914) 242-1002 / cafeofloveny.com
The menu for this award-winning farm-to-table bistro
prompts patrons to “Taste the
Passion.” The warm, cozy setting features fresh cut flowers
from Tiny Hearts, a small farm
in North Salem. Many dishes
on the New American cuisine
menu are named for the local
source (Sugar Hill Farm shell
steak; Heritage Flowers &
Greens salad with Amba Farms
vegetables; Daisy Hill Farm
organic fines herbs omelet).
Hudson Valley craft brews here
include Captain Lawrence Pale
Ale and Mothers Milk Stout.
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RESTAURANTS
The Cookery
39 Chestnut St., Dobbs Ferry
(914) 305-2336 / thecookeryrestaurant.com
A casual neighborhood eatery
with a devoted following. The
restaurant captures the warmth
of Italian comfort food and serves
some of the best pasta in the
county along with more progressive fare. Crispy duck tongues,
bone marrow Madeira and
whole roast suckling pig feasts
are offered alongside radiatore
lamb Bolognese and pork osso
bucco. An ardent nose-to-tail
cook, chef/owner David DiBari
sources much of the meat, fish
and produce locally.
Harper’s Restaurant
and Bar
92 Main St., Dobbs Ferry
(914) 693-2306 / harpersonmain.com
Cozy, quietly lit booths and a
seasonal garden patio adjoining
the Croton Aqueduct create
a casual aura here, supported
by a casual menu (wild striped
bass and roasted cauliflower
side, duck fat fried potatoes
with crème fraiche, roasted freerange chicken, sautéed local
fluke). Known for its well-crafted cocktail list, the wine list is
limited but well chosen, and
the beer offerings include many
local brews.
Harvest on Hudson
1 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson
(914) 478-2800 / harvesthudson.com
On the waterfront, an impressive
Tuscan-style farmhouse with 30foot high stone fireplace is perfect
for authentic gourmet Italian fare.
Everything is house made, home
grown or regionally inspired. Try
the rigatoni with rabbit sausage;
the brick oven pizza with fig,
goat cheese and prosciutto; the
whole roasted market fish with
lemon-scented olive oil. Dine
on the patio, walk the extensive
vegetable and herb gardens that
are the seasonal source for much
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of the menu. Extensive wine list,
bar and lounge with live music
on Thursdays.
Inn at Pound Ridge
258 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge
(914) 764-1400 / theinnatpoundridge.com
Set in picturesque Pound Ridge
in a renovated 1833 roadside
inn that exudes rustic elegance,
the latest venture of Chef
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it
offers his signature seasonal,
farm-to-table cuisine that’s both
brilliant (foie gras terrine with
dried sour cherries, candied
pistachios and white port gelee)
and approachable (rigatoni with
meatballs and smoked chili tomato ragu, or bacon and gruyere
grass-fed burger with Russian
dressing and yuzu pickles). The
world-famous chef invites guests
to stop by for a glass of wine or
come for a special occasion dinner.
Peter Pratt’s Inn
673 Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown
(914) 962-4090 / prattsinn.com
This warm, inviting restaurant
in a wooded setting offers
romantic hearthside dining
and an inspired New American
menu that draws from area
farms and foragers. It’s known
for its seasonal wild game dishes and house-cured charcuterie.
In warmer months, dine on the
porch overlooking the garden
and 200-year-old pine forest.
Plates Restaurant
121 Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont
(914) 834-1244 / platesonthepark.com
This is a charming neighborhood
restaurant, across from the
Metro-North train station offering
a relaxed farm-to-table experience.
Chef/owner Matthew Karp’s
culinary craft includes handrolled pasta, homemade breads,
home-fermented vinegars and a
repertoire of American classics,
from grass-fed burgers and buttermilk fried chicken to local duck
and foie gras.
Margaret Rizzuto
Jerry Novesky/ Restaurant North
Simon Feldman
Rana Faure/RiverMarket
RESTAURANTS
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RESTAURANTS
Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus Rd., North Salem
(914) 617-8380 / farmerandthefish.com
Co-owners Ed Taylor and Chef
Michael Kaphan took over this
200-year-old farmhouse in 2012
to create a community-oriented
restaurant using food that they
grow in the on-site terraced
garden along with high-quality
seafood from Taylor’s wholesale
fish company. The raw fish bar
features more than 16 varieties
of oysters and clams for starters.
Try Purdy’s clam chowder, Gulf
big eye tuna with spicy shrimp
and garden vegetable fried rice
and Thai coconut sauce, or wild
striped bass with sunchokes,
asparagus and bluefoot mushrooms.
Red Hat on the River
1 Bridge St., Irvington
(914) 591-5888 / redhatontheriver.com
The menu for this
French-American bistro features locally grown produce and
organic, wild, or sustainably
raised fish, poultry, and meats.
French bistro classics (moules
frites, steak frites, rillettes) sit
alongside new dishes (Jersey
peach and arugula salad, or
quinoa burger with chick
peas, sweet potato, zucchini,
pumpkin and flax seeds). In a
renovated 100-year former factory building on the river, Red
Hat offers magnificent views of
the river, a lively rooftop lounge
and outdoor patio dining.
Restaurant North
386 Main St., Armonk
(914) 273-8686 / restaurantnorth.com
One of “America’s Top Restaurants” (Zagat 2014). James Beard
semifinalist (Rising Star Chef
2011 and Best Chef Northeast
2014), Eric Gabrynowicz teams
with Stephen Mancini, former
Union Square Cafe Wine and
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Spirit Director, to offer a locally
sourced menu that changes daily
depending on what the farms deliver; an educated wine list; house
made, pressed juices; innovative
cocktails and Captain Lawrence
on draft. The credo here is “know
thy farmer.” The setting is simple
and refined. The service welcoming and informed.
RiverMarket Bar
and Kitchen
127 West Main St., Tarrytown
(914) 631-3100
rivermarketbarandkitchen.com
An upscale eatery, fresh market
and wine shop where the emphasis is all-local, sustainably grown
and humanely raised. Stone
Broke Farm grass-fed beef, Montauk lobster and fish, Hemlock
Hill poultry and Hudson Valley
foie gras are mainstays on the
menu which leans to American
comfort with Italian influences.
The wine list drawn from around
the world likewise specializes in
natural, organic and biodynamic
producers. Located a stone’s
throw from the Metro-North
train station.
Tarry Lodge
18 Mill St., Port Chester
(914) 939-3111 / tarrylodge.com
In 2008, famed restaurateurs
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich
set out to reinvigorate old-style
Italian-American cuisine in a
100-year old building with a
colorful history. The menu of
traditional Italian wood-fired
brick-oven pizzas, also includes
artisan pastas, Italian classics
with locally sourced ingredients,
and new dishes to enjoy in a
warm, relaxed atmosphere.
The extensive wine/spirits/
beer list includes many local
selections. A Certified Green
Restaurant, Tarry Lodge has
a no-bottled-water policy and
encourages “Meatless Monday.”
RESTAURANTS
Thyme
3605 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights
(914) 788-8700 / thymerestaurant.net
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In a warm and inviting setting,
Chef Thomas Costello opened
Thyme with a goal to tap local
farms and purveyors to create a
neighborhood driven, seasonal
American restaurant. Recently
appointed the Culinary Chair
of Physician’s Against World
Hunger, he has added a variety
of gluten-free options on the
menu, which includes steak,
seafood and risottos, woodfired double cut pork chop with
sweet potato mash and grilled
asparagus and custom blended
burgers (sirloin or turkey).
Contemporary American
cuisine with French, Italian and
Asian elements results in some
surprising and savory combinations—like Long Island duck
with Togarashi (Japanese chili
pepper) or Heritage pork duet
(crisp belly with plum mostarda
with tenderloin wrapped in
bacon). Each dish is edible art.
According to local
lore, Elmsford is the
place the cocktail
was invented. The
legend holds that
around the time of
the Revolutionary
War, a local tavern
keeper used the tail
feathers of roosters
to garnish its drinks,
and hence the
“cocktail” was born.
Today along with
chefs bartenders
are scouting
farmers markets for
ingredients to infuse
their cocktails.
The Twisted Oak
61 Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-1992 This recent addition to the Tarrytown restaurant scene takes
a fun and casual approach to
New American fare with Italian
influences. Sourcing from local
farmers and growers, chef and
co-owner Michael Cutney
offers a daily changing menu. A
pastrami-spiced cod with red
cabbage and pumpernickel pain
perdu riffs on the classic reuben, while slow-roasted lamb
with artichokes is classic comfort. Look for ingredient-driven
cocktails, like the Upstate Old
Fashioned, local draft beers and
a modest wine list.
X20: Xaviars on
the Hudson
Chef/owner Peter X. Kelly (Xaviars Restaurant Group), an Iron
Chef winner, sets this dramatic
restaurant in the Hudson on
the only turn-of-the-century
Victorian pier still in use on
the Hudson. The view extends
south to the George Washington
Bridge and north to the Tappan
Zee Bridge. Kelly’s signature
Margaret Rizzuto
71 Water Grant St., Yonkers
(914) 965-1111 / xaviars.com
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BREWERIES
Broken Bow Brewery
173 Marbledale Rd., Tuckahoe
(914) 268-0900 / brokenbowbrewery.com
Convenient to the Crestwood
Metro-North train station, this
brewery produces a rich Broken
Heart Stout, a light Marbledale
American Pale Ale (made with
American-grown hops), and a
Broken Auger Lager. Visit the
brewery for tastings, pints and
growlers; many Broken Bow beers
are on tap at area restaurants.
Captain Lawrence
Brewing Company
444 North Saw Mill River Rd., Elmsford
(914) 741-2337 / captainlawrencebrewing.com
Set in an industrial, warehouse
in Elmsford, Captain Lawrence
Brewing Company is Westchester’s first microbrewery.
A pioneer in the craft beer
movement, owner Scott Vaccaro
opened the brewery in 2006
and has won awards from beer
festivals all over the country for
his Liquid Gold, Imperial IPA,
Brown Ale and Kolsch, but
the local favorite has to be the
Freshchester IPA. The tasting
room boasts a 30-foot long oak
bar, two 12-tap lines for samples
and growlers, an outdoor patio
serving light local fare and a
changing line-up of beers. To see
the brewery in full action, tours
of the brewery are available on
Saturdays and Sundays. Find
Captain Lawrence brews on tap
at many local restaurants and
on the shelf at better stores.
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#FREEDOM
Craft Brewery
3199 Albany Post Rd., Buchanan
(914) 979-2337 / freedombrew.us
One of Westchester’s newest
breweries, the brainchild of
Barry Hansen Jr. and Greg Cristallo and several friends hailing
from as far as Australia and
Great Britain. #Freedom Craft
started with two flagship brews:
Unalienable Rights (made
with 100-percent American
ingredients and hopped at three
separate stages) and The Berry
Amendment, boasting natural
fermentation. Look for these
independent brews at area
farmers markets, beer stores
and restaurants.
Peekskill Brewery
47–53 South Water St., Peekskill
(914) 734-2337 / peekskillbrewery.com
With a number of beer-centric restaurants, Peekskill
truly is a beer-lovers city. This
not-so-little brewpub is part
of the reason. A leader of the
booming gastro pub trend, this
four-story riverfront brewery is
“craft obsessed.” Chief /brewer Jeffery O’Neil puts out an
ever-changing roster from IPA’s
to simple sours to complex
stouts depending on the season, the occasion or his whim.
The brewery offers flights along
with pints and growlers. The
focus on locally sourced and
handcrafted extends to the food,
as well. The second-story of
BREWERIES
the neo-industrial building is an
open-kitchen dining room that
serves pub-worthy fare: housemade sausages, rillettes, chicken
liver parfaits and poutine, to
name a few faves. The PB burger is also great. The pub is open
for lunch and dinner.
Yonkers Brewing Company
92 Main St., Yonkers
(914) 424-9918 / yonkersbrewing.com
With a growing beer culture, an
array of topnotch restaurants
and a rich history, Yonkers has
all the makings of a great beer
city—including this waterfront
brewery housed in a historic
Yonkers Trolley Barn. The newly
converted Renaissance Revival
building has soaring 20-foot
ceilings, lots of exposed brick and
dedicated brewing and tasting
space. Founded by two of the
river city’s sons, the brewery
has been supplying restaurants
throughout the Hudson Valley
and New York City since 2012. Its
flagship Yonkers Lager, Honey
Blonde (made with Hudson Valley honey) and IPA (shock full of
citrus and stone fruit) have a devoted following. At the brewery,
the public can taste the latest,
such as: Vanilla Stout (great on
its own or in an ice cream float),
Belgo (a hoppy Belgian style pale
ale), and Pear Wit (a seasonal
wheat beer with pear juice). The
brewery is located across from
the Metro-North train station.
An ever-growing
population of craft
brewers, there’s also a
growing trend in distilling.
Still the One Distillery
in Port Chester makes
award-winning vodka
from honey and whiskey
from Captain Lawrence’s
Freshchester.
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WHERE TO STAY — & EAT
Places to stay
range from historic
stagecoach inns
to contemporary
luxury hotels. Here
is a sampling where
travelers looking for
a locavore menu can
stay and dine in
style. See more
overnight options on
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WHERE TO STAY — & EAT
Bedford Post Inn
954 Old Post Rd., Bedford
(914) 234-7800 / bedfordpostinn.com
and serves Auberge-style,
French-inspired cuisine based
on locally sourced ingredients.
Actor Richard Gere rescued
this historic 1868 inn from
demolition and brought it to
Relais & Chateaux glory. Today,
while no longer owned by the
actor, the property set in Bedford’s forested hills is home to
an eight-room luxury inn, yoga
studio and two distinct restaurants: The Barn, a convivial
rustic café serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner during the
week and brunch on the
weekends; and Campagna,
the signature fine dining restaurant newly owned by award-winning chef Michael White, set
to serve his well-known Italian
cuisine, handmade pastas and
seasonal dishes drawn from the
farmers’ bounty.
Crabtree’s Kittle House Inn
Castle Hotel & Spa
Doubletree by Hilton
400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown
(914) 631-1980 / castlehotelandspa.com
455 South Broadway, Tarrytown
(914) 631-5700 / doubletree3.hilton.com
A medieval-style castle situated
on a sprawling hilltop overlooking the Hudson River. The
main tower forms the highest
point in Westchester County. A
designated historic landmark,
the structure was meticulously
transformed into a luxury hotel
and offers royal-quality service,
luxurious guestrooms, a secluded setting and a THANN™
Sanctuary Spa. Its Equus
Restaurant offers a breathtaking setting for discerning adults
A classic lodge-style hotel
replete with stonewalls, wood
beams and two fireplaces in the
lobby under a cathedral ceiling.
Balconies and private terraces
come with some guestrooms
that overlook the interior
courtyard. Bistro Z is on
the premises, known as an
upscale modern American
bistro serving seasonal dishes,
a comfortable lounge yearround, and outdoor patio (in
season) for cocktails.
11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua
(914) 666-8044 / kittlehouse.com
Nestled at the end of a wooded
lane, this 18th century house
strikingly restored exudes quiet
elegance. With a storied history,
it has played host to the famous
and soon-to-be famous. Today, it
is first and foremost an acclaimed
restaurant with an award-winning
wine cellar, convivial tavern and
beautiful gardens. Its modern
American cuisine features the
farms of the Hudson Valley
prominently. Upstairs, 12
guestrooms, all en suite, blend
old-world charm with modern
amenities. Complimentary continental breakfast served.
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Hilton Westchester
699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook
(914) 939-6300 / westchester.hilton.com
Located on 37 acres of lush,
landscaped woodland, this is a
great place to kick back. Newly
renovated guest rooms and
suites are tastefully decorated
with stunning views of the
hotel gardens. The on-site
restaurant Härth draws from
the gardens as well as a rooftop
beehive to make local ingredients center-plate. Dine fireside
in view of the brick-oven. The
hotel is just 8 miles from the
Westchester County Airport
and minutes from White Plains
based-businesses.
Renaissance
Westchester Hotel
80 West Red Oak Lane, West Harrison
(914) 694-5400 / renaissancehotels.
com/HPNSH
Nestled on 30 acres in the
scenic Westchester countryside
and only 35 minutes from New
York City, this luxurious Marriott hotel offers all the comforts
of a modern hotel. It touts a
new on-site restaurant, Hive
Living Room + Bar, a contemporary American gastro-pub
featuring American cuisine
prepared using locally sourced
ingredients.
The Ritz-Carlton,
Westchester
3 Renaissance Square, White Plains
(914) 946-5500 / ritzcarlton.com
A modern sophisticated hotel
that offers the ultimate in luxury, including a destination spa
and two award-winning restaurants: BLT steak (of the famed
modern American steakhouse
group) and 42 The Restaurant
(a lofty, romantic spot in the
stratosphere on the 42nd
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floor). The elegant restaurant
42 offers dramatic views and
a menu described as “Iberian
New American” that will delight
and surprise. Tapas (some
intriguingly complex), housemade pastas and inventive fare
with fresh local ingredients and
a sophisticated lounge.
Tarrytown House Estate
49 East Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown
(914) 591-8200 / tarrytownhouseestate.com
Set on 26 acres overlooking
the Hudson River Valley, the
Tarrytown House features
impressive 19th century mansions, cottages and a carriage
house and contemporary
atrium. There are 12 distinct
buildings, offering well-appointed hotel lodging and conference
setting. The on-site restaurant
Cellar 49 offers a modern twist
on classic tavern fare, drawing
from the bounty of the Hudson
Valley. Stone columns and
brick walls along with a rich
mahogany bar create a warm
setting. Enjoy the selection of
craft beers and unique, small
production wines.
Westchester Marriott
670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown
(914) 631-2200 / marriot.com/nycwe
Spacious rooms and suites are
all about comfort in this 10-story hotel that also offers a fitness
center, indoor pool, day spa
and two excellent restaurants
on site. Named from the flourmill that opened in Tarrytown
in 1886, Cooper’s Mill combines
rustic authenticity (barn wood)
with industrial design. Locally
and regionally grown ingredients are the cornerstone of the
New American menu. Also on
site is the famed Ruth’s Chris
Steak House.
Margaret Rizzuto
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Discover the
many flavors
of Westchester
with a visit to the
restaurants, farms
and breweries that
make this a top
destination for great
food and drink.
Annual Events with a
Local Food Theme
MARCH & NOVEMBER
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
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JUNE
Wine & Food Week
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SEPTEMBER
Southern Westchester
Food & Wine Festival
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White Plains, New York 10601