Menu Movers & Shakers

By Morris Gut We were happy to get back to Southern Table Kitchen and Bar in Pleasantville. It was a lovely late afternoon, and right from the start the staff made us feel comfortable. The outdoor patio was active as

By Morris Gut Founded in 1965 by Ruth Fertel, a single mom in New Orleans, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has grown to 150 restaurants worldwide. It is the grand dame of steakhouses, extolling the virtues of sizzling prime steaks delivered

By Morris Gut New bistros and formal French dining rooms have debuted throughout the area in the last year joining older standbys. It remains one of my favorite types of cuisine. This year Bastille Day is Sunday, July 14, a

By Morris Gut Since its founding in Los Angeles in 1978 by the Overton family, The Cheesecake Factory has grown into a powerhouse food service company encompassing more than 200 restaurants nationally, not including its acquired ancillary venues operating under

Jack & Jill’s are now serving! Partners Ro Flanagan, Shane Clifford and Brendan Donohue have opened Jill’s Bar & Restaurant in Mamaroneck, just across from Harbor Island Park. Clifford and Flanagan, who are husband and wife, also operate the popular

By Morris Gut It’s that time of year again where soft-shell crabs are in season. Now through September, there are plenty of choices to find this seafood delicacy somewhere close to home. ANS Seafood Market, 2 William St., Elmsford and

By Morris Gut If you enjoy shopping at farmers markets, this is the best time of year. Many markets that closed last year in time for winter have been steadily opening throughout the area. So get out to your favorite

By Morris Gut I have had delicious culinary encounters so far this spring. Here are a few good ones to share. Bustling Brunch at The Thorn Amiable partners Mario Kocaj and Tonin Syku had spent years working in the restaurant

By Morris Gut The culinary landscape in the Hudson Valley is blossoming again. Like planting seeds in the garden, restaurants are sprouting everywhere. There are other food-related experiences as well. Here are some of the latest opportunities. Stone Barns Center

By Morris Gut The bustling Blazer Pub in North Salem, a good stopping point just off I-684, has been serving local patrons and hungry travelers since 1971. When we walked in on a recent Sunday afternoon, the place was jumping.