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Strolling through bucolic Bedford, appreciating autumn’s colors, area residents and visitors alike who crave a coffee drink, delicious sandwich and salad choices, or the perfect host/hostess gift, stop at the go-to spot in town — G.E. Brown.

The late summer re-opening was preceded by a five-month closing and, as owner Jennifer Vellano put it, “an overnight pivot to a different model of serving the town and keeping the store alive.” She and her husband James opened G.E. Brown in 2015, bringing with them catering and restaurant expertise. The store quickly became known for its inventive twists — a sensational chicken salad with raisins and nuts, their “Ham it Up” breakfast sandwich on a danish, and soul-satisfying soups like broccoli cheddar. When the pandemic hit the Vellanos “didn’t have the option to close down,” so took the creativity apparent in their food and brought it to the store’s concept.

RestaurantsAbbe WichmanNovember 5, 2020Bedford, Comfort Food, American, Home Delivery, To-Go, HomepageComment

The Granola Bar Opens "The Taco Bar" at Their Rye Location

TGB Restaurant Group, owners and operators of The Granola Bar’s five locations proudly announces the launch of their ghost kitchen concept; The Taco Bar. This evening taco and burrito concept opens every night from 5-9pm based out of The Granola Bar of Rye location. Customers can order for pick-up and delivery only via UberEats, GrubHub, or by calling the store directly at 914-709-4229.

Co-owner Julie Mountain continues; “The Taco Bar is such a natural extension of what are doing during the daytime with The Granola Bar and allows us to show versatility and ability to pivot during these times.”

Executive chef Neil Rohricht continues to flex his delicious culinary expertise at The Taco Bar creating a flavorful and easy to navigate menu that appeals to everyone in the family.

You can find The Taco Bar menu at: https://thegranolabarct.com/qr_menu/the-taco-bar/

RestaurantsStephanie WebsterSeptember 11, 2020Openings, Rye, Tacos, Mexican, Take Out, To-Go, Home Delivery, HomepageComment

Westchester Restauratuers Discuss The New Norm

As Westchester restaurants remain shuttered for dining in, a growing number of those that initially closed due to uncertainty and concern over the coronavirus have reopened their doors for takeout and delivery. The restauranteurs we spoke with are keeping their operations lean, are taking all the necessary safety precautions for their staff and patrons, and are, while not making money doing this, getting back to doing in some measure what they love.

Features, InterviewAbbe WichmanJune 10, 2020Chef, Chef Talk, Interview, COVID-19, Take Out, To-Go, Homepage Comment

15 Food Trucks Launch the Westchester Food Truck Association Popping up in CT & NY

This pandemic has stopped a lot of things. One thing it hasn’t stopped? The ability for a handful of fantastic eateries to take to the streets and roll into your neighborhood in food trucks. And now, they’re living by the “we’re all in this together” mantra we’ve all taken up. As of early March, 15 food trucks formed an alliance for the ages. The Westchester Food Truck Association, composed of diverse, local favorites, will have you wanting to call for a (literal) truckload of their food.

Meet The Trucks: Walter’s Hot Dogs, Gyro Uno, Westchester Burger Co., Longford’s Ice Cream, Put Some Meat on Your Bones, Cibus Latin Fusion, Road Grub Mobile, Pizza Vitale, Leila’s Crepe Station, Sloppie Joe’s, Graziella’s Restaurant, Crazy Taco-Mex, Abeetz Pizza, Poke Motion, Mac’s Meatball Truck

Features, RestaurantsMaddie PhelpsMay 29, 2020Home Delivery, Food Truck, Street Food, To-Go, Take OutComment

Souvlaki Truck: A Greek Roadside Gem in Yonkers NY

Whenever I think of Greek food, I imagine classic diner souvlaki and gyro platters. The dishes are usually listed in the bottom corner of the menu, under Italian specialties, almost like a side note. To be honest, I feel like the recipes are usually treated that way, too, although at 2 a.m. you won’t catch me hating.

But the Souvlaki Truck that's been parked on the side of busy Central Park Avenue in Yonkers since 2013, and its restaurant base Niko’s Taverna up the street, are very clear about making these Mediterranean specialties the star of the show.

RestaurantsJennifer TurianoDecember 16, 2019Greek, Food Truck, Yonkers, To-Go, Lunch, Comfort Food