Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I love Modern in New Rochelle. Really delicious Italian.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Very cool! It sure has come a long way. Glad Cross County is getting some good chains. I know I'm dating myself but I remember running around CC and stopping at Woolworth's!

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I was going to mention Colony too, but I didn't know if italianices wanted this type of pizza. My family and I inhale these pies. Scrumptious. I'm one of those loyal devotees. Hot oil and sausage is one of the greatest things I've ever eaten. There's apparently a place called "Rico's" that's supposed to be similar to Colony (run by a former employee) but I haven't tried it.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Hi jfood! Oh wow - you just made me like Christian even more. He's a kindred spirit and a great chef and person. I think I'm harboring a mini crush on him. Don't tell Señor Swanky. ;)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Stanziato's in Danbury is a worthy stop. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the pizza is terrific. They have great inventive pizzas ( love the Piggy Piggy) and classic pies. It's wood-fired, not coal - but I love the place.

Fortina recently opened in Stamford as well. Love their pizzas. It's not vintage old-school, but the place does have its charm and the pizza is great. Christian Petroni's famous Luigi Bianco is a yummy force to be reckoned with. :)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I love Traveler's Rest in Ossining (On Rte. 100) and their yummy comfort food, homey fireplace and awesome giant gingerbread house. They beautifully decorate the grounds in lights as well.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

That is a good one too. I haven't seen it in a while.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I leave the King's Hawaiian bread out a few days and then throw it in the fridge - it firms up well enough for the bread pudding. My second favorite is to use day-old croissants.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I actually used both cream and eggnog combined - and then followed along with the rest of the recipe. It worked well.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Yikes - I'm sorry they're putting you through this. Definitely call a meeting and set some ground rules. These people need boundaries asap! It's your home, so your way or the highway. Good luck!

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I'm still not brave enough to make my own at home, but I took one for the team and tested a few eggnog brands with friends to find a favorite. (Hey - I'm nice like that!) ;-)

Our favorites were:

Hood Golden
Hood Pumpkin
Ronnybrook
Stewart's (Adirondack NY area chain)
Chipwich (been around forever but so hard to find these days!)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Love it for those purposes too! Kings Hawaiian bread has an awesome bread pudding recipe that I love to use with eggnog. Delicious.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Oh that's great to know - I didn't know you could still get a Cuban there. Thanks again - Jerk Chicken Saturdays sound great and nope - you've never steered me wrong for many years! :)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Good to know thanks Pat. You've got a great eye for the good stuff! I remember that Cuban sandwich that you recommended years ago...those were the days. Will check out Poppy's soon. :)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

You wouldn't be interning for the Peanut Principle, would you? If yes, I love your company!! Such tasty and inventive products! I'm with 51rich - Farmer's Markets are where it's at in Westchester. Here's a bit more info about what's going on around here. Hope it helps - good luck!
http://downtoearthmarkets.com/

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Dom & Vinnie's in Valhalla - right near Blythedale Hospital - very good old school place. (Cash only)
Also - Mario's Pizza in Mt Kisco - right at the train station - good to very good.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

I'm a Salinger's and Stew's fan too. Those are my first choices. Another great cider doughnut stop is Stuart's Farm in Yorktown/Granite Springs - delicious.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

The marinated beef is delicious and cooks in a snap!

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Key Food fish is terrific and so are their meats. Extremely high quality stuff.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

LOVE Stanziato's. Pies are delcious and really inventive. Cool atmosphere too - don't let the plain outside appearance sway you. I only wish they were open on Sundays.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Oh no...I hope they correct it quickly. I'm a huge fan.

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Don't give up!!

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Hi! Not sure if this was posted already but I was at the Pleasantville Farmer's Market this weekend and a cool new vendor was there called Drink More Good who had ginger syrup - really good!! Here's their website and they should be back every week: www.drinkmoregood.com/syrups/

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Had a really good meal at Gyro World in Pleasantville, which opened not long ago. Run by a family member of the Lefteris people (a cousin, I believe). Food very well prepared and friendly service with a few new specialties that aren't on the Lefteris menu (like gemista - stuffed tomatoes and peppers).

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Good pics. Los Abuelos in Ossining is another good, authentic taco stop. (Good tortas too!)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it. Yes - the noodles were incredible - I only go for those for my starchy crave. Even more insane is the double-cooked pork *over* the dan dan noodles. Sichuan heaven! :)

Sra. Swanky commented 6 years ago

Another fan of Mario's in Mt. Kisco. Also - Sinapi's Pizza Rustica in Bedford and Modern Slice in Thornwood are pretty good.

Sra. Swanky commented 7 years ago

Good to know. Will definitely check these out - thanks!