Police set up a crime scene after a bullet crashed through the window of Metro by T-Mobile at Morris Park Avenue and Hunt Avenue at 2 p.m. on November 7. -Photo by David Greene By David Greene Bronx Voice November 21, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 BRONX - Police are currently looking for an assailant who fired a gunshot at another unknown individual along busy Morris Park Avenue. The bullet smashed through the front door of a phone store, thankfully no one was injured. Police officials say the incident was reported at 2 p.m. on November 7, outside of the Green Olive Deli, located at 716 Morris Park Avenue, at the corner of Hunt Avenue. Officials say the unknown gunman fired a single shot at a second individual and missed. The bullet flew across the street and through the front door of Metro by T-Mobile, at 723 Morris Park Avenue. Both the gunman and victim fled the scene on foot. No description of the gunman was
Brewmaster Michael Chiltern and baseball slugger Paul O’Neill with their new brew Warrior 21 at Wolf & Warrior. -Facebook
By Morris Gut
Bronx Voice
April 7, 2024
BRONX - The culinary landscape in the Bronx and Westchester is blossoming again! Like planting seeds in the garden, restaurants are sprouting, spreading their wings. Expansions and openings are on the hot burner. Here is some of the latest grapevine…
NOSHING AT YANKEE STADIUM & CITIFIELD 2024!
The Major League Baseball season is underway. If you’re planning to eat while visiting Yankee Stadium, the food service throughout the park has been revamped for 2024 featuring some old and some new. For example: Bronx-born celebrity chef Christian Petroni, former executive chef at Fortina restaurants in Westchester and a regular on the Food Network, has brought his ‘Cheesy Garlic Bread’ for the fans. Mac Truck will be offering their unique take on Mac n’ Cheese with a variety of toppings. Also, noted Chef/restaurateur David Chang has brought Fuku, his fried chicken concept. Returning concessionaires include: Lobel Meat Market for tasty beef sandwiches and platters; Streetbird by Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay’s ‘Bobby’s Burgers’, Mighty Quinn’s BBQ, Chick & Pete’s, City Winery, The Halal Guys, Sumo Dog, Benihana, Oatly, and Wings of New York. There are gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options. You can also check out the Yankee Stadium Tower Garden.
For all you MET fans out there, the big culinary news coming out of Citifield this season is the return of Pat La Frieda Meat Purveyors and Pete Alonso’s Arctic Grill. Pete is the Mets 1st baseman. There’s also Whole Hog BBQ, Lobster Shack, Shake Shack, and Fuku. Vegetarian and vegan options, too. www.mlb.com/mets/ballpark/citi-field-dining-guide
BASEBALL SLUGGER PAUL O’NEILL LAUNCHES A BREW WITH WOLF & WARRIOR!
Owner/Brewmeister Michael Chiltern brought White Plains a popular microbrewery several years ago. Now he has collaborated with former Yankee baseball slugger Paul O’Neill on a new brew appropriately titled: ‘Warrior 21’, O’Neill’s number as a player. Chiltern describes the brew as a ‘hazy Northeast style IPA’. He adds: “It’s the first beer collaboration with a Yankees player”. Brandon Steiner, a noted sports marketer and founder of CollectibleXExhange, was also part of the deal. By the way, Wolf & Warrior has expanded and is now serving brews and a new menu all afternoon and evening from noon, Tuesday through Sunday. The open-air backyard has extra seating. A daily selection of brews is listed on a big colorful blackboard. Comforting new kitchen specialties include: Birria Tacos, Blazin’ Wings, Hand Cut Free Range Chicken Tenders, a variety of Brew House Burgers, and Slammin’ Sandwiches like the South Paw Philly Cheesesteak. Octoberfest beers will be on hand. Games for the kids. Wolf & Warrior Brewing, 195A E. Post Road, White Plains. 914-368-8617
Liebman’s original kosher Jewish delicatessen in Riverdale, the Bronx, has been serving their traditional larder since 1953. And now, for all you corned beef and pastrami mavens, owners Yuval Dekel and Craig Weitz have premiered a much anticipated new location at Addyman Square in Ardsley.
Liebman’s serves a wide selection of old-world favorites including matzo ball soup; frankfurters with mustard & sauerkraut; knishes; smoked fish and appetizing; overstuffed sandwiches; stuffed cabbage; Hungarian goulash; and chicken in the pot with all the fixings. Dine in. Take out. Delivery.
Liebman’s original deli is located at 552 W. 235 Street, Riverdale, Bronx. 718-548-4534 Liebman’s Ardsley, 472 Ashford Ave. 914-231-6222 www.liebmansdeli.com
STEW LEONARD’S HOSTS KATIE LEE BIEGEL OF ‘THE KITCHEN’!
Stew Leonard’s Market in Yonkers recently hosted Food Network star Katie Lee Biegel of the popular show ‘The Kitchen’. Katie Lee offered a tasting of her newly branded ‘Kind of Wild’ wines and did cookbook signings. Co-founders and partners with Katie are Jordan Sager and Adam Sager. ‘Kind of Wild’ wines are certified organic, contains zero sugar, and vegan. A happy line of fans was there to greet her, chat and take pictures. By the way, Katie Lee’s cookbooks include: ‘It’s Not Complicated: Simple Recipes for Everyday’, and ‘Katie Lee’s Easy-Breezy Eats: The Endless Summer Cookbook’.
SPRING HUDSON VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEKS, APRIL 8-21!
This popular dining out promotion originally created and sponsored by The Valley Table Magazine will include approximately 140 restaurants, past participants and some new from all over the Hudson Valley. Patrons are always anxious to cash in on the seasonal bounty at reasonable prices. There are added price options this year. Restaurants are expected to offer prix fixe luncheons for $24.95 or $39.95, and 3-course dinners for $29.95 or $44.95. Beverage, tax & tip are not included. Dine-in or take-out (in some cases). Sometimes there are caveats, so be sure to verify the hours and the menus. Reservations are advised.
For additional information and an up-to-date list of participating restaurants go to:
(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. Email: gutreactions@optonline.net)
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