SHARE A SEAFOOD COMBO AT ARTIE’S
Owner Spiros Chagares of Artie’s Steak & Seafood on City Island offers patrons an inspired melding of traditional and contemporary dishes served with flair. Sit back in one of several inviting dining areas and enjoy such changing specialties as: hearty Seafood Chowders; Soft Shell Crab; Cold Seafood Platter for 2; Wood Grilled Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops; hunks of tender Short Rib; a massive Zuppa Di Pesce; tender Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb; Chardonnay Poached Salmon with seafood; and fresh Lobsters prepared in a variety of styles. There’s a loaded Lobster Salad Roll and Mediterranean style Pizzas are good to share, too. Craft beer selection. Free parking. Artie’s, 394 City Island Ave., City Island, Bronx. 718-885-9885 www.artiescityisland.com
BRUNCH AT THE JOHNSON DINER
Partners John Solo, Stefanos Katsikoumbas and George Ballis opened The Johnson a year ago, their vision of a contemporized diner and bar that combines the best traditions of the past and present. A great stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner 7 days a week. We recently stopped in for a late breakfast/brunch and were quite happy with our reasonably priced generous portions and friendly service. The menu runs the gamut from breakfast all day, Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash, Cobb Salad, Pat Lafrieda Burgers, 14 oz. Ribeye Steak, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Moussaka. The Johnson Diner & Bar, 3533 Johnson Ave., Riverdale, the Bronx. 315-677-7665 www.thejohnsondinerbar.com
MAMMA FRANCESCA ON THE SOUND
Check out the views before the sun sets. When Nick DiCostanzo was growing up on the Island of Ischia on the Coast of Naples in Italy, his earliest memories where of the simple seaside meals he would enjoy with his family, farm-to-table and of course sea-to-table. As proprietor of Mamma Francesca in New Rochelle for nearly 40 years, located on the banks of Long Island Sound with 6-story views of the ‘Queen City’s’ seafaring boat clubs, this culinary philosophy still holds true. Italian/American specialties include freshly made Manicotti, Calamari Fritti, Ischia Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Misto Frutti di Mare. On occasion, Rabbit Cacciatore, too. Daily Happy Hours. Off-premise catering. Woodburning pizza oven. Free parking. Mamma Francesca, 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 914-636-1229 www.mammafrancesca.com
TECHNICOLOR LOVE AT JILL’S
Partners Ro Flanagan, Shane Clifford and Chef Brendan Donohue, proprietors of popular Jack’s Bar & Kitchen, a popular Irish American tavern in Eastchester, have premiered Jill’s Bar & Restaurant in Mamaroneck, across from Harbor Island Park. Jill’s, a colorful ode to modern Ireland, serves a winning combination of gastropub favorites and modern-American and European specialties along with a good dose of hospitality. The Fried Chicken Sandwich is a winner. There’s also Truffle Parm Fries, Chili Roasted Cauliflower, Lobster Cobb Salad, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Ahi Tuna Bowl, and Surf & Turf Tacos. Jill’s,100 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, off the corner of Mamaroneck Ave. Happy Hours. Weekend brunch. Closed Mondays. 914-341-1776 www.jillsbarandrestaurant.com
IRISH AMERICAN FARE AT JACK’S
Owner Shane Clifford and his staff serve an enhanced Irish/American tavern menu on steroids. The best way to describe it. Generous specialties coming out of Chef Brendan Donohue’s kitchen include a refreshing Lobster Cobb Salad, tasty Chargrilled Octopus, Lamb Lollipops, 6-hour braised Short Ribs, decadent Lobster Mac N’ Cheese, a notable Burrata pizza out of their woodfired oven, Non Traditional Cod & Chips, and Wagyu Sliders. Weekend brunch. Open daily. TVs. Municipal parking; free evenings. Jack’s Bar, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-652-7650 www.jackseastchester.com
ROBUST ITALIAN AT TRATTORIA VIVOLO
Recently cited by Forbes Magazine, Chef Dean Vivolo’s robust regional Italian cuisine is served out of a restored vintage diner just across from Harrison's Metro-North station and the new Avalon complex. Sit at the counter, tuck into a booth, or take a table in the rear greenhouse and enjoy the surprising contemporary and traditional flavors emanating from his kitchen. Vivolo’s new spring menu includes a wonderful Linguini Nere with bay scallops. Free parking. Trattoria Vivolo, 301 Halstead Ave., Harrison. 914-835-6199 www.trattoriavivolo.com
(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 over 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net)
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