255326 Sun Jun 12 17:33:51 -0700 2005 14 20 Tristate Region 0 1352507 am spending the summer living in putnam valley and working (externship post graduation) at blue hill at stone barns in westchester. would love any suggestions for interesting spots to grab a bite in the vicinity. casual, yummy...brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner...WHATEVER. thanks. Sun Jun 12 17:33:51 -0700 2005 0 lauren 1 1352514 We love Magnolia's. See you at Stone Barns (we're planning a visit in August). Best, James Link: http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=413 Sun Jun 12 22:13:37 -0700 2005 1352507 0 James Rodewald 1 1352524 If you read through recent postings on this board, you'll find lots of recommendations. There was even a round-up recently of restaurants in NW Westchester. Mon Jun 13 09:41:04 -0700 2005 1352507 0 Josh Mittleman 2 1352525 hi josh, yes, i've seen the previous discussions. and your name has a strong presence. the prior discussions were helpful for dinners, special occasions etc...but i am also interested in casual brunch and lunch places too if you have any further suggestions. thanks. Mon Jun 13 09:48:13 -0700 2005 1352524 0 lauren 3 1352548 We're woefully short of brunch places in northern Westerchester. On Sundays, there are a few; but I wouldn't recommend any of them. Weekday lunch isn't much better, but I can recommend a couple: * Frodo's in Pleasantville * Jean-Jacques in Pleasantville * Jardin du Roi in Chappaqua (caveat: based on only one visit) Mon Jun 13 20:46:42 -0700 2005 1352525 0 Josh Mittleman 3 1352551 We love Sunday Brunch at Gin House Grill at Crystal Bay in Peekskill. Good variety and very good food. And a nice view of the Hudson, since the trees pretty much hide the Indian Point nuclear plant which is VERY close by! Mon Jun 13 21:30:22 -0700 2005 1352525 0 Chuck N. 4 1352687 My kids bar/bat mitzvahs were at Crystal Bay and the amazing thing is you'd never realize how close the place is to Indian Point even though it's the next exit south off Route 9! Sat Jun 18 22:27:18 -0700 2005 1352551 0 Bill 3 1352688 It's not in Putnam (it's a bit over the border into Dutchess, probably 45+ minutes from you), but for a really good Sunday brunch I recommend McKinney and Doyle in Pawling. No one mentioned Zeph's by name but I think it is the best in Peekskill. There is a place called Sue's Hudson Cafe down by the train station in Peekskill that is supposed to be really good for breakfast. Oh, and there is a new falafel place in Peekskill on North Division Street, Royal Falafel. There's a separate thread about it here. Sat Jun 18 22:30:54 -0700 2005 1352525 0 Bill 1 1352557 Lauren, I too hope to visit Stone Barns sometime soon... but back to your initial question. Putnam Valley has basically nothing in the way of culinary treasures, the only real restaurant in PV is the Mexican restaurant in the "center" of town, at Oregon Corners (intersection of Oscawana lake Road and Peekskill Hollow Road).. It is nothing really to write home about, but fairly good Mexican bar food, for a night out. In Peekskill, ther are a few great restaurants, go the the main page, hit [control] and [f] type inpeekskill and do a search. The place Magnolia's that someone else recommended is good, to get there from PV take Peekskill Hollow Road north to 301, right onto 301 into Carmel, right at the light at "T", go south on Route 6, thru two lights (lake will be on your right), after second light, Magnolia's is on your left. Also in Carmel is a fairly decent family run Greek place, follow directions above, make right at "T", at first light make left, go down hill, it is in the shopping center on your left. For cocktails and appetizers, we go down into Yorktown Heights to Peter Pratt's (aka Pratt's). Interesting apps, decent drinks and wine, plus you can sit outside on the veranda. Also owned by the same owner as Pratt's (Jonathon Pratt) and a partner, is Umami Restaurant, one in Fishkill, and one in Croton in Hudson. Seems like alot of folks here either like it alot or dislike it alot, so go and make your own judgement. Another cocktail venue (or two) is Lake Mahopac, there are two restaurants on the lake that have lakeside dining/cocktails, neither great food (in my opinion) but cocktails lakeside is always fine. Post for directions / names if interested. Also in Yorktown, is a fairly authentic German restaurant if that is your bag, called Jennifers, located in southern Yorktown by the reservoir. Of course, if you ever want to intern at our place, bring your toque, and we will provide the cocktails and venue and ingredients... But seriously, hope you stay in PV is a good one, and post often on your findings, or if you have questions... this site is a fantastic resource. Tue Jun 14 09:05:08 -0700 2005 1352507 0 petertoo 2 1352562 wow, thanks so much. exactly the info i was hoping for. if you happen upon a mid-thirties gal with curly brown hair drinking/dining alone in one of these joints, come over and say hi. i'll buy you guys a drink to thank you. best, lauren Tue Jun 14 10:00:11 -0700 2005 1352557 0 lauren 3 1352573 one on lake mahopac is called: Flannigan's (845) 628-9394 156 E Lake Blvd Mahopac, NY 10541 if you go to google, you will come up with the map I forget the name of the other one, but it is on South Lake Blvd, west of route 6, email me for detailed directiosn if you want... again, nothing in the way of CIA dining at these places (at least not the last time I was there), but hey, they are right on the lake... marsh.mountain@{noreply}gmail.com take out the {noreply} Tue Jun 14 13:12:51 -0700 2005 1352562 0 petertoo 4 1352686 You're probably thinking of Dockside Pub. A bunch of people I work with went there for drinks on Thursday night. I couldn't make it and did not hear how it was. The menu seems rather expensive ($10 for wings, $12 for a chicken sandwich). Link: http://www.docksidepub.com/ Sat Jun 18 22:25:04 -0700 2005 1352573 0 Bill 2 1352563 ps i'd love the names of the lakeside places you mentioned. nothing better in the summer than a good icy cocktail, some crummy nibbles and a waterside outdoor seat. also, do you have any thoughts on the ocean house in croton? thanks again! Tue Jun 14 10:04:53 -0700 2005 1352557 0 lauren 3 1352572 Ocean House is fun; I recommend it. Their menu is schizophrenic: half New England seafood shack, half New American fish dishes. I find many of the fancier dishes a bit over the top, but that's just my taste. The specials tend to be excellent. Bring your own wine; and come early because they don't take reservations and they fill up fast. Tue Jun 14 12:57:41 -0700 2005 1352563 0 Josh Mittleman 4 2883295 The Heights in Yorktown has good food. 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