Lower Westchester Christmas Dinner

[brooklynbyotch]

Where is a good place to spend Christmas dinner in Westchester.

Looking for a place that is a) open b) not Chinese (unless it's really REALLY good) adn c) within 45 minutes of New Rochelle

ANy ideas?

[dolores]

Thanks, Pat Hammond. I won't be going there, but I will try Plates.

I agree, swept, they would be my choice.

[swept]

The Kittle House is a good bet, as well, but what about McMenamin's Grill right in New Rochelle? They have excellent food - not sure whether they are open on Christmas, but it looks like they are from the www.opentable.com website where you can make online reservations.. However you might want to call them to make sure..

here's their website : http://www.macmenaminsgrill.com/

[dolores]

Pat, I've wondered about Plates, myself. I was tempted, since I pass by there all the time.

Then, I read here that they're an approximation of Blue Hill and that scares me.

I'd be interested in reading about them too. Do they serve a small amount of food, artfully arranged, for an exorbitant amount of money? If yes, I'm not interested. What have your daughter and husband reported back?

If the experience is outstanding, the food is a decent amount, and the service is equally decent, then I am interested. For the prices these places are getting, I expect nothing less than the best.

[Pat Hammond]

Sorry to be so late in answering, Dolores. I hadn't heard that comparison, but I haven't been to Blue Hill. As soon as I can pin my daughter down, I'll ask for specifics.

[Pat Hammond]

My daughter's memory of the meal, a few months back, is foggy. But she remarked that neither of them left hungry, and one of the dishes contained truffles (they both love truffles) and said they were as good as any they've had outside of Italy. I don't know as I'd go for my Christmas day meal, but it sounds like a nice addition for this part of town, and worth a try for an evening out. She liked the atmosphere she said. Wish we both could be more helpful!

[dolores]

This was just featured in Scarsdale Magazine, as a matter of fact. I haven't been to any except Aberdeen and Candlelight Inn. I don't know how Hunan Village is since Paul left. Here are the only restaurants mentioned:

Backals -- Scarsdale
Caffe Regatta -- Pelham
Koo -- Rye
Aberdeen -- White Plains
Hunan Village -- Yonkers
Kang Suh -- Yonkers
Oporto -- Hartsdale
Sakura -- Scarsdale
Candlelight Inn -- Scarsdale

[JMF]

Scarsdale mag is a joke and not to be trusted
Sakura less than mediocre
Kang Suh... not bad
Candlelight Inn is s biker hangout/dive
Hunan Village has gone downhill since paul left
None of those places are good for X-mas dinner

Try American Bistro in Crestwood

[the personal farmer]

I really enjoyed the one new restaurant I went to during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week - Crabrtree's Kittle House in Chappaqua. www.kittlehouse.com. It's an inn with delicious, modern American quisine. It was busy during the lunch, and the promo worked on me since I will definitely return.

[brooklynbyotch]

wow... nothing???

[Pat Hammond]

I'll throw this one out there, but I've not been. There's a newish place in Larchmont on Myrtle, right across from the Larchmont Metro North train station. It's called Plates. My daughter and husband have been there and thought it quite good. Don't know if they're open on Christmas. Maybe someone else will shed more light on dining there.

plates
121 Myrtle Boulevard , Larchmont
[phone]; www.platesonthepark.com
Hours: Dinner, Tuesday through Sunday from 5-11 p.m. Appetizers: $9-$16; entrées: $23-$32; desserts: $8