NewRoc Now

Here are some pics that I took while running in Glen Island Park before I dropped my Curve in a urinal…Looking East
A Cold Day
Spring Day
Fall Sunrise
Fall Sunrise II

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Frank’s barbershop at 13 1/2 South Division is closing after 45 years.  Hard to imagine coming to the same shop every day for 45 years, but here’s a shout out to Frank, who undoubtedly is not reading this.  If you have a chance stop by his shop, next to CTown on S. Divsion and take […]

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There is tons of information about this place online so I won’t bore you with 4th hand details about the owner, but from street view, it is a decent place.   The bar is very nice - the best wines in New Rochelle, decent deserts and nice salads.    They have the only game in town for […]

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Haven’t been to Glen Island Park for a few months and it was stellar today.  If you live in New Rochelle and you haven’t gone to Glen Island Park then you haven’t seen the nicest spot in New Rochelle. This is a beautiful park with an acceptable beach, stations to BBQ and a real happening […]

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Found this old NYTimes Article from 1992 that gives you an idea of just how far things have come in downtown New Rochelle.

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Are you bummed out because you moved out to New Rochelle, NY and there is basically crap takeout?  If you are willing to walk a few blocks East/South on North Avenue you will find some great prepared food to cook at Battaglia Brothers on 138 North Ave.  Besides being the best Italian deli and meat […]

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I’m not Mexican, but the Mexican community seems to have an incredibly good time in New Rochelle.  There are at least 10 Mexican Restaurants in downtown NewRoc, most of which are very good.  But every Sunday night, as I stumble back to my place, I pass by an incredibly rocking party at Las Palmas on […]

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Happy to report that there is a Cigar store opening on Main St., just North of Division.  Now there is wine and cigars and very over priced steak (Mo’s) in a 2 block walk.  The store isn’t open yet so who knows what will be in the humidor, but it is another nice development for […]

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For my money, and taste buds, it is Coromandel on Division St.  Great buffet, great dinners, nice clean place and nice guys that run the place.  They hit pay dirt when the new Avalon opened, but they deserve it.  Great food and consistent.  Rangoli, on Main St. has good food as well, but I found […]

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There are many pizza stores in downtown New Ro, though most are not so great. My favorite is Alfredo’s on South Division Street just east of Main Street. Second favorite, or even most favorite is Fratelli’s on Huegenot. Great guys at Fratelli’s and excellent roasted hot peppers when they […]

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