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I am very happy to report that Brickyard Cafe has finally opened on South Division.  It has been about 18 months in progress and I thought they had just lost interest or ran out of money, but finally, they open and my first experience was quite good.  I had a hangar steak that was cooked […]

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Many  new-comers to downtown New Rochelle probably have no idea that we have our own NYC-class bagel joint right in the downtown - Sammy’s on Centre Street, 1 block east of Main Street.   Sammy’s is a really great bagel joint, and really Kosher as well, and Manny and his family that own the place are […]

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2 interesting Indian places that I’ve recently been to and are worth checking out are Shirley’s and Matha, both are on South Division Street.  Shirley’s is mostly a caterer but they have fantastic take out that my Indian friend assures me as close to authentic as we have here.  I had a fish curry that […]

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Do you think you need to drive from downtown New Rochelle to Fairway or Whole Foods to get decent bread? Newsflash…. you are incorrect. If you are looking for good artisan bread your answer is only a 10 minute walk from the Library to the Bread Factory at 30 Grove Ave. […]

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The yuppie pizza champion of downtown is hereby proclaimed…..and the winner is Avellino’s on at 134 North Ave.  Mediterranean slices, broccoli rabe role’s, margherita slices and more - there is nothing else like it in downtown Nuro.  This is the 3rd pizza place in this spot and let’s hope it lasts.

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Many New Rochelle residents know about Hudson Park, with it’s small and slightly dirty beach and nice park, but fewer may venture into the nicest waterside beer/lunch place in Nuro.  Dudely’s is a great place hang out on the harbor, drink beer and eat decently average food.  I love the Tuna burger and Mussels in […]

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The Little Mexican Cafe at 53 Main Street has over 35 different Tequila’s and the only fresh juice bar that I know of in the downtown area. A loud bar with mucho hombres, but the dining room is tamer.

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If you are looking for a good, fresh take out/deliver meal and you are into grilled chicken then check out Chickens Gone Wild on Main Street, about .5 mile north of the Radisson.  They used to be on North  Ave. under a different name (Roaring Rooster), but they have recently moved into a bigger place.  […]

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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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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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