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november 1, 2013 • page 21
Jamal Alrubai and Fozy Shahbain
A 4,000-square-foot upscale convenience store, Ardsley Market Fresh is your one-stop “fresh” shop, offering a gourmet deli with an extensive selection of Boar’s Head cold cuts and cheeses; tasty hot bar for breakfast and lunch; bountiful createyour-own salad bar; just-picked fruits and veggies — many organic; and gourmet natural and organic foods from around the world. “Everyone is health-conscious these days and wants food to be super-fresh,” says owner Jamal Alrubai. “We make everything fresh in the store daily, from chicken cutlets to lasagna,” using all-organic ingredients whenever possible. Jamal also offers professional, mouth-watering catering for any occasion — corporate as well as residential — for groups of 10 and more. Call or stop in to discuss your upcoming business gathering or party. In addition to the quality and convenience you’ll find within the store, Ardsley Market Fresh’s location — just off Route 9A, the Saw Mill River Parkway and Ashford Avenue — makes it the perfect destination for family food shopping or just picking up a few items for dinner. Hours: Open seven days a week, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Step into La Catena and experience a taste of Tuscany. Master restaurateur Emilio Delija has created a warm, inviting ambience that was praised by The New York Times for its “Old-World charm.” La Catena’s signature dish, pappardelle alla Emilio, features broad ribbons of homemade pasta with porcini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms and a shimmer of cream, tossed in a hollowed-out wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and flamed with cognac. It was voted Best Tableside Presentation of 2013 by Westchester magazine. Order up more excitement with branzino or honey-sweet Dover sole filleted in front of you. Meats, fish and produce are always fresh, prepared from scratch and beautifully presented. Desserts are not to be missed: try the white chocolate strawberry shortcake, or the zabaglione or banana flambé, made tableside. La Catena offers a spacious party room for your next special event, and expert catering for your at-home celebration. Hours: Open seven days a week. Lunch: Monday through Sunday, from noon to 3 p.m. Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, from 3 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m.
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Emilio Delija
www.lacatenaardsley.com
645 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley • 274-8865
871 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley • 231-9260
Steve Vagianos, chef/owner
Andy DiJusto
Ardsley Wash & Dry, now in its seventh year of business, continues to provide much more than your average laundromat. Located in Ardsley village on Route 9A, next to Starbucks, owner Andy DiJusto’s coinless store is large, well-lit and immaculate. It boasts helpful attendants, 18 washers (from 18 to 60 pounds for large items such as comforters and rugs) and twenty 30-pound dryers for self-service. Also available are a soap-vending machine, plush seating area with a 32” TV, free Wi-Fi, clean restroom and free parking. The heart of Ardsley Wash & Dry’s service remains the drop-off service for our busy customers. At a cost of only $1.15 per pound, the store will wash, dry and fold laundry while providing free color sorting and stain pretreatment. Drop-offs before 10 a.m. can be ready for pickup after 5 p.m. Come drop off your laundry at Ardsley Wash & Dry! Hours: Open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday to 7 p.m.
Downtown Restaurant is now celebrating their 1-year anniversary in the old Captain Video space. Steve Vagianos brings 40 years of experience as chef and owner to his new venture, which features Greek and American specialties, prepared from fresh ingredients using old family recipes. Start with an assortment of dips with warm pita bread and select from a list of Greek favorites, including spanakopita (spinach pie), pastitsio (Greek lasagna) and moussaka. Or, whet your appetite with one of his delicious soups and then sample his fresh salmon, Mediterranean branzino (sea bass), shrimp Santorini or other fish dishes. Vagianos prepares the usual kebabs, souvlaki, gyros, burgers and wraps, plus delicious salads. Don’t forget traditional American dishes and daily specials, but save room for homemade desserts — rice pudding, baklava, galaktoboureko, bread pudding and the best cheesecake in town. There’s an extensive children’s menu and vegetarian and gluten-free options, too — as well as catering for residential and corporate parties. So bring your family “Downtown” to this beautiful, comfortable dining establishment. Find warm, attentive service from the minute you walk in until the moment you leave. We’re sure you’ll become a frequent guest. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Ardsley Wash & Dry Laundromat “Your time is precious, let us do your laundry”
www.downtown731.com
708 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley • 693-4708
731 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley • 693-5800