Dining Out & About 2005/08

Dining Out & About

A GUIDE TO EATING OUT IN PORT CHESTER, RYE BROOK AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

You don’t have to go far to find great food.

Just look inside!

A Supplement to the

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78 Pearl St., Port Chester 937-5562

544 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-8337 or 937-8339

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2 South Water St., Greenwich, CT 203-531-6400 Specialties include: Black Bear Wings, Crisped Calamari, Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla, Portobello Salad, Spinach Salad (add grilled shrimp, chicken, salmon or London broil to all salads); Black Bear’s Pork Sandwich, Lobster Salad Wrap, Hudson Valley Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Veggie Wrap, Kobe Burger; Herbed Ricotta Ravioli, Cedar Plank BBQ Salmon, 14 oz. New York Strip Steak, Pan Roasted Southwestern Chicken, Black Bear’s Shrimp Penne. Private rooms seat 2585. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Free on-premises parking. All major credit cards.

n American Grill located in the outskirts of Greenwich serving American Regional Cuisine. The Black Bear Grille offers a creative menu for lunch and dinner with fireside dining. A late night fireside menu is served on the weekends until 1 a.m. Please look to book any future party ranging from Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Communions, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to corporate functions at our brand new facility with private rooms. Please give us a call today to book your next reservation for the restaurant or your next private party.

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Garden Plaza Restaurant-Diner Washington Park Plaza 261 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-8888

Old Homestead Bar & Restaurant 325 North Main St., Port Chester 939-0758

Port Chester Coach Diner 317 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-0008

The Pub Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 939-6620

Q Authentic Barbecue Restaurant

Frankie & Louie’s Restaurant

Specializing in Catering Parties Available - On or Off Premises Ample Free Parking in Rear Daily Blackboard Specials 414 Fax Orders Welcome Open for Lunch Fresh Baked Cakes for All Occasions

Pizzeria

FAST FREE DELIVERY for Lunch & Dinner

Willett Ave., Port Chester, NY Fax: 914-690-0996

914-939-0202

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Every Wednesday

Family Style Night Each Dish Serves 2 to 4 People Choose from Luigi’s Special Menu • Pastas • Chicken • Fried Calamari $ 95 • Eggplant Rolatini • Veal • Sausage & Peppers Price Includes Salad

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• Cheese Ravioli • Meat Ravioli • Vegetable Ravioli Price includes salad

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Every Sunday

Outside Dining Available

Pasta Madness with salad $

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Choice of: Linguini Marachiare (Sautéed garlic, clams, shrimp and scallops in a marinara sauce)

Rigatoni Napolitano (Pieces of chicken, sautéed onions and mushrooms in a marinara sauce)

Bowties Calabrese (Mixed vegetables in a creamy pink sauce)

Shells Paisano (Sautéed onions, bacon, peas and grated cheese in a white sauce)

Fusilli A La Chef (Sautéed garlic, shrimp, mushrooms and peas in a pink sauce)

112 North Main St., Port Chester 933-7427

Rye Ridge Delicatessen & Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 126 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-2131

Sam’s Bar & Grill

504 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8688

Number 1 Chinese Restaurant 120 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-8465

Panda Restaurant 213 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 937-4699

Panda II Chinese Restaurant 32 Grace Church St., Port Chester 939-4310

Ray’s Café 176 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-0747

Sichuan Pavilion 480 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8889

Wah Yuan Chinese Restaurant Post Road Plaza 262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-7776

Coffee Shops The Kneaded Bread 181 North Main St., Port Chester 937-9489

Starbucks Coffee Company Rye Ridge Shopping Center 118 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-1597

Waterfront Roasters 106 Purdy Ave., Port Chester 934-2232

Colombian Asi Es Colombia

1 Mill St., Port Chester 939-2001

172 North Main St., Port Chester 934-7675

Teri’s Tavern

Delicias Colombianas

134 North Main St., Port Chester 937-9695

Brazilian Café Brazil 37-39 North Main St., Port Chester 934-1600

International Café 103 Adee St., Port Chester 939-1002

Pantanal Restaurant 29 North Main St., Port Chester 939-6894

Central American El Tesoro Restaurant 92 Purdy Ave., Port Chester 935-9440

Chinese China House 170B North Main St., Port Chester 939-7288 or 939-7290

Great Wall Restaurant 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-0068

36 Broad St., Port Chester 939-9425

El Rincon Paisa 130 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9364

La Hacienda Bar & Grill 139 North Main St., Port Chester 690-9720

Los Remolinos Restaurant 123 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7456

Contemporary American Penfield’s at the Rye Town Hilton 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 939-6300

Dominican Hollywood Chicken International 216 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-8137

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Frank’s is back Expanded menu and a whole new look

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By Jananne Abel

ight months to the day after the devastating fire at Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Port Chester, the 23-year-old eatery reopened with an expanded menu and a whole new look. Only the magenta awnings with white lettering that surrounded the building remain the same. Choosing not to hold a grand opening but to let business gradually build up so as not to overwhelm the staff or disappoint customers, the owners can now say, three months after reopening on May 18, that business is really starting to pick up.

After getting over the initial shock of the Sept. 18, 2004 electrical fire that destroyed the interior of their popular restaurant at 23 Putnam Ave., brothers Frank and Robert “Bobby” Blasi, ages 45 (in September) and 41 respectively, reconciled to turn something bad into something good. They used the catastrophe as an opportunity to update the interior and come up with ways to improve the restaurant and give better service, said Bobby, acting as spokesperson while Frank was on vacation.

The newly designed Frank’s features a much larger white tile and stainless steel kitchen open for all to see, two revolving pizza ovens that allow the restaurant to crank out 100 pies in a half hour, a new entrance off the parking lot rather than the front of the restaurant, a long counter for ordering takeout with the menu posted above it in large type and many types of pizza and other offerings on display, and one attractive dining room rather than a self-serve pizza section as well as a dining room with table service. The single dining room, which seats about 60, makes more efficient use of space than the old arrangement, said Bobby.

“People say how nice and big and roomy it looks,” he said.

Only at lunchtime are patrons allowed to order pizza at the

counter and sit down with it. At night only table service is permitted in the dining room.

Bobby said the new arrangement has generated mostly positive comments, “the dining room is definitely more inviting” so more people are dining in rather than taking out and younger teens are now coming in for dinner. The menu has been expanded so at night you can get pizza, a wrap or a sandwich as well as salads, pasta, meat or seafood entrées.

Frank’s has always been known for delivery, but since the fire people have been curious to see what the new place looks like, said Bobby, and have been impressed.

“They thought we were just a pizza joint.”

The renovation cost more than half a million dollars, all of which was covered by insurance. Frank oversaw the construction and he and his father Luigi, a retired carpenter, did some of the work along with cousin Gino Anfuso of Rye, a chef for two months before the fire whom they wanted to remain in their employ once renovations were complete. Glad to get back in the kitchen, Anfuso is now the head chef assisted by Emmanuel Soto of Port Chester. While Frank no longer cooks, he still oversees the entire kitchen operation to make sure dishes come out the way he likes them, said his brother.

Décor and prices The outside of the restaurant boasts eye-catching stonework on the bottom of the building and beige stucco on top. Large planters and urns filled with flowers also spruce up the exterior and invite customers to come inside.

Bobby said his wife created the interior earth tone color scheme.

Walls are caramel colored on top with a brown-stained wooden chair rail in the middle and copper colored paint on the bottom. The floor is ceramic tile in various gradations of brown. Tables for two, which can be pushed together to create any even number combination, are dark wood with a lighter grain in the middle. Chairs have dark wooden backs and legs with thin striped brown and beige seats.

Pleated shades hang at the windows with valances above them in rust and brown on a beige background. Dim lighting is provided by modern metal fixtures on the walls, small round lights in the ceiling and globed candles on the tables. With the fixtures, there’s not much room for other wall art.

Only one black-framed Isolabella poster featuring a design of wine bottles hangs on the far wall of the restaurant.

There are no tablecloths, and that is on purpose, said Bobby.

“Our whole thing was for people to be able to come to a restaurant where there is more casual dining,” he said. “We just wanted an upscale pizza parlor.”

“Prices are still moderate,” said Bobby. “We didn’t really raise our prices.” However, he added that the prices of pizza went up a little because of the increase in the cost of cheese and eggs. And in fact I’ve heard complaints around town about the cost of Frank’s pizza ($6.95 for a 10” personal cheese pizza, $12.95 for a 16” 8-slice cheese pie, $14.95 for a 20-inch, 10-slice version) compared to that at other local restaurants. Nonetheless, their pizza business is still booming, with takeout orders big, especially on Friday nights, and

Only the magenta awnings remain from before the September 2004 fire at Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria at 23 Putnam Ave., Port Chester.

Brothers Frank and Robert “Bobby” Blasi serve up pizza behind the long, bright takeout counter at their newly renovated restaurant. It reopened in May after being closed for eight months following a devastating fire. four or five cars waiting in the opening fairly smooth.

His mom, Irene, always greeted parking lot to make deliveries.

“The first week there was a lot of by “Mama,” often acts as hostess echo, so we put in sound deaden- in the dining room and circulates ers,” said Bobby. “That made a big among the customers to make sure difference.” Even with these de- all is well. Cousin Johnny Iello vices on the ceiling, which blend in waits tables on weekends.

Both Frank and Bobby, who with the décor, the restaurant is noisy, but not to the point where grew up in Harrison but now live you have to shout to hear the other in Purchase and Hawthorne, remembers of your party. The din spectively, oversee the whole opgoes along with Frank’s bustling eration to make sure everything is atmosphere and is not disturbing. perfect. One or the other is always However, the two tables in a small on the premises but not usually alcove at the back of the restaurant, both except on Friday nights. where I sat on one occasion, are the Bobby said he likes to go around best in the house if you want some making sure customers are happy when he’s there, which he was privacy and less noise. doing on a recent Saturday night Staff and service visit. He was also acting as host Reservations are only taken for since his mom was away.

Service for two Saturday night parties of six or more. That didn’t seem to be a problem on a recent dinners I experienced was effibusy Saturday night when the cient and pleasant, especially by entranceway filled up with wait- the waitress on our first visit. It was ing customers who were accom- difficult to make out the specials modated within a reasonable as verbalized by the waiter on our amount of time. Two benches in- second visit because of his accent, side the door handle some of the but he was patient and attentive. waiting guests and another three Expanded menu outside the restaurant accommodate the spillover.

Frank’s previously had a full Bobby said they were very liquor license, but the owners have lucky that 95% of the staff came now added a small wine list of selecback, some after having worked tions available by the glass or bottle elsewhere during the eight months as well as a list of hurricane drinks the restaurant was closed. “It made and specialty martinis. us feel good they all wanted to While Frank was overlooking come back,” he said, and made the Please turn to page 6R

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Ecuadorian Los Paisanos Restaurante

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118 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-7678

MISTI RESTAURANT “Our Specialty is Roasted Chicken”

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Burger King 260 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 934-7877

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Hostaria Mazzei 25 South Regent St., Port Chester 939-2727

Marianacci’s Restaurant 24 Sherman St., Port Chester 939-3450

Pasquale II Ristorante

Dunkin Donuts

Provare Trattoria Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 939-4554

Garden Catering 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-7852 or 934-7810

T&J Villaggio Trattoria

Hubba

223-225 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 937-6665

24 North Main St., Port Chester 939-7276

Kentucky Fried Chicken 262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 935-0741

321 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-3355

Subway Restaurant 262 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 934-5045

Wendy’s Restaurant

Full Menu Pasta • Seafood • Dinners • Gourmet Pizza Veal • Chicken • Sausage/Peppers • Zeppoles Hot & Cold Sandwiches • Salads • Appetizers

Italian

295 Midland Ave., Port Chester 935-9034

Subway Restaurant

46 North Main Street Por Portt Chester Chester,, NY 914-937-5120

538 Willett Ave., Port Chester 937-2106

2 Putnam Avenue Port Chester 934-7770

302 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-0022

Marini’s Pizzeria

Davy Byrnes Restaurant

330 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8331

McDonald’s Restaurant

110 North Main St., Port Chester, NY

Irish/American

303 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-9417

Greek/American One Station Plaza 111 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-3416

Indian Tandoori Taste of India 163 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2727 or 935-9680 Specialties include: Papadams (lentil wafers); Chicken Kabob; soups & salads; Dieters Delight; Chicken Vindalu (chicken curry in hot tangy Goan sauce); Lamb Do Pyaza; Beef Vindalu; Shrimp Bhuna ; vegetarian specials— Malai Kofta (cheese/potato balls in almond & cashew nut sauce); Sabji Saag Mali (spinach in spices, herbs/ garlic with potato and cauliflower); Vegetable Vindalu (mixed vegetables in very spicy tangy sauce); rice specials; medley specials; fresh breads; Indian style rice pudding; fried milk balls. Open 7 days lunch & dinner.

Lunch Buffet Mon.-Sat. 12-2:30. Sunday Brunch Buffet. Delivery and catering available. Outdoor dining. All major credit cards. Street & municipal parking.

International Café Mirage 531 North Main St., Port Chester 937-3497

Sonora Nuevo Latino Cuisine 179 Rectory St., Port Chester 933-0200

Tarry Lodge 18 Mill St., Port Chester 937-3070

That Little Italian Restaurant 228-230 Mill Street Greenwich, CT 203-531-7500

Italian/Pizzeria Antonio’s Pizza and Restaurant Pathmark Shopping Center 130 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-5137

Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria 23 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 939-8299

Frankie & Louie’s Restaurant 414 Willett Avenue Port Chester 939-0202 Specialties include: Mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, zucchini sticks, grilled chicken salad, Caesar salad, antipasto, pasta fagioli, tortellini soup, eggplant parmigiana wedge, veal & pepper wedge, Penne a la Vodka, homemade manicotti, Chicken Marsala, Veal Cutlet Milanese, scungilli marinara or fra diavolo, shrimp marinara; meatball, mushroom and Luigi’s Special pizzas; stuffed pizza; focaccia, baked ziti, lasagna, salad and broccoli gourmet pizzas; sausage & pepper and chicken roll calzones; fresh baked cakes and pastry. Weekly specials.

Mon. & Tues.: Large pizza plus 50 chicken wings. Wed.: Family Style Night. Thurs.: Ravioli Night. Sun.: Pasta Madness. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.Sat., 11 a.m. 10 p.m. Sun. Catering available. Free delivery lunch & dinner. Credit cards: AX, VISA, MC. Ample free parking in lot.

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Italian/Pizzeria

Luncheonettes

Mexican

Mexican

Marini’s Pizzeria

J.P.’s Standby Drive-in

El Tio Restaurant

Kiosko

46 North Main St., Port Chester 937-5120 Specialties include: Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, jalapeno peppers; homemade soup of the day; hot & cold sandwiches— Italian combo, tuna salad, pepperoni & cheese, meatball parmesan, sausage & peppers, chicken melt, veal cutlet, eggplant parmesan, steak & cheese, turkey burger, veggie burger, pizzaiola burger; scungilli salad, gorgonzola salad; lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, tortellini, gnocchi, cavatelli, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Parmigiana, linguine w/ red/white clam sauce, calamari (marinara or fra diavlo), variety of pizzas, broccoli rolls, chicken rolls, calzones, large selection of gourmet pizzas. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 3p.m.-10 p.m. Street parking, handicapped accessible. Free delivery (w/ $6.00 min. purchase).

604 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9442

143 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-1494

Lenny’s Bagels

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant

220 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 933-0155 Specialties include: Sizzling Fajitas, Enchiladas Verdes, Rojas or Mole, Carne Asada, Pargo ala Veracruzana, Mariscos ala Mexicana, Burritos, Fresh Corn Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Bistek Ranchero, New York Steak, Rib Eye, Tostadas, Flautas, Sopes, Tortas (sandwich) Cubana, Milanesa, Tacos al Pastor, Chorizo, Carnitas, Huevos Rancheros, and much more.

Serving Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Tequilas, etc. Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week. Major credit cards. Takeout. Parking on the street or in adjacent municipal lot.

Michael’s Famous Pan Pizza 125 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-2241

Mirabello’s Pizza Trattoria 199 South Regent St., Port Chester 934-2900

P & D Pizza 508 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-8845

Pizza & Brew Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 136 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-2511

Pizza Pasta & Things Kohl’s Shopping Center 529 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8000

T & J Pizza & Pasta 227 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 939-4134

Japanese Edo Japanese Steakhouse 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-3333 Specialties include: Shrimp dumpling, fried marinated chicken, crispy calamari, soft shell crab, shrimp tempura; hibachi chicken, sirloin, salmon, sea scallops, filet mignon, shrimp, lobster; combination chicken/ shrimp, shrimp/scallops, steak/chicken, steak/shrimp, chicken/lobster, steak/ lobster, lobster/shrimp/scallops; soup and salad, Ask about our special occasion celebrations. Children’s menu and vegetarian dinner available. Hours: Lunch Mon.-Fri. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. Free onpremises parking. Major credit cards accepted.

Hakata Restaurant 163 North Main St., Port Chester 939-7911

Luncheonettes Bagel Emporium Kohl’s Shopping Center 431 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 937-5252

Club Sandwich 7 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook 939-3475

Deli Delight 174 North Main St., Port Chester 937-5775

Good Food Cafe 140 Midland Ave., Port Chester 939-4070

200 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 939-1379

Lyon Park Deli, Café & Catering 29 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 937-1171

Vinny’s Luncheonette 182 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9591

Mexican Coyote Flaco 115 Midland Ave., Port Chester 937-6969

24 Grace Church St., Port Chester 933-0363

Dining Out & About The best place to find that perfect dining experience.

Luis Tacos 135 South Main Street Port Chester

Mexican Mary Ann’s Mexican Restaurant 275 Boston Post Rd., Port Chester 939-8700 Specialties include: Turkey chilli, chalupas, jalapenos stuffed with shrimp, cactus salad, tofu, brown rice, tofu jack cheese, Acupulco seafood dish, Enchiladas Puerto Vallarta, goat cheese quesadilla, salads and tostadas, Tampico Burrito (breast of chicken), chimichangas, tacos and taquitos, beef tamales, fajitas (tuna and salmon, chicken or steak), Mole Amirillo (grilled pork loin), Steak Picado Fundido, combo dishes with shrimp, beef or chicken, vegetarian plates, all homemade on premises. Nightly and lowfat specials. Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 4-7 p.m., lunch and weekend brunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., dinner 4-10 p.m. Sun.Thurs., 4 p.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat. Credit cards: Visa, MC and Amex. Free on-premises parking.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Frank’s is back Continued from page 3R reconstruction since the fire, Bobby was in charge of ordering equipment and furniture and reworking the menu with the help of chef Gino.

The large menu includes a full range of appetizers, soups, burgers, specialty salads, pasta, grilled meats, ravioli, wraps, chicken, veal, seafood and eggplant dishes, pizza, cold, club and hot sandwiches and wraps as well as homemade desserts.

Some of the new items on the menu were dishes Bobby’s wife Danielle made for him while the restaurant was closed, such as the Baked Shrimp Primavera ($15.95 for dinner, $11.95 for lunch) and the Amore Chicken (grilled chicken topped with fresh spinach, sliced Portobello mushrooms and imported provolone and baked in the oven priced at $15.95 for dinner, $11.95 for lunch). A few more salads were added including the South Beach Salad ($10.50), made with iceberg and romaine lettuce tossed with grilled chicken, cucumbers, glazed walnuts, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, green apples and gorgonzola tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, and Crispy Calamari ($8.95).

There are also many more wraps—now a total of 16—and gourmet pizza combinations, now totaling 30, as well as the traditional thin crust pizza with a choice of 40 different toppings and Sicil-

The new dining room at Frank’s seats about 60. ian ($14.95). A 10” personal pan He recommended Bobby’s Pea- Chicken Pizza, both new, as well as pizza ($7.95) is also available. I had nut Butter Pizza ($9.95 for a 10”, Frank’s Special of sausage, meatbeen told that Frank’s has the best $16.95 for a 16” and $18.95 for a balls, pepperoni, peppers, onions, wraps around which Bobby said is 20”), a new addition which fea- mushrooms, light garlic and cheese because they are placed in a panini tures warm peanut butter on pizza ($11.95, $18.95 and $20.95). grill which seals all the ingredients crust topped with jelly (sounds Hot specialty sandwiches, so they don’t fall out and gives the awful to me). Apple Delight Des- priced at $5.95 on a roll and $6.95 sandwich a little crunch. sert Pizza ($10.95, $17.95 and on a wedge, are new, and they can At his recommendation, I tried $19.95) is another new dessert be made on toasted garlic bread the Burger Wrap (chopped ham- variety. Pizza crust is topped with for an extra dollar. These include burger, bacon, cheese, French fries apple filling, caramel and powdered Chicken Marsala, Frank’s Primo and ketchup at $6.50) and found it sugar and baked in the oven. Among (grilled eggplant, broccoli rabe, mighty tasty—a whole meal the other gourmet pizzas are Cali- sweet roasted peppers and provowrapped into one neat package! fornia Pesto Pizza and Cajun lone) and Sausage and Broccoli Rabe to name a few.

Since the garlic balls have been so popular at Frank’s, the new menu adds cinnamon balls ($3.50 for half a dozen, $4.95 for a dozen) and zeppoli balls which are topped with powdered sugar at $3 for half a dozen and $4.50 for a dozen).

Chicken, pepperoni and vegetable rollups ($4.50 to $5.50) served with sauce have also been added, as well as stromboli—pizza dough filled with your choice of five toppings rolled up, baked and served with tomato sauce. A stromboli serves four people and costs $16.95.

Kiosko Restaurant

Authentic Mexican Cuisine All Homemade and Fresh La Casa of the Famous Mole Poblano SPECIALTIES

Sizzling Fajitas, Enchiladas Verdes, Rojas or Mole, the Popular Carne Asada, Pargo ala Veracruzana, Mariscos ala Mexicana, Burritos, Fresh Corn Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Bistek Ranchero, New York Steak, Rib Eye, Tostadas, Flautas, Sopes, Tortas (sandwich) Cubana, Milanesa, Tacos al Pastor, Chorizo, Carnitas, Huevos Rancheros, and Much More.

Serving Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Tequilas, etc.

Open 7 Days a Week from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

220 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY Major Credit Cards Takeout 914-933-0155

Recommendations Besides the Amore Chicken and Shrimp Primavera, Bobby recommends the Fussili Angelina ($16.95 dinner, $13.95 lunch), chicken tenders, prosciutto, onions and mushrooms in a pink cream sauce, the Filet of Sole Arreganata ($15.95 and $11.95), which is baked and topped with seasoned bread crumbs and white wine and served with rice or pasta, and the Chicken Scarpariello, chicken tenders sautéed with hot and sweet peppers in a brown sauce at $15.95, $12.95 for lunch.

“Everything is fresh and made to order,” including all the chicken for salads and sandwiches, which makes it more tender, said Bobby.

Dinner for four On one of my recent visits, our party of four ordered the Baked Shrimp Primavera ($15.95), Pork

Chops Giambotte ($16.95), Crispy Calamari Salad ($8.95) and a child’s portion of Spaghetti and Meatballs ($6).

The meal began with a basket of Frank’s famous garlic rolls and a crunchy loaf of Italian bread.

Water came with slices of lemon, a nice touch. The adults chose a glass of Pinot Grigio and a glass of Merlot (both $6.50) to accompany the meal.

Only the pasta dishes come with a small salad, in this case the spaghetti. You get a nice salad of mixed greens, cucumber and cherry tomatoes served in a small white triangular dish.

The shrimp dish includes a good number of crustaceans (I couldn’t easily count them) in a flavored rice with cherry tomatoes, sliced carrots, asparagus, green beans, red and green peppers topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese and baked golden brown. Although it was a hot night and I thought twice about ordering this entrée, it was delicious, an unusual but tasty combination.

The pork chops brought two large chops topped with potatoes, onions, hot and sweet peppers in a white wine and garlic sauce. While the dish was flavorful, it could have used more hot peppers.

The salad, crispy calamari rings atop iceberg lettuce flavored with red onions and cherry tomatoes and tossed with balsamic dressing, was light and fresh, perfect for a hot night.

The pasta was al dente, the meatballs slightly bland.

Portions are large; even the spaghetti was more than my 12year-old, who was also sampling the pork chops, could eat.

For dessert, all of which are made on the premises, we selected moist, scrumptious carrot cake with walnuts and a light, creamy frosting ($4.50) which was shared by all and quickly disappeared. We also had the mini cheesecake sampler on the house (normally $6.75), a selection of three small cheesecakes, this time raspberry with a graham cracker crust, lemon and chocolate with chocolate sauce. The other two were drizzled with raspberry sauce. Three cappuccinos ($4.25 each) came served in large wide cups equaling two coffee cups, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Our check came to $99.80 without tip.

I can also rave about the Chicken Gorgonzola with tomatoes and asparagus ($14.95), a special I had on a previous visit, and the Fussili with Broccoli, Garlic and Oil ($11.95).

The former was served with oven roasted potatoes and broccoli. The Scrod with Tomatoes and Basil served with rice and broccoli ($16.95), another special, was also a hit with others in our party. While dinner specials are offered regularly on the weekends, lunch specials have not yet been introduced.

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8 Poningo St., Port Chester 934-2675

14 South Main St., Port Chester 937-2086

Restaurante y Tortilleria Gemelos

La Pupusa Loca de Port Chester

167 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 934-0372

Northern Italian

Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurante

400 North Main St., Port Chester 937-2236

20 Broad St., Port Chester 937-9287

Washington Park Plaza 275 South Ridge St., Rye Brook 937-5770

Giorgio’s Restaurant

1 Willett Avenue Port Chester 939-4810

Pasta Per Voi

134 North Main Street Port Chester 939-2222

44 South Regent St., Port Chester 937-2904

Peruvian Acuario Restaurant 137 Irving Ave., Port Chester 939-7090

Chavin Restaurant 16 North Main St., Port Chester 937-7917

El Chalan Restaurant 45 Midland Ave., Port Chester 934-2244

El Parral Restaurant 2 South Main St., Port Chester 939-0409

El Plebeyo Restaurant 25 North Main St., Port Chester 690-2797

Machu Picchu Restaurant 40 Grace Church St., Port Chester 934-9090

Misti Café Takeout 100 North Main St., Port Chester 939-2204 Specialties include: Sliced hotdogs and French fries; potato stuffed with beef, onions, egg and olives; chicken and rice soup (Peruvian style); fish soup; salads; shrimp cooked in onions and tomtoes with rice; Peruvian style shrimp fried rice; fried calamari; rotisserie chicken with salad and French fries; Peruvian style beef/chicken with spaghetti; Peruvian style fried steak with onions and rice; chanfainita (Sat. & Sun.); purple corn soft drink. Open Wed.-Mon. 9 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tuesday. Catering available. Street parking. VISA, MC accepted.

Misti Restaurant 110 North Main St., Port Chester 939-9437 Specialties include mussels cooked in onions, tomatoes and sweet corn kernels, Peruvian-style seafood sushi; soups: beef, chicken, seafood; variety of salads; fish morsels cooked in onions and tomatoes; shrimp cooked in spicey sauce, steamed seafood in Peruvian spices; rotisserie chicken (pollo a la brasa) with French fries and salad, chicken fried rice, Peruvian-style beef with spaghetti, pepper steak, roast beef, “Hungry Joe” Steak with fried plantains, egg, bacon and rice, beef tripe stew with rice; custard. Open daily 9 a.m.-12 midnight. Lunch specials. Delivery or takeout available.

Street parking. VISA, MC accepted, ATM on premises.

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Piero’s Italian Restaurant

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69 Merritt St., Port Chester 937-4906/1096

23 North Main St., Port Chester 937-3200

“Indian food lovers will find Tandoori delightful, delicious.”

165 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 935-0767

Alba’s Ristorante

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“★★★ - Tandoori is indeed a delightful taste of India.”

F.I.S.H. Mediterranean Seafood 102 Fox Island Road Port Chester 939-4227

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Tropica Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar 23½ North Main Street Port Chester 937-0550 Specialties include: Tropica shrimp, clams casino, mild or spicy crispy fried calamari, Tropical mussels, steamed little necks, mussels marinara, Buffalo wings; variety of soups and salads; Tropica’s chicken breast sandwich, black angus burger, filet of fish sandwich; stuffed clams, lobster ravioi, grilled salmon, broiled scallops, crabby patties, Chilean red snapper, Cajun catfish, sirloin steak, Hawaiian pork, Chilean sea bass, steamed lobster. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Monday – Lobster Night. Seasonal outside dining available. Corporate/private parties. On-site clambakes, tropical luaus, takeout. Street parking. All major credit cards.

South American Inca & Gaucho Restaurant Seafood & Steakhouse 173 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-2100 Specialties include: Gaucho Parrillada (mixed grill), Matambre (vegetables wrapped with meat and side of potato salad), spinach and meat ravioli, meat canelones, Peruvian style Paella, famous Lomo Saltado (stir-fried beef sautéed with onions and tomatoes), crepes and Chaja (peach-filled cake topped with meringue. Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Delivery and catering available. Most major credit cards.

Steakhouse Willett House Restaurant 20 Willett Avenue Port Chester 939-7500

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Tuesday Nights FREE Quesadilla with 2 dinners from 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday Nights Mary Ann’s Special Soup FREE with 2 dinners from 4-7 p.m.

Thursday Nights Special $500 Herradura Gold Tequila Margarita with every dinner from 4-7 p.m.

Restaurant Live Mariachi Band Friday and Saturday Nights A Great Variety of Seafood & Vegetarian Specialties Full Bar with Big Screen TVs in a Festive Atmosphere Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 4-7 Margaritas & Beers at the bar only Lunch & Weekend Brunch 11:30-4 Dinner: Sun. - Thurs. 4-10 Fri. - Sat. 4-Midnight

275 BOSTON POST ROAD FREE PORT CHESTER On-premises Parking 914-939-8700

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