Dining Out & About 2005/02

Dining Out & About A

GUIDE

TO EATING OUT IN

PORT CHESTER, RYE BROOK AND

SURROUNDING AREAS.

Valentine Verses page 10

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

Just look inside!

A Supplement to the

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POLLO A LA BRASA

MISTI RESTAURANT “Our Specialty is Roasted Chicken”

Authentic Peruvian Cuisine SERVING Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Peruvian Pepper Steak Chicken Dishes Pork Dishes Seafood Soup Fried Seafood Shrimp Dishes OPEN - 7 Days • 9 a.m. - Midnight

110 North Main St., Port Chester, NY Delivery Available Se Habla Español

939-9437

Lunch Specials Takeout also

American American Legion Post 93 78 Pearl Street Port Chester 937-5562

Garden Plaza Restaurant-Diner Washington Park Plaza 261 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 939-8888

Old Homestead Bar & Restaurant 325 North Main Street Port Chester 939-0758

Port Chester Coach Diner 317 Boston Post Road Port Chester 937-0008

Q Authentic Barbecue Restaurant

Rye Ridge Delicatessen & Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 126 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 937-2131

FRESH FISH DAILY

Sam’s Bar & Grill

10% Senior Discount • Home Delivery • Cooked Lobsters • Poached Salmon • Hot & Cold Lunches Daily • Plenty of Parking!

1 Mill Street Port Chester 939-2001

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS

Cooked Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Lobsters Baked Clams, Stuffed Shrimp, Homemade Dill Sauce, Clams/Oysters on the Half Shell, Poached Salmon and much more...

Please Order Early- Call 937-2232

Teri’s Tavern 134 North Main Street Port Chester 937-9695

Brazilian Café Brazil 37-39 North Main Street Port Chester 934-1600

FREE DELIVERY

295 Midland Ave., Port Chester, NY 914-937-2232 • Fax: 914-937-4103 Open Monday - Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Lunch served Mon.-Sat..

11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

El Tesoro Restaurant 92 Purdy Avenue Port Chester 935-9440

Chinese Great Wall Restaurant 140 Midland Avenue Port Chester 939-0068

Ho Sai Gai 544 Willett Avenue Port Chester 937-8337 or 937-8339

Manchu Garden Chinese & Japanese Cuisine 504 Westchester Ave. Port Chester 939-8688

The Pub Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Road Rye Brook 939-6620

112 North Main Street Port Chester 933-7427

Port Chester Seafood

Central American

International Café 103 Adee Street Port Chester 939-1002

Pantanal Restaurant 29 North Main Street Port Chester 939-6894

Number 1 Chinese Restaurant 120 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 937-8465

Panda Restaurant 213 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 937-4699

Panda II Chinese Restaurant 32 Grace Church Street Port Chester 939-4310

Ray’s Café 176 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 937-0747

Sichuan Pavilion 480 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-8889

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

Coffee Shops Caffe Del Monte 321 North Main Street Port Chester 937-0108

The Kneaded Bread 181 North Main Street Port Chester 937-9489 Listings continue on page 4R

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Pasquale Ristorante: Consistent through the years Decor

By Jananne Abel

hen Pasquale II Ristorante had been open almost a year, I commented that this eating establishment had succeeded while two others at this same Port Chester location near the Greenwich border had failed. Now, more than seven years later, I can safely say that Pasquale has not deviated from the course it was on back then, still offering the same high quality food, presentation and service.

No wonder it has built up a regular local clientele and is busy with parties almost every weekend.

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Unfortunately Pasquale, normally closed on Mondays, will not be open on Valentine’s Day this year. However, owner Frank Di Rende of the Bronx said he has gotten many reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, some no doubt from people choosing to celebrate early rather than dine out on a Monday night.

Pasquale Osso, the person for whom the 2 Putnam Ave. restaurant was named and Di Rende’s cousin, was originally his partner and head chef. He left the business five years ago to start a

new venture in Maryland and then died in a freak accident three years ago. When he became the sole owner, Di Rende decided not to change the name of the restaurant. And his other chefs, including head chef Rosario Barrera of the Bronx, stayed on board, having been at Pasquale II from day one.

“Thank God for that,” he said.

Di Rende and Osso, who both came from the town of San Lucido in southern Italy, had worked together at Dominick’s on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx when Osso asked Di Rende about

Owner Frank Di Rende pours a drink behind the bar at Pasquale Ristorante in Port Chester. going partners with him in this new restaurant. They had a few friends and customers from Port Chester who recommended this location to them. “We came to see it, liked it and went with it,” said Di Rende.

They opened Pasquale II on Nov. 18, 1996, naming it such since Osso already had another restaurant with the same name in Eastchester.

Barrera had also worked with them at Dominick’s and before that at other restaurants, “bringing a little experience from all of them to us,” said Di Rende, who

Pasquale Ristorante is located near the Greenwich border at 2 Putnam Ave.

has been more than pleased with the reception his restaurant has gotten from the Port Chester and Rye Brook community.

Di Rende, 38 and single, does prep work in the kitchen in the morning and then takes care of the front part of the restaurant as manager, maitre d’ and bartender. He attributes the eating establishment’s success to the quality and freshness of the food, the service and “myself being attentive to every step of the business.”

Pasquale offers fine Italian cuisine in a garden setting, the latter not being as noticeable this time of year as in the warmer months. Barrera cooks up many traditional Italian dishes as well as others that aren’t as well known, making for an attractive menu of appetizers, soups, pastas, steaks and chops, veal, chicken, fish and seafood dishes.

Additional specials—6-8 appetizers, 2-3 pastas, and 4-5 entrées on the weekends as well as an occasional dessert—add interest.

Service is exceptional with a number of waiters, bus boys and runners working together and actually scrambling to get the food to their customers and then to clear the dishes away after the meal. “The majority have been with me a very long time, 3-4 since we first opened up,” said Di Rende.

Well landscaped and nicely decorated with windows providing lots of natural light, Pasquale is an especially nice place to visit during the day or the summer months when it stays light later or you can eat outside on the red brick patio surrounded by trees, flowers and shrubs. However, the ambiance is also lovely inside after dark.

The restaurant, which seats 130, has two dining rooms, one to your right and one to your left off the entryway. It is decorated with mirrors to make it seem even larger than it is. Oak colored wood and a rustic tile open entryway greet you as you enter Pasquale. A small oak bar with glasses hanging overhead and a rack displaying an extensive selection of wines is straight ahead. You enter the sunnier dining room to your right through an open archway. Beige and red drapes are usually tied back at the entranceway but can be closed for private parties. This room can accommodate parties of up to 60 people.

The wide windows throughout the restaurant are hung with beige verticals accented by multicolored fabric draped across the top. A maroon theme carries throughout from the runner as you enter to the carpeting to the tablecloths and dishes. The latter are white with maroon trim. Chairs and barstools have maroon seats.

Globed oil lamps on the tables have a silver base and flowers etched in the glass. Fancy bottles of olive oil also decorate the tables.

Other globed lights hang from the mirrors. Varied paintings and prints hang on beige walls.

Di Rende said he has made minor changes to the décor over the years and has plans in the next few months to renovate the bar and install new carpeting.

Dinner for three Over the years we’ve eaten at Pasquale many times for dinner and Chamber of Commerce events and have never been disappointed. Our recent visits proved that nothing has changed.

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“It's all about seafood with a Latin beat.”

New York Times, Dec. 7, 2003 - Very Good

Colombian Asi Es Colombia

Garden Catering

172 North Main Street Port Chester 934-7675

140 Midland Avenue Port Chester 934-7852 or 934-7810

Delicias Colombianas 36 Broad Street Port Chester 939-9425

El Rincon Paisa

Kentucky Fried Chicken

La Hacienda Bar & Grill 139 North Main Street Port Chester 690-9720

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Chef and Owner of Sonora Restaurant, Rafael Palomino, invites you to his culinary creation.

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Open for Lunch & Dinner

Come Celebrate Valentine's Day with Us Latino Style • Prix Fixe Menu • Four Course Meal Reservations Requested

316 BOSTON POST ROAD, PORT CHESTER, NY 914-937-1610

Los Remolinos Restaurant 123 North Main Street Port Chester 937-7456

Monday Nights Fajitas for Two $ served with 2 Margaritas

2495

Beef, chicken and vegetable combination

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.

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

262 Boston Post Road Port Chester 934-5045

Wendy’s Restaurant

Ecuadorian Live Mariachi Band Friday and Saturday Nights

Subway Restaurant

Penfield’s at the Rye Town Hilton

216 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 934-8137

SPECIALS

321 Boston Post Road Port Chester 937-3355

302 Midland Avenue Port Chester 937-0022

Hollywood Chicken International

Restaurant

McDonald’s Restaurant

Contemporary American

Dominican

Mexican

262 Boston Post Road Port Chester 935-0741

Subway Restaurant

699 Westchester Avenue Rye Brook 939-6300

ALL ADE HOMEM

Hubba 24 North Main Street Port Chester 939-7276

130 North Main Street Port Chester 939-9364

NUEVO LATINO • SEAFOOD

Fast Food

Los Paisanos Restaurante 118 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 934-7678

Rinconcito Ecuatoriano Restaurant 150 North Main Street Port Chester 937-7343

Fast Food Burger King 260 Boston Post Road Port Chester 934-7877

303 Boston Post Road Port Chester 939-9417

Greek/ American One Station Plaza 111 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-3416

Indian Tandoori Taste of India 163 North Main Street Port Chester 937-2727 or 935-9680

International Café Mirage 531 North Main Street Port Chester 937-3497

To advertise in this special monthly section call Elaine at the

Dunkin Donuts 330 Boston Post Road Port Chester 939-8331

at 914-939-6864.

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International Sonora Nuevo Latino Cuisine 179 Rectory Street Port Chester 933-0200 Specialties include: Lobster and plantain bisque, traditional Colombian free range chicken and potato soup, tuna and yucca cake with mango and wasabi sauce, Ecadorian ceviche: shrimp, tomato base, avocado, red onions and citrus, lobster and avocado quesadilla, steamed Rhode Island mussels, pan roasted Chilean sea bass with white beans, chorizo and lobster broth, Sonora seafood paella, grilled lamb chops with wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes and roasted garlic mojito sauce, grilled skirt steak with mojito thyme sauce and lobster moro rice. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday. Cooking classes. Latin jazz music every Thursday. Private room available. Free onpremises parking.

Irish/ American Davy Byrnes Restaurant 538 Willett Avenue Port Chester 937-2106

Italian Hostaria Mazzei 25 South Regent Street Port Chester 939-2727

Marianacci’s Restaurant 24 Sherman Street Port Chester 939-3450

Pasquale II Ristorante 2 Putnam Avenue Port Chester 934-7770

Provare Trattoria Doral Arrowwood Anderson Hill Road Rye Brook 939-4554

T&J Villaggio Trattoria 223-225 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 937-6665

Tarry Lodge 18 Mill Street Port Chester 937-3070

Italian That Little Italian Restaurant 228-230 Mill Street Greenwich, CT 203-531-7500 Specialties include: Pasta Fagioli, fried calamari, spinach & portobello, classic Caesar salad, gorgonzola salad; Penne Puttanesca, Manicotti Classico, Gnocchi Pomodoro, Tortellini & Salmon Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana (with tomato sauce & mozzarella), Veal Campagnola (mushrooms, garlic, peas & onions), Chicken/Veal Scarpariello (hot sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms & rosemary), Atlantic Salmon, Shrimp Scampi/ Marinara, mussels; variety of home specialty pizzas including traditional, salmon & goat cheese, artichoke & more; calzones & sandwiches. Catering & party room available. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Parking lot behind or street parking.

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

Frankie & Louie’s Restaurant

Pizzeria

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

FAST FREE DELIVERY for Lunch & Dinner

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

914-939-0202

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Every Monday & Tuesday Large Pizza Pie Plus 50 Chicken Wings

$

22

Valentine’s Day

95

Monday, Feb. 14

Early Reservations Requested

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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Every Sunday

Pasta Madness $ with salad

1095

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

Every Thursday

sauce)

Ravioli Night

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

$

Shells Paisano (Sautéed onions, bacon, peas and grated

11

95

cheese in a white sauce)

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

Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza 23 Putnam Avenue Port Chester 939-9711 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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Japanese & Asian Fusion • • • • •

Pad Thai • Sushi, Sashimi & Rolls Peanut Sauce • Deep Fried Rolls Haloc Sauce • Tuna Pizza Mango Sauce • Szechuan Dishes Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Crabmeat Rolls And Much More

We use only fresh ingredients 4-6 North Water Street, Greenwich, CT In Byram just off Mill Street

203-532-0688 Fax: 203-532-2866

OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. for Lunch & Dinner Sunday 2-9:30 p.m. for Dinner

FREE DELIVERY with Minimum 18 Purchase 15% OFF Minimum Order of 25 or More $

$

Expires Feb. 29, 2005

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is a monthly supplement to the Port Chester Westmore News and Rye Brook Westmore News. The Westmore News, a weekly newspaper serving the Port Chester and Rye Brook communities, is published every Friday and is available at newsstands and news boxes in its circulation area. It is also available by mail at a yearly subscription rate of $24. Call 914-939-6864 for futher information or to subscribe.

Open Valentine’s Day

Italian/ Pizzeria

Italian/ Pizzeria

Marini’s Pizzeria

199 South Regent Street Port Chester 934-2900

P & D Pizza 508 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-8845

Pizza & Brew Restaurant Rye Ridge Shopping Center 136 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 937-2511

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

T & J Pizza & Pasta 227 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-4134

Japanese

125 Midland Avenue Port Chester 939-2241

Monday Feb. 14

Mizu Japanese & Asian Fusion

Mirabello’s Pizza Trattoria

46 North Main Street 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).

Michael’s Famous Pan Pizza

Japanese

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

Hakata Restaurant

Club Sandwich

163 North Main Street Port Chester 939-7911

7 Rye Ridge Plaza Rye Brook 939-3475

A Greenwich Tradition for 25 Years Seafood and Steakhouse

4-6 North Water Street Greenwich, CT 203-532-0688 Specialties include: Tempura, Tatsuta Age (marinated fried chicken), and Sushi appetizers; tofu and vegetable soup; avacado salad, seafood salad; asparagus roll, spicy maki sushi and sashimi; salmon skin roll; soft shell crab roll; shrimp tempura roll; Sesame Chicken, Tangerine Beef, Crispy Prawns with Walnuts, Thai Mango, Crispy Eggplant, Steak Teriyaki, Tonkatsu (pork). Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.10:30 p.m. Open for dinner Sunday 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Free delivery with minimum $18 purchase (limited offer). 15% off minimum order $25 or more (limited offer). Street and municipal lot parking.

OP ValentinEN e’s Day Monday, Feb. 14 • 12 -9:3 Daily Specia 0 p.m. ls Available

173 Westchester Ave. • Port Chester, NY

914-939-2100 Voted as one of the top ethnic restaurants in Westchester County. --Westchester Spotlight, Aug. 2001

Best of two worlds—where the

Incas, known for their seafood, and the Gauchos, known for their steaks—come together in an exciting new restaurant... where you feel like you are there!

WE DELIVER • CATERING AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Dinners Club

The closest you can get to the taste of home cooking.

Enjoy a memorable meal in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere.

Zagat Names it:

“That little Italian gem in Greenwich.”

203-531-7500 228-230 Mill Street, Greenwich, CT PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE • CATERING • PIZZA

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Luncheonettes Mexican Deli Delight

Luis Tacos

174 North Main Street Port Chester 937-5775

135 South Main Street Port Chester

Good Food Cafe 140 Midland Avenue Port Chester 939-4070

J.P’.s Standby Drive-in 604 North Main Street Port Chester 939-9442

Lenny’s Bagels 200 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 939-1379

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

Vinny’s Luncheonette 182 North Main Street Port Chester 939-9591

Mary Ann’s Mexican Restaurant 275 Boston Post Road 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.

Rancho Grande

Mexican Coyote Flaco 115 Midland Avenue Port Chester 937-6969

El Tio Restaurant 143 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 939-1494

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 24 Grace Church Street Port Chester 933-0363

Kiosko 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.

Kiosko Restaurant

Valentine's Day Mon., Feb. 14 Come Dine With Us

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

8 Poningo Street Port Chester 934-2675

Tortilleria el Paisano 167 Westchester Avenue Port Chester 934-0372

Northern Italian Alba’s Ristorante 400 North Main Street Port Chester 937-2236 Fax: 937-2271

Eclisse Northern Italian Cuisine Washington Park Plaza 275 South Ridge Street Rye Brook 937-5770

Giorgio’s Restaurant 69 Merritt Street Port Chester 937-4906/1096

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Pasta Per Voi R I S T O R A N T E

Valentine’s Day Monday, February 14 Seating Starts at 5 p.m.

Roaming Guitar Player Requests Invited

Complimentary Rose & Glass of Champagne Limited a la carte Menu Reservations Requested

23 NORTH MAIN ST., PORT CHESTER, NY (914)

937-3200

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Pasquale Ristorante: Consistent through the years wines from Italy and California as well as sparkling wines from Italy and France. They range in price from $25 to $200. Described as clean and crisp, the Gavi was just that.

Pasquale has also been offering wines of the month for some time—currently a merlot, chardonnay, cabernet and shiraz—wines that are not on the list but that are recommended to go with the restaurant’s entrées. Since I’m always looking for suggestions as far as wine, I find this a nice touch.

A loaf of European style round bread from the Terranova bakery on Arthur Avenue was yummy, sliced and served warm to accentuate its crunchy crust.

Both whipped butter and olive oil is provided for dipping or spreading.

The tri-color salad with Italian dressing and gorgonzola cheese (the cheese was my choice) at $8.45 was a special and plenty for two to split. It featured red, white and green lettuce (radicchio, endive and arugula) with plenty of cheese and green and black olives on top.

The Shrimp Oreganata ($18.95) brought 16 medium shrimp sautéed in garlic and wine topped with bread crumbs. This dish, certainly an ample portion, is good but somehow not great.

I can recommend the Cappellini Adriatica ($19.95), a special consisting of shrimp; clams and mussels in the shell cooked in a red or white sauce and served over angel hair. I’ve also requested just shrimp in the white sauce made with wine, garlic, fish stock and seasonings over spaghetti in the past, which isn’t on the menu, and have been totally pleased with the preparation.

The Filetto di Salmone alla Dimonese ($19.95), filet of salmon sautéed with capers, white wine and Dijon mustard, is delicate and delicious. While the portion was not tremendous, every piece was savored. My 11year-old wanted to order it again when we returned.

Pollo alla Calabrese ($16.95) brought two pieces of boneless chicken breast sautéed with hot cherry peppers and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic and white wine sauce. This dish was tangy and tasty but not too spicy and provided enough to take home for another meal.

String beans, broccoli, spaghetti or penne with tomato sauce come with all entrées but not pasta dishes. What’s nice is that the vegetables are served family style on a separate plate for easy sharing. Broccoli rabe ($8.95), escarole ($6.95) and spinach ($6.95) are extra.

For dessert the Amaretto biscotti cake ($6.50), a special, was delightful. It had sliced almonds on top and was served with dollops of whipped cream and raspberry sauce decorating the plate. Coconut sorbet ($6) came in a coconut shell and the plate was similarly decorated.

Cappuccino ($3.50) is served with rock candy on a stick, always a pleasure. We also enjoyed an espresso ($2.50).

Our check came to $114.50, but the price of the desserts and coffees were deleted as a courtesy from the owner because, although we had a reservation, we had to wait some time for a table. That’s the kind of nicety that keeps customers coming back.

Recommendations While you couldn’t go wrong with anything on the menu, owner Frank Di Rende made some recommendations. For appetizer, he suggested the stuffed artichoke ($8.95). Stuffed with bread crumbs, it is prepared ahead because it takes 1 ½ hours to cook. This dish is delicious albeit messy to eat. Other suggestions are the Calamari Fritti (fried calamari), a large portion at $11.95, and the Portobella alla Pasquale ($8.95), a few grilled Portobello mushrooms topped with a demi-Cognac sauce which takes 6-8 hours to prepare. It is made with a blend of Cognac, white wine, veg-

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Carmella Di Rende passes a plate of her homemade Gnocchi Bolognese to waiter Hector Granados in the kitchen. The owner’s mother, Carmella makes this pasta specialty for the restaurant. etables and beef stock which takes time to reduce.

For pasta dishes, Di Rende recommends the Linguine Pescatore ($18.95), fresh chopped clams and shrimps in a light marinara sauce served over linguine, and the Gnocchi Bolognese ($15.95) his mother Carmella makes for the restaurant. While I’m often afraid to order gnocchi for fear of it being too heavy, she said the secret is not to use too much flour. I can attest to the fact that it is filling but not heavy, and the meat sauce is surprisingly light and appetizing.

“Chicken Scarpariello ($16.95) is a favorite of everyone,” said Di Rende. It features boneless chunks of chicken sautéed with hot cherry peppers and artichoke hearts in a garlic and white wine sauce. I have tried this one, too, and can put in a good word for it.

Zuppa di Pesce ($23.95), a mixture of shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, and baby lobster tails in a light marinara sauce,

and Steak Contadina ($23.95), made with sliced potatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions, are other popular dishes.

As far as specials, Di Rende mentioned the Pasta Adriatica I recommended above or the Pasta Mediterraneo ($21.95) which adds baby lobster tails to the shrimp, clams and mussels in the first preparation. He also suggested the Veal Chop alla Pasquale ($23.95), a double cut veal chop grilled and topped with the Portobello mushrooms in Pasquale sauce mentioned as an appetizer. Chicken Verbena ($18.95), boneless breast of chicken layered with prosciutto, asparagus and mozzarella cheese in a light white wine sauce completes the special suggestions.

Eggplant Parmigiana, meatballs and sausage, while not on the menu, are always available.

There is no children’s menu, but Pasquale definitely welcomes and attracts children, accommodating them with chicken fingers or half portions.

The latter worked well at a recent meal where two 11-yearolds shared the Penne alla Nonna ($17.95) and were both satisfied. This pasta dish consists of diced pieces of chicken and shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes in a light red sauce over penne.

Desserts, lunch

One of two dining rooms at Pasquale.

The dessert menu features homemade tiramisu, Italian cheesecake and cannoli; vanilla, chocolate or hazelnut gelato; as well as a variety of other desserts made by Bindi and imported from Italy. Colorful photographs of the other desserts appear on the menu. Among them are Tartufo (creams rolled in crushed caramelized peanuts and covered with powdered cocoa), Profiterol Cup (chantilly cream and choux base covered with chocolate cream and decorated with rosettes of chocolate cream) and lemon, peach, coconut and pine-

apple sorbets served in their natural fruit shell. Desserts are priced from $4 to $7.

Lunch, served Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon to 4 p.m., consists of a few appetizers, salads ($3.95 for garden to $9.95 for Caesar with grilled chicken), soups ($3.50 to $4), and a good selection of pasta, chicken and seafood entrées ranging from $7.95 to $12.95 as well as shell steak ($11.95) and a pork chop ($9.95). There are also specials of the day.

About the owner Since Frank Di Rende, a pleasant personality, took over as sole owner of Pasquale five years ago, his parents have been lending a hand. His mom makes some of the pastas and his dad, Paul, goes to Hunt’s Point in the Bronx to buy the meat and vegetables for the restaurant and to the Fulton Fish Market for seafood. By the end of this year, said Di Rende, the fish market will be moving over to Hunt’s Point and there will be one stop shopping.

Di Rende, who came to this country as a baby, was right out of college and working on Wall Street when he was attracted into the restaurant business by his uncle, co-owner of Dominick’s.

While he now admits it’s not an easy profession and he doesn’t have much time for socializing, he’s happy with the business he has created and can’t imagine doing anything else.

Hours, parking Pasquale II, located across from Cumberland Farms, is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 noon to 10 p.m., Friday from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is free parking on the premises and free valet parking on the weekends when the number of spaces in the restaurant’s lot do not suffice.

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Misti Café Takeout 100 North Main Street 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.

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Valentine Verses Dearest Matthew: Thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father to our beautiful kids. I love and appreciate you more than ever as the years go by. I will always love your hugs and kisses.

Love, Robin Dearest Noah: You are a fantastic and handsome boy. I love you so much and I am very proud of you.

I will always love your great smile and playing with your curls.

Love always, Mommy

Vito G.: To my wonderful husband.

Wishing you a very special Valentine’s Day. Love you very much! You are the greatest.

Love, Josie G.

Dear Caryn: You may only be one person to the world, but you are the world to me.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Love, Don

Daddy: You are the best dad in the world. We all love you!

Love, Nicole & Anthony

DJL: Happy 1st Valentine’s Day! You must be an angel cause you came when I wished for you. You are my future!

Love, Champagne

Francesca and Gavin LaDore: Happy Valentine’s Day to our special little girl and big guy.

With hugs and kisses, xoxoxo, Ma and Pa

The Giorgi Family: Have a happy Valentine’s Day. Miss you all. See you soon.

Love, Becky

Mary, Teresa & Jamie: Happy Valentine’s Day to my 3 darling angels.

I will love you ladies forever.

Thank you for making me the happiest man in the world.

Love, Jim

Becky, The kindest person in the world And the prettiest person, too No one in the universe Can outsmart outwit or outdo, The sweetest one I've ever met —She just happens to be you!

Lots of love, Brittany

Dear Sal: RRRRRYYYBROOK! Al es gooda!

Love ya always! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Gino Mom & Dad: Happy Valentine’s Day You’re the best...

We love you!

Love Always, Cali & Ami Emily: We love you lots! We are very proud of you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Mom and Dad Robyn: I love you very much. Thanks for all of your support, friendship and love.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Rob Emily: You are the best human a dog could ever have. Woof.

Love, Stickers

Brittany: Happy Valentine’s Day! I miss you. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Love, your big sis

Dearest Sarah and Noah: I love the time that we share and the hugs and kisses you always give me.

You always make me smile. I love you so much.

Love, Abba Bob “the Dragon” Carlucci: Happy Valentine’s Day Forever love, Susan Happy Valentine’s Day to the Port Chester High School Marching Band and the two outstanding drum majors, Valerie and Veronica Tornini.

With love, your friends at the PCMS

Guido and Rocco: Happy Valentine’s Day to my two favorite men.

I’m glad you both enjoyed your early gift.

I love you!

Mom

Mom, Dad and Zoey, Hugs and kisses, lots of love And a dozen roses, too This valentine's so special That it's only fit for you!

Love ya lots, Brittany

Dearest Sarah: You are my beautiful and special girl. I am so proud of you and I love you so much.

You have made my dreams come true.

Love always, Mommy

Dearest Robin: I love your hugs and kisses and all the love you give me.

For these and the love we share for the kids, I love you beyond words.

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Hub: I’ll love you always and forever, through good times and bad.

Thanks for being there.

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Love, Mom and Dad Maria Antonia Bernal: Mamita: This is the second Valentine’s Day that you are in heaven. I’m sure you are happy.

I miss you. Thanks because you were such a wonderful mother, grandma and great-grandma.

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Love, Becky

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