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Westchester Burger Company (White Plains)

I would never say I’m very trendy or much of a trendsetter.  My wardrobe certainly affirms that and my inability to ever do anything “hip” will sadly only increase with age.  I do think, however, that I am a decent … Continue reading

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Lasdon Arboretum & Veterans Memorial (Somers)

Arboretum.  I wonder how many people can actually tell you what it means.  If they’re thinking etymologically, maybe they think of Arbor Day and then land on something with trees.  If ten random people in the mall of your choice … Continue reading

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Karamba Café (White Plains)

Working in White Plains, I have the benefit of having no shortage of places to eat for lunch.   (It’s the shortage of money that limits the number of times I venture out)  It’s kind of surprising it took me so … Continue reading

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Sansotta Brothers Delicatessen (Cortlandt Manor)

Back when I lived in Morris Park, we had about 3 or 4 excellent delis (or should I say, Salumerias) within walking distance in the neighborhood.   Long Island had its share of places too, but you had to drive there … Continue reading

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X2O—Xaviars on the Hudson (Yonkers)

It is a bit odd that I have not yet written about Yonkers.  Yonkers, in many ways, is central to my story, as young as it is, as a Westchester resident.  It was the place where I got to first … Continue reading

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AMVETS Memorial Bridge(s) on the Taconic State Parkway (Yorktown Heights)

Experiencing a new place is more than just stuffing your face or reaching for new adjectives in describing parks.  That was my initial impetus behind writing about my adventures in Westchester.  Sometimes there are certain places (or structures, in this … Continue reading

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42 at the Ritz Carlton (White Plains)

The 42 Restaurant that sits atop of the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences (!) in White Plains is quite a posh space to simply show up to.  But for the fact that every once in a while I am invited … Continue reading

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Rubens Mexican Café (Peekskill)

Cinco De Mayo lands on the calendar at a very convenient time.  After the carnage that generally is St. Patrick’s Day, there are no fun holidays until the joy of Memorial Day weekend.  Easter (plus the 40 days of Lent … Continue reading

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Peekskill Waterfront Park (Peekskill)

Though not a county park, the City of Peekskill’s Waterfront Park off of Hudson Street is a gem.  Off of Route 9 and adjacent to the Peekskill Metro-North Station, this park has a high relaxation quotient.   I think the views … Continue reading

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Blue Mountain Reservation (Peekskill)

As part of my on-going quest to check out all of the parks in Westchester County, I took Lily one morning to the very serene Blue Mountain Reservation.  Considering its large size (perhaps the second largest in the county), Blue … Continue reading

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