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Souvlaki Truck: A Greek Roadside Gem in Yonkers NY

Whenever I think of Greek food, I imagine classic diner souvlaki and gyro platters. The dishes are usually listed in the bottom corner of the menu, under Italian specialties, almost like a side note. To be honest, I feel like the recipes are usually treated that way, too, although at 2 a.m. you won’t catch me hating.

But the Souvlaki Truck that's been parked on the side of busy Central Park Avenue in Yonkers since 2013, and its restaurant base Niko’s Taverna up the street, are very clear about making these Mediterranean specialties the star of the show.

RestaurantsJennifer TurianoDecember 16, 2019Greek, Food Truck, Yonkers, To-Go, Lunch, Comfort Food

Chef Rafael Palomino's Sonora Turns 20!

Chef Rafael Palomino has found a formula that works. If a restaurant lasts more than three years these days, it is almost surprising. Well not only has Chef found a formula for Sonora which turns 20 this year, but he’s spreading his latin magic left and right with several hot spots under his belt.

RestaurantsKristin L. WolfeSeptember 11, 2019Port Chester, Latin American, Homepage

Chef DiBari Opens Eugene’s Diner in Port Chester...Hot Damn, This Aint No Average Diner

Connecticuters! Time to cross the border….No walls to be found over there in Port Chester, New York where you’ll find a truly stellar diner serving up some out-of-this-world, groovy meals. When you walk in, especially if you are my age (eh hem 40 something something), you’ll be transported back to the days of wall-to-wall paneling and all the rust and brown your heart desires. With rugs on walls, aquariums, and I-swear-that’s-my-grandma's wallpaper, somehow the 70s just look better in the noughty oughts.

RestaurantsKristin L. WolfeJune 14, 2019Diner, American, Comfort Food

Hapa Food Truck Opens Restaurant at Decadent Ales Microbrewery

Over the past few years, Hapa Food Truck and chef/owner Chris Gonzalez have gained quite the following. I’m guilty of following up a few weightlifting sessions at Crunch Gym with a Hapa Burger or tacos when Gonzalez parked his trucked at the Priceline building. So, yes, I’m a fan just as much as all of you are. But every winter, Hapa goes into hibernation, leaving many of us yearning for warmer weather and his Filipino-Hawaiian inspired food.

Well, friends, you don’t have to wait for spring and tracking Hapa down just got a whole lot easier. Gonzalez now has a physical Hapa location in Mamaroneck’s new microbrewery, Decadent Ales inside of the popular craft beer store, Half Time.

RestaurantsAndrew DominickMarch 2, 2019Brewery, Burgers, Tacos, Filipino, Openings, Hawaiian, Homepage

Where Do Local CT Chefs Eat Out? Chris Gonzales, Hapa Food Truck

Interview, Features, RestaurantsJessica RyanJanuary 3, 2017Chef, Chef Talk