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Friends Bar and Restaurant

1. Friends Bar and Restaurant 0

140 Grand St. - Croton-on-Hudson
 

A cozy space to stop for Italian food and drinks. Live music on weekends scattered throughout the month, and yes, you guessed it, friendly staff. A good place to go and relax for some pasta or burgers with the bonus of a full bar. Big recommendation for the chicken marsala and veal marsala....

Wildfire Grill

2. Wildfire Grill 0

74 Clinton St. - Montgomery (Montgomery-Walden area)
 

Inside and out, the Wildfire Grill looks like an old Western saloon. Stocked with wines and obscure beers, Wildfire has a menu heavy on American and new American cuisine but also features Italian, Mexican and Asian dishes.

3. Gus's Franklin Park Restaurant 3 1/2 Icon-mmx-pick

126 Halstead Avenue - Harrison
 

his eatery has been a true Harrison landmark since the 1930s. More than one A-List celebrity (including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joe Torre, and Paul Newman) have been tempted inside by its amazing soft-shell crabs that are lightly battered in homemade, seasoned bread crumbs. Check out the dozens of...

4. El Bandido Restaurant and Lounge 5

196 Route 59 - Spring Valley (Suffern area)
 

Don't be deceived by the prison bars on the windows. This is a fun and lively Mexican eatery with a zesty personality. Try the shrimp banditos with your frozen margarita, and listen to the mariachi trio play a tune for you and your amigos.

Inside: Martinis and Chocolate

5. Inside: Martinis and Chocolates

September 16, 2009

Try a Desperate Housewife or an Ex-Boyfriend

6. Hastings Station Cafe 5

134 Southside Ave. - Hastings-on-Hudson (Rivertowns South area)
 

Thanks to this coffee shop, a latte and cozy spot are only a few steps away for Hastings train station commuters. On the main floor of the station, it also offers outdoor seating on the plaza. There are a vriety of espresso options and baked goods, as well as small salads and sandwiches. This shop...

Karma Road

7. Inside: Karma Road in New Paltz

November 18, 2009

Bright, cheerful and healthy