Copacabana, also known as Copa, is a Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 29 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Enjoy an evening out at Copacabana Steakhouse, an upscale churrascaria located in Westchester County. Specialties include 14 kinds of meat, slow roasted and perfectly seasoned. These savory cuts, presented on skewers, are carved tableside at your request.
This "all you can eat" dinner, served Rodizio style, offers a salad bar, side dishes, and delicious meat cuts including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and Linguica (Brazilian sausage). The fresh and tasty salad bar includes shrimp cocktail, Reggiano, Portobello mushrooms and more. Just signal your servers and your "Meat Parade" begins.
Experience authentic Brazilian cuisine in a warm inviting atmosphere. Press blue button for menus, photos, and Port Chester's Copacabana.
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Live music Friday and Saturday nights Inviting bar and lounge area Outdoor Dining
The word is Fourteen delicious "all you can eat" meats on skewers and great fun.
Arrosto, serving Italian and Contemporary American cuisine, is located at 25 South Regents Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. "Inspired by his grandmother and driven by a desire to get it right with an experience that rivals the very best home-cooked meals, restaurateur Polistina brings us Arrosto."
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Farm-To-Table Outdoor dining on patio
The word is "Vibrant bar scene" and "lovely decor" compliment this Italian where most "had a really enjoyable dining experience." "I've been here twice and my entrees have been superb." The pasta is homemade and amazing! Definitely worth a try.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is located at 42 Westchester Ave in Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. Each Applebee’s restaurant reflects its local neighborhood. The decor conveys local themes with photographs and memorabilia highlighting hometown heroes, local schools, and area history.
From the owner: "Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's. The Pick 'N Pair Lunch Combos are especially popular for the busy lunchtime crowd, offering more than 60 different combinations. The Weight Watchers International, Inc. menu, launched in May of 2004 in nearly all Applebee's restaurants nationwide, continues to be successful today with a number of smart and tasty menu items listing their Weight Watcher's PointsPlus™ values."
Press blue button for more locations and more about each Applebee location.
The word is For healthy options, order from the "Weight Watchers" or "Under 550 Calories" sections of the menu. If you're not worried about calories, order from the standard menu.
Click to read review Euro Asian Sushi Bar & Lounge, serving Asian Fusion cuisine and sushi, is located at 30 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Outdoor dining on sidewalk patio
The word is Owners, Peter and Cynthia "have done wonders with the food quality" and go out of their way to make you comfortable at this very good Asian restaurant.
Click to read review Q Restaurant & Bar is located at 112 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Q Restaurant & Bar serves Southern Barbeque with a friendly and homey touch.
The word is "The barbeque, coleslaw and other side dishes are mouth-watering good."
Acuario Bar & Restaurant, serving Peruvian cuisine, is located at 163 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in southern Westchester County.
From the owner: "The atmosphere here is as energetic as its menu, featuring a wide variety of authentic Peruvian dishes and some personalized in-house creations. The amazing saltwater fishes will make you feel peaceful while the Latin music engages your soul. Acuario's essence and vision is to make your senses explode with the finest Peruvian Cuisine experience possible. If you have a special request to satisfy your taste, don't hesitate to ask our staff, we will be delighted to attend you."
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Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner Wine Bar & TVs
The word is "I feel like I'm on vacation when I step inside" this Peruvian, serving generous portions of fabulous food. We go here mostly for the "amazing ceviche" made from "super fresh fish". Service is excellent and prices are affordable.
Copacabana, also known as Copa, is a Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 29 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Enjoy an evening out at Copacabana Steakhouse, an upscale churrascaria located in Westchester County. Specialties include 14 kinds of meat, slow roasted and perfectly seasoned. These savory cuts, presented on skewers, are carved tableside at your request.
This "all you can eat" dinner, served Rodizio style, offers a salad bar, side dishes, and delicious meat cuts including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and Linguica (Brazilian sausage). The fresh and tasty salad bar includes shrimp cocktail, Reggiano, Portobello mushrooms and more. Just signal your servers and your "Meat Parade" begins.
Experience authentic Brazilian cuisine in a warm inviting atmosphere. Press blue button for menus, photos, and Port Chester's Copacabana.
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Live music Friday and Saturday nights Inviting bar and lounge area Outdoor Dining
The word is Fourteen delicious "all you can eat" meats on skewers and great fun.
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee shop, located at 330 Boston Post Road, Port Chester NY 10573, Westchester County, sells donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.
Press blue button for Nutrition Catalog on the Dunkin Donuts' website.
The word is The coffee is good, but before eating anything from a Dunkin' Donuts Store, you may want to check the Nutrition Catalog page on their website. Select a product (donut, muffin, etc.) and click to see the ingredients, including preservatives. Many cakes, cookies, and even sandwiches have a high calorie content, high saturated fat content, artificial flavors, and preservatives.
Panera Bread and Bakery Cafe is located at 10 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. Panera Bread serving bread "fresh from the oven" also serves sandwiches, soups, hand-tossed salad and more. Press blue button for nutritional calculator and plan your meal.
The word is It's a chain, but the food tastes good, and is a healthy alternative to fast food burgers and fries; Internet access available.
Park Delicatessen is located at 203 South Regent Street in Port Chester, NY 10573. Press blue button for Picnic menu, Breakfast & Lunch menu and more about Park Delicatessen.
Click to read review Cafe Mirage is located at 531 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. "Chef/owner Dave Haggerty calls his menu a melting pot of Caribbean, French, Asian, Cajun, American cuisines."
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Open late Outdoor dining on the patio The word is "Great food" at this "funky and happening" location.
Arrosto, serving Italian and Contemporary American cuisine, is located at 25 South Regents Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. "Inspired by his grandmother and driven by a desire to get it right with an experience that rivals the very best home-cooked meals, restaurateur Polistina brings us Arrosto."
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Farm-To-Table Outdoor dining on patio
The word is "Vibrant bar scene" and "lovely decor" compliment this Italian where most "had a really enjoyable dining experience." "I've been here twice and my entrees have been superb." The pasta is homemade and amazing! Definitely worth a try.
Carvel Ice Cream is located at 604 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
From the owner: Carvel® provides an affordable ice cream experience and family fun for everyone by offering a variety of fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. This all-American favorite is the nation's first retail ice cream franchise, and has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry.
The word is Carvel is the nation's first retail ice cream franchise, serving ice cream for over 70 years. All Carvel ingredients are kosher.
Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream is located at 151 Wilkins Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Preserving family dairy traditions born in County Longford, Ireland, Nolan and Patricia West bring the benefits of artisan production techniques directly to you. Established in 1990, Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream is committed to creating ice creams, sorbets and frozen yogurts of unparalleled quality."
The word is Great reviews for Longford's ice cream with everyone raving about their own favorite flavor. Try Mint Chocolate Oreo, Peppermint Stick, Cookie Monster, Mint Chocolate Oreo or whatever flavor you love. It's sure to taste great.
Alba's Restaurant, serving Northern Italian food, is located at 400 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Bar area Fireplace Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner
The word is Enjoy fine dining at this attractive up-market Northern Italian, set in a converted old home with several dining areas, offering excellent food, including fresh seafood dishes and table side Caesar salad.
Arrosto, serving Italian and Contemporary American cuisine, is located at 25 South Regents Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. "Inspired by his grandmother and driven by a desire to get it right with an experience that rivals the very best home-cooked meals, restaurateur Polistina brings us Arrosto."
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Farm-To-Table Outdoor dining on patio
The word is "Vibrant bar scene" and "lovely decor" compliment this Italian where most "had a really enjoyable dining experience." "I've been here twice and my entrees have been superb." The pasta is homemade and amazing! Definitely worth a try.
Click to read review Il Sogno Ristorante, serving modern Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 316 Boston Post Road, Port Chester NY 10573, Westchester County.
The word is Most agree the food is excellent, if they don't have what you want on the menu, they will make it for you.
Click to read review Nessa, serving Italian cuisine, is located at 325 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. "There is something quite seductive about the smell of fresh basil. When you rub it onto your hands, the oils from the herb stay with you . . . A great piece of bread topped with our pesto, and paired with a great Italian Barollo is in our opinion what life is all about."
The word is Very good food, but it can get too noisy.
Click to read review Pasquale Ristorante II, serving Southern Italian "Grandma-style" cooking, is located at 2 Putnam Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573. Pasquale offers "The fabulous cuisine of Arthur Ave in the Bronx".
Per Voi II, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 23 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in southern Westchester County.
From the owner: "With the reopening of the Capitol Theater, and with Justin staring in a new TV show on the Fuse Network, Per Voi 2 is becoming the local hot spot that it was in the past. If you want to enjoy an amazing Italian meal and a great show at the Capitol Theater, or maybe just have a chance at being seen on Justin’s TV show, come on down to Per Voi 2."
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Family Style Dinner (Sunday - Thursday) Happy Hour Noise level = Average Outdoor Dining Serving lunch and dinner
Click to read review Piero's is located at 44 South Regent Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Piero's is a "family friendly" small restaurant serving good traditional Italian cuisine.
Click to read review T & J Villagio Trattoria, serving Southern Italian cuisine, is located at 223 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
Click to read review Tarry Lodge, serving classic and modern Italian cuisine, and Pizza, is located at 18 Mill Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
The word is The food is great at this Port Chester Italian serving amazing pizzas, great antipasti and wonderful pastas; when the restaurant is full some complain of high noise level in the attractive main room, and parking may be difficult; but most agree they had a fantastic dining experience.
Click to read review Villa Rustica "Pizzeria & Trattoria", serving Pizza and other Italian food, is located at 261 South Ridge Road, Rye Brook, NY 10573.
Click to read review Edo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi is located at 140 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Hibachi Chefs Sushi also served
The word is Rave reviews for Edo in Port Chester, where Hibachi-style chefs make your evening fun & exciting as they cook your meal right in front of you - don't forget to bring the kids.
Click to read review Euro Asian Sushi Bar & Lounge, serving Asian Fusion cuisine and sushi, is located at 30 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Outdoor dining on sidewalk patio
The word is Owners, Peter and Cynthia "have done wonders with the food quality" and go out of their way to make you comfortable at this very good Asian restaurant.
Click to read review Bartaco, an upscale Taco Bar, is located at 1 Willett Ave, Port Chester NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Waterfront dining on veranda
The word is Made-to-order tequilas at this hip taco bar where "the decor and aura is fantastic, friendly, clean and fresh" and "the outside deck is a great place to grab drinks with some friends".
Click to read review Coyote Flaco, serving Mexican food, is located at 115 Midland Ave, Port Chester NY 10573, Westchester County.
The word is Most agree that Coyote Flaco "is pleasant and relaxing inside", with "excellent service" and “fresh, well-seasoned, & beautifully presented food". The drinks are great and "the marguerites are delicious". "We have been back many times."
Acuario Bar & Restaurant, serving Peruvian cuisine, is located at 163 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in southern Westchester County.
From the owner: "The atmosphere here is as energetic as its menu, featuring a wide variety of authentic Peruvian dishes and some personalized in-house creations. The amazing saltwater fishes will make you feel peaceful while the Latin music engages your soul. Acuario's essence and vision is to make your senses explode with the finest Peruvian Cuisine experience possible. If you have a special request to satisfy your taste, don't hesitate to ask our staff, we will be delighted to attend you."
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Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner Wine Bar & TVs
The word is "I feel like I'm on vacation when I step inside" this Peruvian, serving generous portions of fabulous food. We go here mostly for the "amazing ceviche" made from "super fresh fish". Service is excellent and prices are affordable.
Click to read review Inca & Gaucho Restaurant is located at 173 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester. "This restaurant is a combination of Peruvian cuisine with the parrillada of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil."
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BYO Live Music
The word is "Great little restaurant" serving "the best Argentinean/Peruvian" cuisine by a charming bilingual waitstaff.
Click to read review Pollo A La Brasa Misti Restaurant, serving family-style fresh Peruvian cuisine, is located at 110 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
The word is Good Peruvian family style restaurant serving many delicious dishes including "pollo a la brasa" and the "best rotisserie chicken" with "large portions at unbeatable prices".
Coals, serving hand-stretched grilled pizza and craft beer, is located at 35 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in southern Westchester County.
From the owner: "Our pizzas are hand-stretched and grilled over an open flame to produce a crust that’s crisp yet tender. They are then topped with imported Italian cheese and tomatoes and a variety of fresh toppings. Coals also boasts some of the tastiest sandwiches and appetizers using the highest quality ingredients. The famous Coals burger is juicy and full of flavor. Complement your meal with one of our hand selected, craft beers on draft. We feature great tasting seasonal brews from local breweries and other American favorites."
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Craft beers on tap Grilled paper thin crust pizza
The word is The paper thin pizza is just "amazing" at this "scrappy" pizza restaurant also serving delicious sides of fried brussels sprouts, roasted peppers, mushrooms, and more amazing dishes. Be sure to try one of the terrific beers on tap.
Brisa Marina Bar & Grill, serving seafood and more, is located at 40 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in southern Westchester County. Brisa Marina Bar & Grill specializes in seafood and grilled entrees.
Copacabana, also known as Copa, is a Brazilian Steakhouse, located at 29 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Enjoy an evening out at Copacabana Steakhouse, an upscale churrascaria located in Westchester County. Specialties include 14 kinds of meat, slow roasted and perfectly seasoned. These savory cuts, presented on skewers, are carved tableside at your request.
This "all you can eat" dinner, served Rodizio style, offers a salad bar, side dishes, and delicious meat cuts including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and Linguica (Brazilian sausage). The fresh and tasty salad bar includes shrimp cocktail, Reggiano, Portobello mushrooms and more. Just signal your servers and your "Meat Parade" begins.
Experience authentic Brazilian cuisine in a warm inviting atmosphere. Press blue button for menus, photos, and Port Chester's Copacabana.
Restaurant Review
Live music Friday and Saturday nights Inviting bar and lounge area Outdoor Dining
The word is Fourteen delicious "all you can eat" meats on skewers and great fun.
Click to read review Sonora Restaurant, serving Latin-influenced cuisine, is located at 179 Rectory Street, Port Chester, New York 10573 in Westchester County.
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Live Latino and Jazz music
The word is Sonora was awarded an "excellent" rating by The New York Times and most agree that the food is well prepared and delicious; also fun to watch guacamole being made tableside; enjoy the fabulous red sauce for the bread.
Click to read review Edo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi is located at 140 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Hibachi Chefs Sushi also served
The word is Rave reviews for Edo in Port Chester, where Hibachi-style chefs make your evening fun & exciting as they cook your meal right in front of you - don't forget to bring the kids.
Click to read review The Willett House, serving "cuts of beef as tender as soft bread", is located at 20 Willett Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573. The Willett House offers daily specials including steaks, fresh seafood and other offerings.
The word is Take a walk through history on the original 1880's plank floor under original pressed tin ceiling with exposed brick walls in this historic building housing The Willett House; serving "great steaks" with "excellent service" and "desserts made fresh on premises".
Click to read review Edo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi is located at 140 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Hibachi Chefs Sushi also served
The word is Rave reviews for Edo in Port Chester, where Hibachi-style chefs make your evening fun & exciting as they cook your meal right in front of you - don't forget to bring the kids.
Click to read review Euro Asian Sushi Bar & Lounge, serving Asian Fusion cuisine and sushi, is located at 30 Westchester Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County.
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Outdoor dining on sidewalk patio
The word is Owners, Peter and Cynthia "have done wonders with the food quality" and go out of their way to make you comfortable at this very good Asian restaurant.
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When you're looking for a restaurant in Port Chester Village, NY and deciding "where to eat" check The word is restaurant reviews.
"The word is" reviews are compiled from reviews about restaurants from across the web, including Google, Open Table, Trip Advisor, Yahoo, Yelp, Zagat, and our own Westchester Restaurant Guide visitor reviews.
We read the reviews, summarize the reviews, and give you the results in The word is, a summary review to help you select the best restaurant in Westchester County.
The restaurants in Port Chester Village serve the following cuisines:
Restaurants - American New
Restaurants - American Traditional
Restaurants - Asian | Pan Asian | Asian Fusion
Restaurants - BBQ - Barbecue
Restaurants - Bistro & Wine Bar
Restaurants - Brazilian Food
Restaurants - Café, Coffee Shops & Tea
Restaurants - Chinese Food
Restaurants - Deli & Bagel Shops
Restaurants - Diners and Sandwich Shops
Restaurants - Eclectic Cuisine
Restaurants - Farm-to-Table
Restaurants - Ice Cream & Gelato
Restaurants - Indian Cuisine
Restaurants - Italian Food
Restaurants - Japanese & Sushi
Restaurants - Mexican Food
Restaurants - Peruvian Cuisine
Restaurants - Pizza
Restaurants - Pubs | Sports Bar
Restaurants - Seafood
Restaurants - South American Food
Restaurants - Spanish Food
Restaurants - Steak & Seafood
Restaurants - Sushi
Restaurants - American New Cuisine New American cuisine has its roots in California cuisine. New American food, often similar to Contemporary American, emphasizes a seasonal menu. Dishes are often created based on the availability of fresh ingredients from local farmers and ranchers.
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Restaurants - American Traditional Cuisine What is Traditional American food? It's difficult to classify Traditional American food. We all associate Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, and of course Apple Pie with American food - and how about Turkey and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
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Restaurants - BBQ - Barbecue Cuisine Barbecue, barbeque, bar-b-q, and BBQ all refer to a cooking method, an outdoor gathering with food, and often to any food cooked outdoors. Barbecue uses indirect heat and a slow process breaking down (often tough) cuts of meat into tender morsels.
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Restaurants - Chinese Food Cuisine The Chinese believe that the preparation of food is an art. The art of cooking Chinese food can include dishes and food preparation techniques which are difficult to develop and may require the expertise of a chef with lots of experience.
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Restaurants - Indian Cuisine Cuisine The unforgettable aroma of India is the fragrance of spices important to Indian food. The Indian cook has some twenty-five spices with which to mix the recognized combinations or "masalas" (a paste used in Indian food) basic to Indian cuisine.
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Restaurants - Italian Food Cuisine Eating Italian food can offer a satisfying and healthy meal. Italian food is varied, abundant in selection, and unique to many of the 20 regions of Italy. Select a fine Italian restaurant from our list of Italian restaurants in Westchester.
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Restaurants - Japanese & Sushi Cuisine Are you looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Westchester County? Find excellent Japanese food at restaurants in Westchester, New York when you select from The Westchester Restaurant Guide's list of restaurants.
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Restaurants - Mexican Food Cuisine Mexican food varies by region. Recipes and ingredients from many countries such as Africa, South America, and France influenced Mexican food. Select from a list of many fine Mexican restaurants in Westchester County and the Hudson River Valley.
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Restaurants - Pizza Cuisine Almost all Americans can relate to the mouth-watering experience of biting into a crusty and piping-hot pizza dripping with melted mozzarella and juicy tomato sauce Select your favorite Pizza restaurant from our list of Pizzarias.
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Restaurants - Sushi Cuisine Are you looking for places to eat sushi? Find the best sushi restaurants in Westchester County when you select a restaurant from the Westchester Restaurant Guide's list of places to sushi and sashimi.
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History of Port Chester
Wandering tribes of Mohegan Indians were the earliest inhabitants of the area known today as Rye Town and the Village of Port Chester. The first white settlers were a group of enterprising young men and women who came from the English colony of Connecticut in 1660. After land purchases from the Indians, negotiated mostly by Peter Disbrow, they settled on the island of "Manussing," for which they had paid "eight cotes and seven shirts fifteen fathom of womone." Although the land was part of the territory claimed by the Dutch, the defiant colonists drew up a proclamation in 1662 declaring allegiance to Charles of England. Through further treaties with the Indians, their combined holdings soon comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains and parts of Greenwich, North Castle and Mamaroneck. In 1665 the General Court of Connecticut merged the settlement under the name of Rye, in honor of a prominent family among the early colonists who has come from Rye, England.
For nearly one hundred years, Rye was disputed territory between New York and Connecticut, until finally, in 1788, the New York State legislature officially established the Town of Rye boundaries. The group of settlers moved outward from Manursing Island and eventually developed Peningo Neck (the present business section of the City of Rye) and "Saw Pit" as Port Chester was commonly called then. Saw Pit (also know as Saw Pits and Saw Pit Landing), was named for the saw-mill and boat building shop near the mouth of the Byram River where the community evolved. It was little more than a hamlet until near the Revolutionary War period. But with its good harbor and growing shipbuilding industry, the port became a natural outlet for farm produce from the surrounding countryside.
During the Revolutionary War, Saw Pit was an important military outpost. Both armies vied for possession of the port, and the village was nearly destroyed in the crossfire. In 1776, American General Israel Putnam used the Bush Homestead, in what is now John Lyon Park, as his headquarters. When the clamor of the Revolution settled, the area was rebuilt and its shipping and shipbuilding industries prospered. Before long it had become an important steamboat stop, the eastern "port of Westchester." The name Port Chester was adopted in 1837. On May 4, 1868, Port Chester was incorporated as a village with specified limits within the Town of Rye.
The decline in agriculture and shipping came during the latter half of the 19th century, with the establishment of major railroads. Gradually the community changed from a port and trading center to a manufacturing center. By 1950, Port Chester was among the leading factory towns in the Lower Hudson Valley. Many well-known corporations had headquarters or production centers in the village, including Life Savers, Empire Brush Works, Arnold Bread, Fruit of the Loom and Russell Burdsall Nut & Bolt Co. On evenings and weekends, Port Chester's downtown hummed with vitality, as residents of neighboring towns flocked to the village's stores and restaurants. During the 1970s, most of the factories began to move south or west. Like many other manufacturing communities in the Northeast, Port Chester struggled with a declining economic base. In 1984, Lifesavers shut down its North Main Street factory after 64 years, the last major manufacturer to leave the village.
Port Chester Today
Since then, Port Chester has revitalized itself with a growing retail and service economy. The
restaurants in Port Chester are among the best in Westchester. Port Chester's downtown Restaurant Row is renowned throughout the region, offering cuisine from around the world in dozens of top-rated establishments. "The Waterfront at Port Chester" retail center has brought a multiplex movie theater to the Byram River shore, Costco Shoppers Warehouse, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Super Stop & Shop, Marshall's and several other stores. Port Chester's prodigious industrial growth during the first half of the 20th Century attracted large numbers of European immigrants, primarily from Italy, Germany, Poland and Ireland. Similarly, newcomers from Central and South America and the Caribbean have helped to fuel the village's recent revival. Latino-owned stores and restaurants have helped bring customers of all ethnic groups back to Main Street and Westchester Avenue.
History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841
Port Chester
"Port Chester, first known as Saw Log Swamp and later as Saw Pit, was settled about 1650. Port Chester, post village, is on the New York and Connecticut turnpike, and west side of Byram River, which is here the boundary line of Connecticut and New York; it is pleasantly situated, and contains 3 churches, and about 100 dwellings. This place possesses a convenient landing for steamboats and sloops."
Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State", Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany
"Port Chester, 0.3 m. (34 alt.,23,074 pop.), . . . Its factories produce candy, ammonia, nuts and bolts, furnaces, coal and gas ranges, soft drinks, and cartons.
"The BUSH Homestead (open 9-4:30 Tues., Thurs., Sat.), Lyon Park overlooking King St., is a well-preserved Georgian Colonial house built shortly before the Revolution by Abraham Bush, a sea captain; it was the headquarters of General Israel Putnam, 1777-8. The original furniture has been preserved, including the bed and desk used by 'Old Put.'.
"The Samuel Brown Home, Browndale Place, built in 1774 on the site of an earlier homestead, has been altered several times, notably by the addition of a wing. The interior walls, doors, and floors are unchanged.
"The Brown Graveyard, at the rear of a vacant lot on Indian Road, a huddle of fallen tombstones among brambles, was the private burial ground of the Brown family from 1660 to 1900."
About Port Chester
Learn about attractions, things to do and places to see around the village of
Port Chester, If you're looking for something to do this weekend, take the children to one of several
parks in Port Chester.
Port Chester parks offer many activities for children as well as adults. Kids can play at the playground; and on a hot summer day the kids will love the Water Spray Playground at Columbus Park.
Columbus Park is 9.4-acres and is located east of Ryan Avenue, West of I-95 and North of Fox Island. Activities for kids includes a basketball court, two volleyball courts, and for younger children a large and a small play structure with small rock climbing wall. Columbus Park also offers a Water Spray Playground, open in the summer from 11 am to 7 pm.