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 10506, French, New American cuisine, Bedford Village, excellent reviews, Romantic, beautiful restaurant, excellent food Bistro Twenty-Two

914-234-7333 
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Bistro Twenty-Two, serving French and New American cuisine, is located at 391 Old Post Road in Bedford Village, NY 10506. Bistro Twenty-Two has received excellent reviews for food, decor and service.

The word is: Romantic, beautiful restaurant with excellent food.

 10506, Restaurant, charming, French Country, restaurant, farmhouse, Bedford, Westchester NY, romantic, historic, French restaurant, Award Winning Wine Cellar, Wonderful French food, romantic setting La Cremaillere

914-234-9647 
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La Crémaillère is a charming French Country restaurant, nestled in a 1750 white clapboard farmhouse. La Crémaillère is located at 46 Bedford-Banksville Road, Bedford, Westchester NY 10506. This romantic, historic and venerable French restaurant, with it's Award Winning Wine Cellar and it's highly reputed Cuisine, has been delighting a local and cosmopolitan clientele for five decades.

The word is: Wonderful French food in a charming and romantic setting.

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 10514, French bistro, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Chappaqua, Westchester NY, Outdoor dining, garden patio Le Jardin du Roi

914-238-1368 
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Le Jardin du Roi, a French bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is located at 95 King Street in Chappaqua, Westchester NY 10514.

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Outdoor dining on a lovely garden patio.

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 10709, Bistro, French cuisine, Eastchester, Westchester NY Jackie's Bistro

914-337-8447 
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Jackie's Bistro, serving French cuisine, is located at 434 White Plains Road in Eastchester, Westchester NY 10709.

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 classic French cuisine, Hastings-on-Hudson, menu, best French cuisine in Westchester County Buffet de La Gare

914-478-1671 
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Buffet de la Gare, serving classic French cuisine, is located at 155 Southside Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson. Call for menu and prices.

The word is: Back under the original owner/chef and we love it . . . best French cuisine in Westchester County.

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  Encore Bistro Francais

914-833-1661 
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Encore Bistro Francais serving French food, is located at 22 Chatsworth Ave in Larchmont, NY 10538. Encore offers a typical French Bistro Menu for both lunch and dinner.

  Pascal's

914-834-6688 

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 10543, Bistro, Mamaroneck train station, Mamaroneck, Westchester NY, Mediterranean, French bistro food, menus Le Provencal Bistro

914-777-2324 
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Le Provençal Bistro is located at 436 Mamaroneck Ave, diagonally across from the Mamaroneck train station in Mamaroneck, Westchester NY 10543. Le Provençal Bistro's cuisine is characterized as Mediterranean, French bistro food. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Le Provençal Bistro.

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 10549, French,  New American, cuisine,  Mt. Kisco, NY, Late night dining Café of Love "New American and French"

914-242-1002 
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Café of Love, serving French and New American cuisine, is located at 38 East Main Street in Mt. Kisco, NY 10549.

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Late night dining

The word is: Very high noise level

  Eau Rouge at Grand Prix New York

914-241-3131 

Eau Rouge at Grand Prix New York is located at 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY.

 10549, French, American, Bistro, Mount Kisco, New York FAB "French American Bistro"

914-864-1661 

FAB, a French American Bistro, is located at 222 East Main Street in Mount Kisco, New York 10549.

The word is: Fantastic salads.

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 10560, Restaurant, European Cuisine, North Salem NY, Westchester County, local ingredients, fireplaces, French, very best food, Enclosed front porch dining, NY Times favorite restaurants in Westchester, Zagat rating 25-25-26 John-Michael's Restaurant

914-277-2301 

John-Michael's Restaurant, serving imaginative European Cuisine, is located at 100 Titicus Road, North Salem NY 10560. Come dine in the beautiful rolling hills of Westchester County. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, expertly prepared from the finest local ingredients. Experience the ambiance of our 235 year old stone fireplaces. We look forward to serving you and making your evening a memorable one, whether it be a special occasion or just a night out.

"My food is an imaginative interpretation of European cuisine that originates from the French Classics. See the vision of my 'heart and passion' on your plate. It is my desire to make you happy by creating the very best food for your dining pleasure." Whether it's a special occasion or just a night out, John-Michael's offers you a memorable dining experience. "Come and delight your palate." Press "Blue Button" for menus, excellent reviews, and photos of John-Michael's Restaurant in the beautiful landscape of North Salem.

Features
Roaring fireplace
Enclosed front porch dining

The word is: In 2009
Named one of the NY Times favorite restaurants in Westchester
Achieved a Zagat rating of 25-25-26 for Food - Decor - Service

  VOX Restaurant & Bar

914-669-5450 

VOX Restaurant, serving fine French cuisine, is located at 721 Titicus Road (Route 116 & 121) North Salem, NY 10560 in Westchester County. VOX Restaurant is an upscale establishment serving a wide variety of delicious food in the heart of North Salem's rolling hills and woods. Set in a pristine location within a beautiful building, with fabulous views of the countryside, VOX is the perfect venue for any occasion - weddings, birthdays, or just dinner. The newly renovated interior is themed around a vintage movie theater, with a comfortable bar at which to enjoy a drink before a meal.

VOX is the rebirth of a great Westchester restaurant tradition originally begun in the same location with Auberge Maxime. Maxime was classic French Cuisine and VOX follows that same tradition but with some surprising twists: Roast Duckling served on a bed of Forbidden Rice, Seared Hudson Valley Foies Gras with a shallot tarte tatin and apple cider vinegar reduction, spectacular New York Strip Steak with roasted Portobello mushrooms, haricots vert, mashed potatoes and a roasted garlic bordelaise sauce or two tiny Hamburgers with frittes. The choices and the results at VOX are both dramatic and satisfying.

VOX proudly presents their Prix Fixe Menu offering 3 courses for $30. Press "Blue Button" for VOX website and menu.

Features
Outdoor Dining and Bar
Prix Fixe Menu
Sunday Brunch

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 10803, French Bistro, Pelham, reviews, menus, Wonderful food Bistro Rollin

914-633-0780 
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Bistro Rollin, a French Bistro, is located at 140 Fifth Avenue, Pelham NY 10803. Press "Blue Button" for reviews, menus and more about Bistro Rollin.

The word is: Wonderful food, wonderful atmosphere . . . like being in Paris.

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 10580, contemporary French food, Rye, NY, excellent reviews, First class service, the ambiance is wonderful , food - fantastic La Panetiere

914-967-8140 
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La Panetière, serving contemporary French food, is located at 530 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580. La Panetière has received excellent reviews from food critics as well as being recognized with an award for its wine cellar. "In this area of noisy restaurants, La Panetière offers an oasis: a hushed dining room with well-spaced tables at which diners can have and hear their own conversation . . .

The word is: First class service, the ambiance is wonderful . . . and then there is the food - fantastic!

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 10583, French bistro, French, Scarsdale Bistro Citron

914-574-5566 

Bistro Citron, a light French bistro, is located at 2 Weaver Street in Scarsdale, NY 10583.

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 10590, French cuisine, South Salem, Westchester NY, Outdoor Dining, Sunday Brunch L Europe

914-533-2570 

L'Europe, serving French cuisine, is located at 407 Smith Ridge Road (Route 123) in South Salem, NY 10590.

Features
Outdoor dining on lovely patio
Sunday brunch

 10590, French cuisine, South Salem, New York,  Northern Westchester County, historic 20-room mansion, Live music, dancing, Outdoor dining, Sunday brunch, food and decor wonderful Le Chateau

914-533-6631 
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Le Château, serving French cuisine, is located at Route 35 and Junction 123, South Salem, New York 10590. Set on 32 beautiful acres in Northern Westchester County, Le Château offers lovely views and dinner in the historic 20-room mansion.

Features
Live music and dancing (call for dates)
Outdoor dining
Sunday brunch

The word is: The food and decor are wonderful, but check if a party is taking place. If yes, ask to be seated as far from the noise as possible.

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 10591 restaurant cuisine French-Mediterranean region award winning desserts bakery Chiboust Bistro & Bakery

914-703-6550 
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Chiboust Bistro & Bakery is located at 14 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY. Chiboust Bistro offers cuisine from the French-Mediterranean region. The bakery is a perfect stop for a morning coffee and croissant or a casual lunch to dine in or take out.

 north of New York City, historic medieval castle, Hudson River, luxury hotel, historic landmark, Equus restaurant, General's bar, veranda, New York City skyline menus, photos, Outdoor Dining Equus - Castle on the Hudson

914-631-1980 
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Just 25 miles north of New York City, is a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The grounds of the Castle on the Hudson are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.

The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Its individually styled suites incorporate the unique amenities including fireplaces and turret alcoves. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.

The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.

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Outdoor dining

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 12534, French bistro, Hudson NY, Columbia County, Hudson River Valley, Authentic casual French ambiance, popular café Le Gamin Country

518-828-2885 

Le Gamin Country, a French bistro, is located at 609 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534, Columbia County in the Hudson River Valley.

The word is: Authentic casual French ambiance make this popular café a good place to go for breakfast, crepes, sandwiches, salads, and great coffee - if they are in the mood to serve you.

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 12538, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY, Dutchess County, Hudson River Valley, reservations at The Culinary Institute of America Restaurants, reservations at The Culinary Institute of America Culinary Institute of America - Restaurants

845-451-1588 

The Culinary Institute of America is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Call 845-471-6608, for reservations at one of the excellent restaurants at The Culinary Institute of America.

Restaurants
American Bounty Restaurant
Apple Pie Bakery Café
Caterina de' Medici
Escoffier
St. Andrew's Café


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 Bernards Bernard Ridgefield Connecticut CT contemporary French Cuisine Country Inn Catering  Bernard's

203-438-8282 

Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.

Features
Live music
Outdoor dining
Sunday brunch

 French Cuisine Luc's Café Restaurant

203-894-8522 

Luc's Restaurant is located at 3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877 in the lower level of one of the oldest buildings in Ridgefield. "We offer Non-Stop service from 11:00 AM until the closing. At Luc's, you can be served anything from the menu anytime of day or night, a classic feature of an authentic French Bistro."

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Live Music
Outdoor Dining

 inns Stone Henge New England Lake Side Views Stonehenge Inn & Restaurant

203-438-6511 

The critically acclaimed Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant is an old country Inn nestled in a classic New England setting offering award winning dining, lake side views, pampering staff and superior accommodations for a truly memorable experience. Named after old English country towns, each of the sixteen guest rooms and suites available at the Stonehenge Inn have been uniquely decorated with classically elegant furnishings, luxury bedding and pampering bath amenities. Press "Blue Button" for photos, menus, rooms and more about Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant.

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 menu French Eclectic cuisine Arch Restaurant

845-279-5011 
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The Arch, serving French Eclectic cuisine, is located on Route 22 in Brewster, New York.
For 2007, Zagat Review rated The Arch as one of the Top Restaurants out side of New York and included The Arch in their "The Best in the United States" Book. Press "Blue Button" for reviews, photos, and menu.

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 10516, Brasserie, French food, Cold Spring,  Putnam County, NY,  patio outdoor dining, lovely garden, Very good food Le Bouchon Brasserie

845-265-7676 
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Le Bouchon Brasserie, serving French food, is located at 76 Main Street in Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY 10516. Le Bouchon Brasserie offers a patio for outdoor dining and a lovely garden.

The word is: Check out the reviews.

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 10968, Bistro, Piermont, New York, Rockland County, menu, French bistro, French bistro fare, dining, Sidewalk Bistro, patio, Pier at Piermont, North Shore Walkway Sidewalk Bistro

845-680-6460 

Sidewalk Bistro is located at 482 Piermont Ave # 1, Piermont, New York 10968 in Rockland County. The menu has French bistro fare, including lots of salads, organic chicken, rack of lamb and rib eye with frites. “Simple but elegant food,” says Alain. “We’re trying to stay away from butter and cream." Press "Blue Button" for more about dining at Sidewalk Bistro.

The word is: Large sidewalk seating area and a pretty backyard patio with its own bar.

Located just a short distance from Sidewalk Bistro, before or after dining, enjoy a walk on the Pier at Piermont or the North Shore Walkway (North Shore Walkway closes at 8:00 pm and the Pier walk closes at 9:00 pm)


Restaurants - French Cuisine

When looking for excellent French cuisine in Westchester County, select from The Westchester Restaurant Guide's list of French restaurants.

French Cuisine
Most people agree that one of France's most important attractions is its cuisine. It is often said that the French have a "love affair" with food. French food is enjoyed and savored, without being rushed. Traditional family meals, especially the Sunday mid-day meal, is prepared with great pride and attention. The French dine slowly and with appreciation, from appetizer to main course, over their meals which are often accompanied by a number of wines.

Modern French cuisine is characterized by its diversity. French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking, and is renowned for both its classical "haute cuisine" and provincial styles. Many of the world's greatest chefs include Eugénie Brazier (first woman chef to receive a total of 6 Michelin stars), Alain Ducasse, Paul Bocuse and Julia Child (famous for teaching America all about the art of French cuisine). French cooking techniques have been a major influence on virtually all Western cuisines. Most culinary schools use French cuisine as the basis for all other forms of Western cooking.

Origins of French Cuisine
In the early 15th century, the Renaissance flourished in Florence. Culture included not only art and music, but also the "art of cooking". French Cuisine originated from the cooking styles of Italy which were brought to the French court by Catherine de Medicis, wife of King Henri II of France. It is said that she was so disappointed by the cooking methods of the French that she brought her own entourage of Italian chefs to the French court. Catherine's Italian chefs taught the French the importance of enhancing various foods and fresh ingredients rather than smothering the ingredients and "hiding" food that was going bad. In addition to the new skills in preparing food, Italian chefs also brought more modern methods of food preparation and more elegant dining practices.

Regions of France
Each region of France is known for its own distinctive cuisine. French regional cuisine uses locally grown vegetables and ingredients helping to ensure a fresh and tasty meal. Local street markets are held on certain days in most localities; towns of a certain importance generally have a more permanent covered market in which food shops, especially meat and fish retailers, sell their fresh produce. French wine and French cheese are an integral part of French cuisine, both as ingredients and accompaniments.

The French, a nation of gourmets, know that the best food is made from local ingredients. Therefore, coastal regions (such as Brittany and Normandy, on the northwest coast of France) will favor sea fish, using it creatively and more often than areas further inland. Likewise, areas where fruit or herbs grow easily, will incorporate these into their local cuisine. Each region, in addition to boasting local specialities, also has a general style of cooking and choice of ingredients.

Regional Styles of French Cuisine

    - Cuisine from northwest France uses butter, cream (crème fraiche), and apples.
    - Cuisine from southwest France uses duck fat, foie gras, porcini mushrooms, and gizzards.
    - Cuisine from southeast France uses olive oil, herbs, and tomatoes, influenced by Spanish and Italian cuisine.
    - Cuisine from northern France uses potatoes, pork, endives and beer, influenced by Flemish cuisine.
    - Cuisine from northeast France uses lard, sausages, beer, and sauerkraut, influenced by Flemish cuisine.

In addition to French Regional styles of cooking, there are many local cuisines. Unique and wonderful flavor abounds in the food of the Loire Valley, Basque cuisine, Roussillon and Catalan cuisine, and other local areas in France.

What is often known outside of France as French cuisine is the traditionally elaborate haute cuisine, served in restaurants at high prices. Haute cuisine is mostly influenced by the regional cuisines of Lyon and northern France. Average French people do not eat or prepare this cuisine in their everyday life.

As a general rule, elderly people tend to eat the regional cuisine of the region where they are located, while younger people often eat dishes from other regions including foreign dishes. Exotic cuisines, particularly Chinese cuisine and Vietnamese cuisine and some dishes from former colonies in Northern Africa have made inroads into France.

Typical Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Breakfast The day begins with a light breakfast in the morning, generally consisting of bread with jam and spreads, often replaced nowadays by breakfast cereals, a hot drink such as coffee, tea or chocolate flavored milk, some fruit or fruit juice. Hotel breakfasts often contain croissants, but it is uncommon for French people to eat croissants at every breakfast; they may be replaced with other kinds of viennoiserie such as pains au chocolat, madeleines, etc.

    Lunch and Dinner Lunch is usually eaten between noon and 2:00 p.m. Dinner is usually served after 7:30 p.m. However there are large variations depending on the local regional cultures. Dinner is usually between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Alsace region while it is usually served after 8:30 p.m. in southern France. A typical dinner starts with an appetizer (crudités or salad), the main course is usually fish or meat served with vegetables, pasta, rice, or fries. The main course is followed by salad, cheese, fruit or a sweet such as cake. Espresso is often served after the noon meal.

    Drinks and Wine
    Although the legal drinking age in France is 16, there seems to be infrequent incidences with alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, France has been a culture that enjoys wine daily. Recently, wine seems to have been replaced with beer (among the youth). Other alcoholic drinks include pastis, an aniseed flavoured beverage or cider. However, many of the French still enjoy wine daily.

Brasseries
Brasseries often serve the following dishes - often with fries:

    Steak with fries.
    Poulet frites-chicken with fries.
    Croque-monsieur (grilled Swiss cheese and ham sandwich).
French Dishes - Or are they French?
Although the following dishes are considered typical of French cuisine in some foreign countries, they are rarely eaten in France:
    Frog legs
    Escargots

French Desserts

    Crêpes
    Chocolate Mousse
    Pastries
    Mille-feuille
    Choux a la creme
    Baba au rhum
    Tarts

French Restaurant Cuisine
Restaurant cuisine in France can be divided into three categories.

    Cuisine Bourgeoise
    Cuisine bourgeoise includes all the classic French dishes that have become popular over the whole of France, especially among the affluent classes. These dishes focus mainly on rich, cream-based sauces and involve some complex cooking techniques that are generally associated with French cuisine. This category makes use of haute cuisine, a very complex approach to food preparation and kitchen management. This type of cooking is often served abroad as "French cuisine" and is viewed by many (outside of France) as typical French cuisine. The French may eat "Cuisine Bourgeoise" for special occasions, while everyday meals are much simpler in preparation.

    Cuisine du Terroir
    Cuisine du terroir consists mostly of regional specialties, using quality local products in addition to traditional recipes. Many dishes that are included in this category aren't considered to be typically French. In many cases regional cooking styles are quite different from the dishes served in French restaurants all over the world.

    Cuisine Nouvelle
    Cuisine nouvelle originated around 1970. The characteristic features of this category are: shorter cooking times, lighter sauces and dressings and smaller portions offered in a decorative manner. Cuisine nouvelle is a modern style that is inspired by techniques and combinations from other countries, such as Asia.

Food Culture
It is common in much of France to take a two hour break for lunch, with many working parents (particularly in villages and smaller towns) returning home for lunch. In some areas, mainly in the south of France, even longer lunch breaks are taken. Due to the long lunch break, businesses often close from noon to 2:00 p.m. and then stay open until 7:00 p.m.

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