My wife and I, along with my dude Killa Kam, attended the event of the year last night, Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester party at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle.  Over 2,500 people came out to celebrate the finest Westchester County has to offer.  Best of Westchester winners had tables set up all over the premises, giving out free samples of different foods, drinks, and products.  It’s mad fun just hopping from table to table, schmoozing, and tasting all the amazing dishes (and indulging in every free alcoholic beverage on the premises).  Plus, there’s live music playing inside and outside, and plenty of locals to meet and talk to.  We had a blast (and got blasted) just like last year.  Having lifetime free passes to this event is one of the great perks of writing for Westchester Magazine.  Thanks to “Lawyer Mike” Martinelli for the hook up and hospitality.  And for this year’s Top 5 Tables, I once again will refer to Pelham Bay’s finest food critic and Westcheddar correspondent, Billy Henderson…

Shout to Uncle Ralph for hosting my friends and family. Shouts to the Martinelli’s, Hayes’ and the Krueger’s for being so kind. Shout to Caitlin Krueger for burying Bronxville by her lonesome while Carlito had a national championship ring on his finger. Shouts to Stan Ipcus, Mrs. Ipcus, Killa Kam, and Miss Info. On to the food.

1. Crabtree Kittle House
    11 Kittle Road
    Chappaqua, NY 10514
    www.kittlehouse.com
    914.666.8044

I was served a shrimp dumpling in a ginger broth.  My broth was served by two blondes warm.  Sorry, that’s the effect I have on blondes.  Delicious.

2. The Willett House
    20 Willett Ave.
    Port Chester, NY 10573
    www.thewilletthouse.com
    914.939.1894

Best steak at the place.  Frankie and Johnnie’s or Johnnie’s and Frankie’s need to to step their steak game up.  Holla.

3.   Sushi Mike’s
      146 Main Street
      Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
      www.sushimikes.com
      914.591.0054

They were #1 for three years.  Did they fall off?  Absolutely not.  Did they leave the only Japanese speaking chef alone with me to explain what I was eating?  Yes.  A Westchester County can’t miss.  God bless.

4.    BLT
       Ritz Carlton Westchester
       White Plains, NY 10601
       www.bltrestaurants.com
        (914) 467-5500

They served a braised beef cheek with a jalapeno mashed potato and mango mayo (which is a version of something close to a French Aioli).  I take notes like a retarded two year old.  Sorry.  Very tasty.

5.     Sonora
        179 Rectory Street
        Port Chester, NY 10573 
        www.sonorany.com
        914.933.0200

 A free range chicken/ avocado/ yogurt mix served on a corn cake with a beet vinagarette (a Venezuelan Pepeiada ladies) and a chive oil.  

*Sorry little Iron Chef you didn’t make the list.

Nice job Billy as usual.  Cop the new Westchester Magazine, at your local news stand now, for the complete rundown of this year’s Best of Westchester winners (cover above).  And check out my Groom Guy blog and Wedding of the Month feature on Westchester Magazine’s website if you missed it.  See you next year.  Scream.