SPRINGing up in New Rochelle - Outdoors we go!

New Rochelle Marina

Spring has spurung in New Rochelle! What better time to dust the cobwebs off of your walking/running/boat shoes and get outside. New Rochelle is the perfect place to satisfy your taste for the outdoors. Simply decide what you want to do and New Rochelle is the place for you.

New Rochelle Marina - 22 Pelham Road New Rochelle 914.235.6930
This full service marina offers 350 boat slips, 150 moorings and kayak storage. Take your boat out and feel the breeze while you enter the Long Island Sound. You can even take a tour with your very own captain. With showers and marine supplies at your disposal you can't go wrong.

Metro Bicycle Store

Metro Bicycles - The Metro name should sound familiar to most New Yorkers. In business since 1969, this city staple came to New Rochelle not long after. Situated strategically between New Roc City and Monroe College at 396 Main Street, it is the perfect place to cop a two-wheeler. They offer bike specialists who can answer your queries faster than a Google search. Open 7 days a week- they simply can't be beat.

Davenport Park

Davenport Park - Located on Davenport Avenue, this 20 acre stretch overlooks the Long Island Sound. This is the perfect place for walking, running or lounging whilst reading a book or taking in Monet infused scenery. In the summer it serves as the most perfect place to work diligently on your tan. 

Library Green

Library Green -  This downtown urban oasis is located just steps from the New Ro Metro North Station. The verdant expanse is a great place to power-walk, stroll or simply people watch. Having witnessed a tyke or two become liberated from their training wheels on the paved orbital path: I liken it to the yellow brick road having magical powers.

*Stay tuned for my NewRo Parks series
 
Now let's get moving....summer is only 12 weeks away!

Superbowl New Rochelle Style

Super Bowl Sunday- Ravens vs. 49ers @ 6:30pm

This Superbowl Sunday, focus on having fun instead of spending hours in the kitchen whipping up wings, chilli and burgers. Dine-in or take-out at one of New Rochelle's celebrated tailgate food restaurants.
Watch the Ravens and 49ers go head to head without the headache of having to cleanup after your uproarious guests.

33 LeCount Place

Buffalo Wild Wings
With too many jumbo sized flat screens televisions to count, BWW has a keen eye on every play-by-play you may have missed during your bathroom break. Get there early because seating typically fills up quickly on "Any Given Sunday". Try the super hot buffalo sauce and I guarantee you will be yelling for "The Waterboy".

310 Huguenot Street

Modern Pizza
If you have not had a chance to visit New Rochelle's newest hot spot, do so on Sunday. This cavernous space has a special viewing room complete with a gigantic television for you and 30 or so of your closest friends to crowd around. If the viewing room is not to your liking, grab a table or sit at the bar and take in the the LCD TV's hanging trough out the restaurant. From apps to primo beers on tap, Modern Pizza goes "The Longest Yard" for you.

22 Division Street

Posto 22
This neighborhood favorite where everyone knows your name, has one of the most coveted bars in town. If you have ever walked down Division Street and saw a crowd gathering, it must be 6pm @ Posto 22. Joe runs this elegant Italian restaurant like his personal kitchen and greets everyone with a familiar  "Good to see ya". Get there early so you don't get "Blind Sided" by the long lines.

19 LeCount Place

Fun Fusion 
Sunday, 5 p.m. . All ages welcome to watch Superbowl. Bring your "Little Giants" out for a day of family fun.

Nutracker Suite - A Tutu for You

The Nutcracker Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st

       The Nutcracker Suite comes to the Whitney Theater in New Rochelle. Begin a truly special holiday season with Ajkun Ballet Theatre's magical Nutcracker, filled with great dancers and adorable children from the Public School District of New Rochelle.  Whether a family tradition or discovering the magic of ballet for the first time, this extraordinary experience will evoke joy and stay with you forever.Make the Nutcracker a celebration to share and plan to give tickets to family, friends and your community! For tickets go to SmartTix.com or By Phone at (212) 868-4444.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving New Rochellean's! From that first celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621; the Pilgrims would have never guessed that they were creating a lifelong tradition. While we assemble around the dinner table around 1pm because no-one can withstand the intoxicating smell of stuffing and sweet potato pie to wait until 5. We then spend the remainder of the afternoon in a food coma passed out in front of the TV while the football game of the moment lulus us to sleep.

If you do not wish to cook and prefer to dial it in, try some of our New Rochelle restaurants catering to the savory tastes of the holidays.

Sweet Potatoes Restaurant is offering to cook for you! This down home pheasant magician will cook for you so that you may impress your monster-in-law with your culinary expertise. Today is the last day to pick-up your order, but if you are lucky, you might be able to purchase a sweet potato pie to pass off as your own.

If they are sold out- you can make your own. Try my favorite recipe below:

Ingredients

• 1 pound 3 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 5 egg yolks
• Salt
• 1 (9-inch) deep dish, frozen pie shell
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Special equipment: steamer basket

Directions

Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place steamer basket into a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of basket. Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Mash with potato masher and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment. Add yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, yolks, and salt, to taste, and beat until well combined. Pour this batter into the pie shell and place onto a sheet pan. Sprinkle pecans on top and drizzle with maple syrup.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the custard reaches 165 to 180 degrees. Remove from oven and cool. Keep refrigerated after cooling.

Costume Parade of Jack O'lanterns

Merchant's Urchins Parade  On Saturday, October 27th come Downtown for a Costume Parade followed by Pumpkin Painting!  The annual Merchant’s Urchins Parade begins at 9:45 am at New Street in  New Roc City  and ends at Library Green Park. Treats and pumpkin-painting on the Green follows. BID Family Days are made possible by a partnership with the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) in conjunction with the Library, City School District and Parks & Recreation!

Baby got PAC- PAC House Theater

311 Huguenot Street (Near Division)

The New Rochelle Arts Fest rolls into town September 22nd & 23rd. Leading up to the festival, NRN will feature the festival participants and keep you in the know on all of the fun you can expect when the trolley comes to Main Street.

The PAC House Theater is the perfect location to live out your Midsummer Nights Dream.

The PAC House Theater, an intimate performance space featuring music, comedy, cabaret, children’s productions, plays and other great entertainment events. Located at 311 Huguenot Street just off Division Street, in the historic Parish House adjacent to Trinity St. Paul’s Church, the PAC House Theater is convenient to parking and downtown’s many great restaurants; park your car once and enjoy a full evening of great entertainment and dining. PAC House Staff Eric Woodlin and Michael Hull The PAC House Theatre is the latest venue creation by New Rochelle resident Eric Woodlin and his Incoming Tide Entertainment LLC.  Reflecting on his decision to create a performance venue downtown, the PAC House Theater, Eric Woodlin stated, "New Rochelle is the perfect storm, combining new flavorful eateries, an eclectic arts scene and cultural diversity. It’s only a matter of time until our City becomes a very hip place to be

Circle the PAC House Theater is a  150 year old historical landmark.
New Rochelle’s PAC House Theater residing in the 150 year old historic landmark of Trinity St. Paul’s Parish House, presents its February performance schedule. Located at 311 Huguenot Street, the theater seats 100+

Fratelli Ristorante - Have you prawn?

237 Main Street New Rochelle

 

 A Family owned tradition since 1958, Fratelli Ristorante is offering a special AMAZON Daily Deal

For an outing filled with fun, family, and flavorful food, head to Fratelli Restaurant in New Rochelle, where $25 gets you $50 to spend on classic Italian fare.
Whether you stop by for lunch or dinner, you're in for delicious dishes that have been in the Fratelli family for generations. Start your meal with grilled lemon shrimp, baked clams, or the mixed green salad with red onions and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. The entrees at Fratelli's are equally enticing and include a variety of traditional and vegetarian options. Chose from assorted pasta dishes, seafood, chicken, veal, and more. For a family-owned restaurant that'll delight your clan with a terrific dining experience, score today's deal from Fratelli's.

 

 

Wildcliff Artist Showcase- Scintillating Sounds

I cannot think of a better way to spend your Sunday (7/15) afternoon than to pack a picnic and come out to Wildcliff and listen to the sounds of the first showcase by The Nursery. Admission is FREE and the view is priceless.  One of the featured artists is New Rochelle native Nicole Marie (see video below). She has an angelic voice that I would compare to the ethereal Esperanza Spalding, but with a dash of funk. The showcase starts at 12:30 and the jamming will continue till half past 4. Other musical acts include: I&I, The Blanks, J-EA, Jake Backer, The Rochamnros, Ladybird Johnson and Sam Friend's Jazz Trio. If your musical tastes include folk, jazz, Latin and hip hop, this is the show for you. Eric Woodlin, founder of Incoming Tide, gave birth to the idea of an outdoor concert series at Wildcliff in 2009 and he continues to bring us musicians from the 914 with talent galore.

44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle, NY

Nicole Marie

Sam Friend 

The Blanks

The Rochambros 

                                 

                                                               

Posto 22 - Italy comes to Division Street

Strategically placed in the center of Division street is Posto 22. On this unseasonably warm April evening the doors were open to create the illusion of a sidewalk eatery while exposing  smells from within. Hungry commuters jockeyed for position at the bar to watch the Knicks game and feast on complimentary rolls. The room is sparsely decorated and has an airy quality. There is an outdoor patio in the rear of the restaurant as well as a dinging room that could be used for private events. 

The scene is family friendly and  portions are ample.Tuesdays are 1/2 off bottles and glasses of wine and the selection consists of Italian favorites.If you go, try the margherita pizza and the cheese ravioli. carbs are not your enemy at Posto.

Must: Tuesday 1/2 off bottles
Bust: The room gets crowded and loud.

                                                          

                                                                    www.posto22.com