NY Foodie Family
Menu Close
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact/Work With Us
  • Disclaimer & Disclosure
  • Food
    • Beverages
    • Family Foodie Fun
    • Made in New York
    • Recipe Index
    • Restaurants
    • Weekly Meal Plan
  • Fun
    • 5 Questions With…..
    • Books
    • Children’s Books
    • Family Fun Time
    • Games
    • Monthly Calendar of Fun
    • Shows and Movies
    • Subscription Boxes
  • Podcast Show Notes
  • Privacy Policy
  • Travel
    • Connecticut
    • Cruises
    • Disney World
    • New Jersey
    • New York
      • Adirondacks
      • Capital-Saratoga Region
      • Central New York
      • Finger Lakes Region
      • Hudson Valley Region
      • New York City
      • The Catskills
    • Pennsylvania
    • Rhode Island
  • Westchester County
    • Family Fun
    • Guides
    • Westchester Weekly
    • Where in Westchester County?
    • Where to Eat?

Family Foodie Fun

Berry Picking
Cupcake Wars
Hudson Valley Food Hall
Hudson Valley Pick-Your-Own Fruit Guide
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show
New York State Maple Weekends
Westchester County Freak Shakes

NY Foodie Family is a family lifestyle blog.  My name is Nancy and I live in northern Westchester County with my husband and two children. We enjoy local travel and showcasing the best food and family fun in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Let’s connect!

Follow by Email
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Tweet
fb-share-icon
fb-share-icon
Bloglovin\

NY Foodie Family on Instagram

VISIT: {Yonkers} This is not the first time that I VISIT: {Yonkers} This is not the first time that I’ve posted about @untermyergardens. This hidden gem in Yonkers requires multiple visits throughout the year to be able to appreciate all of its beauty, as it changes throughout the seasons. Spring visits include the usual spectacular views of the Hudson River but also all the daffodils! The Temple of Love is my fave! Although it is free to visit the garden, timed reservations are required Friday through Sunday. Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM Friday - Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM 📍Untermyer Garden 945 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701
EAT: {Mamaroneck} Milk N Cookies is a cookie shop EAT: {Mamaroneck} Milk N Cookies is a cookie shop and cereal bar located in Mamaroneck. It’s a unique eatery in Westchester County! They sell @duchesscookiesnyc in a variety of flavors like Churro, Red Velvet, Oreo Cheesecake, Funfetti and Peanut Butter Chip. We tried the S’mores (self-explanatory)and the Unicorn (a pink glitter sugar cookie stuffed with a strawberry cheesecake filling). We arrived at 12 when they first opened and the cookies were warm out of the oven. They are so good! We didn’t sample the cereal but they have a whole menu of flavors that you can customize into an ice cream cup, cone or milkshake with a topping and drizzle or you cane enjoy just a bowl of cereal! @milkncookies offer vegan ice cream and non-dairy milk for an additional cost. Cookies - $4.45/each Cup/cone - $7 Milkshake - $8 Cereal Bowl - $6 Sunday - Thursday: 12 PM - 10 PM Friday & Saturday: 12 PM - 12 AM 📍Milk N Cookies 270 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543
EAT: {Woodstock} After a 7+ mile hike to Overlook EAT: {Woodstock} After a 7+ mile hike to Overlook Mountain, we were starving. There are many restaurants that we still need to explore, but we were looking for some fast, tasty eats. @catskillmountainpizza is a local, family run business. Open since 1998, the restaurant serves pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and more. They have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. We each chose a different gourmet slice. I was impressed with the variety of non-meat slices that they offered. My son enjoyed a pepperoni and sausage slice. We also shared a large mozzarella salad. Everything was really good and I recommend Catskill Mountain Pizza Company for a quick and satisfying meal! Please note, they are cash only, but there is an ATM onsite. Open: Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - 9 PM Friday & Saturday, 11 AM - 10 PM Closed Sundays 📍Catskill Mountain Pizza Company 51 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY 12498
EAT: {Yonkers} Macarons are my daughter’s favori EAT: {Yonkers} Macarons are my daughter’s favorite cookie! When we were at Ridge Hill in Yonkers she made us stop in to Le Macaron to try some macarons. We each picked one flavor and sampled a tiny bite of each. They have a large selection of different flavors but we ended up trying the mango, raspberry, lemon creme and lavender white chocolate. The mango and raspberry macarons had a jelly spread inside. The shop also serves hot and cold drinks, French pastries and gelato. Definitely worth a stop when you’re visiting Ridge Hill. 📍Le Macaron Ridge Hill 202 Market Street Yonkers, NY 10710
EAT: {Yorktown Heights} Our family loves bagels! A EAT: {Yorktown Heights} Our family loves bagels! A couple of weekends ago when we were in Yorktown Heights the kids were hungry so we stopped at @thebagelemporium to grab them a snack. My son enjoyed a bacon, egg, cheese, hash brown sandwich and my daughter shared her egg bagel with olive cream cheese with my husband. Surprisingly, I wasn’t hungry and didn’t have anything this trip (but there will be future visits!). However, I was impressed by the variety of bagels and cream cheeses that they make and sell. Besides the usual bagels you’d expect, they also have french toast bagels, super onion bagels and a Fruity Pebbles bagel! And they have so many varieties of cream cheese including savory, sweet and @tofuttibrands (dairy-free). When you get there close to closing time on a Sunday, the bagel selection was pretty limited. But they also sell baked goods (muffins, cookies and more) and make lots of different sandwiches, wraps, paninis and salads. They have something for everyone! The Bagel Emporium has several other locations in Westchester County including Armonk, Chappaqua, Port Chester and Tarrytown. They have won many @westchestermagazine “Best of Westchester” awards. You should check them out to see why! 📍The Bagel Emporium 1893 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
EAT: {Ossining} My husband and I celebrated our 17 EAT: {Ossining} My husband and I celebrated our 17th anniversary early last night with dinner at @brothersfishnchips in Ossining (because our actual anniversary is on Easter). We have not had fish in almost a year and a half, since we’ve been vegetarian. However, we have missed this restaurant so much and wanted to celebrate our anniversary by enjoying the tasting menu here. Last night we enjoyed a 12 course dinner (that included a wine ice cream palate cleanser). Some of my favorite dishes included lobster croquettes, a shrimp tostada, and octopus. Elmer Oliveros, @the_seafood_cook is an amazing chef. We enjoyed such a wide variety of seafood, including oysters, scallops, lobster, crab and shrimp. The dishes not only tasted delicious but were plated beautifully. You can tell that Elmer loves what he does! My husband also enjoyed some new cocktails created by mixologist Juan Giovani (@juangccxf) like the Purple Haze and the Qomer (which means “green” in Quechua in Ecuador and Peru). I highly recommend the tasting menu at Brothers Fish and Chips. We’ve enjoyed it on several special occasions and it does not disappoint! Be sure to make reservations as there is limited space in the restaurant. The restaurant serves a regular dinner menu as well. However, if you really want to see Chef Elmer’s talents, you MUST try the tasting menu! 📍Brothers Fish and Chips 172 North Highland Avenue Ossining, NY 10562
EAT: {Peekskill} Ty’s Bread Basket Bakeshop is a EAT: {Peekskill} Ty’s Bread Basket Bakeshop is a family owned small business, established in 2018. You can pick up a variety of homemade breads and baked goods, including scones, muffins, cookies and more. They make a variety of vegan and gluten-free items. We enjoyed this Oreo chocolate chip cookie, a blueberry scone and a piece of carrot cake. Everything was really good! We visited on a weekend afternoon and our choices were somewhat limited. However, I discovered that you can order online for delivery or if you live close, like we do, you can preorder and pickup. Definitely going to try this next time! 📍Ty’s Bread Basket Bakeshop 922 Main Street Suite A Peekskill, NY 10566 Closed Monday/Tuesday Wed. - Fri.: 8:30 AM - 3 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM Sunday: 9 AM - 2 PM
DRINK: {Mount Kisco} Iced chai lattes have become DRINK: {Mount Kisco} Iced chai lattes have become one of my faves. When I was in Mount Kisco I had to stop at @mimiscoffeehousemk to try one and it was tasty! On my Sunday afternoon visit several families came in to enjoy drinks and treats but there were also a couple of people working/studying. Mimi’s sells a variety of treats (we’ve had the chocolate chip cookie on a previous visit and it was delicious!), wraps and snacks. They have vegan and vegetarian options. 📍Mimi’s Coffee House 37 S. Moger Avenue Mount Kisco, NY 10549
ON THE BLOG: The weather has been beautiful! I’ ON THE BLOG: The weather has been beautiful! I’ve been inspired to do some spring cleaning but now have piles of “stuff” all over. Can you relate?! Today on the blog (link in profile) I share where to give, donate or sell those unwanted items in Westchester County. You can give away your things to local community members, donate items to organizations that will then sell them to earn some money or you can sell your items or consign them. Whatever you choose, please try not to throw away items that are in good condition! We don’t need them sitting in landfills for years when someone else may be able to use your unwanted items.
{Yorktown Heights} SOUND ON! Today our family went {Yorktown Heights} SOUND ON! Today our family went on a hike at Turkey Mountain in Yorktown Heights. I’ve posted about this place before, as it’s a great place for a family hike. The last time we hiked here was March 15th of last year. The day right before we shut down and worked from home/did online school. A year later and things are looking brighter. It was such a beautiful day and I’m glad we got the family outside to enjoy it. As we were finishing our hike we heard this loud sound (sound on to hear). We first thought it might be birds but my daughter guessed (correctly) frogs. We found a little pond and there were tons of frogs swimming about! Unfortunately, you can’t see a lot of them in the short video, but there a bunch of them! One thing we didn’t lose over the pandemic was Mother Nature. Today showed us how amazing she is and how beautiful and amazing nature is. With the arrival of spring we are looking forward to many more outdoor adventures! We hope you got enjoy some time outdoors today!
SHOP: {Peekskill} I believe I was first introduce SHOP: {Peekskill} I believe I was first introduced to @josbodyshop from a @peekskillcoffee story. I knew I had to visit with my teen daughter who has recently become interested in crystals and stones. (Yes, this is a very belated post and we visited back in February when there was still snow!) Although the shop is small, it is packed with all of your spiritual needs. There is a large collection of stones and crystals, jewelry, books and so much more. My daughter chose this alligator ring and I picked up a chakra healing set. We didn’t go crazy knowing there were going to be more trips in our future. JO of Jo’s Body Shop also offers a variety of healing services including massage, lymphatic flushing, hydrotherapy and more. JO was very friendly and informative during our visit. Check out her Instagram page as she’s always showcasing new items in the shop! 📍Jo’s Body Shop 810 South Street Peekskill, NY 10566
EAT: {Mohegan Lake} I have always loved falafel, EAT: {Mohegan Lake} I have always loved falafel, but since becoming vegetarian, it has become one of my favorite foods! I’ve tried cooking it at home, but it is always better from a restaurant! Open since 2010, Almadinah Market in Mohegan Lake sells a variety of middle eastern goods and also has a large takeout menu. I got the falafel platter which includes six falafel over rice with lettuce, tomato, pickled turnips, tahini sauce and a pita. They make chicken over rice, gyros, kofta kabob and more. This is worth a visit for some tasty eats! 📍Almadinah Market 1869 East Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 ⭐️Where is your favorite place to get falafel?
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Five on Friday {4-15-21}
  • March Reads {2021}
  • Five on Friday {Hello April!}
  • Five on Friday {3-26-21}
  • Where to Give, Donate and Sell in Westchester County

Categories

© 2021 NY Foodie Family. All rights reserved.
Hiero by aThemes
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. OkRead more