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estaurants & reviews Hit tHe Spot: Story & Photos by Nicole Gallagher If a quaint bistro and wine bar that uses the freshest local ingredients to prepare mouth-watering foods is your idea of a fine dining experience, then Dish Bistro should definitely be on your radar. New owners Eileen and Georges Zidi have taken over the helm of this 4-year-old bistro from its creator Hanna Hopkins, who leaves big shoes to fill. The Zidis certainly have the qualifications; they have worked at every level of bringing wonderful food to your table. From Georges’ classic French training and work as an executive chef at fine hotels and country clubs, to Eileen’s organic farming and 20 years at Peter Pratt’s Inn, the Zidis have you covered. This hidden gem is located in the Mahopac Plaza on Route 6N behind TD Bank. Small and intimate, Dish seats about 20 at tables and an additional eight at the bar, which is well stocked and offers a large selection of international beer and wines. The small sidewalk and stairway leading to the front door are dotted with planters brimming with herbs. It whets the appetite upon approach. The décor is warm and unassuming. Local artwork adorns the wall, creating a great conversion piece over the dinner table. Don’t expect a six-page menu, but don’t worry; the items they do prepare are perfectly arranged. The fixed dinner menu contains about eight starters, three salads and four or five entrées. There is also a special menu that adds a few more offerings using local ingredients that are at their seasonal best. The farm-to-table philosophy is apparent at Dish and your taste buds will know it. Our choices for this dinner started with the Meadow Farm Corn Chowder with pesto sour cream. The corn used started the day on the farm and ended in my bowl. If you uttered the words “sweet corn,” you’d have to be talking about this soup. It was truly delicious. Our next choice was the Bistro Burger, with Hudson Valley Cheddar, chipotle aioli, red onion, and fries or market greens. This dish not only satisfies the burger yearning, but brings “burger night” to a new place. The perfectly grilled burger smothered in toppings, including the tiny cornichon atop the tasty bun, is exactly what you wish every burger could be. We also chose the Aromatic Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with truffle roasted potatoes and arugula salad. The skirt steak was very tender and tasty, the potatoes crisp on the outside and creamy inside. The arugula salad, paired with cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor, was simply dressed with lemon and a little olive oil. The pure, fresh flavors were a perfect combination. The meals were seasoned perfectly — all excellent choices. For dessert, we tasted the crème brûlée and the chocolate mousse, both prepared fresh and flawlessly. The mousse was topped with freshly made whipped cream and newly picked raspberries. One of, if not the best, desserts we have sampled in a long time. As an accompaniment to our dessert we ordered Old Speckled Hen Linemans Frambroise, a robust raspberry beer, which complimented the mousse perfectly while tingling our taste buds. This meal was delectable from start to finish. The staff was friendly and helpful and took time to answer questions and make suggestions. Dish can go from empty to packed with a few swings of the door, so if you want to go for dinner, make a reservation just to be sure. For those of you who appreciate an abundance of organic ingredients used to prepare fabulously fresh food, your Dish is waiting for you. Details: Call 845- 621-DISH to make a reservation. Closed Sunday. Open Monday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Price Range: lunch, $9–$16; dinner, starters to entrees depending on specials, $6–$28. Children’s menu available. Attire is casual. Visit www.dish mahopac.com for more information. We encourage Eventful readers to keep submitting restaurant suggestions. Share your favorite local eatery with Nicole at gallagher@eventfulmagazine.com. 4 Eventful Magazine - September 2011
Who’s Got It? By Nicole Gallagher Back-to-school time means a quick breakfast on the go and easy lunchbox meals. Stop by any of these local bagel joints to grab a dozen of your favorites or a custom-made “Sammie” for the quick get-up-and-go breakfast or lunch. Quick and easy, New York always does bagels right, and who doesn’t love a fresh bagel with a favorite spread? These places won’t provide you with a second-hand bagel; they’re baked fresh on premise and seasoned by masters of the craft. Bagel Specialty Shops in Putnam County City Limits Bagel Cafe Inc.: 961 Rte. 6, Mahopac; 845-621-2336 Carmel Bagel & Deli: 126 Gleneida Ave., Carmel; 845-225-3630; www.carmelbageldeli.com Simply Bagels: 17 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley; 845-284-2875; www.simplybagels.com Tom Tom Bagel Café: 1515 Rte. 22, Brewster; 845-278-6002. magazine eventful eventfu eventful eventfu eventfuAugust Putnam County Edition 2011 Ice Cream Favorites FREE Super Summer Happenings Special Section: Back to School Heading Back to Class Made Easy Bagels restaurants & reviews Make Every Day Delicious! Back to School Deals on Cold Cuts Lunch Specials Student Discounts Favorite Sandwiches Ask About $5 Amazin’ Wednesdays When you attend any of the hightlighted events or shop any of our advertisers, please let them know “You saw it in Eventful!” Putnam County’s Favorite Monthly Magazine is Expanding! Look for the Eventful Northern Westchester Edition in October. Call 845-231-0512 to learn more about introductory advertising rates and specials. Text Combos to 90210 845-628-FOOD 926 Route 6, Mahopac www.buccibrothersdeli.com www.eventfulmagazine.com 5
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