Eastchester Eats
Fear Not Foodies!
If you’re considering a move to Westchester (the schools! The space! the easy commute!), but can’t bear to leave behind your local fave vegetable stand, fishmonger or butcher – it’s going to be okay. Really. As a fellow foodie, I do understand your concern.
But this is New York, people, and we have it all right here in Eastchester, the town which harbors my adoptive hometown, Bronxville, and the neighboring Tuckahoe.
From artisanal cheese shops to the fresh catch of the day, Eastchester has you covered – and you will find your favorite, freshest ingredients right here. Promise.
Dobbs and Bishop
Monday to Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday 11AM-4PM
107 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville NY
Prepare to be charmed by Scottsman, Kevin McNeil, the lovely Ruth Walther, and their friendly staff, as you dive into the sublime artisanal cheeses, carefully curated from around the globe.
I’m a sucker for the triple cream brie, Pierre Robert, and the tangy Ewephoria.
Dobbs and Bishop also offers a wonderful selection of breads and breakfast treats brought in daily from Balthazar, as well as every cracker and chutney imaginable.
Build a show-stopper platter for guests or just for you, as you greedily settle down with a glass of red and the newest bestseller from family owned bookstore, Womrath Books!
Dobbs and Bishop offers an array of carefully curated cheeses from around the globe.
Kevin and his staff’s offerings evolve with the seasons.
For your Valentine,
A basket complete with heart shaped cheeses, extraordinarily delicious truffles, chocolates and other goodies.
Next up:
Super bowl party snacks!
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Mini’s Prime Meats
Monday to Saturday, 8AM-6pm, Saturday 8AM-5:30PM
15 Park Place, Bronxville NY
Old time butcher shop meets modern convenience at Mini’s Prime Meats. Owner Paul Chietro grew up in the business of offering choice, hand selected cuts of meat at his family’s butcher shop. In 2002, Paul opened MIni's Prime Meats in Bronxville, offering fresh, hand cut roasts, steaks and chops.
Now celebrating their 20 year anniversary, this old fashioned local favorite offers the modern families of Bronxville and beyond a variety of meats - freshly cut au nature or beautifully seasoned and ready for roasting or grilling.
My family loves the lemon chicken breast and marinated skirt steak. For special occasions and holidays, I often call in advance to order a turkey or prime rib roast – which for a reasonable fee, they will fully prep and season for you. Just roast, serve, and graciously smile and nod at all incoming compliments!
Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/minis_prime.meats/
Beautifully prepared meats, like house made sausage or marinated rosemary pork chops.
Eastchester Fish Market
831 White Plains Road, Scarsdale NY
Monday to Friday 9 AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 10:30AM-2:30PM
Founded in 1981 by Rick Ross, Eastchester Fish Market has been serving lower Westchester the freshest catch of the day, for over 40 years. Rick sources all of his fish from the New Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx – impressively the biggest fish market in the country and trusted by New York’s top chefs for over 200 years.
Eastchester Fish Market offers an impressive array of fresh, not previously frozen, fish – branzino, clams, cod, dover sole, scallops, snapper and more – meticulously chosen by Rick and his team of professionals in the wee hours, seven days a week.
The fish is hand cut on the premises to ensure maximum freshness. Eastchester Fish Market also sells prepared fish like shrimp, crab cakes and white fish salad. Not in the mood to cook but craving a stunning lobster bouillabaisse? Head next door to sister restaurant Fish Gourmet – OMGGG so good! or check out Go Fish for a take out Poke Bowl or Fish and chips!
Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/eastchesterfish/
Incredible array of the fresh catch of the day and knowledgable staff. I bought the sole and my husband and I had a delicious sole amandine!
Hutchinson Farms
833 White Plains Road, Scarsdale NY
Monday to Saturday, 8 AM-6 PM
With your fresh catch of the day, you can literally skip over to Huntington Farms to pick up the produce you need to prepare your red snapper aux fenouil et fines herbes (fennel with herbs, people!) and more supplies for the rest of the week.
Michael Costello hand chooses the freshest of the fresh from Hunts Point Produce Market, which has been NYC’s trusted source of produce for since the late 18th century. Michael also sources seasonal, local organic produce from Long Island, upstate New York and Pennsylvania.
The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and will advise you on the best, freshest produce of the day. Pressed for time? Who isn’t! You can call for a delivery or order online for delivery or pick up. What could be easier? Hutchinson Farms also prepares house made soups daily, as well as other goodies like guacamole and even key lime pie!
Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/hutchinsonfarms/
Michael and Dee are passionate about their fresh produce and proudly offer house made soups daily. Dee handles all online orders and deliveries that span Westchester and NYC.
At the Bronxville Farmers Market, Doc Pickle’s offerings are always a fantastic accompaniment for pretty much any meal .
Bronxville Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May through Thanksgiving, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Paxton Avenue parking lot, Bronxville
Spring through Thanksgiving, I try to go every Saturday first thing in the morning, if I can. It is such a great way to start the weekend and load up on fresh fruits and vegetables from vendors like Sun Sprout Farms, or try an array of fabulous pickles from Doc Pickle. You will find beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers, homemade pies (from The Nutmeg Cafe, Tuckahoe), and freshly made mozzarella, often with a live band adding to the charm.
Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/hutchinsonfarms/
There is even a food truck for breakfast – so go hungry!
Bringing home the Farmers Market Bounty
Can’t wait to see these guys again this spring!
Tuckahoe Farmers Market
First Sunday in June through last Sunday in November
Depot Square, Tuckahoe
Yet another fabulous farmers market right in our corner, The Tuckahoe Farmers Market offers a delicious and broad array of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as freshly baked bread, making Sunday brunch that much better.