Westchester County, the first county north of New York City in New York's "upstate" region, is full of scenic natural beauty and cultural activities. Visit the famed village of Sleepy Hollow, take in a show at the Jacob Burns Film Center or go hiking at the Cranberry Lake Preserve. While you're in Westchester County, dine at one of the Irish restaurants in the area.
The Irish Coffee Shop has been serving Yonkers since 1993. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in this warm and welcoming casual eatery. The menu items include a traditional Irish breakfast (which consists of two eggs, sausage, bacon, black and white pudding, grilled tomatoes and potatoes), fish and chips, an Irish BLT -- made with Irish bacon, lettuce and tomato -- and Irish beef stew. Catering is also available for private affairs.
The Irish Coffee Shop
948 McLean Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10704
914-776-3309
theirishcoffeeshop.com
Located in Bronxville, J.C. Fogarty's serves traditional Irish fare alongside American favorites. John and Mary Fogarty originally hail from Ireland and have owned and operated J.C. Fogarty's since 1999. Sit back, relax and socialize with friends or watch the game in the pub, where you can imbibe a variety of spirits and dine on food from the special pub menu, which includes such items as bangers and mash, shephard's pie and a crab cake hoagie. A full lunch and dinner menu is offered in the dining room and features Irish smoked salmon, roast duckling, beer-battered shrimp and lamb stew. As of 2010, the restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
J.C. Fogarty's
60 Kraft Ave.
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-337-1122
jcfogartys.com
This family-friendly Irish pub is family owned and operated. It began in 1928 as a rest stop that served hot dogs along Route 22. By 1950, it had turned into a sit-down eatery. The restaurant has won several awards, including "Best Burger in Westchester" by Zagat. The chili has also been named as the best by Westchester Magazine. Menu items include Blazer chili, a variety of burgers (including the Blazer burger), a fried fish sandwich, buffalo chicken fingers, a hot corned beef sandwich and a grilled chicken Caesar wrap. As of 2010, the restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 10:30 p.m.
The Blazer Pub
440 Route 22
Purdys, NY 10560
914-277-4424
theblazerpub.com
