Thank you! This one sounds excellent too. Unfortunately, the contractor didn’t leave until after 8 so we decided to stay in and order sushi. There’s always tomorrow, though!
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Just a quick report on the sushi - New Tokyo House on Palisade Ave. delivered some tasty stuff! We had gyoza and an assortment of rolls (my husband isn’t a big raw fish fan so sashimi is a no-go with him). The fish tasted fresh, the wasabi packed a big punch and the rice-to-filling ratio was perfect. $55 with tip and we’re stuffed, so I can’t complain - we’ll order from them again!
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Dinner out again tonight. I went to work today and my husband stayed home to paint his man-cave, so he was exhausted and starving by the time we met up afterwards. He wanted comfort food, so we decided to try Maud’s Tavern in Hastings. It was…interesting. The food (burger for me, meatloaf and mash for him) was fine, but the restaurant is definitely geared for a different audience. The place was full of regulars, mostly 20+ years older than we are, and while they were very friendly it was obvious that they weren’t sure what the hell we were doing there, LOL. The menu wasn’t interesting at all (think meat with industrial sauces and potatoes/frozen vegetables on the side - that’s why I ended up with a burger), so unless my husband gets another craving for meatloaf with mushroom-cornstarch gravy, I doubt we’ll return.
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lol … Maud’s is my Mother and Father in laws go to spot.
They are respectively 82 and 83, sit outside on the patio when possible
and also like to drink.
We joined them there for a meal once. I remember nothing
about the food but do remember that they offer water to accompanying
dogs…that’s nice
This is a very accurate description of 95% of the patrons in the place last night. 
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Ha ha … I just got a visual from the British movie Cockneys vs Zombies
One semi fail is not too bad …
I am looking forward to your exploration of the Yonkers food scene
I completely forgot about Orza Bakery… they are a 24/7 operation and are closed only twice a year for a few hours on Christmas day and New Years day. If you go have someone with you, one to drive and one to jump out of the car if need be. Parking can be challenging especially on holidays.
They are not an artisanal bakery but many of their breads and rolls are good
They supply a fair number of delis and restaurants
http://orzabakery.com/
Bonus, Orza is very, very close to Tacos Poblano,( previously mentioned)
http://www.tacoselpoblano.com/#!/page_splash
don’t let the neighborhood intimidate you 
Dom and Vinnies on Saw Mill River Road for their house made cannoli’s and cheese cake
you can get both items to go … their food is very hit or miss
http://www.domnvinnie.com/
Do try giannonis deli on Garth road ( a favorite)
Their cajun sandwich is off the charts.
Lefteris gyro is decent. I bet the souvlaki truck down on central ave has to be unique too.
For Indian food, there’s nothing that I would recommend. Westchester sucks with Indian food.
I guess you should either go into the city or some Dhaba.
Just stopped by the Souvlaki Truck yesterday. Still yummy!
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I didn’t care for Polpettina either. Thought the prices were way high and didn’t really enjoy their food. Pizza was very chewy and doughy. Salad was overdressed. Not my favorite and won’t be back to either location.
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Re: Indian food in Westchester, Calcutta Wrap and Roll in Ardsley is consistently good and sometimes great.
Positively saying, although I understand your opinion, Calcutta Wrap and Roll is an extremely mediocre restaurant.
I know Indian food from scratch and can tell you that the restaurant is not one bit authentic.
As far as quality goes, I have had their paneer tikka before, and kati roll. The paneer is not of good quality and usually has a rotten taste. The kati roll is overly salty. Even their Biryani lacks real spices and weight.
SImilar restaurants to calcutta are royal palace, Raasa, and probably one more.
Indian food needs both quality and authenticity with the grounding of spices.
Comparatively, spice village does a better job even though they kind of dumb down the flavor because they think the general public won’t be able to tolerate it.
If you want real Indian flavor, go try some dosas at the Ganesh Temple Canteen in Queens. It will blow your mind.
Coromandel is not bad.
However, the Indian restaurant business in Westchester kind of disregards the quality and grounding of spices.
However, Bengal Tiger was decent before the fire…agreed.
Ambadi is much better than Calcutta.
Unfortunately, as I have mentioned in another comment, Calcutta isn’t as authentic as people think.
The quality is on a downhill, and since I know Indian cuisine from scratch, it disappoints me.
When one is an indian themself, talking with restaurants owners gives a lot of insight.
If you want real Indian flavor, go try some dosas at the Ganesh Temple Canteen in Queens.
I don’t feel the restaurant should be assessed by two appetizers.
I’m always happy with their rajma, chorchore, daal chana, daal masala, aloo bhindi, and even their mutter paneer. Their samosas, both chicken and vegetarian, are consistently good. The vegetable chop, which is kind of overpriced, is also quite tasty.
Though I am not of Indian descent, my community is home to many Indian expats, all of whom had nothing but positive things to say about Calcutta Wrap and Roll.
We do enjoy Ambadi as well.
Edited to add that you should try to join us this Saturday for the HOdown at Aberdeen. I think your presence would make for an even livelier discussion.
First off, I’m not assessing the restaurant by appetizers.
The kati roll may be one, but the Paneer Tikka/Makhani is not a roll. It’s a veg entree. Tasted it about 10 times to make sure my view about this place was consistent, and it was.
I had their chole one time too, and it was raw chickpeas with a tomato base sauce that lacked true flavor.
If there is one particular item good on their menu, then that might be the case.
Trust me, I’ve heard reviews myself of Indians around the area who also say that if Calcutta worked hard with the quality and spices to bring authenticity, it would have more business.
Where is this HOdown? I’ve never heard of this conference. Sounds interesting. Please advise!
It will be this Saturday, 6/10, at Aberdeen in White Plains. I’m sorry to be speaking for those who are organizing it, so I hope they will excuse me, but I’m sure you and any other new contributors would be welcomed with open arms.
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As one of the organizers, I can assure you that you will be welcome indeed! Unfortunately I can’t be there myself, but @ieatalotoficecream is going to be in attendance and is handling the head count, etc. Send her a message or post on the HODown thread if you would like to join!
Yes, you certainly are!! The more the merrier. Please just let us know for the reservation.
I would love to come, but I have 2 graduation parties on Saturday. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the next one!
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