by Jerry Eimbinder
On Monday through Wednesday, the three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Goldfish Oyster Bar & Restaurant in Ossining is easily one of the best values to be found in Westchester. Appetizers include shrimp tempura, sautéed mussels in a garlic lemon broth, and fried calamari. A baker’s dozen of main courses are available including New York strip steak, pan seared salmon, and seared sea scallops. Enticing desserts such as ricotta fritters makes the meal complete, and the tab is only $15.
How much patrons pay for a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at Goldfish depends on the day of the week—on Thursday, the cost is $26, it’s $35 on Friday and $20 on Sunday. Innovative pricing is determined by an upgrade in selections; for example, pan-roasted lobster or crab cakes with creamed corn are offered only on Friday.
Goldfish has replaced Dudley’s, a former pioneer in provocative cooking, and now features high-quality more traditional dishes such as shrimp parmigiana with linguini and chicken Milanese.The unassuming clapboard building has ties to the prohibition era. Designed as a residence, it was one of about 100,000 speakeasies operating in the metropolitan New York area during the 1920’s and early 1930’s. More importantly, it was a depot for illegal alcoholic beverages smuggled ashore by river-going bootleggers. It is likely the federal task forces that periodically raided Ossining overlooked the two-story home because, unlike other speakeasies in the area, it stood on a quiet, tree-lined residential street 600 feet from the Hudson River, far below the area’s downtown business and nightlife section. The tunnel, used to move liquor from riverboats to the house, is still accessible by a tray door in Goldfish’s floor.
Goldfish is located at 6 Rockledge Road just past Revolutionary Road, a name immortalized during the mid-twentieth century by native novelist Richard Yates. Call 762-0051.
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A three-course, prix-fixe bargain can be had on “Condo Dining Out Night” Sunday evening, June 14, at Que Chula es Puebla in Sleepy Hollow. You don’t have to be a condo dweller to get the $19.95 price for an authentic Mexican three-course (appetizer/entrée/dessert) meal. Just hope the condo people haven’t already booked all the tables before you call. The main course offerings are grilled shell steak with roasted poblano peppers and sautéed onions, grilled salmon with sautéed spinach and green tomatillo sauce, and grilled chicken breast with mole sauce (made from chile pepper and other spices). All dishes include typical accompaniments such as refried beans and Mexican rice. Call 332-0072.
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Another engaging three-course, prix-fixe bargain is the early-bird special at Renato’s in Irvington. The price of $24.95 includes three courses, a glass of wine, coffee or tea and tax. Availability is 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday. Call 591-0099.
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J.P. Doyle’s Tenth Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, July 13 at the historic Ardsley Country Club, celebrating its 115th anniversary. Following the tournament, a gala dinner will salute the prize -winners at J.P. Doyle’s Restaurant and Public House in Sleepy Hollow. The fee for participation is $200 which covers registration, use of practice facilities, a box lunch, beer and soda on the course, and dinner including a three-hour open bar. All players will receive a J.P. Doyle’s embroidered pullover sweater and other mementos of the occasion. See the bartender or staff at J.P. Doyle’s for additional details or to drop off an entry check or cash. Call 631-3015.
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Spoken Interlude has relocated its dinner program of book introductions and author readings to Chutney Masala in Irvington. In this ongoing series, moderated by Irvington resident DeLaune Michel, novelists describe their new work, read brief passages, answer questions and autograph books. The cost, including admission and buffet dinner, is $20 plus a $5 cover charge. Dishes at the buffet table vary and typically include such Indian favorites as chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, coconut infused shrimp, traditional vegetable fritters, and chickpea stew. Typically, four authors participate in each evening session. Call 307-1683.
The dining area at Chutney Masala.
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Dinner specialties at newly opened Tyrynda Thai Restaurant in Sleepy Hollow include barbecue chicken ($10.95), salmon linguini ($15.95), pineapple duck ($16.95) and Bangkok jumbo shrimp ($18.95). Chicken, beef, or vegetable lunch combinations ($7.95) and shrimp or squid combos ($8.95) come with a choice of salad or soup. The restaurant, located in the space formerly occupied by Thai Garden, is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Call 524-5003.
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