A Different kind of taste of westchester
Celebrating CPW for 71 years of Service
This year may go down in the books as "The Year of CoViD-19," but we can make other great memories that we choose to remember instead.
Normally, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester (CPW) holds a gala in the form of "A Taste of Westchester," which was supported by dozens of food establishments over the past fifteen years.
Donating samples from their menu, chefs and owners joined the effort to raise funds together with an auction and raffles amidst social mixing in close quarters.
Last year, the event would not have been described quite that way, but the "close quarters" part is why it isn't happening this year.
Instead, CPW has decided to ask the community to support the restaurants.
Order for delivery or take-out, or dine in -- if you can get a seat!
Live Entertainment at Three Locations
Thanks to the sponsorship of Kiamie East 32nd Street, there is live jazz at three locations during this Taste of Westchester Week. With restaurants permitted to be open at only 50% capacity, seating is carefully managed when there is live entertainment, and wearing masks away from the table is required.
You are encouraged to book your table at these restaurants ASAP on the following days:
Upstairs: live jazz
Wednesday the 11th (Veterans Day)
5 - 8 PM
Private room in the back offers live jazz dinner seatings
Friday the 13th
6 PM and 8 PM
Indoors: live jazz
Sunday the 15th
1:30 - 4:00 PM
To participate more in the spirit of this event, please visit HERE.
What’s Behind the Racial Uproar at WGBO?
WBGO seems to be distancing itself from the community that built it. There have been repercussions.
By Tammy La Gorce
- Published Jan. 29, 2020Updated Jan. 30, 2020
For almost 40 years, Dorthaan Kirk, the widow of the great jazz saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, was a fixture at WBGO, Newark’s public jazz station.
Considered the city’s “first lady of jazz,” Ms. Kirk organized jazz brunches and persuaded famous musicians like Regina Carter to perform at children’s concerts. Her parties at the station celebrating the art exhibitions she curated, like one featuring vintage boomboxes, were always open to the public.
In 2018, Ms. Kirk retired, just shy of her 80th birthday.
Things at WBGO quickly changed after that. The station ended the exhibitions and the parties. Then management stopped allowing the public into the building, citing security concerns. The community, it seemed, was no longer welcome at the station it helped to create.
Tony's at the J House in Greenwich has patio dining
Long view of the patio
Live music 4 nights weekly
Long view of the patio
This patio is a beautiful place, bringing the summery outside in on a cold winter's night. Lush with greenery and accented with patio-style swinging benches suspended by chains, it is a cozy, quieter alternative to the main dining room, especially when the live band is on.
Ready for a close-up
Live music 4 nights weekly
Long view of the patio
The bar wraps around three sides of the service island, where skilled bartenders pour wine from an excellent list and create cocktails that are either Tony's specialties or classic -- like this Old Fashioned.
Live music 4 nights weekly
Live music 4 nights weekly
Live music 4 nights weekly
Wednesday through Saturday, from 7-10 PM, a variety of live music happens in the lobby area, where a grand piano stands proudly by the modern glassed-in fireplace. Rock, country, pop, jazz -- it just depends on the night. (Above is a view from the bar. Not a bad seat in the house!)
Jazz Lounge @ DSM • Tuckahoe
John H. Smith • Guitar
John H. Smith • Guitar
John H. Smith • Guitar
John's style is influenced by many great guitar players, but especially George Benson and Joe Pass. You can also find him at Red Rooster every Sunday evening.
Janelle • Vocals
John H. Smith • Guitar
John H. Smith • Guitar
John and Janelle create a space for jazz artists and enthusiasts to hear the classic jazz standards. Musicians are welcome to sit in -- and receive a 50% discount on food and drinks.