These 8 restaurants have recently closed in Rockland, Putnam, Westchester
While many new restaurants continue to open in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam, natural attrition — coupled with the lingering effects of the pandemic — means several more are closing. In Scarsdale, Larchmont and Piermont, the loss includes newcomers that had only been open for about two years.
Airmont Diner, Suffern
A Suffern landmark, in business for more than 40 years, has closed. Owner Dino Kyriacou posted the news on the diner's Facebook page on Feb. 16. "The customers of Airmont Diner were not strangers, they are friends and family. I have enjoyed seeing the children grow and bring their families in to meet me" he wrote. "We will miss each and everyone of you." 210 NY-59, Suffern
Bellasera Ristorante, Larchmont
An Instagram post from Feb. 11 says the restaurant, which had been in Larchmont since December 2019, has been sold to a new entity. On the post, the owners thanked the mayor and John Caparelli of the village's fire department "during the hard times COVID brought to our industry." No word yet on what will take its place. 1957 Palmer Ave.
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Casa Del Mare, Upper Nyack
This Italian BYOB restaurant, in business since 1991, has closed. A sign on the door reads "Restaurant for Rent." 536 Route 9W
14 & Hudson Kitchen and Bar, Piermont
March 13 was the last day of operation for 14 & Hudson, which had been in Piermont for eight years. The restaurant, run by husband and wife Eric and Paula Clemente Woods, was known for its locally sourced New American fare and craft cocktails. The spot will turn into an Irish pub called “Reilly’s Public House." 457 Piermont Ave.
Foundry Cafe, Cold Spring
After 26 years in business, the Foundry Cafe, popular for its made-from-scratch soups, sandwiches, French toast, and coffee, closed in mid-February. Owner Jeff Consaga is retiring. 55 Main St.
Mazagan, Piermont
The lack of a liquor license coupled with the challenged of COVID made turning a profit hard for this Moroccan-Mediterranean restaurant, according to owner Omar Echchelh, The restaurant closed earlier this year just shy of two years in business. No word yet on what's taking its place but Piermont mayor Bruce Tucker said something soon is coming along with other "exciting restaurant developments." 506 Piermont Ave.
Ramenesque, Thornwood
Open since 2015, this ramen shop, with a location in Peekskill, has closed its Thornwood spot. The building is being demolished.14 Marble Ave.
Westchester Burger Co., Scarsdale
The Westchester Burger Co. food trucks are still rolling but the location in Scarsdale, which opened in August 2019, has closed. The White Plains location on Westchester Avenue remains temporarily closed due the apartment construction going on next door but there are plans to reopen. Stay tuned to their social media for details. 56 Garth Road
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Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Cold Spring's Foundry Cafe, Piermont's Mazagan have closed; see others
