Open and Opening Soon in Scarsdale

More good options for Scarsdale diners this week. We visited the new Haiku that opened today, St. Patrick’s Day in the Vernon Place Shopping Center in Scarsdale, directly across the street from the new Fig and Olive.

The restaurant is smaller than the Haiku in White Plains, but equally as attractive. We caught a glimpse of the metallic blue tile, attractive fixtures and neatly lit sushi bar. The drinking bar in the front also looks like it will be a fun place to hang out any night of the week and they have their liquor license.

On the menu are Haiku’s specialty rolls including the Out of Control Roll with spicy tuna, salmon and avocado on the inside surrounded by eel and scallions on the outside and the Thunder Roll with lobster salad and shrimp tempura wrapped in soybean seaweed. There’s also a complete menu of cooked appetizers and entrees plus a nice selection for soups and salads. Lunch specials served with an entrée, with soup, salad, and rice are offered for as little as $7.95. It’s a deal.

The restaurant is open from 11:30 am to 12 midnight seven days a week and also offers take out and delivery.

In the works, is a new Johnny Rockets, planned to open in May on the site of the former Friendly’s at 777 White Plains Road.

Johnny Rockets is an international chain that provides food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. The new Johnny Rockets will offer juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches, healthy salads and hand-dipped shakes and malts. The all-American design will include jukeboxes and authentic décor and the restaurant will welcome families.

They plan to be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will also have a 20-seat private party room available.

The new owner, Daniel Weisse, grew up in Edgemont and heads a group who is responsible for bringing Johnny Rockets to Westchester. He is very excited to join the local business community.