Food and Film in Pleasantville

When looking for a quick bite before or after a film at the Jacob Burns in Pleasantville, sometimes less is more. That’s why we were taken with a relatively new wine bar near the train station, where in addition to an extensive choice of vintages, you’ll find some delectable small plates. The spot has an interesting story behind it. Owner Paul Paljevic is the proprietor of the Euro Spa Salon and Spa next door, and when the antique store vacated the adjoining property, he saw an opportunity for his first foray into food.

He had the interior of the space redone to resemble a European cave – lined in stone the high arched ceiling looks like it might have been relocated from Rome. The softly lit restaurant has comfy couches upfront, a long bar and tables in the main dining room and a back room as well. Bouchon is rumored to get really busy late at night as they stay open until 1 am and it looks like an inviting place to hang out.

We visited Buchon Wine Bar Café earlier one evening and beat the crowd. We started by reading a long list of wines from California, France, Italy, Argentina, Chile and New Zealand which are offered by the glass and by the bottle. We selected a good red and a rose.

To eat, there were platters of charcuterie, artisanal cheeses and olives, plus panini and salads. If you come with a group, you can share tiered plates of fresh cut prosciutto, soppresatta and salami accompanied by a fresh array of cheese. The food is purchased on Arthur Avenue and from an artisanal cheese supplier in Manhattan. For those who want more, there’s a full selection of panini and salads as well as dessert.

Bouchon Wine Bar Cafe
10 Marble Avenue
Pleasantville, NY 10570
914-769-4040

Open Monday through Saturday from 5 pm to 1 am

And speaking of Pleasantville, to mark their 10-year anniversary the Jacob Burns Film Center will present a 24-hour movie marathon starting on Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 pm and ending on Sunday, June 19 at 11:00 pm. The wild and crazy film event is sure to be a day full of fun and surprises. The program is a secret but will include previews of four new films, great foreign cinema, fantastic screwball comedies, eye-opening documentaries, sensational shorts, classic animation and rarities. Clues to the films will be posted on the film center’s website beginning June 1. Anyone who stays the whole 24 hours will be rewarded for the accomplishment. And there is free coffee for all who purchase a ticket!

Make history at the Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road (at Washington Avenue) in Pleasantville, NY, 10570. The Film Center is conveniently located across the street from the Metro-North station in Pleasantville, off of the Harlem line train from Grand Central Station. Tickets for the event are $40 for JBFC members and $60 for nonmembers and can be purchased at www.burnsfilmcenter.org. For more information call 914.773.7663.