Taiim Cellar Opens in Scarsdale
- Details
- Hits: 7360
When a survey of Scarsdale residents on Scarsdale10583 showed that you wanted more places to eat downtown, Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Stevens made it her business to seek out restauranteurs who might want to come to the Village. She headed over to her favorite falafel shop in Hastings and asked owner Zamir Iosepovici to take a look at our town. Born in Israel and a lawyer by trade, Iosepovici opened his famed falafel shop in Hastings in 2010 and after a visit to Scarsdale planned a second venture that would be more upscale and sophisticated but offer some of the same great fare.
Now two years later, Taiim Cellar has opened in the space formerly occupied by Vaccaros Shoes and is off to a great start. Zamir and his partners did a wonderful job of building out the space into an inviting and warm wine bar with decorative touches from the Middle East. If you remember the rabbit's warren of shelves and shoes at Vaccaros, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the transformation.
The scene is lit with Moroccan lanterns, the bar features the Middle Eastern arch and there's seating on comfy Turkish ottomans. There's even a mellow Middle 
Eastern soundtrack playing and you can sip a Middle Eastern infused cocktail, specially formulated by a mixologist for Taiim Cellar. With names like "Arabian Night Moves" including Arak Razzouk, lemon juice, lime syrup and coriander and a "Forty Thieves Sour" with whiskey, simple syrup, lime juice and bitters, it will be tough to decide which one to try first.
Every dish on the menu hails from the Middle East and is either made at Taiim Cellar or sourced from carefully selected purveyors. The twelve varieties of hummus are cooked fresh daily, and so far, the most popular choices are the classic, basil, and truffle oil though I can't wait to try the preserved lemon, spiced cilantro and Masabacha (an Israeli hummus with lemon-spiked tahini and whole chickpeas)
Hummus selections are accompanied by Arabian pita – and Taiim also stocks fresh-baked ciabatta for sandwiches and to be served with the tempting array of salads and sides. The all-vegetarian menu features falafel, chopped Israeli salad, tabbluleh, quinoa, beet salad and more.
Another option is the cheese platter of Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cheeses shown here. On the cheese list are Labneh, a strained yogurt cheese from Lebanon, goat and sheep's milk Halloumi, Mahon, a cow's milk cheese from Mallorca and Fioretto di Sardegna, sheep's milk cheese from Sardinia. The attractive cheese platter comes with fig jam, rose petal jam, Greek olive oil, whole figs and almonds and walnuts. What fun to meet a friend for a glass of wine from Taiim's extensive collection and munch on Middle Eastern cheeses.
There are heartier meal selections as well and Taiim offers ten innovative sandwiches accompanied by Israeli chopped salad. Here are descriptions of just a few on the list:
The Falafel: Falafel with classic hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, turnips and tahini
The Cauliflower: Roasted cauliflower with classic hummus and simmered tomatoes, red peppers, onions and garlic.
The Butternut Squash: Roasted butter squash, Fioretto di Sardegna and fig jam
For dessert or a snack there's baklava and cardamon tea. What else could you ask for?
Taiim Cellar is foremost a wine bar that offers an extensive array of red, white, sparking and dessert wines by the glass and some novel selections of Israeli, Italian, Greek and even Moroccan wines by the bottle. Oenophiles will have a field day sampling the international collection of wines – and for those who like the hard stuff, the bar stocks a full array of top-shelf liquors.
All this is on the menu at very reasonable prices and you can easily have a meal at Taiim Cellar for under $20. Sandwiches are priced at $12 - $13, salads from $6- $9 and a cheese platter with a choice of three cheeses is just $15. Wines by the glass range in price from $8 - $12 and you'd be hard pressed to find food at these prices in an equally elegant setting.
Taiim Cellar is open for lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert or an aperitif from Tuesday through Sunday. Hours are below. Visit soon, before everyone else discovers this great find.
Bet-eh-avon! (Enjoy your food in Hebrew)
Taiim Cellar
Middle Eastern Wine Bar
11 Boniface Circle
Scarsdale, NY
914-723-6900
http://taiimcellar.com/
Open:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11:30 am – 10 pm
Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to midnight
Sunday from 1:30 – 5 pm
Closed on Mondays
Holiday Gift Guide from Scarsdale10583
- Details
- Hits: 5189
Hannukah is here and Christmas is only two weeks away. If you're looking for some creative gift ideas, consider these offers from your local merchants: Visit the Eye Gallery in Scarsdale for the most stylish eyewear and sunglasses available anywhere. Drs. Jay and Michael Rosen have been helping their customers to see and look their best since the practice first opened in 1979. They offer designer frames from Chanel, Chloe, Face a Face, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Prada Robert Marc and more. Stop in to the Eye Gallery on Spencer Place in Scarsdale from now until Christmas, mention Scarsdale10583 and receive a 15% discount off any sunglasses or prescription glasses. Eye Gallery, 8 Spencer Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583, 914-472-2020
Massage Envy: Tis the season for stress relief and savings! Save 50% on selected holiday gift packages at Massage Envy Spa on Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale. Choose from exclusive Gift Memberships (3, 6 and 12 months) and Gift Packages featuring a romantic Couples Massage, or a stress relieving Massage & Facial Combo, or a 60-minute Massage Session combined with Deep Muscle Therapy, a signature Massage Envy enhancement that provides deep muscle relief from injuries and chronic conditions. Just call (914) 422-ENVY (3689) for more information or visit us at 365 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale near California Pizza Kitchen.
Looking for that perfect wine gift...who doesn't appreciate Champagne? Zachys is loaded with Champagne in all price points, colors and styles. Plus we have made sure to have over 20 selections already to go in gift boxes and specialty packages.
From the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Champagne pick Piper Heidsieck ($34.95), the classic Veuve Clicquot ($49.95) to the 98 point Bollinger Grande Annee 2002 ($98). We have you covered and more. Happy Holidays! Zachys Wine and Liquor, 16 East Parkway, Scarsdale, NY
914.874.8000
Imagine Candy is the place to find those perfect gifts for family, friends and business. Just a few of our many special gifts... Artisan Chocolates and hand- painted Chocolate Dominoes, Giant Chocolate Santas, Snowmen and Menorahs, rich Hot Chocolate and S'mores gift sets, Honey Tea- Spoons that will make those cold winter nights cozy. Bacon Lollipops, Gummy Bear Bags, Totes, Backpacks and Overnight Bags, Stuffed Animals, Gummy Lights, luscious Candy Blankets, Broadway Butter Crunch, chocolate Buddhas and delights from Italy, Chocaholic Wine Glasses, the World's largest edible Gummy Bear, wood-packaged Peppermint Bark, award- winning Fudge cakes and caramels. This sampling of our gift selection will make your holiday gifting a breeze! Don't forget about Imagine Candy's fabulous Belgian Chocolates and Chocolate covered pretzels, available in special holiday gift boxes, platters or trays to sweeten any Holiday gathering. Imagine Candy ships anywhere your friends, family and business associates live. Imagine Candy, 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale, New York 10583, 914.723.7887
Here are gifts for the fashionista from designer boutique Pamela Robbins in Scarsdale Village: Colorful Sandals from K. Jacques. Each pair takes an average of 60 minutes of work, 46 different operations, with up to 123 elements to assemble. Created and manufactured in St. Tropez, France, K. Jacques gives the wearer the feel of being carted off to a far away isle. Made from high quality leather, comfortable cork and leather soles they are beautifully stitched with linen thread.
Givenchy Nightingale Shopper: this stamped leather confection comes with a pop of contrast lining for a "classic with a twist," interest. Givenchy upholds the greatest standards of excellence in design. Classic, chic, and subtle but strong; everything your next handbag should be. Celine Window Mule: This luxurious treat offers a chic way to wear next to nothing on your foot. The PVC window tricks the eye into believing you are magically without shoes, while the leather strap adds a striking line to your foot and finishes off any dress or outfit in the most divine way. All available at Pamela Robbins, 10 Chase Road, Scarsdale, (914) 472-9033
This holiday season give the gift of The Digital Arts Experience! We've got special class packages that make the perfect gift for your son, daughter, sister, brother, mother, father and anyone else! With classes ranging from the absolute basics of using your smartphone to learning to use Photoshop or using social media to market your business or product, The Digital Arts Experience has a program for anyone of any age or skill level. Give us a call at 914-644-8100 to learn about our special holiday packages and to set up a free tour. There is no better gift than The DAE!
The Digital Arts Experience, 170 Hamilton Ave Suite 100, White Plains, NY 10601, Email: Rob@thedae.com or call (914) 644 – 8100, www.thedae.com
All Good Things: Hoping to indulge that sweet tooth? Look no further than All Good Things in Scarsdale, with its good vibes and bountiful bevy of treats — more than 200 different kinds of candy, world-famous Emack and Bolio ice cream and the best fat-free frozen yogurt in Westchester — plus a wide variety of kosher candies and ice creams. Family friendly, comfortable and fun, AGT is the community oriented gathering spot throughout Scarsdale and beyond. There's an unbelievable candy assortment — including more than 50 Jelly Belly flavors and 20 different M&Ms — perfect for parties or yummy snacks. Adults and kids of all ages come to All Good Things to celebrate any kind of big day in a trendy setting with treats to keep everyone happy. It's that simple!
-Holiday baskets and other fun & funky gift ideas available
-Have All Good Things at your next event
Hours: Open seven days a week. Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday to 11 p.m. All Good Things, Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center, Wilmot Road, Scarsdale 914-472-1793
Athletes Lauded at 2012 Maroon and White Fall Dinner
- Details
- Hits: 4923
Robert Plummer receives the "Most Improved Player" award in Varsity Football.
Below please find a list of special honors by sport as well as photos taken by Scarsdale's Sarah Schuman.
Girls Field Hockey
Coach: Sharon Rosenthal
Record: 14-5
All League: Katie Colella, Sydney Malsch, Caroline Knapp, Olivia Romano, Linsdey Repp
All League Honorable Mention: Julia Coleman
All-Elite: Caroline Knapp, Sydney Malsch, Lindsey Repp
All Section: Caroline Knapp, Sydney Malsch
All State: Caroline Knapp
Golden Dozen: Katie Colella
Girls Swimming
Girls Swim team pose for a photo with their coaches Tim Callahan (Assistant Coach, Right) and Barney Foltman (Head Coach, Left)
Record: 4-5
All League: Nicole Katchis, Bebe Thompson
All Section: Bebe Thompson
Girls Tennis
Coach Jennifer Roane and the Girls Varsity A Tennis Team
Coach: Jennifer Roane
Record: 3-4
All League: Adrienne Travis, Lindsay Rokito, Kim Zou
MVP: Adrienne Travis
MIP: Francesa Johnson, Alex Emmerman
Sportsmanship: Caroline Pitofsky
Girls Soccer
Coach: Mindy Genovese
Record: 16-3, League Champions
All League: Sarah Frohman, Lindsay Root, Analise Warren, Meera Dheer, Ali Lonner, Erika Smith, Libby Closson, Kristina Camaj
All League Honorable Mention: Stef Katsoff, Maki Umehara, Eryn McDonald, Zoe Epstein
Boys from the Varsity Soccer team stand on stage as their coach gives a speech
All Section Honorable Mention: Erika Smith, Libby Closson
League MVP: Sarah Frohman
Team MVP Offense: Libby Closson
Team MVP Defense: Sarah Frohman
Team MIP: Lindsay Root
Girls Volleyball
Coach: Ann Marie Nee
Record: 10-8, League Champions
All League Player of the Year: Amanda Reed
All League: Amanda Reed, Carina Spiro, Lauren Hendel, Emily Reed, Michelle Li
All League Honorable Mention: Annie Abrams, Taylor Yu, Danielle Dechiario
2012 SHS Legacy Award: Amanda Reed
2012 Exceptional Senior Game: Amanda Reed
Boys Soccer
A Moment of Silence for Tyler Madoff
Coach: Joe Cipriano
Record: 12-4-3
All League: Evan Hendel, Niels Mariager, Matt Ellman, Vincent Gandolfo, Jason Henderson, Alex Gaujean
All Section: Jason Henderson, Alex Gaujean
All Section Honorable Mention: Matt Ellman, Vincent Gandolfo
MVP: Jason Henderson
MIP: Gabriel Harousseau
Lucas Tomassi Memorial Award: Daniel Capelin
Football
Head Coach for Varsity Football Andy Verboys embraces his son Andy Verboys Jr a senior at SHS before giving him an award.
Coach: Andy Verboys, Sr.
Record: 4-4
Raider Award: Connor Adams
MIP Offense: Robert Plummer
MIP Defense: Patrick Clark
MVP Offense: Andrew Verboys, Jr
MVP Defense: John Cappello
Coaches Award: Matt McCann
Bucanan Award: Jacob Cannon
Dean Award: Andrew Verboys, Jr.
Cross Country SHS Principal Kenneth Bonamo SHS Assistant Principal Sue Peppers Coach Clark Hands Out Track Team Awards
Coach: Rich Clark
League IIB Meet: 2nd place Boys & Girls
All League: Max Maude, Josh W. Klein, Rohan Mehta, Helen Clapp, Christina Hebner, Maggie DesRosiers
Tree Lighting, Holiday Tea, Open House and Book Giveaway
- Details
- Hits: 4082
Arthur Manor Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting 2012: The Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association invites the Scarsdale community to join with neighbors, family and friends at Davis Park on Sunday, December 9th at 3:00 pm as we come together to celebrate each other and this special time of year. Hot cocoa will be served during the holiday sing with songs of the season including Christmas and Chanukah favorites. The annual event concludes with the lighting of the holiday tree. Cookie donations are encouraged; both store bought or home made are welcome (no nuts please). Questions? Please contact Felicia Block at f_liss@hotmail.com.
Holiday Tea: The Scarsdale Woman's Exchange is having a Holiday Dessert and Tea Party on December 13, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. There will be a boutique, entertainment, wonderful desserts and raffle prizes. It will be held at The Scarsdale Woman's Club. at 37 Drake Rd.. Scarsdale. Price of admission is $30. and checks should be mailed to Scarsdale Woman's Exchange at 33 Harwood Court, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Space is limited so please respond promptly.
Wayside Cottage Holiday Open House: step back in time and come tour historic Wayside Cottage. The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) will be hosting a holiday open house on Sunday, December 16th from 1pm – 3pm. Wayside Cottage located at 1039 Post Road will be decorated with authentic colonial decorations and tours will be offered by costumed guides.
Wayside Cottage which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites has grown from a one-room farmhouse built in the late 1600s, to an inn, tavern and post office. In 1853, Wayside Cottage and its land became part of the Butler Family's country estate which was later deeded to the Village of Scarsdale in 1919 to create an historical park, to preserve the cottage and to provide a center for civic use. The JLCW has been the loyal custodian of Wayside Cottage since 1953.
All are welcome and admission is free. For more information call 914-723-6130 or email jlcw@verizon.net.
Book Giveaway: It's hard to throw a book away, but Operation Bookshelf at the Scarsdale Women's Club has been inundated with book donations and they just don't have enough room to store them all. As a result, Operation Bookshelf will be offering collectors and readers, various categories of books at no charge. Initially, they are clearing out philosophy books and all language books except Spanish. They are mainly in need of children's books and fiction. If you are downsizing your collections, these can be dropped off at the carriage house at 37 Drake Road behind the Scarsdale Women's Club. For further information, call Marilyn 914-636-4958.
Where to Buy Thanksgiving Dinner
- Details
- Hits: 8030
With Thanksgiving a week away, you better start planning the menu –and deciding to cook and what to buy. Fortunately for us, we live in a town where there’s so much fresh, innovative and delicious prepared food available that you don’t need to travel far to secure the goods. We took a look at the Thanksgiving menus of several purveyors and here is a sampling of what we found:
Thanksgiving Dinner:
At Balducci’s on Palmer Avenue in Scarsdale you can buy an entire Thanksgiving for 6-8 people for $129.99 to $169.99 depending on your choice of menu. Choose from apricot glazed turkey breast or herb roasted turkey dinner and add on relish, breads, sweet potatoes, creamed spinach, butternut squash, pie and more. Order online at http://www.balduccis.com/catering/thanksgiving/custom_dinners or call 1-866-278-8866
Cooked and Co. on Garth Road is accepting orders until 11/16 – and they offer the works – including a 14 pound herb roasted turkey breast that serves 12 for $65. Also on the menu are roasted butternut squash soup and mushroom bisque, D’s sweet potato crunch, sauteed truffled mushrooms and light and airy popovers with gruyere. Check out their menu at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cooked-and-co/ and call 914-205-3939. If you mention their Facebook post they will throw in a dozen of their famous mini Nutella crunch muffins for free with orders of $150 or more.
Lange’s on Spencer Place in Scarsdale is offering complete Thanksgiving dinners for 8 people, 15 people or 25 people. Dinner includes turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls, cranberry compote and pies. If you don’t want the whole meal but want to supplement yours with sides from Lange’s they are offering soup, string beans almandine, creamed corn au gratin and more. Orders will be accepted until 6 pm on Tuesday November 20th – and Lange’s is even open for breakfast on Thanksgiving Day – so you can stop by to pick up your dinner and enjoy coffee and donuts before the parade. Lange’s – 914-472-0330.
Ruffled Feathers, Scarsdale’s poultry experts also offer the entire feast or separate components. A 14-16 pound turkey to feed 10-12 people is just $70.00 and you can add on soup and sides to please everyone at the table. On the menu are rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, purees of butternut squash, creamless creamed spinach, roasted brussel sprouts with carrots and lots more. You can even get chopped chicken liver to eat before and apple crumb, pumpkin or pecan pie to end the feast. Call 725-6880 to order by November 17.
Bakeries:
Galloways in Scarsdale has been famous for their pies for as long as I have lived in Scarsdale. Rather than take orders, the bakery will be open from 7 am to 7 pm on Wednesday November 21 and they promise to be ”baking all day.” They are selling 9” deep dish pies in every flavor imaginable – apple, pecan, pumpkin, banana cream, chocolate cream, coconut cream and mincemeat to name a few. They will also have dinner rolls and cookies. You don’t need to plan ahead – just show up and line up at 69 Harney Road in Scarsdale on Wednesday and you’ll have dessert for your Thanksgiving table.
La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise at 9 Harwood Court has a special Thanksgiving menu – with traditional favorites like pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin cheesecake as well as a breads including traditional pumpkin loaf, plus pumpkin and corn muffins. They are taking orders until Sunday November 18. Take at look at the full menu at LRBakery.com or call 472-0702.
Lulu Cake Boutique at 40 Garth Road in Scarsdale has a special Thanksgiving menu with some novel creations such as Pumpkin Praline Mousse Dacquoise with Crunchy Nougatine Crust, Pecan Bourbon Tarte with Organic Pecans and Maker’s Mark and Pumpkin Caramel Spice Layer Cake that has pumpkin spice cake, salty caramel and browned butter frosting. I was tempted to order the Gigantic Deep Dish Organic Apple Torte filled with eight pounds of apples, plump raisins, walnuts and spiced cookie streusel in a Pate Sucree shell but stopped when I saw the $50 price tag. Call to order at 914-722-8300.
At Martines on East Parkway in Scarsdale, find a unique assortment of breads, cakes, cookies and quiches. Their Thanksgiving menu includes their signature Apple Wine Cake and Sicilian Orange Cake plus assorted flavors and colors of French macaroons that can be purchased in boxes to bring as gifts to your hosts. Their mushroom leek, broccoli and spinach and ham quiche make good hors d’oeuvres or can be serve to your guests at lunch the following day. Call 722-4949 to order no later than November 19.
If you have other local spots to order, share their names and information in the comments section below:
