Hudson Valley Living 11.10.2022

Supplement to November 10, 2022 I ’s

Photo by Suzie Ferro Photography Faafll !

THANKSGIVING
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My Cousin’s
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EDITORIAL TEAM vibes everywhere. proaching, we have here in this month’s edition. She
Vim Wilkinson some great options It’s that time of the year again. might just be the photographer
Hudson Valley for caterers and places to hold Don’t fall behind in booking your you are looking for!
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Tengda Asian Bistro

Deliciously fresh

BY VIM WILKINSON with the unique avors of Tengda. Dine-
EDITOR in, takeout or host your next holiday

e chefs at Tengda Asian Bistro in party at Tengda to impress your guests

Katonah take their craft to a higher level, with the culinary masterpieces at this lo-

creating delicious, unforgettable dishes cal restaurant.

at this Pan-Asian fusion restaurant that

brings the unique avors of Japanese,

Chinese, Malaysian, ai, and Vietnam-

ese cuisine to the area.

With the essence of ne ingredients

and the highest quality sushi-grade sh

selected daily, Tengda prides itself on

creations that are irresistible for both sea-

soned sushi lovers and anyone inspired to

be one.

For those looking for something other

than raw sh, the award-winning restau-

rant has an impressive menu that com- PHOTOS
COURTESY OF
bines the best avors of Asia with fresh
TENGDA
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is holiday season, mix it up a little
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AARP New York celebrates
National Veterans and
Military Families Month

Whether on active duty or having been Navigator put you in touch with EARNED BENEFITS PHOTO: GETTY
a veteran for many years, AARP has a bene ts, like caregiving resources, Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon IMAGES/
long history of supporting those in the the women’s health care program, Learn more about your earned bene ts
United States Armed Forces. With nearly mental health services, and dental, ISTOCKPHOTO
six million AARP members who have oral, and vision services. Visit aarp.org/ in this virtual seminar with the New York
served or are currently serving in the U.S. VetsHealthNavigator. State Division of Veteran A airs. is PHOTO: JIM BURGER
military, AARP is the largest veteran’s workshop provides an overview of many
support organization in the marketplace. • e AARP Veterans Fraud Center of these bene ts and in the process, dispels partment of Labor’s Priority of Service
provides tools to help veterans, service several prevalent myths that too often pre- program. at means as a veteran, you
To celebrate National Veterans and members, and their families ght fraud. vent veterans and military families from receive priority services in all New York
Military Families Month in November, Unfortunately, they are 40 percent receiving what they rightfully earned. State employment and training programs
AARP has a series of free seminars, more likely to lose money to scams you’re eligible. In addition, learn more
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families. If you’re looking for information VetsFraudCenter. Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to writing, successful interviews, and return-
on family caregiving, employment ing to work.
resources, or ways to ght fraud, AARP • If you’re looking for work, you can noon Advanced registration is required for these
has something for you. check out the AARP’s Veterans and Learn about the New York State De- free events.To know more about AARP New
Military Spouses Job Center at aarp.org/ York events or to register, go to aarp.org/
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re ects our core belief in every org/veterans. is article was submitted by
individual’s dignity, worth and potential. • AARP Military Caregiving Guide: AARP.
Nearly one in six AARP members have Veterans have speci c issues in getting
served or are serving in the U.S. military. access to help. is free guide connects
And we count on them to advocate with veterans with special resources. Visit
us for New Yorkers aged 50 and older aarp.org/VetsCareGuide.
because volunteers are the backbone of
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AARP associate state director. He
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“We are honored to have many former Nov. 3, 10, 17, and Dec. 1 from 11 a.m.
military personnel volunteering with to noon
AARP throughout the state, and we
thank them for stepping up to help older Join AARP NY and the New York’s
Americans. Veterans volunteer more at Small Business Development Center
the local level than any other group,” said (SBDC) at Farmingdale State College
Robyn Haberman, AARP New York’s for a series of virtual workshops on small
associate state director for the Hudson businesses and entrepreneurship. Owning
Valley. or starting your own small business
means nding solutions to unexpected
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, this special
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Military Families Health Bene ts of our months-long series with the Bay
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My Cousin’s Rack of
lamb
An essential taste of sophistication

BY VIM WILKINSON a new special based on the seasonal
BUSINESS EDITOR produce at the market. I’m also really

For a little over a year now, Mahopac, excited to put the menu together for

and its neighboring towns, have been our ve-course wine pairing dinner in

buzzing with the name My Cousin’s. December.

Two things, among others, stand

out about My Cousin’s: great food and What makes a good dish?

a classy setting. David Gallo, t to be Quality ingredients, careful prepara-

called a perfectionist—simply due to the tion, and passion are essential in putting

attention to detail that he brings to his out delicious food.
establishment—has been hard at work,
collaborating closely with his chef, Ronni Is that why people love the food so
Palacios Reyes, putting their own spin on much?

every dish and creation for an unforget- One of the many reasons I love work-

table experience at My Cousin’s. Gallo’s ing at My Cousin’s is that we do our best

meticulousness has made this striking to make sure our customers are happy,

restaurant shine, not only for its signature and I don’t mind altering a dish a little if

dishes, but also as a family business that someone has an allergy or doesn’t like a

o ers a great time for its patrons. particular ingredient. We just want our

“Like ‘My Cousin’ and I weren’t actu- patrons to be happy. We have a great team Grandma’s
ally related; you have a family that you who have become like family—from the cauliflower patties

are given and you have a family that you back of the house to the front—and I

choose, and Ronni Palacios Reyes and I think that really makes a di erence in the
chose each other,” Gallo said. “I think our food and the experience.
food is really the thing that has put us on
the map, it wouldn’t matter how good I A restaurateur like Gallo does not stop

am, if the food wasn’t really outstanding.” with just the food. My Cousin’s is also a

We sat down with Palacios, who was great place to host private events. is past

born in Coatzacoalcos, a port city in summer, My Cousin’s hosted a number of

Mexico. He recalled his mother cook- sold-out comedy shows, and rumor has it

ing traditional Mexican seafood dishes that Gallo is not slowing down in bring-
for him when he was growing up. Pala- ing more entertainment and gastronomic
cios has more than 20 years of experience events to the area. Gallo’s sister, Alyssa
cooking professionally in the area, start- Gallo, who is the manager in charge of

ing at Daniella’s in Putnam Valley. special events, has been customizing an

“Cooking is something that I love to array of private parties in their recently Dynamic duo, David
do,” said Palacios. “It is very challenging opened private event space that holds 65 Gallo (left) runs My
in many ways, but I love to cook because people and is furnished with its own bar Cousin’s in Mahopac
you have the opportunity to try di erent and restroom. supported by his sister
things from di erent cultures around the Alyssa Gallo who takes
world and really make them your own “It’s been great to be able to give people care of the special
while still paying homage using regional a wonderful experience for their special events and private
ingredients and spices.” day,” Alyssa Gallo said. “People are already parties at My Cousin’s.
reaching out for their holiday parties this

winter, and we are really excited about uti-

Do you have anything special planned lizing this beautiful space.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF MY COUSIN’S
for the fall and winter?
My Cousin’s is open Tuesday to Saturday 4 Ronni Palacios Reyes, the chef at My Cousin’s
I love this time of the year because of p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m.,
all the hearty dishes that are great for the with Sunday brunch from noon to 3 p.m.
cold weather. Every week I try to make

My Cousin’s

954 Route 6, Mahopac • 845-648-2600 • mycousinsmahopac.com

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Suzie Ferro Photography

Capturing life’s precious moments

BY VIM WILKINSON at making this magic happen,
EDITOR
for both indoor shoots at her
ere are some pho-
tographs that you could studio and in the gorgeous
stare at for just a little lon-
ger. At that moment, you backdrops of the many
can’t help but wonder who
was working behind the lens Suzie Ferro breathtaking spots in the
and how beautifully the faces area.
or the moments were captured.
“I believe that a passion
Suzie Ferro gets quite a bit of credit
for the masterpieces she creates. e pro- for photography, think-
fessional photographer who specializes
in creative newborn portraits and fam- ing outside the box and being
ily photography is no doubt an asset to
Westchester and the families here, who are creative makes a great shot,” Ferro
constantly looking for a photographer who
makes magic through the lens. Armed said. “My inspiration comes from the love
with her trusty photography equipment
and a gifted eye for creativity, Ferro excels of motherhood and newborns. Creating

heirloom images for a lifetime and beyond

is what makes me sparkle. I love what I

do!”

Suzie Ferro also does maternity, head-

shots and special events photography. She

is currently taking bookings for the Fall

Family Holiday Mini Sessions. Visit suz-

ieferro.com to book your session.

MATERNITY, HEADSHOTS, SMALL EVENTS,
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2085 East Main Street
Suite 203 Cortlandt Manor NY 10567 914-374-5159
suzieferro.com
[email protected]
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUZIE
FERRO PHOTOGRAPHY

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Aversano’s Restaurant

e place for holiday parties and more

BY VIM WILKINSON Aversano’s serves up the classic avors in a
EDITOR

Southern Italian cooking inspired by the sophisticated and classy atmosphere.

Aversano family’s roots in the regions of Ca- With the holiday season fast approaching, Happ Holiday !

labria and Ponza brings the irresistible taste Aversano’s is a great choice to hold private

of Italy to local and neighboring communi- holiday parties or to cater for o -premise

ties in a warm and sophisticated setting at events. e menu provides easy customiza-

Aversano’s Restaurant in Brewster. tion for your guests.

A go-to place for authentic Italian cuisine, Popular catering items include their party

catering and private event hosting, Aver- platters (paninis, wraps, calzones, or antipas-

sano’s Restaurant is the friendly neighbor- to), pasta, chicken and seafood dishes.

hood restaurant every town needs. Since When it comes to celebrations, parties

1986, brothers John and Paul Aversano have and event hosting, Aversano’s seems to be a

been serving more than three generations of popular choice for an unforgettable experi-

families in the community and have created ence for both its clients and their guests.Two

a household name in the area. private dining rooms that can be decorated

From the award-winning New York style in preferred themes, and the restaurant’s

pizza, calzones, and paninis from Aversano’s bar/lounge area for cocktails packaged with

pizzeria, to the beautifully curated dine-in a range of party menu options, make Aver-

experience, to catering and takeout menus, sano’s a sought after venue.

Aversano’s
Restaurant

1620 Rt. 22 Towne Centre
Brewster
845-279-2233
AversanosRestaurant.com