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Published: 07 October 2024

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Breakfast TacosHeading to a Mexican restaurant for breakfast is something new, cool, fun and delicious to try and La Casa Bronxville have recently launched weekend breakfast offering a mouth-watering selection of Mexican breakfast dishes and more traditional options.
Let’s start with the coffee! Don’t expect Starbucks: you are coming to a contemporary Mexican restaurant that does things their way - and whatever they do is done very well. La Casa makes a traditional Latin Cafe Con Leche and it’s fantastic. The selection of a full flavored Cuban bean is smart and the proportions of coffee to hot milk was spot on, creating a bold, strong, yet creamy and satisfying Cafe Con Leche. We also ordered freshly squeezed orange juice and this too was exactly right. The juice was super fresh, with a gentle sweetness and no sharpness at all.Cafe con Leche

La Casa’s breakfast menu has oodles of options. Choose from an abundant selection of egg dishes - including Huevos Divorciados and Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Tacos, an overflowing Breakfast Burrito (which has become an instant hit) as well as pancakes, bacon, sausage and the sides you’d usually expect.

Have you heard of Chilaquiles? They are sublime. Warmed, crunchy tortilla strips - made from house made tortillas - are tossed in a light sauce, then topped with a fried egg plus any add-on you choose. Chorizo is traditional and La Casa makes their own so that’s what we went for. Amazing.

We loved the La Casa Omelette. It’s light, fluffy, and generously overflowing with our selection of add-ins. Another stand out item: home fries! They are fantastic. Bite-size chunks of potato, crisped all over for a delicious crunch, and tender-soft on the inside. Served piping hot in a bowl, they are utterly irresistible, even when you think you are full to bursting. The house-made granola at La Casa is baked, crunchy clusters of grains and nuts, the freshest berries piled on a tart creamy plain yogurt.

Breakfast BurritoEvery dish we tried at La Casa breakfast was cooked to perfection, utterly delicious, and beautifully presented. There is something for everyone - even if the Mexican breakfast dishes don’t appeal. Owner Spencer Pingel, and Chef Viktor “Erik” Lopez are focused and meticulous about sourcing and serving the freshest ingredients in all of their dishes especially when everything on the menu is made from scratch. It shouldn’t be a surprise - voted Westchester Magazine’s 2024 Best Mexican Restaurant they know what they are doing!

Stop by this weekend for breakfast. The party goes all day on Saturdays and Sundays - with Brunch following on from 11.30 - 4pm, then followed by dinner at 4pm.

La Casa Bronxville
Breakfast is served Saturdays and Sundays 9am - 11.30am
www.lacasabronxvile.com
7 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
914-222-9016
Instagram: @lacasabronxville

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 15 October 2024

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Chris Whitaker and Amy Einhorn at Scarsdale LibraryOn October 9th, Scarsdale Adult School hosted an unforgettable evening with New York Times best-selling author Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark, drawing over 75 captivated attendees to the Scarsdale Public Library. In an intimate and heartfelt conversation with his longtime editor, Amy Einhorn, Whitaker revealed the personal stories and experiences that fuel his storytelling. The warm and genuine rapport between author and editor made for a fascinating captivating discussion, offering insights into the collaborative magic they share, the creative process, the depth of research involved, and the life experiences that shape Whitaker's work. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, Whitaker provided attendees not only a masterclass in writing but also a profound reflection on the life experiences that have shaped his literary voice.

Scarsdale Adult School Executive Director Jill Serling. Chris Whitaker, Pam Fuehrer Scarsdale Resident and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Scarsdale Adult School

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Published: 02 October 2024

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The Friends of the Scarsdale Library invite you to put on 1920's glam attire to attend A Roaring Good Time in Gatsby’s Library on Thursday, October 17th, at Beach Point Club.

After a long break during COVID, the Friends of the Scarsdale Library (FOSL) is pleased to bring back a gala fundraiser for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, supporting the Scarsdale Public Library. The event will undoubtedly be a night to remember– it will be held at Beach Point Club and will feature food, drinks, music, casino games, interactive raffles, and a silent auction. Whispering Angel will be the exclusive rosé sponsor and there are many great prizes from well loved national brands as well as many local Scarsdale favorites in the beauty, dining, fitness and kids’ classes categories.

The proceeds from the gala will ensure that the Scarsdale Public Library can continue to offer the best to community members of all ages. Specifically, they will support Library programming, including children and teen classes, adult programming, the Maker Space, author talks, as well as museum passes and new technology, and more. There are still exciting sponsorship opportunities for corporate or individual donors. This is also a perfect time to become a ‘Friend’ of the Scarsdale Library or renew your commitment to FOSL.

Your support is appreciated to ensure that Scarsdale Library remains a cultural and intellectual hub for the community. Help us keep this momentum going by joining the Friends of the Scarsdale Library at a Roaring Good Time in Gatsby’s Library, Thursday, October 17th at 7pm. We look forward to celebrating with you!
For further details or to purchase a ticket or become an event sponsor click here.

Gatsby’s Library Contact:
● Daniela Retelny, Gala Co-Chair, [email protected]

Thank you to all of our other sponsors and raffle prize contributors to date. Special thanks to these headline sponsors:

Speakeasy sponsor
● Angela Retelny Team at Compass

Glitz & Glamour Sponsor
● The Longevity Space by Dr. Poonam Desai

Roaring 20s sponsor
● Cheryl and Philip Milstein
● Wilson and Son Jewelers
● Breaking Solutions
● Whispering Angel
● Laura Miller Team at Houlihan Lawrence
● Shoreline Painting
● Sabine Poisson, Event Producer & Designer