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Diwali Dining By Morrsis Gut  Manhattan Voice  October 27, 2024 NEW YORK - Diwali, the Hindu ‘Festival of Lights’, is a major holiday throughout India and the rest of the globe. It is a fine time to enjoy the vibrant flavors of India cuisine. It lasts 5 days, this year peaking on October 31st & November 1st, marked by rituals, parades, and plenty of good food. Here are some local spots to take in those exotic flavors. Dine in or take out. TANDOORI TASTE OF INDIA, PORT CHESTER Bharat Patel, pioneer proprietor of long running Tandoori Taste of India, will be marking Diwali with a grand buffet and specialties at lunch & dinner on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Patel recently moved his restaurant into a new contemporized location along Westchester Ave., Port Chester. They are now offering a generous all-you-can-eat Indian Buffet on Saturdays and Sundays. The same management team owns and operates Indi Q in Armonk. The dining room and bar area are separated. Light grey walls are...

Mardi Gras Tastes for Foodies Big Muffuletta with chips at the Bayou. -Photo by Morris Gut By Morris Gut Manhattan Voice February 3, 2024 FOOD - ‘LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER’! Let the good times roll! Carnival season has begun all over the globe. Mardi Gras will culminate on Fat Tuesday, February 13th. If you want to take in some of the revelry here are some local suggestions… NEW ORLEANS & SOUTHERN STYLE MARDI GRAS DISHES & VENUES! They’re calling it a ‘soft opening’. But Crawdaddy’s Creole Kitchen, 68 Wheeler Ave., Pleasantville, was jumping when we first walked in, past the Voodoo Lounge and to the bar. It’s the newest spot in town bursting with the flavors and vibes of The Big Easy. Tempting bites include Pimiento Cheese, Popcorn Shrimp, Crawfish Mac & Cheese, Po’ Boys, Seafood Gumbo, and Fry Baskets. Partners Michael Boulos, Veronica Kallas, Maria & Anthony Amato are planning special treats during their Mardi Gras celebration. 914-449-6199 www.crawdaddy...