Restaurant closures in Armonk, White Plains, Nyack
Editor's Note: The Hudson Market on Main in Nyack will have students run its market Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while it continues to search for its next industry partner.
Some old favorites along with relative newcomers are on the list of recent restaurant closures. Whether due to an expired lease, a business decision or simply looking for a new partner, as is the case with Nyack's Hudson Market, the following have shut their doors.
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BLT Steak, White Plains
After 14 years in White Plains, BLT closed after dinner service on Dec. 25 after the lease expired. No news on what restaurant may replace it but Elizabeth Andrews, general manager of The Opus Westchester said "We have very exciting plans for BLT Steak’s former location and look forward to announcing when details are available." 221 Main St.
Hudson Market on Main, Nyack
While RCC searches for a new hospitality partner for the cafe, it will be open only two days a week, staffed by students Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is hoped the cafe will fully reopen by this summer. The cafe, a collaboration between Rockland Community College’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center and FLIK Hospitality Group, opened in November 2019.
The Market was established as part of the Center to provide additional real-world learning opportunities for culinary students while also serving the community and visitors to the Nyack area. Classes for RCC Culinary students will continue uninterrupted in the same building.
The Food Enthusiast classes for the community, spearheaded by Mark Davidoff, director of the Nyack Extension Site, will also continue. In addition, the Rockland County Visitor’s Center will be re-located to the building lobby where people will be able to access the materials which include maps of the region, brochures and rack cards for various venues and entertainment options across the county. 5 N. Broadway, sunyrockland.edu/hudson-market-on-main
Looking East, Armonk
Open since Oct. 19, this contemporary American restaurant with a focus on seafood, closed at the end of December citing business decisions. The space had been multiple restaurants including Montauk-focused Tauk. 402 Main St.
Skinny Buddha, Mount Kisco
This organic food store is closing Jan. 27. The owners wrote in an Instagram post that "the details aren't important but our lease is up." They also said they have many balls in the air so stay tuned. In the meantime, they will be offering a bi-weekly Skinny Buddha food delivery service (Westchester only) on Feb. 22. They will also be providing in-home personal training and massage therapy. Go to their website and sign up for their emails for more information: myskinnybuddha.com
Look who's moving
Mello Dee Thai, which opened Nov. 20, 2020 on Route 9W in Valley Cottage (where Rockland Roots had been) will be moving sometime in March to the space recently vacated by Noodle Hub in Tappan. The new location will be at 80 Route 303.
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Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Restaurant closings in Nyack, White Plains and Armonk
