Two Westchester restaurants added to Michelin's Bib Gourmand rankings

Jeanne Muchnick, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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Two Westchester restaurants, one Italian, the other Indian, have been deemed Bib Gourmands by The Michelin Guide, what some consider to be a holy grail of restaurant dining. TVB by Pax Romana in White Plains and Chutney Masala in Irvington are among 18 restaurants across New York and its surrounding areas that are on the list for the first time.

Bib Gourmand restaurants offer a full menu of a starter, main course and dessert, making it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $49 or less (tax and gratuity not included).

Roman pizza from TVB by: Pax Romana in White Plains.
Roman pizza from TVB by: Pax Romana in White Plains.

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Here's what the inspector notes from each restaurant say:

TVB by: Pax Romana (Italian-American cuisine)"There is a classic rusticity to the setting, not unlike its cuisine, which focuses on Roman-inspired items. Chef Cristian Petitta prepares some of the best pinsa in town, its puffy and crispy crust topped with a well-balanced tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil, full stop."

Keema pao at Chutney Masalas in Irvington, basically ground beef with an assortment of spices.
Keema pao at Chutney Masalas in Irvington, basically ground beef with an assortment of spices.

Chutney Masala (Indian cuisine)"This longstanding restaurant in idyllic Irvington is a rather special place, from Chef/co-owner Navjot Arora. Local, organic produce star in such complex, boldly spiced dishes as bhindi masala (imbued with tangy amchoor) and Punjabi eggplant curry."

La Casa Bronxville, open since June 2021, is also a newcomer to the Michelin Guide list.

Michelin, known for informing food lovers about new discoveries, recently announced 30 additions to its New York City selection, with this Westchester Mexican restaurant with its focus on seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients, the only Westchester addition.

The rest of the Bib Gourmands will be released on Oct. 6. That's also when New York's Michelin stars will be revealed.

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: Two Westchester restaurants honored with Michelin awards