Table Hopping with Morris Gut

MARIA, 11 HUGUENOT ST., 

NEW ROCHELLE 914-636-0006

Three-time winners of Michelin’s prestigious ‘Bib Gourmet’ Award, brothers Peter and Giovanni Cucullo have been drawing patronage from all over for their flavorful riff on Italian/global cooking. Enjoy their Happy Hours from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. when they offer some favorite beverages and small plates that are loaded with flavor The family also operates bustling Fratelli’s Pizza and Pops Café next door.  www.marianewrochelle.com 

ONE RARE ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 

16 EAST PARKWAY, SCARSDALE 914-330-8488

Veteran restaurateur Harry Sinanaj of Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse in Manhattan has opened Westchester’s newest upscale bastion of beef at the former Zachy’s Wine Shop space right in the Village of Scarsdale. The team at this handsomely designed 120-seat restaurant with sparkling bar will lavish you. From Chef Admir’s kitchen come specialties as Porterhouse for 2 and Tomahawk Steak. Opens at 4 p.m. www.oneraresteakhouse.com  

(Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in greater Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. Email: gutreactions@optonline.net)