Over the years the major chains such as The Gap, Banana Republic, Borders Books and even Target have come to Mt. Kisco - some knocking out privately owned companies yet welcome nonetheless. I always regretted that they turned away The American Doll Co. and their pursuit of the Ragtime House on Captain Merrit’s Hill for their first retail store, (the model for Samantha’s House in Mt. Bedford). Yet it proved to be a wonderful educational trip out to Chicago when their first store opened.

There is an area in Mt. Kisco on one end of Lexington Avenue that is full of surprises and privately owned businesses. An offshoot of my company is there and known as “Mt. Kisco Smokehouse,” where William still produces all of the items which became a household staple for the area. I have met young adults that have told me “I grew up on your smoked trout and salmon.” Boy, want to feel old! So, let’s feed the new generations! Their retail is open every day of the week - not just on Saturday. People still love visiting a true smokehouse and also enjoying freshly smoked sturgeon, whitefish, eel, baked salmon and even shrimp that we developed with Chef Larry Forgione of the River Cafe years ago.

There is also an exquisite French Bakery called “La Tulipe Desserts,” run by second generation Pastry Chef Maarten Steenman and his wife Frances. There is the area’s top fresh Fish and Seafood Market - “Mt. Kisco Seafood.” Looking for a great restaurant? There is the Cuban Restaurant “Coco Rumbas,” the Soho Chic establishment “Lexington Square Cafe” and long time Italian comfort food spot -“Mardino’s.” Another couple of blocks away is another local favorite - “The Flying Pig,” known for local, natural, farm-to-table foods.

So, come and enjoy Mt. Kisco - if even for a day to pick a pumpkin. Plus great food all in a row - just like the pumpkins!

Coco Rumba’s - 443 Lexington Avenue, 914-241-2299
The Flying Pig Restaurant - 251 Lexington Avenue, 914-666-7445
Lexington Square Cafe - 510 Lexington Avenue, 914-244-3663
La Tulipe Desserts - 455 Lexington Avenue, 914-242-0694
Mardino’s Italian Restaurant - 473 Lexington Avenue, 914-666-9861
Mt. Kisco Seafood - 477 Lexington Avenue, 914-241-3113
Mt. Kisco Smokehouse - 520 Lexington Avenue, 914-244-0702

Posted By: Karen Benvin Ransom