Out In Westchester Liz and Frank

Liz & Frank sit down with founding member of AEROSMITH and musician, Ray Tabano and comedian, Tara Cannistraci at VEGA Mexican Cuisine in Hartsdale, NY.

Raymond Tabano, Aerosmith co-founder and original rhythm Guitarist; life-long friend of Steven (Tallarico) Tyler now performing The British Invasion Show –Guitarist, singer & songwriter Ray Tabano & The Third Step Band, perform the top British hits songs of the 60’s. The Show is a Multi-Media Presentation, complete with footage from early BBC and American TV shows featuring the British Invasion bands. See Ray Tabano & The 3rd Step on November 2nd at Barney McNabbs in Yonkers.  Ray Tabano, AKA “Crazy Raymond” More info at: http://www.crazyraymond.net/

Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American stand-up comedian born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She uses her New York upbringing as the foundation for her take on observational comedy. She produces and performs for Chazz Palminteri’s Child Reach Foundation and tours regionally with Danny Aiello’s Italian Chicks. Tara performs regularly in NYC, throughout the country and Canada. See her every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the 808 Social in Scarsdale or on November 15th at the White Plains Comedy Club. More info at https://taracannistraci.com/

We are joined by Jeevan Pullan the owner of VEGA Mexican Cuisine. If you like spice you’ll love this restaurant, try their Jalapeno Margarita’s, the steak with chimichurri sauce, the coconut shrimp, or the fried plantains. Happy Hour is from 4-7 pm Monday-Friday with specials throughout the week, worth a visit for the guacamole, made table side, with homemade chips! More info at: http://www.vegamexican.com/

Liz and Frank sit down with singer Charli LaToven, Dr. Zach (Charli’s producer), comedian Mike Figs and Elvi (one of the owners) at KEE Oyster House.

We are blessed as the very talented Charli LaToven sings for us, promoting her new tribute show SO P!NK, she’s also incredible as the Charli LaToven Show and also tours with her live band!  The very funny Mike Figs joins us, check him out on The Wet Spot and his upcoming comedy shows. But we had such an amazing dinner all we could do was talk about the food with Elvi. The ONLY Place for Seafood In White Plains!!! And boy did we See Food!  Plus Free Lobsters...wait what???

We  had the seafood tower, (shrimp, clams, oysters, lobster) stuffed clams, Bronzino, halibut, steak and a 3lb. lobster! Wow just wow! The food is phenomenal! http://www.keeoysterhouse.com/#modern-organic-thai

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Liz and Frank sit down  at Bar’Lees In Mamaroneck with singer/songwriter Christopher Brown and the New Owner of Bar’Lees, John Lovelett.

Christopher Brown’s is one of Westchesters most popular musicians! His new album “The Brown Album” is available at https://christopherbrownmusic.com and on Spotify, iTunes, etc. Check his website for upcoming shows as a solo, duo, trio or his band, called “The Bookends.” A Westchester native, Chris Brown, grew up in Pelham and now resides in Mamaroneck. We discuss his career as a musician, illustrator/artist and he performs a song off his new album.

John Lovelett is excited to own Bar’Lees and talks about his ideas and changes coming to his restaurant, the menu, new cocktail list, wine list, nightly entertainment and the launch of https://BarleesNY.com.

Plus we sit down with his amazing mixologist and bartender, Janet, from another planet...no, she’s really from the Philippines, but lived in NYC and worked for many years at Robert DeNiro’s TriBeCa Grill amongst other places. She joins us to describe some of her creative cocktails, such as this amazing bourbon infused Granny Smith apple cocktail that was oh so delicious and tastes like an apple pie, you’ve got to try it!

Liz and Frank sit down with singer/songwriter/musician, Greg Jacquin, and restaurant owners Gary Serina & Molinda Kearns at their restaurant Hudson Anchor located in historic Sleepy Hollow with outstanding views of the Hudson River from the outdoor patio.  Greg Jacquin just released his second album “Clocks Slow Down” (available on iTunes, Spoitfy, SoundCloud) a follow up to “Hudson River” album released last year. A native Tarrytown resident, Greg can be seen at the Hudson Anchor every Friday with his singer/songwriter series and Monday for Open Mic night. Gary Serina, born and raised in North Tarrytown (aka Sleepy Hollow), we learn about the history of the fabulous restaurant and the building that has been in his family since 1953, when his parent’s owned and operated the restaurant. Molinda Kearns is a pharmaceutical Scientist and a professor of Organic Chemistry and Genetics. Their mission at the Hudson Anchor, is unadulterated food (absolutely no preservatives). Food is the ultimate drug! The cocktails and food are absolutely delicious!

Liz & Frank sit down with comedian Patty Rosborough and musician, Mark Hitt at Yorktown Grille.  Patty Rosborough is one of the top headlining comics in the country and will be at Dangerfield’s on October 3rd & 5th. We discuss her career with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s ‘Short Attention Span Theatre.’  She has also appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central and had a brief role in “Jacob’s Ladder.”

Mark Hitt’s writing, recording and touring credits include: The Robin Zander Band (Cheap Trick), Rat Race Choir, Zebra, Felix Cavaliere, Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams (AC/DC), John Entwistle and - John Bonham.  Mark tells about his career in Rock-N-Roll, unique playing techniques, and his tour with The Mark Stein Project (Vanilla Fudge). He is also the guitarist for the Westchester based band, Hindenberg THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN MUSICAL EXPERIENCE! Go see them at The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie on October 4th – Plying all of Led II

Liz and Frank sit down at Horsefeathers in Tarrytown with owner Jules McCue and Tarrytown native and musician Clare Maloney to discuss the History of the area, Haunted places, the Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Halloween, myth of the Leatherman, the Tale of the Bronze Lady in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and of course... Pumpkin Beer! One thing that we believe in is supporting Westchester residents like Clare Maloney, who has a voice of an Angel. Horsefeathers maybe haunted so check out their amazing selection of“spirits”, beer, and wine, and be a part of their upcoming scavenger hunt and Halloween party! 

Watch the video here:

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