Augustine’s Salumeria

Chef and co-owner Marc Taxiera takes full advantage of the proximity to Westchester's top farmers and fish at Augustine's Salumeria, a full-fledged restaurant with a part-time counter proffering charcuterie and cheese. The space is laidback and modern, with a comfortable "neighborhood" vibe. There's plenty on this Italian-leaning locavore menu but the kitchen also offers a handful of nightly specials that will make choosing one oh-so-difficult. Mafalda never misses with its slow-stewed, grass-fed Longhorn beef resting over pasta topped with a goat milk ricotta. Sourced locally, the pork chop, paired with a pecan and onion ash, is wonderfully moist and grilled to perfection. End with something light and sweet like the cannoli made from freshly pressed pizzelle.