I'm puttin this here

[ngatti]

Tongue is in cheek re the title folks.

Lunch at Freelance in Piermont today.

No lengthy description. Just...SMOKIN!!

get yer collective coulitos over thar. Place was filled and we ate at the bar. Butternut Squash Bisque, Cod with olives and roasted garlic with smooth mashed poatatoes, Chicken with baby spinach and mushrooms. All terrific, including the friendly yet professional service.

My comment to the waitress; "why would anyone go to a chain dinnerhouse when there are places like this around?"

One caveat to those for whom such things matter: If you do the three course thing (app, main, postre) and have a glass or two of wine, then lunch can easily approach and even top $100.00 for two people.

Edit: The Freelance Cafe, Piermont NY. Not as if you need a street address, but take 9W to the Piermont sign. Right off the highway and down the switchback to the center of town. It's on the main street. You'll find it.

doubledit: Linkydink

Enjoy

Nick

[beachcove]

Freelance is incredible - but I can never get in the place!

Have you been to Xaviar's next door? It is mind-blowing. And they take reservations. Their cheese course is the standard by which I judge all others.l

[ngatti]

I find the best way to do Freelance is for lunch. Early or late (today was 1:30) beats the crowds. At that, we still ate at the bar.

Yes, I've been to Xavier's. Excellent food. Service from an era long since past. Again, remember to bring your wallet. I ran out of cash on my last visit and they didn't take credit cards. Fortunately, they took a personal check and without any requests for ID. How civilized!

Nick

[Rosie]

Cash ONLY??? At those prices?? Wow. I never have that much money on me. How is the parking there ?

[ngatti]

Parking is on street. The town is pretty quaint and the main district pretty small. I've never had a problem parking.

Nick

[Fat Guy]

There are a few cash-only holdouts in New York City as well, such as Peter Luger.

Also Gray's Papaya.

[ngatti]

There are a few cash-only holdouts in New York City as well, such as Peter Luger.

Also Gray's Papaya. 

You mean you don't have an individual charge account like mine at Papaya King?

Nick

[Paulazuchef]

I agree...Freelance rules. My absolute favorite place in the area, including all of Westchester as well. Xaviars next door is also wonderful. I was lucky enough to have my Birthday dinner there last year. So great for a special occassion.

Has anyone ever gone to Bully Boy up in Congers. That's another one of their places. That's quite good also. It's quite a large place with a bustling, fun atmosphere. If you can't get into the other two place on the spur of the moment...try that place.