Rangoli Indian Cuisine
by Dr. Stephanie Lemelle & Dr. George Thomas
Dr. Stephanie Lemelle was born and raised in New Rochelle. She continues to live here with her husband, Dr. George Thomas, originally from Mt. Vernon, and their children who attend local schools. Although busy with their medical careers and raising their family, they often take advantage of the convenience of relaxing over dinner in downtown New Rochelle, and of course enjoying the excellent food. On Friday evening a few weeks ago, Drs. Stephanie Lemelle and George Thomas enjoyed dinner at one of their favorite downtown restaurants, Rangoli Indian Cuisine.

Mo's New York Grill
by Chris Selin with Book Group members
Former Councilperson Chris Selin, for years a member of a book group with six other long term New Rochellians, dined recently at Mo’s New York Grill. Group members joining Chris were Geri Kearns, (a Board member of the New Rochelle Historical Society); Barbara Benjamin, (member of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts); Arlene Kamer, (former President of the Board of Education and a Board member of the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES); Pat Bolger, (historically active in the PTA and her neighborhood association); Chris Selin, (Board member of the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation); and Eileen Niedzwiecki, (Director of Placement at The Ursuline School). 

Tapestry Design
by Amy Bach & Candida Canfield
A Westchester native, Amy Bach is Executive Chef at Dinner in Hand, a New Rochelle based full-service caterer. She was Chef at Abigail Kirsch Culinary Productions and a Chef/Instructor at MacMenamin’s Grill and Chef Works in New Rochelle. A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, Amy also worked as a custom Jewelry designer for almost 15 years developing her eye for aesthetic details which she now brings to her catering masterpieces. Together, with New Rochelle resident Candida Canfield, President of Dinner in Hand, she recently discovered Downtown’s Tapestry Design.

Curtain Shop & General Store
by Jennifer Rock and Jason Buono
Jennifer Rock and Jason Buono both grew up and met each other in New Rochelle. Their families and many of their friends also live in New Rochelle. Jennifer returned to her alma mater as a teacher at the New Rochelle Middle School while Jason became one of New Rochelle’s finest, a detective with the New Rochelle Police Department. When Jennifer needed window treatments for her new condo she of course headed to Main Street and the Curtain Shop. Given her and Jason’s New Rochelle roots and work, when they walk along Main Street they always meet people they know.

Posto 22
by Anne and Arnie Sternheim
Anne and Arnie Sternheim have lived in the Queen City for 23 years, raising two sons and taking advantage of the excellent schools and sports programs. The city’s proximity to New York made New Rochelle ideal for Anne, a freelance copywriter, and Arnie, a financial risk manager. The Sternheim’s recently dined at Posto 22 on Division Street which has been beautifully transformed thanks to the New Rochelle BID’s Facade Program.

The Little Ranch
by Abigail and Amelia Showers
Abigail Showers, her husband Rob and their four children are Larchmont residents with ties to New Rochelle. Abby was born and raised in the Queen City and was a NYC television advertising executive before starting her family. The children spend lots of time at their grandparents home here in New Rochelle, and the whole family participates in cultural events downtown.

Coromandel Cuisine of India
by Jon Rodriguez and Meghan Rock
Baltimore, MD native Jon Rodriguez and New Rochellean Meghan Rock met while living and working in New York City as media executives in the television industry. Now residents of Trump Plaza for a little more than a year, they regularly enjoy walking in the Downtown- especially en route to dinner at one of the BID’s fabulous restaurants. Read what they love about one of their favorites, Coromondel.