{Contributing writer: Jeanne Muchnick}
It’s the little things that grab your attention at Blackstone’s, the four-month-old steakhouse in Mount Kisco: the way the waiters effortlessly take your plate away, no fork clanking at all, the candles that flicker from their sconces on the wall, the gigantic, but sophisticated steak knife brought to your table, and the overall discreet attention. In other words, the minute your water glass goes empty, it is immediately filled (your wine glass too).
There’s an Old World elegance to this cozy space, lots of dim lighting and hushed conversation. I loved that the music was low and I could actually hear my friend without us having to raise our voices.
Service is well paced….to make this an evening of dining, as opposed to rushed eating. Entrees are wheeled out on small tables, then served to you by an assortment of wait staff.
Olives are served immediately as is crusty bread.
Expect Flintstone-style portions. The jumbo shrimp were huge.
I don’t even like clams casino that much but my companion was curious so we tried. The clams were juicy and sweet and came swimming in a sauce that was so delicious – I detected hints of butter, peppers, bacon and garlic — I could have eaten that with bread all night. It’s now rated among one of my top favorite dishes.
This is the petite filet mignon. I still couldn’t finish it. It was cooked to perfection with a dark exterior and pink interior. Perfect. The owners – five brothers from northern Albania who grew up on a farm– have been in the steakhouse business for more than 20 years and previously owned Nino’s in South Salem. They have another Blackstone’s in Norwalk and another one opening soon in Greenwich.
Save room for dessert! We split the chocolate mousse.
{IntoxiKate Tip}
The restaurant also has a separate oyster bar and a very fine wine list.
{Blackstone’s Steakhouse, 213 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, (914) 218-3880; blackstoneswestchester.com}
Local author and writer Jeanne Muchnick is a contributor to IntoxiKate.com. The self-proclaimed “not-a-foodie-foodie” lives in Larchmont with her family. To read more about Jeanne, visit the contributors page.
