Keenan House - Ossining

The food here is excellent! It’s one of those hidden gems that locals treasure. The cuisine is authentic and full of flavor. I recommend trying the Pupusa combo and the garnacha—both are delicious. However, the Limo Saltado is definitely the standout dish. The service may be a little slow, but the charming ambiance makes up for it in this delightful spot.

I'm not quite sure what the issue was with this place. I've never been told that I couldn't wait for someone to order before. They insisted that I order immediately without providing any explanation. I asked if the kitchen or the restaurant was closing, but received no response—just a firm push to place my order. As a result, I decided not to stay. I was really disappointed with the way everything unfolded.

Afterward, we decided to give the desserts a try. I had the bread pudding or tres leches (not sure about the spelling), while she had the flan. Both were tasty, but unfortunately, we discovered that the desserts had recently been frozen; they hadn't fully thawed at the bottom. The service was excellent—warm and welcoming. I wish I could give it an extra star, but due to the frozen desserts and the oily paella, I couldn’t.

I'm not quite sure where to start. I arrived at Karma for their daily 2-for-1 special and took a look at the food menu. The menu has been streamlined with a new sleek English version. It remains one of the most affordable places to dine out with family. I tried the fried chicken taco; while it's not authentic, it was a decent take on American fusion. Just a heads up—the chicken isn't actually fried, but the taco shell is. I'm looking forward to coming here for breakfast soon!

We arrived at 11, and after paying a $10 cover charge because of a live band, we took a seat. However, after waiting for 20 minutes without any service—despite the owner noticing us—we decided to head to the bar. It turned out that ordering at the table wasn't an option, which was frustrating. The prices were surprisingly high, with shots costing $9 and martinis at $10 (in NYC, these typically range from $2 to $7). To add to our disappointment, I inquired if there were any snack options available since they don't serve food from 11 PM to 3 AM. The owner, who was munching on chips herself, flatly said no and came across as extremely rude. I was even more frustrated when I spotted another patron having dinner at midnight. Clearly, it seems you have to be a friend to enjoy any form of decent service here. Overall, it was a disappointing experience in every aspect.