How to find the best food in Westchester, Rockland and see what new spots are opening soon

Tired of clicking through countless reviews on Yelp and Instagram to find the perfect restaurant? Need a suggestion for a date night, private party, or where to eat outside?

You've come to the right place. The weekly newsletter from Lohud Food & Dining Reporter Jeanne Muchnick serves up everything from trend stories (notice how many Manhattan chefs are moving to the 'burbs?) to best alfresco bars to restaurants with celebrity sightings (hello Carl Banks and Ice-T!) to what's opening, closing and coming soon.

You'll also find insider tips and personal observations not often shared in her articles in addition to her "Best Bites," which features a more comprehensive list than her "Best Thing I Ate This Week" Instagram series.

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How do you get the scoop?

Easy peasy. Simply sign up for Muchnick's free weekly newsletter, which hits your in-box every Thursday at noon. Click HERE or go to profile.lohud.com/newsletters/manage/ to activate.

Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter. 

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: To find best food in Westchester, Rockland get Muchnick's newsletter