Comments on: An Empanada Lover’s Guide to Westchester County

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:31:24 +0000

I thought “Asi es Colombia” in Port Chester,NY was better than leaving a table unattended on any day. It was December 4th, a Sunday around 1:30 PM. There were only 2 tables (there are only 8) that were semi-occupied & there were 4 waitresses with one older lady behind the counter with one of the waitress. My husband and I took a table and were not even noticed. I am Colombian myself and so love my culture and the food. I just have never been treated like that before there. And I go a lot and buy a lot for my mom, my sister, friends and my own house. So least to say, my husband and I got up and left very disappointed. I must say, this Sunday team was not familiar to me. Hope they change that service group.

By: Brian Hollander

Brian Hollander — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:32:00 +0000

You missed one place. Brownie on Martine Ave in White Plains, makes these wonderful, crunchy, perfectly seasoned empanadas that leave you wanting more. I tried to eat just one and save one for later, but I could not resist. They also have homemade maiz dulce de tortas among many other homemade treats. A great and accidental find I made just by going to the post office across the street!

By: Carlos Sanchez

Carlos Sanchez — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:48:35 +0000

Aqui Es Santa Fe Phone Number is (914)3051060
the Empanadas are amazing

By: Aires de Colombia in White Plains « Adam Christensen

Aires de Colombia in White Plains « Adam Christensen — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:43:32 +0000

[...] noticed Aires de Colombia while driving around almost aimlessly looking for Empanadas during my Empanada trek last year. I took note of it, but just didn’t have a chance to try [...]

By: lou

lou — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:44:17 +0000

you are correct aboit Los Andes. I also think that a lot of the filling is frozen for the night and then added to the whole empanada. Ive gotten sick from these/ i dont like all the onions that they use either.My mother makes them much better and in chile they are the best and cannot be compared to these.

By: Carlos Sancgez

Carlos Sancgez — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:54:47 +0000

Aqui Es Santa Fe now has 3 kinds cheese chicken and beef they are larger and i think that they are the best in Westchester

By: "Med" Empanada owner, Marcelo, passes away « Adam Christensen

"Med" Empanada owner, Marcelo, passes away « Adam Christensen — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:01:35 +0000

[...] news about the passing away of Marcelo Azar, the owner and proprieter of Med Empandas. I quote here from a comment left by his mother-in-law, Jan Fields to my Empanada Guide. Marcelo and his wife, Stacey Fields, [...]

By: adamclyde

adamclyde — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:46:35 +0000

Jan, thank you for the update. Such tragic news and I’m very sorry to hear it. Our prayers are with you and the family. Marcelo will be missed.

By: Jan Fields

Jan Fields — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:34:06 +0000

The owner of Med Empanadas; Marcelo Azar, was featured in Life and Style, 02/25/09
as an empanada favorite in Westchester.

Marcelo and his wife, Stacey Fields, loved to create good food and good conversation together. Over the past 7 years, they worked together in many restaurant ventures, from French Confessions ( Pleasantville), and their own restaurants; Broadway Cafe (Valhalla), and Med Empanadas (Briarcliff).

Marcelo’s memorable, booming voice could be heard through the restaurants,
“HELLO MY FRIEND!, I made something special for you!”, and it was always an
oversize portion.

The young couple shared a deep love for each other and their 3 month old son, Marcelo, “Marcelito”. In the last 3 years, they never left each others side.

In April ’09, one month after Marcelito was born, Marcelo was diagnosed with 4th Stage Melanoma. Together, Marcelo and Stacey fought this cancer positively and aggressively. Marcelo’s entire family came from Uruguay to join Stacey’s family in supporting them through the next 2 months.

As the treatment was having encouraging results, the couple’s plan was to re-locate
to Uruguay by August for a less stressful life. Marcelo’s health depended on dramatic life changes.

In a sudden, unforeseen turn, Marcelo died on Sunday,07/05/09, due to complications
from chemotherapy. He was 36 years old
Jan Fields, mother-in-law (fieldshu@optimum.net)

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:33:42 +0000

I am now sooooo hungry. What tantalizing descriptions … and two hours until lunch! Thanks Adam for sharing.