The Briarcliff Manor Hosts Official Grand Opening Celebration

The Briarcliff Manor and Antipasti di Napoli Trattoria & Bar in Briarcliff Manor held a Grand Opening celebration last week to officially announce the restaurant and catering venue are now open for business. Over 175 local residents, businesses, Chamber of Commerce members, village employees and dignitaries were on hand for the celebration complete with complimentary refreshments, hors d’oeurves, dinner and deserts for guests to enjoy. Restaurant owner Perry DiNapoli, of the DiNapoli Restaurant Group and former owner of Antonees on Broadway, was assisted by the Mayor of Ossining, Victoria Gearity as well as several other dignitaries for the official ribbon cutting ceremony on the front steps of the new venue.

The Grand Opening celebration also gave the invited guests a chance to tour the beautiful mansion on the hill built in 1902, formerly Maison Lafitte and most recently the Haymount House and the surrounding grounds. Live music was provided by Gene DiNapoli of Lightning Entertainment, specialty drink samples by Bacardi were available and event sponsors Linda Rey of Rey Insurance and George Cutrone of David Lerner Associates were on hand for the event. Several members of the Rising Tides Alliance (RTA), a networking organization which represents local businesses also supported the grand opening event. WFAS radio produced a live remote from the event and DiNapoli was interviewed on air and by News12 for the evening news.

Stanley Silverstein, Executive Director of the Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) raised $500 by selling raffle tickets throughout the event. The prizes were donated by the Haven Spa in Pleasantville and The Briarcliff Manor. The IAHD is a non-profit business based in Tarrytown that provides services for people with developmental disabilities in Westchester County and The Bronx.

Filled with old world charm and turn of the century architecture, the atmosphere at The Briarcliff Manor and Antipasti di Napoli is one of a kind. With two locations in one guests are treated to a private mansion for any catered affair and a unique dining experience with cuisine created from fresh and local ingredients, all served with breath taking views of the Hudson River. The venue, which can accommodate up to 300 guests, is focusing on offering the residents of Westchester affordable elegance for one of kind events. With a new twist on small bite Italian cuisine, the Trattoria style restaurant is perfect to entertain colleagues after work, dine with friends, or enjoy sunset cocktails.

Last month DiNapoli went above and beyond to give his surrounding neighbors a special invite only Block Party event so he could spend time getting to know the families who live near the restaurant. DiNapoli, who brings over 25 years’ experience in the industry, personally went door to door with his team to deliver invitations and shake hands with over 100 local homeowners who attended the unique event.

“The Grand Opening was just the beginning of many celebrations for us and our customers. We welcome our neighbors, friends and community members to join us throughout the year as we continue to celebrate and to evolve into a favorite local dining destination,” said DiNapoli. The restaurant is now open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner and drinks at the bar. For more information on The Briarcliff Manor and Antipasti di Napoli Trattoria & Bar follow them at www.facebook.com/antipastidinapoli and www.facebook.com/thebriarcliffmanor