What is the sales tax?

Throughout most of Westchester, it is 7 3/8 percent.

What stores are open all night?

Cameron’s Deli (763-8761) on Route 35 in Cross River is open 24 hours.

Where can I buy a newspaper?

Newspapers are sold at Salem Country Deli (763-8902) in South Salem; and in Cross River: Cross River Pharmacy (763-3152), D’Agostino’s (763-5293), Fifth Division Market (763-5132) and Cameron’s Deli (763-8761); in Goldens Bridge: A&P (232-9137); in Vista: The Vista Market (533-6627), The Food Basket Deli (533-6883), JNR Pharmacy (533-5679), and Word of Mouth (533-0106 in Oakridge Common. In Katonah, one can find papers at Steger’s Paper Mill (232-3396), A&P (232-9712), Katonah Delicatessen (232-3493), and Katonah Pharmacy (232-3200).

What restaurants are in town?

·          Bacio Trattoria, Cross River, 763-2233

·          La Famiglia Restaurant & Pizzeria, Cross River, 763-9500

·          Haiku, Cross River, 763-9120

·          Portofino Pizza, Goldens Bridge, 232-4363

·          Horse & Hound, South Salem, 763-3108

·          Le Chateau, South Salem, 763-6631

·          Paradise Pizza, Vista, 533-2617

·          Panda Garden, Vista, 533-1111

·          Nino’s, Vista, 533-2671

·          L’Europe, Vista, 533-2570

What food stores are in town?

There are D’Agostino Supermarket in the Cross River Plaza (763-5610), the A&P on Route 22 (232-9137) and at 132 Bedford Road in Katonah (232-9712), and the Village Market at 93 Katonah Avenue (232-5848).

Do any grocery stores deliver?

Scotts Corner Market in nearby Pound Ridge offers both a shopping and delivery service. For details, call 764-5736. Village Market in Katonah also delivers groceries. Call 232-5848 for details.

Where can I find a catering service?

Caterers include the Fifth Division Market (763-3580), Cameron’s Deli (763-8761), Bacio Trattoria (763-2233), Apple’s Deli (763-8361), and La Famiglia (763-9500) in Cross River; The Kitchen at Greenwich Produce (533-5371), Word of Mouth (533-0106), and The Willows (533-5100) in Vista; Le Chateau (533-6631) and L’Europe (533-2570) in South Salem; Taylored Menus (232-9196) in Goldens Bridge; and William Nicholas & Co. (232-1949), La Fontane Ristorante (232-9619), Blue Dolphin (232-4791), Scaglio’s Marketplace, 127 Katonah Avenue (232-9444), and La Famiglia Pizzeria & Pasta, 280 Katonah Avenue (232-8027) in Katonah.

Are there any fresh produce stands around?

Fresh produce stands tend to spring up everywhere during the season. Along with grocery stores, some markets and some garden centers also carry fresh produce: Salem Country Deli (763-8092) in South Salem, Vista Market (533-6627), Toms Home and Garden (533-6115), and Greenwich Produce (533-1000) in Vista.

The Lewisboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 10 to 2, at John Jay High School, June through November. For information, visit www.communitymarkets.biz.

Where can I find a general store?

Charles Department Store (232-5200/ www.charlesdeptstore.com) on Katonah Avenue in Katonah.

Are there any sidewalk sales?

The Katonah Chamber of Commerce holds a sidewalk sale on a Friday and Saturday in late July. For information, call 232-2668 or go online to www.katonahchamber.org.

What malls are in the area?

The Westchester in White Plains includes anchor stores Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus as well as many smaller, upscale shops. Including the food court, the mall has four floors, served by elevators and escalators and a 10-story parking garage.

The Danbury Fair Mall, on the site of the famous Danbury Fair, has a carousel ride inside next to the food court. The mall itself has two floors filled with stores including Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, J.C. Penney, and Sears.

Is there a dry cleaner?

Dry cleaners in town include Camelot Cleaners (763-3318) in Cross River Plaza, Mindi’s Cleaners (533-1116) at the Oakridge Shopping Center in Vista; and North County Cleaning (232-9012), Route 22, Goldens Bridge. In Katonah there are The Dry Cleaner, 288 Katonah Avenue (232-1925); Nu Touch Cleaners, 138 Bedford Road (232-1536); and Katonah Cleaners, 17 Parkway (232-4785).

What thrift shops operate in the area?

The Katonah Thrift Shop (232-3010) is in the lower level of The Memorial House, next to the Katonah Firehouse on Bedford Road in Katonah Village. The shop, run by the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah, is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 to 4, Saturday 10 to 1. It is closed on Thursday. Bric-a-brac or clothing may be consigned or donated as tax-deductible contributions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 10 to noon. Clothing is accepted for consignment from the first to the 20th of each month. The money raised is used for scholarships and to support local organizations.

The Junior League Encore is at 222 East Main Street in Mount Kisco. It offers new and nearly new clothing and accessories. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 5; donation hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 2. For information, call 666-2290.