In a Brooklyn neighborhood, a group of “friends and co-conspirators” enjoy Grub, a communal dinner made from wasted food recovered from the trash.

Marnie Henricksson, of Marnie’s Asian Kitchen, has traveled extensively in Asia.Marnie Henricksson has followed up the success of her Greenwich Village noodle shop with a pan-Asian restaurant in the suburbs.

Lolita Cucina and Tequila Bar, in the Byram section of Greenwich, serves Mexican cuisine in a loud, spirited setting.

The food is sometimes very good at Leon’s Restaurant, a family business since 1938, but the sights of waterside dining are always majestic.

Diners on the outside patio at D Thai Kitchen in Thornwood.At D Thai Kitchen, diners are treated to solid cooking that employs fresh ingredients, discrete flavors and a spicy tingle.

One of the two main dining rooms at Bar Cara.Bar Cara, a new Italian restaurant run by the chef Ryan DePersio and his family, comes with high expectations.

Beef tibs, carrots and beets, and avocado salad, served on injera at Lalibela.At Lalibela in Mount Kisco, the stews and the spongy bread to sop it up make for tasty meals that are just as fun.

Beef tibs, carrots and beets, and avocado salad, served on injera at Lalibela.At Lalibela in Mount Kisco, the stews and the spongy bread to sop it up make for tasty meals that are just as fun.

At Dish in Red Bank, the atmosphere is cozy and casual.Aside from a couple of distractions, Dish in Red Bank is a happy find, featuring a small menu with mostly Mediterranean influences.

Sunset Grille has expanded from mostly Italian dishes to an abundance of seafood, and dinner includes a glorious sunset off Long Island Sound.