Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller
Food: it’s what brings people together. Graze New York: it’s who brings the food. For seven years, this Bedford-based catering business has transformed gatherings of all sizes into unforgettable experiences. Graze New York specializes in bespoke boards and bites, and they’ve catered all types of events, ranging from intimate dinners to large corporate affairs.
Owner Shari Ivler says Graze New York carefully crafts each spread and ensures every board is one of a kind. They also design beautiful tablescapes featuring florals, greenery and decorative accents, proving every detail matters.
Graze New York is also passionate about our community, donating to local charities and supporting small businesses throughout the year. They also enjoy collaborating with local businesses and using their products whenever possible.
Insider Tip
Thanksgiving is their busiest day of the year; they begin receiving orders months in advance. So reach out early if you’d like to include (or bring) a Thanksgiving board as part of this year’s feast.
Runner-up: Entertainment Technologies, Mount Kisco
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
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Gia Miller is an award-winning journalist and the editor-in-chief/co-publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester. She has a magazine journalism degree (yes, that's a real thing) from the University of Georgia and has written for countless national publications, ranging from SELF to The Washington Post. Gia desperately wishes schools still taught grammar. Also, she wants everyone to know they can delete the word "that" from about 90% of their sentences, and there's no such thing as "first annual." When she's not running her media empire, Gia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, laughing at her crazy dog and listening to a good podcast. She thanks multiple alarms, fermented grapes and her amazing husband for helping her get through each day. Her love languages are food and humor.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
