Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia
When did you open (month & year)?
October 2025.
Describe your business in three words.
Fresh. Local. Live.
What’s something your business does differently than anyone else?
Our attention to detail and storytelling in everything from our sound system to the bands we book and our menu curation.
What’s one thing people often say when they first walk in?
“I can’t believe this place exists in Croton.” Or, “INSANE that this used to be my pediatrician’s office.”
What is something you wish more people knew about your business?
That our unique and creative new dinner menu is here and it’s awesome.
Address: 130 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
Phone number: (914) 400-0060
Website: thegrandcroton.com
This article was published in the January/February 2026 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2026 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
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.
