The Local at Forest & Ridge — Restaurant in Tuckahoe

*Main downside for the atmosphere is that it is very noisy.

Newly opened (3/21/2025) restaurant, by the owner of Bistro 804 and located in the same shopping center area. Former location of Kuba Kuba Dos.

Open less than a week (opened 3/21/2025), the restaurant was very busy at 7:00. Besides the individual tables, there was one long communal table. It seems popular with friend groups and families.

The ambiance is casual but nicely put together, and there is a covered outdoor patio as well. Even though the restaurant is new and it was very busy, the service was good. There is TV in the corner, which was TV tuned to sports, but the sound was turned off (thankfully). Even though it was loud from all the voices, it seems that this will be a local neighborhood restaurant for those who live in the Tuckahoe and Westham areas.

We chose the "Local Farm Chicken - All natural, hormone free chicken breast served with seasonal veggies, herb garlic, and Yukon gold mashed potatoes". The chicken was seasoned well, and was flavorful. It was served atop Yukon gold mashed potatoes and vegetables (sautéed red and yellow bell peppers and green beans).

There were four soups available, served by the cup or bowl. We chose the Black Bean Chorizo, which was topped with a cilantro lime crema.

The beverages we had were the spirit-free "Pineapple Ginger Mule - Pineapple, Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime", and a glass of red wine - the Badia Alle Corti Montepulciano.

We will return again, and try more of the items...

Bar layout is much improved from Kuba. The chips and queso was pretty subpar but the handhelds have been good. Owner is super friendly, man of the people, supporting staff nicely. The place has a lot of potential but… There is ONE THING keeping the Local from being at buckheads caliber…. The 12 oz falcon smash pour. Who on this planet only wants 12 oz of falcon smash. They don’t. They want at least 64 oz. Help them get there by serving 16 oz at a time. I’m no restaurant expert but if they simply started offering 16 oz Falcon smashes they would watch their profits soar...

Was expecting a rewarding dining experience. Impressed with the deco outside patio.Anticipated the elaborence of the present. Once inside however I smelled the stinch of raw sewage. I mentioned that to the hostess. Short version of this story even though I was willing to spend between $20 to $30 dollars on this local joint I ended up at Publix on Three Chopt in which I enjoyed the ambience. An employee Monica to whom works in the produce area in charge of cutting fruits for delectable bowl added me in 3...