Anne Maxfield
Sep 25, 20173 min read
Jeanie Bean and Family
Everyone should have a place like Jeanie Beans in their neighborhood. A casual place where you can always grab some lunch to go, or catch...
Janet irizarry
Sep 7, 20173 min read
Lola's Cafe Opens in New Paltz
While it’s not quite Paris, sitting at the counter of the recently opened Lola’s Café in New Paltz overlooking Main Street, will give you...
Anne Maxfield
Aug 28, 20173 min read
Chef & Farmer Brunch
Come on, admit it, if you had a chance to see where Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen were going to be living in the Hudson Valley (and...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 20, 20173 min read
Brunch at the Roundhouse
When was the last time you had a great meal at a restaurant with a view, or in a picturesque location? I would have said the same thing...
Anne Maxfield
Jul 10, 20172 min read
Meyer’s Olde Dutch Opens in Beacon
Meyer’s Olde Dutch is the latest addition to the Beacon food scene. Brian Arnoff of Kitchen Sink fame has created a casual burger place,...
Janet irizarry
Jul 6, 20173 min read
Farm to Still at Gardiner Liquid Merchantile
Move over Farm-to-Table here comes Farm-to-Still. If you grew up like me, where a gin and tonic was a gin and tonic and an Amaretto sour...
Anne Maxfield
Jun 29, 20173 min read
The Amsterdam
The Amsterdam, in Rhinebeck has had a lot of press. What did we think of it?
Janet irizarry
Jun 19, 20172 min read
Tour Italy with Chef Marcus Guiliano
If you’re a fan of Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville NY, wouldn’t it be fun to travel with Chef Marcus Guiliano to some of his favorite...
Janet irizarry
Jun 15, 20173 min read
Aba's Falafel Sets Roots in Rhinebeck
For those not familiar, a falafel is a Middle Eastern favorite generally made from mashed chickpeas, spices such as cumin, coriander and...
Janet irizarry
Jun 5, 20172 min read
Gourmet Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep
“What’s for dinner?” If the thought of figuring out one more meal, shopping and cooking it makes you crazy, we’ve got a great solution...
Anne Maxfield
May 30, 20172 min read
An Extraordinary Dessert Experience
Dessert, the grand finale of the Chef’s Table at Mohonk Mountain House is truly spectacular and at some point in your life, you deserve...
Janet irizarry
May 22, 20173 min read
Rabbit & Turtle Changes it Up with New Menu & Feel
A great deal of Main Street in Poughkeepsie is easily overlooked, especially the area I think of as being downtown. It’s probably...
Anne Maxfield
May 15, 20172 min read
Chef’s Tasting Table at Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Mountain House is one of the Hudson Valley’s iconic hotels and has been a favorite place to stay for almost 150 years. There’s...
by Anne Maxfield
May 11, 20172 min read
Want to Run Your Own Restaurant?
The Red Hook Golf Course is looking for someone to run the restaurant at the club for the next two years. Apply by May 15th.
Janet irizarry
May 8, 20173 min read
County Fare - Kick Back & Enjoy
Have you been looking for an unpretentious place with really good food and good people? Then you need to head over to County Fare in...
Janet irizarry
May 4, 20173 min read
Hudson Valley Distillers, a Fodor's Pick for NYS
It’s not often you find Fodor’s pick for one of the best distilleries in New York State practically in your backyard. It was exciting to...
Janet irizarry
Apr 28, 20173 min read
A Healthy Slice of Pizza at LaBella in New Paltz
If you are like me, you do your best to stay away from “bad” carbs, AKA white flour and therefore pizza is out. What a shame, because...
Janet irizarry
Feb 25, 20175 min read
Main Course Catering in New Paltz
These days, it’s quite impressive to be able to stay in business for 28 years, especially when it’s in the restaurant business. Bruce...
Anne Maxfield
Sep 10, 20162 min read
Restaurant Reviews
I was reading about the restaurant reviewer for the NY Times, Pete Wells, in The New Yorker (check it out if you haven't seen it)....