Janet irizarry
Sep 19, 20193 min read
Ship Lantern Inn - Always Keeping it Fresh
If you grew up in the Hudson Valley, like I did, there is a good chance that you dined at Ship Lantern Inn at least once, and most likely...
by Anne Maxfield
Jul 5, 20193 min read
Café Sweet Spot
Whether you’re a resident, or a worker on Poughkeepsie’s Main Street, you’ll welcome Café Sweet Spot. Owner Ingrid Hernandez’s dream of...
by Anne Maxfield
May 6, 20193 min read
La Cabanita, Mexican on Main Street
Elvis is in the building. And he’s running the show at La Cabanita, a resurrection of a Poughkeepsie favorite, now occupying a former...
Janet irizarry
Feb 19, 20193 min read
Chronogram Smartcard – Eat Out, Spend Less
For all of us who eat out a frequent basis, we know that the cost of dining out can add up quickly. How would you like to eat out more...
by Anne Maxfield
Jan 16, 20192 min read
Barbaro, A Welcomed Newcomer to Millbrook
It was the last thing I expected from Barbaro an Italian newcomer to Millbrook. It was described as “crispy squid, herb-cornichon aioli,...
Anne Maxfield
Jun 14, 20183 min read
Babette’s Kitchen, "Really Good Simple Food Done Well”
It’s always fun to get to sit down with the owner of someplace you’ve eaten at and liked for a while. I got to sit down with Buffy...
Candice Smith
Jun 5, 20183 min read
Applebee's - Helping Neighbors Everyday!
Normally, HudsonValleyEATS focuses our stories on the independent restaurant and business owners but sometimes we need to make an...
by Anne Maxfield
May 25, 20182 min read
Lunch at Paula's Public House
You’ve probably driven past Paula’s Public House on New Hackensack Road in Poughkeepsie. If you’re someone like me, you’ve driven by it...
Candice Smith
Apr 23, 20183 min read
Breaking the Rules at Blazer Pub
No Microwave, No Freezer, No Desserts A cash only restaurant with no desserts, no microwave, no freezer, and no advertising! Oh, and...
Candice Smith
Apr 16, 20182 min read
The Love of My Life…..Ms. Fairfax
You know it’s a great restaurant when the diners are mostly restauranteurs! That’s exactly what Janet and I experienced when we had...
Candice Smith
Apr 12, 20184 min read
The Clock Tower Grill in Brewster
Wild Game Dinners, High Roller Bourbon Nights, Junk Food Dinners, & Secret Tasting Menus! These are just some of the fabulous themed...
Anne Maxfield
Feb 15, 20183 min read
Nic L Inn Bistro and Wine Bar
Nic L Inn has been a fixture by the Poughkeepsie waterfront for a number of years. The service is friendly and the food is always good....
Candice Smith
Feb 12, 20183 min read
ONE STEP OVER THE LINE…Kingsley Tavern & Mothership on Main
Occasionally, I am lured to take one step over the line from Hudson Valley into CT to visit a border town like Kent, Danbury or...
Candice Smith
Jan 30, 20183 min read
All You Need is LOVE
Can you imagine having your restaurant staff prepare 1,200 hot meals a week for neighborhood kids? What about making a habit out of...
by Anne Maxfield
Jan 18, 20182 min read
Essie's Restaurant - Seasoned Just Right
One of the big advantages good chefs have over the rest of us, is the ability to properly season food. Although all the dishes we had the...
Anne Maxfield
Jan 8, 20183 min read
Silvia: Global & Seasonal in Woodstock
Silvia (named for owners Doris and Betty Choi’s grandmother) opened in August on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock. There’s a big deck (open...
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?
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...