Anne Maxfield
Oct 30, 20193 min read
Booze & BBQ at BBQ82 in Verbank
While great BBQ might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of restaurants in the Hudson Valley, your chances of...
Morris Gut
Sep 12, 20193 min read
Late Summer Grazing!
Summer officially ends on Sept. 22nd. Here’s some worthy culinary destinations you should try to check out and several important early...
Janet irizarry
Apr 26, 20192 min read
Introducing "Try Something New"
It’s probably a pretty safe bet that you’ve got a list of restaurants that want to try one of these days, right? Ramon Pinero, owner of...
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,...
by Anne Maxfield
Sep 25, 20182 min read
Authentic Moroccan at Casablanca
Sometimes you’re really rooting for a restaurant to be good and to survive. Since we’re always on the lookout for ethnic food in the HV...
Candice Smith
Sep 9, 20183 min read
BIKE, SHOP, EAT & A MOVIE!
BIKE, SHOP, EAT & A MOVIE! If you are looking for a day full of adventure including cycling, shopping in a quintessential Hudson Valley...
by Anne Maxfield
Aug 22, 20183 min read
A Night Out at Catch 38
Catch 38 is a bright airy take on an upscale seafood shack. It’s definitely upscale, and very much not a shack. There is plenty of good...
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...
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...
by Anne Maxfield
May 10, 20183 min read
Papa’s Best Batch - Their Smoke Is No Joke!
If you’re willing to wait out in the rain at the side of a re-purposed Airstream for your lunch, it must be pretty special. And, if the...
by Anne Maxfield
Apr 9, 20183 min read
Earth Wind & Fuego at the Underwear Factory
The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory is just celebrating their first year and celebrate they should! It’s a wonderful space where on the...
Candice Smith
Mar 1, 20184 min read
Horses, Healing & Heavenly Ice Cream!
What could make a parent happier than seeing their physically challenged child take their first horseback ride and then devour a cookie...
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....
Chante Tenoso
Feb 8, 20182 min read
The Chocolate Studio in Beacon
Valentine's Day might mean flowers and fancy meals for some. But for me, this holiday is synonymous with chocolate and all things sweet....
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
Dec 14, 20172 min read
Sparrow’s Nest
If you’re looking for a good ways to give back and get some holiday shopping done, you might want to look at Sparrow’s Nest. “Sparrow’s...
by Anne Maxfield
Dec 4, 20173 min read
Savona's Trattoria - Classic Italian with a Modern Twist
Savona’s Trattoria has been a fixture on the Kingston waterfront for over 10 years. Recently they decided to hop to the other side of the...
Janet irizarry
Oct 30, 20172 min read
Red Hook & the Chocolate Festival
See what's happening at the Chocolate Festival on Saturday in Red Hook.
Anne Maxfield
Oct 12, 20172 min read
Crown Maple: Maple Syrup at its Finest
Crown Maple is more than just maple syrup. Come tour the grounds and taste their amazing varieties of maple syrup.
Anne Maxfield
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Apples: What Are Your Favorites?
What's your favorite apple? Do you like them sweet and Delicious (pun intended)? A classic McIntosh? Or do you just want to have a good...