Candice Smith
Aug 17, 20174 min read
Sprout Creek Farm
“The camp at Sprout Creek Farm is a leveler. Everyone gets dirty, and no one has an advantage. Kids cry when it’s time to go home, but...
Janet irizarry
Aug 14, 20173 min read
Sunflowers
What is it about a field of sunflowers that makes people happy? We got to experience some of that joy and learn about making sunflower...
Anne Maxfield
Aug 7, 20172 min read
Barb’s Butchery
Have you ever heard about someone or something and thought, hmm, sounds interesting? And never followed up. They say things happen for a...
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 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 8, 20172 min read
Restaurants Bring Support to Wappingers Fire Victims
What are you doing this weekend? Well, fuggedaboutit! Change of plans. A fire last week on Wappinger’s Falls Main Street, has brought...
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...
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
Apr 19, 20172 min read
Crown Maple Heats Up with Horseshoe Brands
Why choose between sweet or spicy when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? One of 2017’s biggest food trends is marrying the two...
Janet irizarry
Apr 3, 20174 min read
Bringing the Table to the Farm
You would have to be living under a rock for the last 10 years if you have not heard of the farm-to-table movement, but John Lekic, owner...
Janet irizarry
Mar 30, 20173 min read
Jamal Kamal: Four Concepts & Going Strong
I talk to many chefs who say they were born to be in the kitchen, but Jamal Kamal is the first chef who I have ever spoken to who was...
Janet irizarry
Oct 5, 20167 min read
The Growth of Craft Beverages
Support the Craft If you google “craft beverage” you will get a list of websites focused on the craft beer trend, but the truth is, craft...
Janet irizarry
Aug 12, 20165 min read
What's for Dinner: Ask Beacon Pantry
When Beacon Pantry first opened in Beacon two years ago, it occupied a small space on Main Street. Its popularity quickly caught on, so...