

1915 Wine Cellar at 40 Cannon Street
When you enter the building at 40 Cannon Street, in the heart of downtown Poughkeepsie, the tendency is to head up the stairs towards a...
by Anne Maxfield
Aug 17, 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
Jul 5, 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...
by Anne Maxfield
May 6, 20193 min read


The Crafted Kup & the Three C's
COFFEE, CONVERSATION & COMMUNITY If you’re in the mood for an organic espresso with a shot of caramel, stimulating conversation and some...
Candice Smith
Feb 4, 20194 min read


Hot Diggity Dog! Lunch at Noshi’s Coney Island
Peter Newman never really thought he’d be running Poughkeepsie’s iconic hot dog business, Noshi’s Coney Island. When asked by Hudson...
by Anne Maxfield
Jan 24, 20193 min read


Get Ready for Hudson Valley Wingfest 2019
If you are a wing lover you may find it hard to believe but there was a time when chicken wings were the least desired and expensive part...
Janet irizarry
Dec 20, 20184 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...
by Anne Maxfield
Sep 25, 20182 min read


Lolita's Pizza
Promise me pizza (or almost anything else) cooked in a wood burning oven and I’m there. When Lolita’s opened in the former Crave space...
by Anne Maxfield
Aug 10, 20182 min read


Calling All Coffee Lovers
6 Cafe Hotspots to Visit in The Hudson Valley If you’re anything like myself, I simply cannot imagine a day without coffee. Actually, I...
By Kerri Seredinsky
Jul 5, 20185 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 25, 20182 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...
by Anne Maxfield
Apr 9, 20183 min read


Are you ready for The Sassy Chef?
Who doesn't like a good movie, especially one about a restaurant and a sassy chefs? Oh, and did we mention, it supports a great cause....
Janet irizarry
Mar 22, 20182 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....
Anne Maxfield
Feb 15, 20183 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...
by Anne Maxfield
Jan 18, 20182 min read


JJ's2Go: Roast Pork and "Lots of Love Baby!"
The True Meaning of Comfort Food Some foods are comfort foods for different reasons. The Latin dish of roast pork, rice and beans is one,...
Anne Maxfield
Oct 16, 20172 min read


SPARROW’S NEST DELIVERS HOME-MADE MEALS & HUGS
A home-made meal delivered to your doorstep. A warm smile and a big hug! Lots of love & well wishes! All of this is only a part of the...
Candice Smith
Sep 14, 20173 min read


Hudson Valley Vegfest
Are you hunting for a weekend adventure filled with lively music, fitness, films, speakers and yummy food? Well, look no further than...
Candice Smith
Sep 11, 20174 min read


Feeding a Crowd - Local Chef Gives Back
Even for experienced chefs, feeding 300 people is a challenge. Especially when you don’t know what’s going to be on the menu until you...
Janet irizarry
May 26, 20172 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...
Janet irizarry
May 22, 20173 min read


Time is Running Out: Join a Great CSA
If you've ever thought about joining a CSA, the Poughkeepsie Farm Project has a few spots open for the 2017 season and here's why you...
by Anne Maxfield
Apr 25, 20172 min read