Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
Those of you who are regular readers of Valley Table know that these pages are devoted to celebrating Hudson Valley food, farms, and chefs.
Editor’s Letter
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
Summer in the Hudson Valley is when our local food scene really comes alive. Farmers’ markets are in full swing, restaurants are creatively incorporating the freshest ingredients into their menus,
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
The list of semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards honoring the country’s best restaurants and chefs was released in January and we were delighted (but definitely not surprised) to
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
I am endlessly amazed by the talent, energy, creativity and drive exhibited by Hudson Valley chefs and restaurateurs.
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
The Hudson Valley is exceptionally gorgeous this time of year with its fabulously flashy display of fall foliage.
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
Chances are, if you’re a fan of Valley Table, you’re also a fairly serious foodie. We are, after all, the premiere publication in the Hudson Valley dedicated to celebrating the
Editor’s Letter
Valley Table
My thoughts are squarely on spring—much warmer days, the return of farmers markets and a greater variety of local produce, and of course, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week!
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
Welcome to the 100th issue of Valley Table! Those of you who have been faithful readers over the years may know the origins of this magazine, but for those of you who are new to the brand, this milestone is a great opportunity to share a bit of history.
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
The beloved jazz standard “Autumn in New York” glamorizes glittering crowds, gleaming rooftops, the benches in Central Park, and lunch at the Ritz. And it’s true—Manhattan does feel magical in the fall, but not nearly as magnificent in every way as autumn in the Hudson Valley.
Editor’s Letter
Valley Table Staff
For 24 years, Valley Table has been devoted to celebrating all things food in the Hudson Valley—and there is so much to celebrate: the restaurants and farms, the chefs and
Step Into Spring!
Valley Table Staff
Welcome to the spring issue of Valley Table. As a passionate home cook, certified nutritionist, and all-around foodie, editing this magazine is truly a joy—I love learning about the Valley’s
Editor’s Letter
It’s been an exciting few months for me—I’ve had the privilege of joining both Hudson Valley and Valley Table magazines as the new editor in chief and I truly could
Publisher’s Letter
There is no better time to be in the Hudson Valley than fall. The fact that I live here definitely makes me biased, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere
Editor’s Letter
As I write this letter, The Valley Table is wrapping up another spring restaurant week. For the first time, it occurred in actual springlike weather, taking place in mid-May, rather
New Discoveries
Every spring, I make a list of the restaurants I hope to visit during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. I compare menus, recruit friends and family to dine with me, make
Evolving Winter Traditions
As I write this letter, we are smack-dab in the middle of two of the most food-and-family-centered holidays in many households: Thanksgiving and Christmas. But of course this year is
The Future of Food
One year ago, many readers of The Valley Table heard for the first time in our Sept-Nov issue the news that the magazine’s founders Janet Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky were
Publisher’s Letter
Valley Table Staff
During our summer on pause, tiptoeing through these phases of reopening has been a brutal progression. Restaurants, farms, and producers; owners and employees; patrons and customers, we are all feeling
