Your Guide to Getting Married in the Hudson Valley
Andrea Timpano
From finding your dream venue to figuring out a budget, local experts offer their top tips and creative ideas for tying the knot.
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These Hotels Are a Treat for Hudson Valley Food Lovers
Liz Susman Karp
If your idea of a perfect getaway is a blend of a bucolic place to stay plus an excellent on-site restaurant, look no further than these six food-forward destinations.
This Hudson Valley Wedding Is a Happily Ever After in Beacon
Valley Table Staff
When Michael Walsh and Jessica Beige hiked up Woodstock’s Overlook Mountain in November 2019, it was as boyfriend and girlfriend. They came back down as future husband and wife. Two
What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
As of March 2021, marijuana is legal in New York State. Hudson Valley legislators agree that decriminalization of cannabis promises both social and economic benefits in our region, but it’s
Your Delicious Guide to Dumplings in the Hudson Valley
Francesca Furey
Take a deep dive into a universally beloved food. Plus, a handy dumpling index and where to find them throughout the region. Many people wax poetic when it comes to
Beets Are Powerhouse Vegetables in the Hudson Valley
Francesca Furey
BEETS GO WAY, WAY BACK — THEY ORIGINATED along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and were believed to be discovered as early as 2,000 BC. Ancient Greeks utilized the
Time for Tea: Everything to Know About Teas and Tisanes in the Hudson Valley
Francesca Furey
Though it may never incite the sort of passion that coffee does, teas of all sorts are steadily gaining in popularity. People are finally discovering the many physical and emotional
5 Farm-to-Table Diners Worth a Visit in the Hudson Valley
Michelle Hainer
These five excellent eateries rely on super-local ingredients and serve up elevated versions of everyone’s favorites—plus more than a few menu surprises. Photo by Lawrence Braun West Taghkanic Diner After
Hudson Valley Farmers Find Common Ground at the Chester Agricultural Center
Jonathan Ortiz
This Chester agricultural center pursues food justice in the Black Dirt Region. IN SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY, CROSSING over the border into Northern New Jersey, lives 26,000 acres of muck soil
Escape to the Finger Lakes for Wine, Food, and Breathtaking Views
Leslie Long
With boutique wineries, innovative food, and sublime scenery, it’s time to revisit this classic destination. ALTHOUGH I’VE LIVED IN NEW YORK for decades, I’d never visited the Finger Lakes. I
The Art of Bread, According to 4 Hudson Valley Breadmakers
“Bread is a living thing,” muses Norman Jean Roy. “It’s this organism that you basically go into some sort of agreement with before you make it.” Case in point, before
The Return of Hops Is Brewing in the Hudson Valley
Raphael Beretta
Everyone has a different level of familiarity with hops. Beer drinkers flock to Hudson Valley breweries to sample the diverse and creative lineups, seeking creamy stouts infused with freshly roasted
8 Hudson Valley Destinations Every Food Lover Needs to Visit
In the Hudson Valley, we’re lucky to have easy access to farms, artisan producers, craft beverages, and to the restaurants and shops that take full advantage of them. Yet some
Maple Syrup Season Is the Hudson Valley’s Sweetest Time of Year
Samantha Garbarini
Drip, drip, drip… the sweet sound of sap plopping into buckets is the first sign that late winter may soon melt into spring. Each year, Hudson Valley maple farms tap
Inside the Intimate, Flavor-Filled World of Mole-Making in the Hudson Valley
Mike Diago
The Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla are famous for their rich, complex moles. On a quest for mole enlightenment, writer Mike Diago delved into our local Mexican communities and found
Hudson Valley Venison Is a Local Tradition
Barbara Reina
Before there were supermarkets with meat in the frozen section, there were Hudson Valley families — Native Americans and settlers, who lived off the land. With dignity and respect, they
What’s Left of the Hudson Valley Food Industry When the Virus Is Gone?
Samantha Garbarini
Photo by Mikkel Vang Ruth Reichl Food Writer and Author | Columbia County I’ve spent the last six months working on a documentary. I spend all day, every day talking
Where to Find the Hudson Valley’s Secret Chef
Sabrina Sucato
Mark Margiotta never planned to be a chef at a secret hotel restaurant. Then again, who does? He did plan to be a chef, however. After spending much of his
