The Best New Restaurants in the Hudson Valley Right Now
Michelle Gillan Larkin
Our guide to the best new restaurants includes eight locales that offer elevated farm-to-table fare, dishes from the Mediterranean, and more.
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3 Hudson Valley Women on the Cutting Edge of the Meat Industry
Lambeth Hochwald
Whether they’re butchering whole animals, crossbreeding lambs, or raising pigs, one thing is clear: Livestock work is as tough as they are. Meet three Hudson Valley women who are carving out unique careers in the meat space.
Farm-to-School Lunches Are a Focus for Select Hudson Valley Schools
Stacy Morrison
Local, farm-fresh food goes down easy in some Hudson Valley cafeterias—but not without the focused efforts of school leaders who see big benefits for both students and area farmers.
Black Farmers Support Advocacy and Future Generations in the Hudson Valley
Liz Susman Karp
Efforts to reclaim Black agricultural heritage are reshaping the landscape in the Hudson Valley.
5 Hudson Valley Chefs Share Their Pantry Essentials
Abby Gold
Learn which ingredients these Hudson Valley chefs say they can’t live without, then stock up on them for your own kitchen.
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.
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
