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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The bottles on Kingston Wine Co.’s Instagram feed look nothing like the wines our parents drank. Classic shades of red and white give way to deep, burnished amber; electric, raspberry
There’s a secret garden on the rooftop of The Culinary Institute of America. The path to the miniature Eden is an unlikely one, taking those in the know away from
