The Lemon Squeeze Is Not Your Average Piano Bar in New Paltz
Megan Wilson
Two New Paltz alums return to their old stomping grounds to open an upscale piano bar, The Lemon Squeeze, named after one of their favorite hikes.
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Champêtre Delights With French Dining in Pine Plains
Paula Ann Mitchell
Authentic French dining comes alive at Champêtre, an intimate restaurant located in a quaint Dutchess County hamlet.
The Bird & Bottle Inn Charms With History and Fine Dining in Garrison
Francesca Furey
Garrison’s 260-year-old, 5-room inn has finally reopened its doors after two years, thanks to co-owners Marjorie Tarter and Brendan McAlpine. (The couple also own two Beacon businesses on Main Street:
Darlings Dishes up Southern Fare in the Hudson Valley
Megan Wilson
If you visited the Postage Inn before it closed in 2021, the Route 32 locale is now nearly unrecognizable. Since Madi Taylor and Luke Peters took over last October, the
Stissing House Reawakens for Dining in Pine Plains
Francesca Furey
One of the oldest operating inns in the United States has been reborn. Stissing House has seen a lot of action since its founding in 1782: it first served as
Moonrise Bagels Goes Way Beyond Your Average Bagel in Woodstock
Francesca Furey
There’s nothing better than a piping hot BEC in the morning. Except, what if our favorite morning bread was stuffed instead? That’s exactly what Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes thought
Wizard Burger Works Vegan Magic With Its Menu in Albany
Francesca Furey
The new (vegan) kid on the block, this Capital Region burger bar is a must-visit. With the motto “eat clean and prosper,” all burgers, chicken sandwiches, and desserts are devoid
Good Night Dishes up Mouthwatering Asian Fusion Fare in Woodstock
Raphael Beretta
In our opinion, there can never be too much Asian fusion in the Valley. From the minds behind New American hotspot Silvia—a farm-to-table favorite down the road in Woodstock—this Southeast
Reserva Wine Bar Tempts With a Curated Vino List and Small Bites in Beacon
Megan Wilson
Beacon has its fair share of watering holes (think Wonderbar, Melzingah Tap House, The Vinyl Room) but has been lacking a wine-focused spot for nearly a year—until now. Opened last
Iron & Grass Focuses on Steak and Sustainability in Hudson
Raphael Beretta
Mark Fredette’s father worked in the hospitality industry, and as a child he was often around kitchens. Fredette was enamored by the magic behind food and often angled to get
Warren & Vine Is a Chef-Led Wine Bar in Hudson
Robin Cherry
Award-winning chef Wes Dier and his wife Bryn Bahnatka describe the menu at their cozy new wine bar as “the way we like to eat.” It includes small, thoughtfully prepared
Moonburger Is the Vegetarian Drive-Thru Burger Joint You Need to Try in Kingston
Robin Cherry
“We are living in the golden age of fake meat,” declared former Bon Appetit editor Amiel Stanek. He’s part of the culinary team at Kingston’s Moonburger, a new drive-thru serving
Primo Waterfront Brings Coastal Italian Cuisine to Newburgh
Megan Wilson
The latest addition to Newburgh’s bustling Front Street restaurant scene, Primo Waterfront focuses on Italy’s coastal cuisine. The sister location of the Wappingers Falls mainstay Heritage Food + Drink, Primo
Hudson Roastery Pours Coffee and Wine in Columbia County
Francesca Furey
Carolyn Palmieri and Tony Calderone first dipped their toes in the Hudson Valley like many other couples: they were weekenders. During their frequent strolls around Hudson, they found that the
River Pavilion at Hutton Brickyards Does Fine Dining With Hudson River Views
Leslie Long
Hutton Brickyards is a one-of-a-kind location spanning 73 bucolic acres along the Hudson River in Kingston. This former brickyard has been reimagined as an event space, hotel, and restaurant aptly
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Heats up White Plains
John Bruno Turiano
Past the striking double-sided wine display just inside the entrance to the third New York location of modish steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão (56 worldwide) is a 246-seat space with
Toasted Newburgh Serves Simply Delicious Fare in Orange County
Raphael Beretta
The latest in a long line of eateries to hit Newburgh’s beloved Liberty Street, Toasted Newburgh takes a simple approach to food that offers a refreshing twist. Founder Sam Satanovsky
Matcha Thomas Is All About Healthy, Vegan Treats in Beacon
Raphael Beretta
The Thomas family has a thing for matcha, so much so that they opened the health-centric Matcha Thomas on Beacon’s Main Street. Meet founder Haile Thomas, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, activist,
