Baby, it’s still cold outside. With snow falling, temperatures dropping and no signs of either stopping, why not splurge on a treat? Give in to wintertime indulgences and enjoy a hearty meal by one of these Hudson Valley fireplaces.
The Roundhouse
Hands down one of the most stylish cocktail lounges in the Valley. The completely refurbished hotel and restaurant in Beacon offers a taste of modern comfort including oxtails tots, deviled eggs with pork crackling and sriracha, expert barhand and a glowing fireplace.
The Roundhouse
2 E Main St, Beacon
Blu Pointe
Set on the Newburgh waterfront, the Pointe boasts sweeping views of the Hudson River which takes on arctic beauty in winter. Inside, the handsomely appointed lounge sports a large bluestone fireplace—the perfect setting to take off the chill with a well-crafted cocktail, $1 oyster specials and small plates to share–from Oysters Rockefeller to truffle-parmigiano fries.
Blu Pointe
120 Front St, Newburgh
Restaurant 1915 at the Bear Mountain Inn
Take a winter hike at Bear Mountain State Park, then head inside to warm up in front of the Inn’s massive stone fireplace. The season calls for something hearty: Try the aptly named “Hibernator”—a hefty three-cheese mac and cheese stuffed BBQ meatloaf served with roasted garlic smashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
Restaurant 1915 at the Bear Mountain Inn
3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Tompkins Cove
Canterbury Brook Inn
Be transported to a ski chalet in the Alps with a pot of cheese fondue—a signature of Chef/owner Hans Baumann. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two or for a group share. The menu combines Swiss-inspired dishes (goulash, schnitzel) with American classics. Reserve early for a table in front of one of the three fireplaces.
Canterbury Brook Inn
331 Main St, Cornwall
Harvest on Hudson
Stoke your appetite with a plate of bucatini and a side of comfort with a personal tabletop fireplace. The special fireplaces use ethanol and tempered glass, allowing diners to safely warm up.
Harvest on Hudson
1 River St, Hastings-On-Hudson
Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges
The chic rural outpost of famed French chef and eponymous owner, Jean-Georges, gives diners a taste of contemporary American cuisine with seasonal fare like butternut squash soup and burrata with cranberry compote.
Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges
258 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge
Crabtree’s Kittle House
Nestled in the countryside of northern Westchester, this elegant inn and restaurant with a stellar wine celler and warm tavern serves comforting upscale seasonal cuisine including hearty bowls of Maine lobster bisque—sure to melt away any winter chill.
Crabtree’s Kittle House
11 Kittle Rd, Chappaqua
76 House
Could this 300-year-old tavern in Tappan be the “oldest dining room in America?” Beautifully restored, the tavern excudes warmth and a convivial spirit–with four glowing fireplaces, live music and a menu celebrates American favorites–from Yankee pot roast and “Cowboy” veal chops to blueclaw crabcakes.
76 House
110 Main St, Tappan
Hudson House River Inn
Overlooking the Hudson River in the quaint village of Cold Spring, the 19th century inn and tavern offers hearty American food–from dry-aged hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. But head to the cozy Tavern Room for lighter pub fare.
Hudson House River Inn
2 Main St, Cold Spring
Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish
Set in the 18th-century farmhouse located within the Purdy Land Trust in North Salem, the Farmer & the Fish’s menu centers on seasonal fare and the freshest seafood. With a hearth at the center of the rustic dining room, everyone dines fireside.
Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus Road, North Salem
Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar
Tucked away in a cozy country roadhouse, Restaurant X offers exquisite New American fare with dishes including butternut squash soup with ginger marshmallows and pumpkin seeds, and classic beef Wellington.
Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar
117 North Route 303, Congers
