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Holiday Planning and Entertaining: A Guide to Celebrating 

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It’s time to celebrate! Start planning a festive gathering for family, friends, and colleagues. Renowned for its food and libations, the Hudson Valley offers an extensive range of options to suit every style. Choose your vibe and start planning. 

Basque Tarrytown Beacon Natural MarketBlack Dirt DistilleryEdgewood RestaurantPasta D’oro

Experience authentic cuisine from Spain: Basque Tapas Bar Restaurant 

Restaurateur Benny Castro created the original Basque in the village of Piermont, NY, in 2018, featuring authentic cuisine from Spain, including an array of Spanish tapas, unique Paellas, Sangrias, and a full selection of Spanish wines. The second Basque location opened in Tarrytown, NY, in 2022 with both locations focused on quality and hospitality in addition to authentic Spanish fare. Discover modern and enduring Spanish classics, such as its famous Paellas that introduce a real Paella to customers — how it should be made with Valencia rice and baked to perfection with a multi-textured blend of moist, chewy, and crispy caramelized rice. Both restaurants have received official certification from Spain as an authentic Restaurant from Spain. As walk-in restaurants where diners can feel at home, never rushed, reservations are only required for groups of six or more. 

Basque Tarrytown 
61 Main St 
Tarrytown, NY 
914.801.9200 

Basque Piermont 
587 Piermont Ave 
Piermont, NY 
845.395.3100 
www.basquetapasbar.com 

Shop local for more conscious, healthy food choices: Beacon Natural Market 

Family-owned and operated since 2005, this local market strives to provide the community with a more conscious, alternative shopping experience as an antidote to pesticides and GMOs that have adulterated the general food supply. Its 4,000 square-foot space is an ideal destination for hosting holiday guests and fetes. This Main Street market offers artisanal specialty items from the Hudson Valley and other regional producers. It has a diverse selection of organic, pasture-raised of non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, certified fair trade, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free items. Looking for gifts? BNM also offers a selection of holistic skincare, cosmetics, essential oils and diffusers, handmade candles, and all-natural items for those interested in sustainable living. 

Beacon Natural Market 
348 Main St 
Beacon 
845.838.1288 
www.beaconnaturalmarket.com 

Savor the flavor of award-winning libations: Black Dirt Distillery 

Black Dirt Distillery’s co-founders Jason Grizzanti and Jeremy Kidde invite you to sample their award-winning Black Dirt Bourbon, Rye, and Applejack. Additional spirits include vodka, gin, and liqueurs packaged under the Vodka Hog, Gin Pig, American Fruits, and Warwick Gin labels. All products are crafted with love and ingredients are sourced from the Black Dirt, NY region. The distillery traces its heritage back to 2012. That’s when the 4,000 square-foot space was built and dedicated to the production of bourbon and applejack. Today, the distillery produces over 60 barrels of whiskey or applejack weekly. Black Dirt Bourbon and Black Dirt applejack tastings are offered at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Warwick, NY. 

Black Dirt Distillery 
114 Little York Rd 
Warwick 
845.258.4858 
www.blackdirtdistillery.com 

Discover a winter wonderland: Edgewood Restaurant + Bar  

Spread some holiday cheer and celebrate the season. From twinkling lights to cozy chic vibes, the historic Edgewood Restaurant + Bar at Hutton Brickyards is the ideal venue for all celebrations. Host an intimate family gathering, elegant cocktail party, gourmet dinner, festive brunch, or large corporate party. Edgewood Mansion’s versatile spaces and expert culinary team can accommodate any host’s vision. Seeking a winter escape? Retreat to a stylish cabin by the waterfront or enjoy a more luxurious stay in one of the 12 rooms at Edgewood. Unwind in the warmth of a cedar barrel sauna, savor perfectly prepared meals, and explore picturesque grounds and river views. 

Edgewood Restaurant + Bar
Hutton Brickyards 
132 Lindsley Ave  
Kingston 
845.514.4853  
www.huttonbrickyards.com 

Treat yourself — visit our family for a truly memorable evening: Pasta D’oro   

Pasta D’oro remains devoted to delivering delectable food with passion and creativity. It uses ingredients from all around the world to create culinary works of art. Fine details such as exceptional service reflect the founding family’s philosophy, which is rooted in providing a unique and elegant dining experience. Pasta D’oro a perfect destination for parties and gatherings of all kinds. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a staff that truly makes every guest feel like family.   

Pasta D’oro
90 Sullivan St  
Wurtsboro  
845.644.4530  
www.pastadoro.net   

625 Glenwood Rd
Pine Island
845.981.7474
www.pastadoropineisland.com

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back this October 28 to November 10!