Publisher’s Letter
There is no better time to be in the Hudson Valley than fall. The fact that I live here definitely makes me biased, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere
Issue 95, 2021
What Black Gold Looks Like in the Hudson Valley
Valley Table Staff
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO, a glacier ripped through present-day Orange County and subsequently melted, leaving an ancient glacial lake — and one of the most fertile regions in
4 Fall Favorites Our Editors Love in the Hudson Valley
Valley Table Staff
When the temps turn cold, I make dinner reservations at restaurants with fireplaces. My favorites are Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish in North Salem, Peter Pratt’s Inn in Yorktown Heights,
6 Foodie Fests to Hit in the Hudson Valley This Fall
Valley Table Staff
Throughout the Fall: Concerts in the Vineyard Sit back and relax, with a glass of your favorite red and sultry tunes. Jam out to artists like The Weight Band, Spin
5 Things Food Journalist and Kingston Resident Sara B. Franklin Loves
Liz Susman Karp
Oral historian and food journalist Sara B. Franklin examines food and agriculture and their ties to popular culture, media, performance of gender, care, and identity. The Kingston resident holds a
Pecan Pumpkin Pie
Valley Table Staff
Tim Lajqi of Peter Pratt’s Inn / Yorktown Heights 6–8 servings Ingredients 2 large eggs 15 ounces canned pumpkin purée ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup ¼ cup
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Valley Table Staff
Chef Gregg Boyd of Moderne / Armonk Two 9-inch cheesecakes Ingredients Crust 3 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ pound butter, melted 1
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Valley Table Staff
Chef Josh Kroner of Terrapin / Rhinebeck One 2-quart casserole Ingredients ½ cup canned pumpkin purée ½ pound elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 2½
Pumpkin Season Has Arrived in the Hudson Valley
Robin Cherry
FROM HALLOWEEN’S CLASSIC jack-o’-lanterns to the bowl of little orange gourds that always decorated my grandmother’s table (from Columbus Day to Thanksgiving), nothing says autumn like pumpkins. The pumpkin is
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
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,
Seminary Hill Cidery & Orchard Celebrates Its Hudson Valley Heritage
Francesca Furey
About 150 years ago, a German family stepped foot in America for the first time. They settled in Callicoon, now a quaint town with ample land, tucked along the Delaware
New York’s Broccoli Boom Is Big for Hudson Valley Farmers
Jeff Storey
California has always been the king of broccoli — dominating production sales for decades. But that’s about to change. In New York, agriculturalists are combining innovative plant science and savvy
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
