Find spicy, sour kimchi and other fermented finds at Korean eateries and specialty food stores around the Hudson Valley.
Remember when gut-healthy foods were all the rage a few years ago? By now, you probably have your established lineup of fermented and probiotic eats – a list of which kimchi is almost certainly a part. Beloved for its spicy, sour, savory flavor, the Korean side dish packs a punch with fermented cabbage and spices. When you need to restock on your supply, head to these destinations in the Hudson Valley to support local business and get your fix.
Beacon Natural Market
Beacon
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In Dutchess County, Beacon Natural Market offers a wide variety of local products for customers. From vegan and organic to non-GMO and certified fair trade, every diet and preference is considered at this shop. Find local goodies like Sfoglini pasta and Hudson Valley produce, and pick up the Hawthorne Valley kimchi for some fermented farm-fresh vegetables.
The Callicoon Pantry
Callicoon
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The Callicoon Pantry prides itself on being a low-waste grocery and refillery in Sullivan County. Stop by this specialty foods shop for pantry staples, refrigerated options, sweet snacks, and even sustainable living products for your home. This Callicoon stop has a whole section dedicated to ferments, which includes Hawthorne Valley kimchi, pickled red onions pickled organic ginger carrots, and preserved lemons.
Drifter Ferments
Warwick
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Based out of Orange County, Drifter Ferments offers its own line of products ranging from sauerkraut to sourdough. When it comes to kimchi, there is no shortage at this Warwick destination, with flavors like cabbage and daikon, watermelon radish, and kohlrabi. The shop also plans to offer its own fermentation classes coming soon.
Enoki
Saugerties
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What better place to find kimchi than at an Asian grocery store? Enoki stocks all kinds of products inspired by Asian cuisine in its well-curated storefront. While the Saugerties spot sells vintage clothing and accessories, the pantry and fridge staples are not to be missed – specifically the kimchi. Enoki claims to have the best fermented cabbage around, and many of the regulars would agree.
Rosie General
Kingston
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More than just a general store in Kingston, Rosie General has a whole menu packed with baked goods, breads, all-day eats, and deli options. The Ulster County eatery and shop also ferments its own turnip kimchi, complete with garlic, scallion, ginger, and gochujang. Try this cabbage concoction or dig into the Rosie kraut and miso potato salad for more gut-health goods.
Tivoli General
Tivoli
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Established in 2015, Tivoli General has been serving northern Dutchess and southern Columbia Counties ever since. Lattes, muffins, and sandwiches all make the menu spectacular here, with some pantry staples to take home. Order the Chongga cabbage kimchi for a sour bite, and pair it with the homemade tuna, chicken, or chickpea salad for a proper sandwich.
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