Where to Pick Your Own Apples and Pumpkins in the Hudson Valley
Valley Table
Looking for farms to pick your own apples and pumpkins in the Hudson Valley? These U-pick destinations offer fun for the whole family.
Fall
11 Apple Farms to Visit in the Hudson Valley
Janet Siroto
One of fall’s favorite pastimes is heading to an orchard and plucking apples straight off the tree.
Editor’s Letter
Linda Fears, Editor in Chief
The beloved jazz standard “Autumn in New York” glamorizes glittering crowds, gleaming rooftops, the benches in Central Park, and lunch at the Ritz. And it’s true—Manhattan does feel magical in the fall, but not nearly as magnificent in every way as autumn in the Hudson Valley.
9 Hudson Valley Spots Serving Apple-Inspired Treats This Season
Olivia Cambalik
Apple picking season is upon us here in the Hudson Valley. These 9 locations offer excellent apple dishes and treats to enjoy this fall.
Sonny Weed’s Fruit Farm Offers an Intimate Farm Experience in Milton
Olivia Cambalik
This Hudson Valley farm offers delicious U-pick options and is the perfect place to indulge in a picnic in Ulster County. On a sunny afternoon in the Hudson Valley, there
Forage Pizza Celebrates Wild Catskill Mountain Ingredients and Croatian Pizza
Raphael Beretta
Culinary creatives have an immense bounty of inspiration in the Hudson Valley. Eclectic farmers’ markets, dependable CSAs, and natural grocery stores provide ample opportunities to work with the highest quality
Indulge in a Festive Holiday Meal at Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains
Valley Table Staff
If you’re looking for a fine dining Thanksgiving meal to kick off the holiday season with family members, cozy up at Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains. The seasonal decorations, welcoming
A Journey of Food and Farms through Dutchess County
Valley Table Staff
We’ve curated food and farm destinations in southern Dutchess to inspire your fall weekend! Start your morning at Pawling Bread Co. with breakfast pastries. While known for their sourdough bread and specialty
Moon’s Gold Apiary Harnesses the Power of Hudson Valley Bees
Raphael Beretta
When autumn rolls around, Hudson Valley farm stands become even more appealing. From fresh pumpkins and gourds to hearty greens, local producers and CSAs offer so much to love. Part
9 Can Designs From Hudson Valley Breweries That Are All About Autumn
Francesca Furey
With an apple cider donut in one hand and a beautifully designed beer can in the other, you’re starting off October juuuuust right. We’ve all known about our five senses
8 Hudson Valley Wines to Celebrate the Fall Season
Raphael Beretta
Autumn is an amazing season for diners and drinkers in the Hudson Valley. From pumpkin season to local specialties, there is a ton to be excited about when the leaves
Create Beautiful Autumnal Charcuterie Boards With Hudson Valley Ingredients
Francesca Furey
Off the top of your head, do you know anyone who would turn down a charcuterie board? (We’ll wait…we already know the answer.) The majority of the foodie population would graciously
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
