Janet irizarry
- Sep 19, 2019
- 3 min
Ship Lantern Inn - Always Keeping it Fresh
If you grew up in the Hudson Valley, like I did, there is a good chance that you dined at Ship Lantern Inn at least once, and most likely...
by Anne Maxfield
- Jul 5, 2019
- 3 min
Café Sweet Spot
Whether you’re a resident, or a worker on Poughkeepsie’s Main Street, you’ll welcome Café Sweet Spot. Owner Ingrid Hernandez’s dream of...
by Anne Maxfield
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
La Cabanita, Mexican on Main Street
Elvis is in the building. And he’s running the show at La Cabanita, a resurrection of a Poughkeepsie favorite, now occupying a former...
Janet irizarry
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min
Chronogram Smartcard – Eat Out, Spend Less
For all of us who eat out a frequent basis, we know that the cost of dining out can add up quickly. How would you like to eat out more...
by Anne Maxfield
- Jan 16, 2019
- 2 min
Barbaro, A Welcomed Newcomer to Millbrook
It was the last thing I expected from Barbaro an Italian newcomer to Millbrook. It was described as “crispy squid, herb-cornichon aioli,...
Anne Maxfield
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min
Babette’s Kitchen, "Really Good Simple Food Done Well”
It’s always fun to get to sit down with the owner of someplace you’ve eaten at and liked for a while. I got to sit down with Buffy...
Candice Smith
- Jun 5, 2018
- 3 min
Applebee's - Helping Neighbors Everyday!
Normally, HudsonValleyEATS focuses our stories on the independent restaurant and business owners but sometimes we need to make an...
by Anne Maxfield
- May 25, 2018
- 2 min
Lunch at Paula's Public House
You’ve probably driven past Paula’s Public House on New Hackensack Road in Poughkeepsie. If you’re someone like me, you’ve driven by it...
Candice Smith
- Apr 23, 2018
- 3 min
Breaking the Rules at Blazer Pub
No Microwave, No Freezer, No Desserts A cash only restaurant with no desserts, no microwave, no freezer, and no advertising! Oh, and...
Candice Smith
- Apr 16, 2018
- 2 min
The Love of My Life…..Ms. Fairfax
You know it’s a great restaurant when the diners are mostly restauranteurs! That’s exactly what Janet and I experienced when we had...
Candice Smith
- Apr 12, 2018
- 4 min
The Clock Tower Grill in Brewster
Wild Game Dinners, High Roller Bourbon Nights, Junk Food Dinners, & Secret Tasting Menus! These are just some of the fabulous themed...
Anne Maxfield
- Feb 15, 2018
- 3 min
Nic L Inn Bistro and Wine Bar
Nic L Inn has been a fixture by the Poughkeepsie waterfront for a number of years. The service is friendly and the food is always good....
Candice Smith
- Feb 12, 2018
- 3 min
ONE STEP OVER THE LINE…Kingsley Tavern & Mothership on Main
Occasionally, I am lured to take one step over the line from Hudson Valley into CT to visit a border town like Kent, Danbury or...
Candice Smith
- Jan 30, 2018
- 3 min
All You Need is LOVE
Can you imagine having your restaurant staff prepare 1,200 hot meals a week for neighborhood kids? What about making a habit out of...
by Anne Maxfield
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
Essie's Restaurant - Seasoned Just Right
One of the big advantages good chefs have over the rest of us, is the ability to properly season food. Although all the dishes we had the...
Anne Maxfield
- Jan 8, 2018
- 3 min
Silvia: Global & Seasonal in Woodstock
Silvia (named for owners Doris and Betty Choi’s grandmother) opened in August on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock. There’s a big deck (open...
Anne Maxfield
- Jun 29, 2017
- 3 min
The Amsterdam
The Amsterdam, in Rhinebeck has had a lot of press. What did we think of it?
Anne Maxfield
- May 30, 2017
- 2 min
An Extraordinary Dessert Experience
Dessert, the grand finale of the Chef’s Table at Mohonk Mountain House is truly spectacular and at some point in your life, you deserve...
Janet irizarry
- May 22, 2017
- 3 min
Rabbit & Turtle Changes it Up with New Menu & Feel
A great deal of Main Street in Poughkeepsie is easily overlooked, especially the area I think of as being downtown. It’s probably...