My perfect summer day includes being near the water, having great views, exploring funky shops and eating yummy food served al fresco. The Rondout area of Kingston has all of this and more. Rondout (pronounced "ron doubt"), is situated on the Hudson River, at the mouth of Rondout Creek. Originally a maritime village serving the nearby city of Kingston, New York, Rondout merged with Kingston in 1872, and it now includes the West Strand Historic District. We recently met our

If you’re sticking to fish for Lent, a steady diet of Hookline Fish Co.’s succulent hot-smoked salmon would make that easy to do. The shop o

Savona’s Trattoria has been a fixture on the Kingston waterfront for over 10 years. Recently they decided to hop to the other side of the river and bring their Italian cuisine to the former Max’s BBQ space in Red Hook. At Savonna's you will find classic Italian dishes, based on family recipes, alongside of dishes that offer a more contemporary, modern take on Italian cooking. Owner, Stephen Savona and his family have been serving the Hudson Valley for over 30 years and they g

There's a lot more to Deising's Bakery in Kingston than just great food! See how they're giving back to the community one cake a

Want to get a jump on your holiday shopping, have fun, hear some music, support local artisans and grab some goodies to eat? Then hop over to the Hudson Valley Hullabaloo in Kingston this weekend. In its 5th year, the Hullabaloo is a carefully curated event, featuring hand-crafted products from 75 local small businesses—craftspeople, makers, designers and other local artisans. Here you’ll be able to find unique gifts with a story to tell, for everyone on your list. No need fo

Sometimes girlfriends just have to runaway for a day. This happened to my friend and I over this past Columbus Day weekend. We needed some me time filled with beautiful scenery, yummy food, interesting people, and a good dose of adventure. We decided to escape from Danbury and head to the Hudson Valley. I had heard about several festivals in both Poughkeepsie and Kingston, so our first stop was Feeding the Hudson Valley, a food rescue and collecting network, which seeks to

Inspirational murals and yoga for mom. Wellness seminars and Lagunitas craft beer for dad. Funk rock bands and a New Orleans-style parade for the teens. Scavenger hunts and bike rides for the little kids. There will be something for your entire family to enjoy at the 8th annual O+ Festival in Kingston on October 6-8. O+ (pronounced O-positive) was founded in 2010 in Kingston, NY by a small group of artists, doctors and one dentist. Today, O+ builds long-term relationships

This past weekend, Poughkeepsie was alive with street musicians, mural artists and wellness professionals. The first annual O POSITIVE FESTIVAL (O+) transformed the city by bringing their mission to life: “By exchanging the art of medicine for the medicine of art, O POSITIVE empowers communities to take control of their collective wellbeing.” The under-insured artists and musicians who donate their works and performance to O+ audiences receive free health and wellness care

“Think local, give local and live local perfectly describes Tommy Keegan,” said Christine Hein, Executive Director of People’s Place, a neighboring food pantry and thrift store in Kingston. Tommy Keegan, founder of Keegan Ales, believes in his Kingston community. “Tommy stored 1100 turkeys for me last Thanksgiving! His affirmation of our work inspires us to continue moving forward to help those most in need in our Ulster County community. Tommy helps me out with labor and f