FOOD & DRINK
Savor the Flavor: Top 3 Mexican Restaurants in Red Hook
In this article, we will be exploring three incredible Mexican restaurants located in Red Hook. Have you had the chance to taste their exquisite dishes? If you've already had the pleasure, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.
These red hook, NY based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to red hook..
Catskills Restaurant Named One of the Best New Restaurants in America
Leeds, a picturesque town nestled in Upstate New York, has recently emerged as a hub for food enthusiasts and aficionados thanks to recognition from Esquire Magazine's "The Best New Restaurants in America, 2023" list." Esquire Magazine has recognized Casa Susanna and put it on the map for food lovers nationwide....
Camp Kingston: A Place for Nostalgia and Community
Many of us treasure fond memories of spending our summers in the company of our friends, playing card games, four-square, sharing stories and riddles, seeing which one would be the next great artist and sharing endless moments of laughter and comradery, all created in this one special place: camp. Full...
The story of Steve’s Key Lime Pie is also the story of the neighborhood, by Brian Abate
The Barnacle Parade has become an annual celebration in Red Hook, which began on the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy in 2013. The parade celebrates the community’s resiliency and a tradition of the parade is that it ends at Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies (185 Van Dyke St.,) where the family business gives members of the procession free key lime pies and drinks.
A Taste of Italy: Discover Saugerties' 3 Must-Try Italian Eateries
In this article, we will be exploring three exquisite Italian restaurants in Saugerties. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below!
Remembering Rigoberta Menchú, and hopefully it rains coffee
Good Friday friends! Today on La Voz with Mariel Fiori is immigration and culture day. In his column, Books for the People, SUNY New Paltz literature professor Adolfo Béjar Lara invited us to read the book by Rigoberta Menchú and Elisabeth Burgos-Debray, My Name is Rigoberta Menchú and thus my conscience was born, a few days before celebrating Human Rights Day.
Celebrate the Holidays at Brunch With Santa in Poughkeepsie
🎅🎄 Get ready for a festive feast! The Dutchess County Gaelic Athletic Association is hosting its annual Brunch With Santa event on Sun, Dec 10 from 1pm to 3pm. This year, the lunch seating will be held at the cozy Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse on 35 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Experience La Dolce Vita at Woodstock's Top 4 Italian Restaurants
In this article, we'll be exploring four exquisite Italian restaurants located in Woodstock. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Please feel free to leave your comments below!
Holiday events in the Hudson Valley
Annual Winter Faire by Mountain Laurel Waldorf School. Holiday Cheer, Crafters, Great Food, Outdoor Fun, Puppetry, Live Music and more The festivals and fairs play an important part in the education of the students at the school and also serve as a wonderful gesture of welcome and outreach to the greater community for which families serve as enthusiastic ambassadors. In this spirit, the Winter Faire Festival Committee prepares the annual Gift Making Faire and with the joyful participation of the parents of each class.
Grand opening for Hudson theater after name change, renovations
Spotlight Theater of Hudson, formerly known as Spotlight Cinemas Hudson/Movieplex 8, is holding a grand opening from December 8 to December 10. Under new ownership, the movie theater went through a name change and renovations.
Christmas Spectacular at Ole Savannah
Holiday vibes will be strong at Ole Savannah’s Christmas Spectacular, a dazzling celebration set to illuminate Kingston’s waterfront. The spacious restaurant gets more ambitious with its holiday events each year, and this year they’ll be bringing in Olympic skating talent to honor what is perhaps the core of their Christmas Spectacular, the Rondout Ice Rink. Each year, Ole Savannah defies their Southern-style branding by putting up an ice rink outside their establishment, to the delight of Kingstoners who would otherwise have to go to Saugerties to skate.
Celebrate Local Artisans at the Handmade Holiday Market
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and craftsmanship at the Artists and Makers Handmade Holiday Market! On Sat, Dec 09 from 11am to Sun, Dec 10 till 4pm, ArtPort Kingston, a contemporary art gallery nestled in the historic Cornell Steamboat Building, will play host to this delightful event.
Experience The Magic Of The Polar Express In Kingston, New York
Whether you grew up with the book, the movie, or both, The Polar Express has been a holiday mainstay ever since its first publication in 1985. The tale reminds us that “seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” The Polar Express has been a hit in my household for years. One year, my parents got me a Believing Bell from the movie, which I still cherish to this day.
International musician and Hudson Valley local reflects on a legendary music career
Gail Ann Dorsey is a multi-talented musician perhaps best-known for being David Bowie’s bass player for the last decade of his career. The number of other A-list artists she’s worked with is mind-blowing, and she’s put out three solo albums as well. If you missed her headline...
Local Artist Uses Quilting to Unite Community and Encourage Dialogue in Dutchess County
Quilting, a tradition with roots in many cultures and generations, has been repurposed by artist Natalie Baxter. Quilting, known for its significance in commemorating life events, decorating bedding, and artistic expression, became popular in the United States due to the expensive imported fabric and the laborious process of homemade fabric. This resulted in the habit of saving and reusing fabric scraps in many households.
Bellefield’s first hotel set to open in January
HYDE PARK – The first of two hotels to be developed at Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park has been completed and will open in January. The 137-room, $55 million facility is dubbed the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International. “With an unmatchable location in the heart of...
Favorite New Paltz, NY Mexican Grill Expands To Second Location
As we approach the last month of 2023, we may be reflecting on this past year. Hudson Valley businesses have opened and expanded within this year. An Ulster County, NY popular business has opened its second location in Uptown Kingston while a new wellness resort has opened its doors in Sullivan County. A former Kingston bowling alley transformed into an incredible space featuring a 40+ vendor mecca.