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Mother’s Day Road Trip

Posted May 5th, 2009

It’s ALL ABOUT MOM this Sunday. And do we have the perfect day planned for her (and you!)

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Mother's Day Road Trip

Edible Hudson Valley Magazine

Posted May 4th, 2009

In a time when many big newspapers and magazines are folding or shrinking, Edible Hudson Valley is an innovative breath of fresh (and sustainable) air! If you’re passionate about food…about where it comes from…how to prepare it…where you can find it…this is a magazine you’ll want to read cover to cover.

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Edible Hudson Valley Magazine

Now THIS is a Shovel Ready Project!

Posted March 30th, 2009

Finally, after years of trying without success, food activists, like Alice Waters, saw their dream come true when First Lady Michelle Obama broke ground for a White House vegetable garden.

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Now THIS is a Shovel Ready Project!

Red Devon’s Sunday Brunch — Just Go! (Our Review)

Posted February 16th, 2009

We announced the Red Devon was serving Brunch last week on our website and we already heard back from one of our readers and here’s what she said: “We had brunch on Sunday, and it was fabulous! cozy, sophisticated and delicious. The most delicate hollandaise…and the best coffee! GO! Support your local businesses! while enjoying a very fine meal…”

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Red Devon's Sunday Brunch -- Just Go! (Our Review)

Join Us in Supporting Our Local Economy

Posted February 14th, 2009

We do love our locals. Keep looking here for updates of our favorite local providers of everything in our area…painters, plumbers, massage therapists, restaurants and clothing…you name it.  When we say support your local community, we mean everyone! This week featuring – (NEW!) Wild Hive Farm, Bakery & Cafe – The word is out on this wonderful cafe ...

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Join Us in Supporting Our Local Economy

The Rhinecliff Hotel & Restaurant – A Re-Deux Deluxe

Posted January 29th, 2009

We’d been hearing great things about the recently renovated Rhinecliff Hotel & Restaurant for some time so both Joan and I were eagerly anticipating checking it out for our blog.

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The Rhinecliff Hotel & Restaurant - A Re-Deux Deluxe

Eating Out After Christmas? Dine “Locally”!

Posted December 17th, 2008

Tired of doing all that holiday cooking yourself? Let someone else do it tonight! Here are just a few of the local restaurants we recommend.

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Lia’s Mountain View: Good Times, Good Food, Great People

Posted September 17th, 2008

I’ve been dining at Lia’s Mountain View for over 24 years….Trust me to say, other than The Woodlands, in Lakeville, Ct., this is the most consistent and trusted restaurant in our area. For me eating at Lia’s is more than a dining experience…

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Lia's Mountain View: Good Times, Good Food, Great People

Mercato – A Short Trip to Italy

Posted April 2nd, 2008

This restaurant has to be one of our favorite restaurants in the Hudson Valley! The beauty of Mercato Osteria in Red Hook, NY is that it somehow manages to feel elegant, homey, traditional and trendy all at the same time. When you meet Chef Francesco Buitoni (yes…THAT Buitoni — his father’s family started Buitoni Pasta ...

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Mercato - A Short Trip to Italy

The Red Devon — It’s Green!

Posted March 19th, 2008

More “Food Finds” in the Hudson Valley… Joan had been hearing about the Red Devon Restaurant and Market in Bangall, NY for some time so she thought we should go check it out for lunch. And of course, that’s what we did. Many of you might have known the Stage Stop Restaurant in Bangall — a ...

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The Red Devon -- It's Green!
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