Written and Photographed by Verity Smith It is a truism to say that Hudson is changing rapidly — in some exciting ways, yes, but with commensurate losses that can alter the very fabric of the community. Even before the pandemic, economic and demographic changes swept away many a beloved small business. But all is not…
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Phase Four and a Half?
Masked painting outside the Five and Diamond Vintage. If the painting is outside, then Lisa is inside making (and selling) masks! It’s Phase Four and a half-ish. Some hoped that the gyms would be open in Phase 4. It’s time to start losing the quarantine fifteen (pounds)! Last week, you considered driving over an hour…
Phase Four(th) of July!
MaryVaughn Williams of Hudson Clothier smiles under a mask made by Perfect Ten. A percentage of Hudson Clothier sales throughout the summer are donated to Hudson youth. MaryVaughn will tell you all about it in the video above! Watch until the end – there’s shot of her American Apparel, Hudson 12534 Tshirts, which are a…
Relish The Thought!
Written by Verity Smith Jen and Chef D Anyone who has ever tried the “It’s Famous” chicken salad at RELISH DELIGHTS will know what I mean when I say that it is so good that I viscerally missed that chicken salad during the shutdown. You will rejoice to hear that Relish has rebooted and reopened…
This Pepperoni Heel is a Beast!
The Columbia County Fair is canceled for this year, but you can still get “Fair Food” – like this Pepperoni or Meatball Heel at 225 Warren. I grew up in an Italian-American family from the Bronx/Long Island, and I attended many San Genaro Festivals, but never have I seen this until I moved to Columbia…
Ready to Reopen!
New York State and the City of Hudson are (slowly) beginning to reopen stores, restaurants, and businesses. This weekend is the first of Hudson Shared Summer Streets! I’ll be out there asking people what they think – if you want to be interviewed for this website, let me know. There’s no shortage of opinions in…
Summertime!
Go to Supernatural Coffee – Friday – June 19th – all day long – proceeds to be donated to Friends of Hudson Youth and Greater Promise Neighborhood!Watch the video above!Don’t forget the Bake Sale at Like Minded Objects on Saturday. It’s strawberry season! Where can you get fresh strawberries in/around Hudson? Well, BOTH Farmers’ Markets…
Red Barn Hudson
by Verity Smith No sooner did dining OUTDOORS begin again under Phase 2 of re-opening but POOF! Here we are in Phase 3 as of YESTERDAY, Wednesday, June 17! So what does that mean for diners? You can read a summary of the guidelines here. While usually focused on what’s happening in Hudson proper, we…
al fresco
By Verity Smith Lawrence Park Hudson outdoor patio – photo from their Facebook Page Nothing says summertime in Hudson like dining al fresco. As of last week, it is legal to do so again at restaurants in NYS (subject, of course, to social distancing and other precautions). So where can you go to dine and…
Outdoor Fun!
Dan from Common Hand Farm talks about the opening of the Hudson Wednesday Market! Someone asked me, “Trixie, how about selling cookies at the Wednesday market?” Sure, what else am I doing on a Wednesday? Why not? SAY YES TO LIFE, Trix! Then, on a Wednesday afternoon, 2pm, eighty plus degrees outside, both ovens hot,…