Living in Hudson, we are fortunate to be surrounded by so many restaurants offering the bounty of the Hudson Valley. However, one can easily take for granted the culinary expertise we have right around the corner. Crowds on the summer and fall weekends may be intimidating, but why wait? Why not make Wednesday a special…
Category: Food
Shenanigan Mint Dairy Shake and Crumb Cake at Stewart’s
When I saw the Shenanigan’s Mint Dairy Shake – Limited Edition – in the refrigerator case at Stewart’s, a few thoughts ran through my head: How does this taste? Could I write off the $2.19 as ‘research’ work? If I write this up and post it by Friday afternoon, can I (Stewart ice cream) scoop…
Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend in Hudson
Presented by Four Walls Irish American Whiskey Hudson might not host a parade, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create your own shenanigans this Irish American holiday. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday this year, and since very few businesses are open on Mondays in Hudson, this weekend is the time to celebrate….
Wm. Farmer and Sons & The Gem – Wednesday and Thursday Nights BBQ Pop-up
I fell off the wagon on Wednesday night at Wm. Farmer and Sons. A friend/temptress wanted to go to the BBQ Pop-up at Wm. Farmer & Sons (in partnership with their sister restaurant, The Gem), and I reluctantly agreed to a night of meat-eating even though I’m vegetarian. I’m 95% vegetarian (a 95 is still…
Staycation at Wm. Farmer and Sons in Hudson, NY
Since our daughter was born, my wife and I don’t get out as much as we used to. This is both an understatement and the most universal truth about parenting I could possibly write. That’s why, the moment my mother-in-law came to town, I seized the opportunity to hatch a plan: our very own staycation….
BANQUE – 544 Warren Street, Hudson, NY
The Space: When you walk into the restaurant Banque at 544 Warren Street, you are inspired. The high ceilings and windows lift your gaze and soul upwards, like a cathedral, while the hanging light fixtures, murals, and terrazzo floor help ground you. Although still in Hudson, the restaurant’s design evokes elegant midtown Manhattan from the…
Smash or Pass? SMASH!!
The new SMASH burger at Hudson Bagels is totally smashable. There are not enough $10-15 lunch options in Hudson. Hudson Bagels is smashing into this market with the launch of their new SMASHburger. Starting this week, smash burgers will be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during lunchtime. These are no ordinary burgers. Like an…
Saint Florian – 342 Warren Street, Hudson, NY
Hudson Restaurant with a Commitment to Local Hudsonians Hudson restaurant, Saint Florian at 342 Warren Street in Hudson, NY, is the answer to two important questions: Everyday, seven-days a week, the main floor of Saint Florian (The Lounge) is open from 11am until 11pm. The upstairs dining room is open on Fridays and Saturdays from…
Bob’s Restaurant in Hudson, New York
What you don’t know, gentle readers, is that in almost every restaurant post I write, at some point, I compare the restaurant to Bob’s. I save these posts in drafts, and before publishing, I delete the comparison to Bob’s. It’s not fair to the other restaurants. Many of us newcomers, otherwise known as “city folk”…
The Corn and The Fury
The following is a true story. When I first moved upstate, around 2006, I visited a gay bar in Albany (now closed) for their annual Holiday Party. There was table filled with trays of Little Debbie snack cakes and hot dogs. I lived in Manhattan’s East Village for about twenty years, graduated from NYU’s Film…