There’s an expression, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person.” Busy people know the shortest path. Busy people do not talk endlessly about doing something, they just do it. One would think that Ashley Berman, co-owner of Mel’s, and Brent Young, owner of the Meat Hook, would have enough…
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A Staycation….in Kinderhook??
A friend mentioned I should go on a staycation in Kinderhook. I immediately scoffed at the idea! I don’t need a staycation; I have too many things to do. I need a work-cation! I need a week to focus on my secondary list of To Do items – the home projects that never get done….
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…
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”…
Fork & Whisk Opens in Chatham
Dana Johnson opened a new eatery, Fork & Whisk, in Chatham. You may remember Dana from Relish Hudson, which used to be by the Amtrak train station, and then moved to the corner of Columbia and 8th Streets. “My wife has a video of me saying that I would never open another restaurant again.” says…