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…
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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…
Verdigris Tea Moves Back to the Future
HUDSON – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Verdigris Tea & Chocolate is staging a ‘grand re-opening’ on Friday, February 9th. After a year under a temporary management team, owner Kim Bach has stepped back into a more active role. And she’s reached out to several members of her former team as well. “I’m thrilled…
The Lover Cafe at The Maker
I’ve noticed that spending time at The Maker Cafe – whether for a quick latte or a leisurely lunch – always leaves me feeling a touch more elevated, elegant, and aesthetically nourished. I find myself stepping back out onto Warren Street with a graceful stride. The Maker is expert at serving fantasy (along with a…
Lunchtime at Olde Hudson
Are you visiting Hudson mid-week and looking for a place for lunch? Try Olde Hudson Cafe. Olde Hudson Café is open every day of the year (with a few exceptions for major holidays). What can you expect at Olde Hudson for lunch? Expect the unexpected! Yes, there are sandwiches, soups, and salads for lunch, and…
Mel the Bakery in Hudson, New York
Mel the Bakery can be a dangerous place. It is a dangerous place for anyone who has recently said, “I’m trying to cut down on carbs.” I have said that line myself, but it rings hollow now that Mel the Bakery opened a storefront just a stone’s throw from my backyard, in the small city…
Kitty’s Café New Baked Goods Selection and the Route Taken to Get There
Every morning for the past twelve years – Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – weather permitting, I walk with my dog down the hill from my home at the western end of town to the riverfront. Our walk gives me the opportunity to observe the evolving landscape of South Front Street. Of particular interest is…
Passing the Rolling Pin at Verdigris in Hudson, NY
There are a few changes at Hudson’s beloved bakery and café, Verdigris, located at 135 Warren Street, at the corner of Warren and Second Streets. Kim Bach is still the owner, however, the storefront has a new manager, Yvette Pfilippe, who “thanks Kim for trusting me with the legacy, and hopes to make her proud.”…
Hudson Bagels – Bagels Boiled and Baked Fresh Daily in Hudson, New York
Video produced by Lance WheelerFeaturing owner John Morreale and his father, Joe John Morreale, owner of Hudson Bagels, spent years researching the most delicious bagel sandwiches to bring upstate to Hudson, New York. His mission was to create the best bagel experience. Hudson Bagels, located at Route 66 and Ten Broeck Avenue (across from The…