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…
Category: Hudson, NY
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…
Union Street Brewing Company – Hudson, New York
“Trixie, where in Hudson can I get a drink and a bite to eat with a friend, but also have a space to sit and talk and maybe play a game of cards?” I get questions on recommendations all the time. Sometimes, it’s not easy, but this one was. I told them, “Union Street Brewing…
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…
Interview with Lynn Brandt on Hudson’s Santa Village
If you’ve passed by 7th Street Park in Hudson lately, you’ve seen “Santa’s Village”. The little houses are a festive way to celebrate the holiday season. This year, many of the houses have been refurbished. Trixie’s List did a quick Q/A with Lynn Brandt, one of the main organizers behind the renovations. If you would…
Winter Walk Window Winners 2023
Public Access, Alternative Media, and “The Brenda and Glennda Show”
Kasuri and Dream Brother sponsored an evening of “The Brenda and Glennda Show” and “Glennda and Friends”, starring Glenn Belverio and Hudson resident Mark Allen. The show aired on Manhattan Cable’s public access channel in the early to mid-90s. I decided to ask the duo a few more questions about their experiences and alternative media….
Give the Gift of Hudson’s History for the Holidays
Looking for that special gift for that special someone? Look no further. The Hudson Area Library has a Shop with items based on images in its archival collection. Each sale benefits the library History Room, which acquires, preserves, and makes accessible the history of Hudson, Greenport, and Stockport. Framed and unframed copies of maps and…
The Lowe’s Pickup Lockers are Life-Changing
True story. I needed carpet tape. Well, need is strong. Who really needs carpet tape? The carpet in my living room was curling up, and I was tired of tripping on it every day. It finally dawned on me to buy carpet tape to hold it down. (The realization that I needed carpet tape happened…