Columbia Couty Tourism Dining Guide 2012

Hudson Valley Region

Let’s Eat! Dining & Fun Guide

Food & Drink Wine, Spirits & Brewing Country Markets & Farms Farmer’s Markets Community-Supported Agriculture Festivals Weddings

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ur agricultural roots run deep in Columbia County. Family farms have been growing heirloom vegetable strains for generations, and young pioneers open new CSA farms year after year.

Stop by our farm stands and markets, where the growers bring their just-picked produce and fine crafted products. Indulge your senses in a taste and leave with the makings of a feast and tips on how to fix it.

It’s all here: extraordinary diner fare, ethnic treats that have won national raves and pizza as an art form. Coffee shops where fresh-brewed excellence is served with a side of local insider tips. Fragrant bakeries employing strict European standards. Don’t forget chocolatiers, pub cuisine and mouthwatering steaks. Vegan, casual, or candlelit—name your mood, we’ve got the food—from falafel to molecular gastronomy and everywhere in-between.

We’ll quench your thirst with artisanal beverages. Our distillery, brewery, and wineries welcome you to tour, taste, and celebrate.

Columbia County—where farm-to-table cuisine is just how it’s done.

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16 Country Markets & Farms

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Food & Drink } Ancram The Farmer’s Wife Fresh regional fare. Mon, Wed-Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 7am-3pm.

3 Cty Rt 8. 329-5431 www.thefarmerswife.biz

Come taste our worldclass flavors. Farm to table isn’t just a slogan here, it’s a way of life—and we’re talking about fabulous farms where growing food is a science, an art, and a passion. Stop at one of our bakeries, wineries, farm stands, small-batch distilleries, or delis and get some culinary magic to go, or tarry awhile and let our world-class chefs work their magic on the plate at your table.

Italian. Feb-Dec, Mon, Wed, Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12-9pm.

1015 Rt 82. 851-6467

The Pond Restaurant Old-fashioned, real home cooking in a casual “Appalachian lodge” setting.

Wed-Sat 4-9pm, Sun 12-9pm.

711 Cty Rt 3. 329-1500

} Austerlitz O’s Eatery Italian and American, home-cooked entrees. Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri 7am11pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-10pm.

309 Rigor Hill Rd. 392-1001 www.oseatery.com

} Canaan Backwater Bar and Grill A Canaan classic is back. Right on the water, and the cuisine again features marinated Jack Daniels Steak. Daily 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat nights ’til 1am.

42 Queechy Lake Dr. 781-0199 www.backwatergrille.com

Meps BBQ BBQ sandwiches, ribs, burgers, hot dogs and pizza, breakfast items. WedSat 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.

Rts 22 & 295. 781-0781

} Chatham Blue Plate Restaurant Contemporary American. Tues-Thurs 5:30-9pm (to 9:30pm, July 1-Labor Day), Fri-Sat 5:30-9:30pm (to 10pm, July 1 to Labor Day), Sun 5-9pm.

1 Kinderhook St. 392-7711 www.chathamblueplate.net

Carolyn’s Family Restaurant Old Chatham Country Store

Food & Drink

Old Chatham Country Store

Jo Jo’s Pizza and Ice Cream

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American. Mon-Sun, 6am-3pm (weekends – breakfast all day), Mon & Thurs 5-8pm, Fri & Sat 5-9pm.

22 Main St. 392-5673

Chatham Cake Shoppe & Patisserie European pastries and desserts, birthday and wedding cakes. Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun 9am-4pm.

33 Hudson Ave. 392-9866

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Chatham Chinese Restaurant

Chinese, take out or eat in. Mon-Thurs 11am-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm.

15 Dardess Dr. 392-9898

Chatham House Tavern

Classic, Homemade Comfort Food in their Restored 19th Century Tavern.

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm.

(Winter hours: closed Tuesday).

29 Hudson Ave. 392-6605 www.lipperas.com

Destino – Cocina Mexicana and Margarita Bar

Authentic Mexican Cuisine along with American favorites served with a Mexican flair. Weekdays 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5-9:30pm, Sun 5-9pm (later Summer hours).

1 Church St. 392-6663

LaGonia’s Pizza & Café

Pizza Den

Italian-American, pizza. Tues-Sun 11:30am-10pm.

10 Austerlitz St. 392-3636

Side Bar Grill @ the Chatham Bowl

Hot food, subs, appetizers, family atmosphere—with children’s parties.

Daily 11am-closing.

248 Rt 295. 392-6190 Pizza, wings, pasta and dinners, hot and cold subs, wraps Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 12-9pm.

On the Circle – Main St. 392-7773

Elegant fine dining room, “family” dining room, historic bar/lounge. Mon-Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm for a brunch buffet and 4-9pm (Winter hours: closed Tuesday).

29 Hudson Ave. 392-6600 www.lipperas.com Bagel, soups, salad, panini, wraps. MonSat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-3pm.

41 Main St. 392-7388 Full menu and nightly specials.

Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-12am.

34 Hudson Ave. 392-1150

Pub and pub fare. Tues-Sun lunch and dinner hours.

36 Main St. 392-2337

Valon’s Pizza

Italian specialties, pizza. Daily 11am-10pm 2 Dardess Dr. 392-7744 www.lagonias.com

MJ Sports Bar and Grill

Peint O Gwrw

International, vegetarian. Mon-Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm. (Closed Tues, Sept-June.)

20 Main St. 392-3291 www.ralphsprettygoodcafe.com

Ice cream made on premises—delicious old fashioned, organic, grass-fed ice cream by the cone, cup or pint. Seasonal (call for hours.)

59 Main St. 392-4653

Marisa’s Bagel Café

Gourmet sandwiches, vegetarian selections, artisanal bread, with everything made in-house. Tues-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm; open Mon during holiday weekends.

54 Main St. 392-9852

Ralph’s Pretty Good Café

Golden Organics

Lippera’s at the Chatham House

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} Claverack Coyote Flaco

Mexican bar and grill, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, vegetarian plates, wings and more. Tues-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, 11:30am-11pm, Sat &Sun 2-10pm.

6032 Rt 9H. 851-9042 www.mycoyoteflaco.com

Filli’s Pizzeria @ Claverack Market

Fresh made pizza, calzones, cold/hot subs, burgers, wraps, salads, wings and other appetizers and specialty foods.

Mon-Thurs and Sat-Sun 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8:30pm.

6 Park St(at Rt 23 and 9H). 851-9164 www.fillispizzeria.com

Hudson Valley Bounty From a small local movement in Columbia County, the Bounty program rapidly expanded to Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and now Sullivan County. These core counties in the Mid Hudson Valley have united together as the Hudson Valley Bounty. Our mission is to educate the community about the preservation of local farms through the purchase and use of local and regional sustainable foods and products throughout the entire Hudson Valley. We also promote and support networking connections between local agricultural producers and culinary businesses. www.hudsonvalleybounty.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Food & Drink Keeler’s Eskimo Bar Roadside stand serving Burgers, subs, sandwiches and ice cream, fresh fruit sundaes in season. Apr-Sept Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun noon-9pm.

14 Rt 9H. 851-7520

} Clermont ’Cue to Go Take-out BBQ. Wed & Thurs 11am7pm, Fri & Sat 11am-8pm.

230 Cty Rt 6. 537-7246 www.creativecuisine.com

} Columbiaville Hot-Digg-Ity’s Pizzeria & Hometown Grill

Food & Drink

Pizza, Italian-American dinners, homemade soups and salads, subs, burgers and sandwiches, fresh baked cookies.

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am10pm. Sun noon-8pm.

1229 Rt 9, Columbiaville (next to the Columbiaville Post Office). 828-6892 www.hotdiggitypizza.com

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} Copake Lake The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club

Fine and casual dining, Sunday brunch and catering. Friday night and Sunday brunch enjoy live local entertainment.

Tues-Thurs & Mon 11:30am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm, closed Tues-Wed and abbreviated hours during off season.

44 Golf Course Rd. 325-0019 www.copakecountryclub.com

} Craryville Martindale Chief Diner

Homemade American diner food. SatThurs 6:30am-8:30pm, Fri ’til 9:30pm.

1000 Rt 23 (at Taconic State Parkway).

851-2525

} East Chatham The Cottage Restaurant

Homemade American, eclectic.

Wed-Mon 9am-9pm.

1267 Rt 295. 392-4170 www.thecottagerestaurant.org

Donna’s Country Grill

Church Street Deli & Pizzeria Breakfast sandwiches, full breakfasts, hot/cold subs, salads, wraps, pizza.

Sun - Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri & Sat 7am- 10pm.

1677 Cty Rt 7A. 329-4551 www.churchstreetdeli.com

Fast food, burgers, French fries, wraps, soup, homemade hot subs, ice cream and daily specials. Seasonal: Mon-Thurs 11am8pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-8pm.

591 Rt 295. 392-3042

} Elizaville The Elizaville Diner

Dad’s Diner Home-cooked meals from eggs to prime rib and fish in a ’50s-style diner. Sun-Thurs 7am-8pm, Fri & Sat 7am-9pm.

27 Cty Rt 7A. 329-3237

American and Greek specialties, daily specials. Sun-Thurs 6am-9pm, Fri & Sat 6am-10pm.

573 West Kerleys Corners Rd. 845-756-3557 www.elizavillediner.com

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} Germantown Otto’s Market

Full grocery and specialty food store, to-go items featuring local produce/ products. Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-3pm.

215 Main St. 537-7200 www.ottosmarket.com

Palatine Park Pizza

Pizza, Italian dinners, subs. Tue-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 2-9pm.

85 Palatine Park Rd. 537-6262 www.palparkpizza.com

and fresh seafood. Banquet facilities for up to 300 people. Buses welcome.

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun kitchen hours 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat kitchen hours 11am-11pm.

1006 Rt 9H. 828-3326

White Stone Café Continental, American, Greek and all-you-can-eat buffet. Mon 6am-3pm, Tues-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 6am-3pm.

2337 Rt 66. 392-7171 www.whitestonecafe.com

} Greenport

Red Barn Deli

Applebee’s

} Ghent

Real food. Real fun. Real close. Car side to go. Mon-Thurs 11-12am, Fri & Sat 11-1am, Sun 11am-11pm.

420 Fairview Ave. 828-0000 www.applebees.com

The Café at The Fields

Bagel Tyme

Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun only late Fall – early Spring.

1405 Cty Rt 22. 392-6021 www.artomi.org

Bagels, sandwiches, soup. Daily 6am-3pm.

389 Fairview Ave. 822-1510 bageltyme.net

Cocina de Leticia @ Love Apple Farm

Bubba Bean BBQ

American deli/diner. Mon-Fri 6am3:30pm, Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun 8am-2:30pm.

101 Main St. 537-6330

Serving authentic Mexican food, cold and hot soups, light American fare, truly homemade desserts, ice cream and more. Daily 11am-4pm in season.

1421 Rt 9H. 828-5048 www.loveapplefarm.com

Dairy Queen Brazier

Fast food and ice cream. Seasonal: Daily 11am-9pm.

2319 Rt 66. 392-3440

Kozel’s Restaurant

Family-owned and operated for 75 years. Specializes in steaks, prime rib

Barbeque. Daily 10am-10pm.

93 Union Turnpike (Rt 66). 828-7222

Chinatown Restaurant Chinese. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, FriSat 11am-10:30pm.

160 Fairview Ave. 822-0929 www.chinatownrestaurantny.com

Joe’s Restaurant Italian, American, bar and entertainment. Mon 5pm – 1am, Tues-Thurs 5:30pm-2am, Fri & Sat 5:30pm-3am.

407 Fairview Ave. 828-9028

230 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 www.cafeleperche.com 518-828-1850 230 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Wednesday & THUrsday 7am–8pm, friday & Saturday 7am–10pm www.cafeleperche.com 518-828-1850 Sunday 7am–8pm Closed Monday & Tuesday

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}Food & Drink Labella’s Pizza

Pizza, pasta, Italian dinners. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11-12am, Sun 12-10pm.

350 Fairview Ave. 828-1844

Morabito’s Sub Shop

Italian/American. Mon-Sat 8am-7pm.

189 Healy Blvd. 828-2671

The Office Deli OASIS

American café. Mon-Fri 10:30am2:30pm.

160 Fairview Ave. 671-6023 www.theofficedeli.com

Pizza Hut

American and Italian, buffet.

Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-9pm.

235 Fairview Ave. 828-4359

Plaza Diner

American, Greek, Italian, seafood, steaks and chops. Daily 7am-11pm.

300 Fairview Ave. 822-0356

Spring Garden Restaurant

Swiss Hutte Restaurant and Lodging

Country Inn with European Flair. Lunch, Sat 12-2pm, Sun 12-3pm. Dinner, Wed & Thurs 5:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 5:30pm9:30pm, Sun 5-9pm, (Tues 5:30-9pm summer only).

3290 Rt 23. 325-3333 www.swisshutte.com

} Hudson American Glory BBQ

A BBQ restaurant specializing in “legendary regional BBQ of the United States, and classic American comfort food,” entertainment on weekends. SunThurs 11am-12am, Fri & Sat 11-3am.

342 Warren St. 822-1234 www.americanglory.com

Baba Louie’s Organic Sourdough Pizza Company

(Ghent/Hillsdale)

Organic pizza, pasta, salad. Lunch, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:30am-3pm. Dinner Fri 5-9:30pm, Sat & Sun 11:30am10pm.

517 Warren St. 751-2155 www.babalouiespizza.com

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Bagel Tyme

Chinese. Daily 11:30am-10:30pm.

350 Fairview Ave. 828-4770

Food & Drink

12am, Fri & Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 4pm-10pm.

2627 Rt 23. 325-4631

} Harlemville

Organic soups, sandwiches and entrees, raw milk and on-site organic bakery. Mon-Sat 7:30am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.

327 Rte 21C. 672-7500 opt 2 www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Bagels, sandwiches, homemade soups.

Mon-Sat 6am-3pm.

41 North Sixth St. 828-8979 www.bageltyme.net

Bruno’s Café

} Hillsdale

Lunch specials featuring local regional items. Daily 10am-6pm.

227 Warren St. 822-9344

Crossroads Food Shop

Café Le Perche

Small casual restaurant featuring a seasonally changing menu sourced with locally raised & grown ingredients.

Breakfast/Lunch Tues-Sun 8am-3pm, Dinner Fri & Sat 5:30-9:30pm, Sun 5:30pm-9pm.

2642 Rt 23. 325-1461 www.crossroadsfoodshop.com

Four Brothers Pizza Inn

Greek, American. Daily 10:30am-10pm.

2828 Rt 23. 325-7300 www.fourbrotherspizzainn.com

Hillsdale House

Grilled steaks, fresh seafood, nightly specials, wood-fired pizza oven, restaurant and tavern. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm.

1 Anthony Ave. 325-7111

Mt. Washington House

Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, daily specials, late-night menu available.

Mon-Wed 4pm-12am, Thurs 11:30am8

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Authentic wood-fired French oven creates the fresh bread and pastries, soup, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts.

Fireside dining in the lounge, outdoor dining, intimate bar setting. Mon-Thurs & Sun 7am-8pm, 7am-10pm Fri & Sat (Closed Mon-Tues during winter.)

230 Warren St. 822-1850 www.cafeleperche.com

Ca’Mea Restaurant

Old family recipes and Italian hospitality, garden dining in season. Tues-Sun 12-3pm, Tues-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 5-9pm.

333 Warren St. 822-0005 www.camearestaurant.com

The Cascades

A coffee house, deli and full-service restaurant housed in a historic building in Hudson – it is renowned for its soups and sandwiches. Mon-Sat 8am-4pm.

407 Warren St. 822-9146 www.thecascadeshudson.com

The Chocolate Bar

La Gamin Country

A tiny sidewalk serves a variety of Hot Chocolates, Espresso Drinks, Coffee & Tea as well as cookies, biscotti, cupcakes, and chocolate bars from around the world, chocolate candies, and a variety of chocolate-related gifts.

4 Front St. 828-1943 www.hudsonchocolatebar.com

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DABA Contemporary fine dining and bar food menu. Mon-Sat 6-10pm.

225 Warren St. 249-4631 www.dabahudson.com

Davi’s Delights Burgers, wraps, seafood sandwiches, finger food, sandwiches, soups, and desserts ... ice cream, floats, sundaes.

Daily 11am-8pm, seasonal.

41 Green St. 828-0725

Debbie’s Li’l Restaurant Homemade breakfast. Mon-Fri 6:30am-1:30pm, Sat 6:30-11am 747 Columbia St. 828-4307

Earth Foods Café Sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups.

Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-3pm, Fri-Sun 9am-4pm.

523 Warren St. 822-1396

Grand Buffet Chinese, American, Japanese.

Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10:30pm.

90 Green St. 828-3399

Grazin’ Diner Farm to Table Direct—100% Grass-fed and Finished Black Angus burgers, hearty salads and house-made milkshakes and sodas from an oldfashioned fountain are just a few of the locally-sourced and organic treats offered, as you enjoy a 1950’s diner atmosphere complete with an original Wurlitzer jukebox.

Mon, Thurs, Fri 12-3pm and 5-8pm (9:30pm on Fri), Sat 11am-9:30pm and Sun 9am-4pm 717 Warren St. 828-9323 www.grazindiner.com

HS Cafe Mexican. Thurs, Fri, Sun 12-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm.

310 Warren St. 822-8008 www.hudsonsupermarketcafe. blogspot.com

Italian Market Italian Deli with signature sandwiches and Italian salads, entrees and sides.

Call-in orders accepted. Mon - Thurs 10:30am-6:30pm, Fri 10:30am-8pm, Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm.

717 Columbia St. 671-6610

French café—authentic casual French ambiance, popular neighborhood feel, good fresh food and signature crêpes.

Thurs-Tues 9am-5pm.

609 Warren St. 828-2885 www.legamin.com A distinctive ice cream parlor featuring Jane’s Ice Cream—homemade in the Hudson Valley—specialty sundaes, homemade local fruit compotes, milkshakes, custom ice cream sandwiches made with locally baked cookies, 100% fruit smoothies and fabulous espressos.

May-Oct, daily 1-10pm.

253 Warren St. 828-7254 www.lickhudson.com

LOAF

Bakery. Fri - Tues 11am-sell out.

433 Warren St.

Mexican Radio

Mexican Radio’s fabulous Mexican food and delicious margaritas are drawing crowds. Daily 11:30am-11pm.

537 Warren St. 828-7770 www.mexrad.com

MOD Restaurant

Local neighborhood eatery, serving homemade comfort food – meatloaf, chili, chicken pot pie, specialty sandwiches, soups and salads, Gluten free menu, Beer & Wine bar. Tue-Sat 11am-10pm.

20 S Front St. 828-1880 www.modhudson.com

Nolita’s Bakery Café

Specializing in fresh baked goods baked on premises, and delicious specialty sandwiches, soup, quiches and burgers. Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat & Sun 8am-5pm.

454 Warren St. 828-4905

Olde Hudson

Take out – picnic boxes, cheese plates, paninis. Sun-Thurs 11-6, Fri 10:30am7pm, Sat 10am-6:30pm.

421 Warren St. 828-6923 www.oldehudson.com

Park Falafel and Pizza

Greek, pizza, salads, vegetarian, kosher, baking done on premises. Mon-Sat 9:30am-9pm, Sun 11am-9pm.

11 North 7th St. 828-5500 www.parkfalafelandpizza.com

Parlor Coffee and Tea House

Baked goods, coffee, tea. WiFi. Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-9pm.

742 Warren St. 828-2210

(p.m.) Wine Bar

A great selection of incredible wines, delicious meats and the best cheeses available from local sources to enhance your experience and a fully www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Food & Drink stocked bar, Tues-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri and Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 3-9pm.

119 Warren St. 301-4398 www.pmwinebar.com

Red Chopstick

Szechuan and Cantonese Chinese food. Free delivery available.

Mon-Thurs 11am-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 12-10pm.

305 Warren St. 828-7926

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar

Bistro. Mon, Wed-Sat 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm, Sun 5-9pm.

321 Warren St. 828-3657

The Restaurant at Helsinki Hudson

Carries on a 15-year tradition featuring creative, homespun, seasonally selected food in a welcoming and beautiful atmosphere. Thurs-Tues 5-10pm.

405 Columbia St. 828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

Scali’s Pasta & Pizza

Food & Drink

Italian, American. Mon-Sat 10am10pm, Sun 12-9pm.

978 Columbia St. 828-9186 www.scalispizza.com

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale

Snack, baked goods, coffee, tea, ale.

Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am10pm, Sun 12-6pm.

440 Warren St. 671-6006 www.thespottydog.com

Stella’s Pizzeria & Italian Bakery

Italian bakery, Italian entrées and pizza.

Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12-8pm.

69 Fairview Ave. 671-6033

Swallow Café

Coffee (roasted by Stumptown Coffee Roasters), tea, specialty drinks, pastries.

Daily 8am-6pm.

433 Warren St. 413-475-4892

Swoon Kitchenbar

A neighborhood brasserie. Thurs, Sun, Mon 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, FriSun 12-3:30pm.

340 Warren St. 822-8938 www.swoonkitchenbar.com

Tanzy’s

American favorites and afternoon tea, gifts and gift baskets. Sun 8am-12pm (breakfast only). Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 8am-3pm, Sun hours in season; late afternoon tea by reservation only.

223 Warren St. 828-5165

Vico Restaurant

Italian restaurant with an emphasis on traditional and modern Tuscan cuisine.

Thurs-Mon 5-9:30pm, Sat-Sun lunch 12-3pm and dinner 3–9:30pm/8pm 136 Warren St. 828-6529 www.vico-restaurant.com 10

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Wasabi

Japanese. Lunch, Mon-Sat 11:30am2:30pm; dinner, Mon-Thurs 4:30-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 4:30-10:30pm, Sun 3-9:30pm.

807 Warren St. 828-1888 wasabiyummy.com

Wunderbar & Bistro

Comfortable, warm and inviting, offering progressive American, comfort food at affordable prices. Daily 11:30am-2am.

744 Warren St. 828-0555 www.wunderbarbistro.com

} Food Trucks –

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American Glory BBQ

Great American BBQ – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily 8am-9pm, April-Nov. Corner of 5th and Warren St. www.americanglory.com

Tortillaville

Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas featuring meat, seafood and multiple vegetarian options at an affordable price. Mexican Coca-cola and fruity Jarritos soft drinks are thirst quenchers. Memorial DayOctober Thurs - Sun. 11am-7pm 347 Warren St. www.tortillaville.com

Truck Pizza

Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza made for you inside of a Truck! Wed – Sun March – November.

347 Warren St. www.truckpizza.net

Winnie’s Jerk Chicken and Fish

“Taste of the Caribbean” with over 35 years of restaurant experience.

708 State St. www.winniesjerkchicken.com

} Kinderhook Bagel Tyme

Bagels and more. Daily 7am-4pm.

Broad St (Rt 9). 758-1313 www.bageltyme.net

Bean’s Place

“Fresh and Real”—specialty sandwiches and omelets, daily specials, homemade soups and desserts. Memorial Day weekend-Nov, Thurs & Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Mon & Wed 8am-2pm, please call for winter hours.

3 Albany Ave. 758-2500

Carolina House

An innovative mix of classic American favorites and multi-ethnic fare freshly prepared and served in warm, friendly surroundings. Wed & Thurs 5-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9:30pm.

59 Broad St (Rt 9). 758-1669 www.carolinahouserestaurant.com

With Grazin’, the best and cleanest foods grown in Columbia County are offered in Columbia County. The Beef, Eggs, Chicken, and Pork take a short 7.2 mile ride from Farm to Restaurant, and most of the other ingredients also come from within 12 miles. If it is grown in New York (and specifically Columbia County), then that’s where it will be sourced. Grass-Fed & Finished Burgers, Hand-Cut Fries, Homemade Sodas and Desserts, a simple menu focused on seasonal, local and organic ingredients.

Thur 12:00-8:00 • Fri 12:00-9:30 • Sat 9:00-9:30 • Sun 9:00-3:00 • Mon 12:00-8:00 717 WARREN STREET, HUDSON • 518-822-9323 • GrazinDiner.com

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Otto’s Market

Your New Local Grocer on Main Street BEST OF HUDSON VALLEY 2010 • BEST OF HUDSON VALLEY 2011 COLUMBIA COUNTY’S MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS 2009

Featuring Hudson Valley local products, everyday groceries, baked goods made in house, meat cut to order, and a fantastic deli serving breakfast and lunch.

Monday-Saturday....7-7 Sunday....7-3 215 Main Street Germantown, NY 12526 (518) 537-7200 www.ottosmarket.com info@ottosmarket.com

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}Food & Drink Kinderhook Center Cafe & Gifts Smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches, cappuccinos and expresso. Mon-Fri, 6am-4pm, Sat 7am-3pm (abbreviated hours during winter).

1 Chatham St. 758-1602

} Livingston Bells Pond Diner Breakfast to go, American diner food, pizza to go. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-1pm.

Corner of Rts 9 & 82. 851-2220

Blue Stores Restaurant Features traditional favorites of yesteryear and and casual home-style cooking served in warm, cozy and charming setting. Tues 5-10pm, Wed-Fri 11am10pm, Sat 5-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

2215 Rt 9. 537-6658 www.bluestorerestaurant.com

Food & Drink

Hudson Park Restaurant A baseball-themed “joint” serving stadium fare – hot dogs (many varieties), hamburgers, wings, fries, shakes, veggie burgers, specialty sandwiches and fresh salads. Mon-Fri 7am9pm, Sat -Sun 8am-9pm (extended hours in summer).

3521 Rt 9. 851-2228

} New Lebanon Bucky’s Bagels & Pizza Bagels, pizza, deli sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and bakery items. Daily 5:30am-2:30pm.

Rts 22/20, Valley Plaza. 794-8865

China City Takeout Chinese. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.

501 Rt 20. 794-9181

Hitchinpost Café Family restaurant. Daily 7am-3pm, Fri until 9pm.

Tilden Place, Rts 20/22. 794-9092

Jimmy D’s Pizza Royale & Restaurant Greek, Italian, American, pizza. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 9am10pm, Sun 8am-10pm.

Rts 20/22. 794-8161

Mario’s Restaurant Northern Italian and American cuisine.

Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs 4-9pm (9:30pm in season), Fri & Sat 4-10pm, reservations recommended.

458 Rts 20/22. 794-9495 www.marios-restaurant.com 12

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The Pillars Restaurant

Enjoy the continental cuisine in the ambience of the refurbished 1834 Carriage House. Feb-Dec, Wed-Sat 5-9pm, Sun 4-8pm, Sun brunch 10am-1pm.

860 Rt 20. 794-8007 www.pillarsrestaurant.com

Smitty’s Pizza

An old favorite in New Lebanon is back.

Stop by for a pizza, hot and cold subs, wings, hot dogs and a variety of salads.

Open Friday - Sunday 5-9pm (or later).

882 Rt 20. 794-7573

} Old Chatham Jackson’s Old Chatham House

American. Daily 11am-10pm.

648 Albany Turnpike (on the Village Square). 794-7373 www.jacksonsoch.com

Old Chatham Country Store & Café American bistro with emphasis on local, regional and organic sources, serving cocktails, beer and wine. Tues-Sun 7am-4pm, breakfast and lunch, Fri-Sat 5-8:30pm, dinner by reservation.

639 Albany Turnpike. 794-6227 www.oldchathamcountrystore.com

} Philmont Gabriel’s Pizza & Grill

Pizza, wings, burgers and more, daily specials. Daily 11am-9:30pm.

94 Main St. 672-5733 www.gabriels-pizza.com

Local 111

American—featuring seasonal and local produce. Dinner, Wed-Sun, Sun Café – check website or call for hours.

111 Main St. 672-7801 www.local111.com

Main Street Public House

Great Micro Brews, upscale pub food featuring local & organic ingredients whenever available, live local music, Sat & Sun breakfast. Wed 5-10pm, Thurs 5-12am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-9pm.

12 Main St. 672-7346

The Vanderbilt House

An 1860 restored hotel and restaurant featuring great American cuisine in either the dining room or tavern.

Tues-Sun 5:30-10pm, Sun brunch 11am-3pm.

161 Main St. 672-9993 www.vanderbilt-house.com

} Spencertown Dan’s Diner

A 1925 18-seat, refurbished Jerry O’Mahony Diner remodeled with subtleties of the era, making a visit to Dan’s

Diner a unique eating experience.

Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat 7am-1pm, Sun 8am-noon (breakfast).

Rt 203, near the Spencertown Firehouse. 392-3267

} Valatie

Mark’s Pizza Pizza, wings, calzones, hot subs, salads. Sun-Thurs 4-9pm, Fri & Sat 4-10:30pm.

3017 Main St. 758-7333 www.markspizza.biz

The Main Street Café

AJ’s Pizza Pizza, Wings, Hot & Cold Subs, wraps, calzones, appetizers, Stromboli. Mon 11am-8pm.

Wed-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12-8pm.

3013 Main St. 758-2003

American, Italian, seafood. Wed-Sun 8am-9pm.

3032 Main St. 758-9000

OKenny’s Express

Home-style cooking, American/Italian.

Mon-Sat 11am-9pm.

1048 Rt 9. 758-7701

Good food fast, breakfast, wraps, deli sandwiches, daily dinner specials. MonSat 7am-8pm.

3321 Rt 9. 784-2491 www.okfoodproducts.com/carryout_services.php

Chu Garden

Val-Kin Restaurant

Chris’ Café

Hunan, Mandarin, Szechuan, Cantonese. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12-10pm.

2819 Rt 9. 758-2791

Four Brothers Pizza Inn Pizza, Italian, American, Greek. Daily 11am-10:30pm.

2960 Rt 9. 758-7151 www.fourbrotherspizzainn.com

King’s Wok Chinese. Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 12-9:30pm.

2967 Rt 9. 758-1517 www.kingswokvalatie.com

Labella Restaurant and Pizzeria Gourmet Italian, pizza. Open every day.

2967 Rt 9. 758-6611 www.labellavalatie.com

Continental and lighter fare. Tues-Thurs 5-8:30pm, Fri - Sat 5-9:15pm, Sun, 3-8pm.

1009 Rt 9. 758-8686

} West Taghkanic Miller’s Tavern Good food, great service in a friendly bar atmosphere.

Thurs, Fri & Sat 4-10pm.

920 Rt 82. 851-7230 www.millerstavernny.com

West Taghkanic Diner Homemade American with Mexican Fiesta Night. Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-11pm, Sat & Sun 7am-10pm.

1016 Rt 82 (at Taconic State Parkway). 851-7117 www.taghkanicdiner.com

Casual Dining

KOZEL’S RESTAURANT EST.1936

1006 State Route 9H | Ghent, New York

518.828.3326 Fax 518.822.1502 Closed Tuesdays

banquet facilities available www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Harvest Spirits

Harvest Spirits

Wine, Spirits & Brewing

Wine, Spirits & Brewing

Chatham Brewing, Harvest Spirits and Hudson Chatham Winery are proud members of the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail. www.hudsonberkshireexperience.com Chatham Brewing

Brewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham Brewing’s fine selection of beers are brewed in the British tradition using the finest hops and malts available. These top-fermented ales are unfiltered, giving them a unique, lively character, and are available at many dining establishments in Columbia County. Custom and signature brews are available for special events and restaurants. Growlers and kegs are available at the brewery located just off Main Street, Chatham, and you can see the process if you stop by most Saturdays.

30 Main St, Ste 2, Chatham, 697-0202, www.chathambrewing.com

Harvest Spirits

The first distillery in New York to be able to offer tastings and retail sale directly out of the distillery, Harvest Spirits makes alcohol from nature’s most perfect fruit: the apple, with apples grown on-site. Apples are grown, pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. Come see how this incredible tasting vodka is made. Harvest Spirits newest creation – Pear Brandy, from another locally sourced fruit. Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm.

3074 US Rt 9, Valatie, 253-5917, www.harvestspirits.com

Hudson-Chatham Winery

The Hudson-Chatham Winery is Columbia County’s first winery. Since opening in 2007, its wines have won many awards, including gold medals from the New York State Fair, Hudson Valley Wine & Grape Association and the New York Food & Wine Classic, among others. In the picturesque tasting room, you can also sample a wide range of locally produced gourmet products, including many Hudson Valley cheeses. The winery hosts events throughout the year and is also available for private parties. Fri-Sun 12-5pm.

1900 Rt 66, Ghent, 392-WINE (9463), www.hudson-chathamwinery.com

Tousey Winery

The goal was to produce wines that they would like to drink themselves, “wines that are enjoyed with food just as much as friends.” Success marks their first year with five wines and a cassis sweetened with honey, not sugar. Their Cabernet Franc has been well received by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Fri12-7pm, Sat & Sun 12-5pm.

1774 Rt 9 (Blue Roof Bldg), Germantown, 567-5462, www.touseywinery.com

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Road-Side Retail

FARM MARKET OPEN EVERYDAY 8-6

Cider donuts, fresh Apples, sweet Cider, LOCAL FRUIT, & seasonal VEGGIES

GOLDEN HARVEST FARMS and HARVEST SPIRITS 3074 rte 9, valatie, NY 12184 • 518-758-7683 goldenharvestfarms.com harvestspirits.com

Visit Local Wineries www.hudson-chathamwinery.com 1900 State Route 66, Ghent, NY 518-392-WINE

info@hudson-chathamwinery.com

www.touseywinery.com 1774 Route 9, Germantown, NY 518-567-5462 info@touseywinery.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Country Markets & Farms } Ancramdale Fox Hill Farm

Grass-fed beef, organically raised (not certified) quarters, halves, or by cuts including steaks and all-beef, no-nitrate hot dogs. Visitors welcome.

887 E Ancram Rd. 329-2405 www.foxhillfarmgrassfedbeef.com

You could spend each weekend at a different Columbia County country market for months without going to the same one twice—but you’ll find favorites you must return to. That’s because we make so many wonderful things here—fine artisanal specialties in every category—from meats and cheeses, produce and preserves to finely crafted handmade items and natural home products.

Organic grass-fed beef, pork and chicken. Call for hours.

90 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. 329-3769 www.herondalefarm.com

Millerhurst Gardens

Unique annuals, perennials and herbs; sweet corn, Indian corn, popcorn, pumpkins u-pick and available at the market, dried flowers and wreaths, and winter squash.

3201 Rt 82. 329-2208

Ronnybrook Farm

Farm bottled milk, yogurt, butter, ice cream and crème fraiche. Call for appt for farm and dairy plant visits. Schools welcome.

310 Prospect Hill Rd (Pine Plains).

398-6455 www.ronnybrook.com

Sol Flower Farm

Vegetables and flowers always grown sustainably and ecologically. Cut flowers, beautiful bouquets and delicious, healthy vegetables.

90 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. 567-1951 www.solflowerfarm.com

Thompson Finch Farm*

Organic strawberries, apples, vegetables.

720 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. 329-7578 www.thompsonfinch.com

} Austerlitz Braeburn Farm

Vegetables, sweet corn, herbs, flowers, pumpkins.

1280 Rt 203. 392-2671

} Canaan Shady Acres Farm

Vegetables, fruit in season, beef, goat milk products, baked goods, jams and jellies. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

13217 Rt 22. 781-0763 www.shadyacresfarm.webs.com Hawthorne Valley Farm

Country Markets & Farms

Love Apple Farm

Herondale Farm

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} Chatham The Berry Farm*

Locally grown, pesticide-free, organic, farm-to-consumer produce: berries, including currants and gooseberries, herbs, winter squash and pumpkins.

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*Note: “Pick Your Own” The addition of a passive geo-thermal, passive solar greenhouse for production of fresh greens and herbs all winter long. In season: Daily 9am-5pm.

2309 Rt 203. 392-4609 www.chathamberryfarm.com

Chatham Real Food Market Co-op Community-owned market featuring local farms and kitchen. Tues, Wed & Sat 10am-5pm, Thurs & Fri 10am-7pm.

15 Church St (Rt 203). 392-3353 www.chathamrealfoodcoop.net

Dick Klingler Vegetables, sweet corn, honor system.

Rt 295 (at the parking lot of The Cottage Restaurant), East Chatham.

} Claverack Bryant Farms Fruits, vegetables.

Rts 9H & 23. 851-2777

Holmquest Farm Fruits, vegetables, including okra, swiss chard and lettuce, and pick-your-own flowers.

516 Spook Rock Rd (Cty Rt 29).

851-9629

Meisner’s Farm Stand Fruits, vegetables.

Rts 9 & 23. 851-3714

Philip Orchard*

Apples, pears, plums, raspberries, currents and gooseberries. Labor Day-Nov 1, daily 8:30am-5:30pm.

270 Rt 9H. 851-6351

Rocky Fresh Herb Farm Herbs: basil, lemon balm, feverfew, chamomile, bee balm (monarda), catnip, dill, burdock root, coriander seeds, garlic chives, cilantro, horsetail, chives, borage, angelica, hyssop, artemisia, horseradish, lemon verbena, lovage, marjoram; flowers; tomatoes; salad greens; and strawberries.

671 Fish & Game Rd. 672-5623

Scarecrow Farm Vegetables in season, eggs, honey, farm crafts and gifts, wool and wool products, preserves. In Season Daily 9-5pm.

Old Barrington Rd (off Rt 23).

851-9898 www.localharvest.org/scarecrow-farmM11598

Shortcake Farms Fruits, vegetables. Wed-Mon in season.

Rt 23B, east of Hudson. 851-7676

Triple H Ranch Eggs, farm-raised meats. Wed-Sat 8am-8pm.

28 Fish & Game Rd. 828-0651

} Clermont Cooperland Farm

Fresh, seasonal fruit.

1727 Rt 9. 537-7673

Ronald & Harriet Miller — Cross Farm Fruits, vegetables in season.

1629 Rt 9. 537-6634

} Copake North Mountain Nursery & Farm Stand

Local produce, baked goods and gourmet items featuring Ronny Brook Farm dairy and cheeses.

8586 Rt 22. 325-1685

Sir William Farm Market

Frozen Angus beef and Berkshire pork.

4160 Cty Rt 7, Craryville. 325-3105

} Germantown Old Saw Mill Farm

Pork, chicken, lamb, apples, pears, plums, peaches.

140 Old Saw Mill Rd. 537-5404

} Ghent Grazin’ Angus Acres

Grass-fed Black Angus beef and pastured chicken and eggs. Please check website for market locations.

176 Bartel Rd. 392-3620 www.grazinangusacres.com

Hawthorne Valley Farm & Farm Store

Biodynamic fruits, vegetables, certified organic and biodynamic meat and poultry, organic bakery, dairy and cheese, organic grocery store; raw (unpasteurized) cow’s milk. Mon-Sat 7:30am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm.

327 Cty Rt 21C, Harlemville.

672-7500 www.hawthornevalleyfarm.com

Kinderhook Farm

Premium, grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, as well as eggs and pastured chickens at on-site farm store.

Daily 7am-6pm.

1958 Cty Rt 21, Valatie. 929-3076 www.KinderhookFarm.com

LoveApple Farm*

“Famous for Tree-Ripe Fruit” Farm market and pick-your-own strawberries, red & black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, gooseberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, apples, pears. Bakery featuring homemade pies, cookies, breads, donuts, preserves, cider, local vegetables, cheese, honey, local homemade ice cream and gourmet items; petting zoo www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Country Markets & Farms with Tree Village Playground, homemade Mexican lunches, and gazebo garden. July-Nov daily, 8am-6pm.

1421 Rt 9H. 828-5048 www.loveapplefarm.com

} Greenport Cherry Ridge Farm

Fruits, vegetables. June-Oct, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.

Rt 203 & Merwin Rd. 392-2920

Yonder Fruit Farm*

Apples, strawberries, tomatoes, vegetables and pumpkins.

Rt 9, north of Valatie. 758-7011

Cherries and apples.

4150 Rt 23. 828-7018

} Livingston

Don Baker Farm*

Blackberry Hill Farm

Apples, cherries, pears.

183 Cty Rt 14. 828-9542 www.donbakerfarm.com

Dutch Belted Cow Farm Store @ Pleroma Farm

Free-range eggs, pastured poultry, raw milk through our herd-lease program, and non-alcoholic fermented tea. Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

149 Cty Rt 14. 828-1966 www.pleromafarm.com/page18.html

Country Markets & Farms

Staron’s Farm Stand

Eger Brothers

Fruits and vegetables.

Intersection of Rts 9, 23 & 31, Buckley’s Corners.

} Hillsdale Honey Dog Farms

Sunflowers, honey, tomatoes, peppers, beans, garlic and radishes.

Farm stand open daily, summer months.

Honor system only.

279 Rodman Rd & 2301 State Rt 23

White Oak Farms

Berries, jams, vegetables, corn and garlic, and BBQ sauce. Honor system.

65 Whippoorwill Rd. 325-3384

} Kinderhook Golden Harvest*

Retail market, cider mill and bakery.

Home of the micro-distillery “Harvest Spirits.” Famous tree-ripe peaches; Pick-your-own apples. Open all year.

3074 Rt 9, outside Valatie. 758-7683 www.goldenharvestfarms.com

Samascott’s Farm Market and Greenhouse

Plants, produce and bakery, apples, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, sweet corn, local eggs and meat. Open all year 65 Chatham St (Rt 9). 758-9292 www.samascottsgardenmarket.com

Samascott Orchards*

Pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, cider mill and donuts, fall harvest products, spring plants. Seasonal: Daily 8am-5pm.

5 Sunset Ave. 758-7224 www.samascott.com 18

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Llama, alpaca, and sheep wool, yarn and apparel; free range eggs, maple syrup, many different varieties of herbs and other plants. Honor system or call ahead. Educational workshops and children’s’ program.

156 Bells Pond Rd. 851-7661 www.blackberryhillfarm.org

Fix Brothers Orchards*

Cherries, peaches and apples.

215 White Birch Rd (off Cty Rt 10). 828-7560 www.fixbrosfruitfarm.com

Green Acres Farm Market and Bakery*

Large selection of heirloom tomatoes, corn and all fall vegetables, pumpkins and pies, breads, muffins, cookies, jams and jellies, apple butter and local cider.

Pick-your-own raspberries in the fall.

Fri-Mon 9am-6pm.

226 Rt 82. 851-7460

Smith Farms*

Peaches, Nectarines, raspberries, cherries (sweet and sour) and apples.

200 White Birch Rd (off Cty Rt 10).

828-1228 www.smithfarmshudson.com

} New Lebanon Windswept Farm

Sweet corn, plants, flowers, vegetables, Christmas trees.

36 Old Rt 20 (between Rts 20 & 22).

} Old Chatham Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.

Award-winning sheep’s milk cheese and yogurt produced in the rolling hills of Old Chatham. Visit this farm and watch the milking and cheese-making process.

155 Shaker Museum Rd. 888-SHEEP-60 (743-3760) www.blacksheepcheese.com

Spruce Ridge Alpaca Farm

A working farm with alpacas, cattle, chickens and other animals. Farm & shop open Saturdays 11-4 and by appt.

Gift shop offers warm alpaca clothing, toys, rugs and more. Events and other info see website.

434 Cty Rt 13. 794-6294 www.spruceridgefarm.com

} Stockport Samascott Farm Market and Greenhouse

Micosta Enterprises Specialty fruit juices with berries and fruit plants; apple-berry blends with a focus on black currant, elderberry, aronia and sea buckthorn; chocolates, ice cream, pies, yogurt and desserts.

3007 Cty Rt 20. 697-5002 www.micostaent.com

Van Wie Natural Foods All-natural beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, guinea hens. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, or by appointment.

6798 Rt 9. 828-0533

} Taghkanic Taconic Orchards “A Century Farm” (Owned and operated by the Feller Family since 1876.)

Locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked pies, cider donuts, cookies, breads, deli, gourmet and gift items, ice cream, honey, seasonal plants and flowers. May-Dec Daily 9am-6pm; JanApril Fri-Mon 10am-5pm.

591 Rt 82. 851-7477

Fresh foods made on our farm!

Certified organic, artisan breads, pastries, cheese, yogurt, raw milk, sauerkrauts, and more!

1.5 miles east of the Taconic State Parkway at the Harlemville/Philmont exit 20 minutes from Hudson • 15 minutes from Chatham Monday – Saturday 7:30 to 7 • Sunday 9 to 5 A 400-acre diversified Biodynamic farm in central Columbia County FARM & STORE | www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075 | 518-672-7500

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Amy Brown

Farmer’s Markets

Chatham Farmer’s Market

Seasonal produce. June-Oct, Fri 4-7pm.

15 Church St (Rt 203). 392-3353

Farmer’s Markets

Clermont Country Farmer’s Market

Local cheeses, meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, mushrooms, breads, pasta, pesto, soups, seasonally prepared foods, tea, wine, soaps and skin care products, condiments, yarn, gifts. End of May-late Oct, Fri 3:30-7:30pm.

1820 Rt 9. 845-464-3598 www.clermontny.org/node/543

Copake Farmer’s Market

Vegetables, fruit, bread, meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, baked goods, pickles, jams, coffee, herbs/spices, yogurt, honey, BBQ sauce. Also features music, special activities.

June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sat 9am-1pm (rain or shine.)

Church St (Cty Rt 7A). 329-0384

Hillsdale Farmer’s Market

Vegetables, herbs, potted plants, flowers, honey, eggs, berries, with a Children’s Ag Activities table. June-Oct 1st & 3rd Sat 9am-12pm.

Anthony St. at the Town Park. 325-4165 hillsdaleny.com/parks-and-recreation/farmersmarket/

Hudson Farmer’s Market

Local producers only; meat, eggs, plants and flowers, cheese, fruits and vegetables in season, baked goods and prepared foods, wool, wool products and farm-made crafts. EBT/SNAP machine on site. Mother’s Day weekend-Sat before Thanksgiving, Sat 9am-1pm (rain or shine).

Corner of 6th St & Columbia St. 851-7515 www.hudsonfarmersmarketny.com

Kinderhook Farmer’s Market

Fruits and vegetables, including organic, jams, jellies, preserves, plants, honey, dairy, eggs and more. Early June-mid-Oct, Sat 9am-1pm (rain or shine).

Rt 9 at the Village Square. 758-1232

Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market

Organically grown produce, artisanal bread and pastries, grass-fed beef and pastured pork, sheep milk cheese, eggs, maple syrup, chicken, fresh-cut flowers.

June-Oct, Sun 10am-2pm.

114 Rt 20. 860-4294 www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/LebanonValleyFarmersMarket.html

Philmont Farmer’s Market

Freshly harvested vegetables and fruits, artisanal cheeses, pickles, syrups, jams, Devon free-range beef, eggs, baked goods, cut flowers and potted plants & herbs, Organically produced home & health products, craft demos, leatherwork, wooden bowls, market baskets, birdhouse and farm/food educational events. EBT/SNAP machine on site. June-mid-Oct, Sun 10am-1pm.

93 Main St. 697-0038, www.pbinc.org/revitalization/

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CONSERVING RURAL LANDSCAPES CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE LAND

GREEN ACRES A FARM Owned and operated by the Yandik family since 1915

locally grown tomatoes, fruits, vegetables and fresh baked goods OPEN: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon CLOSED: Tue, Wed, Thur

518-851-7460 226 ROUTE 82 | HUDSON, NY 12534 www.greenacreshudson.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Community-Supported Agriculture

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Community-Supported Agriculture

Please contact farm for complete details on shares and distribution locations.

The Farm at Miller’s Crossing

A 200-acre family farm, of which 30 acres are used in the production of more than 50 different types of vegetables, many of which are heirloom and open-pollinated varieties. A greenhouse produces vegetable and flowering bedding plants, and a small beef herd and some pigs provide a source of local, organic, grass-fed meat.

81 Roxbury Rd, Claverack. 851-2331. ksorganic@hotmail.com www.farmatmillerscrossing.com/

Fog and Thistle

A 60 acre parcel which includes our 3 acres of vegetable fields, an old apple orchard, an active sugar bush, and a medicinal herb business. In addition to acting as a steward to the land and running the vegetable business, they also host a variety of free educational and community events at the farm.

4875 Rt 9G, Germantown. 537-6139

Hand Hollow Farm

A one-acre farm dedicated to building a community around fresh, local produce as sustainable as possible. Members fill their share bags at the farm once a week, making their own selections from what is available. Members also have access to u-pick crops.

402 Rt 34, New Lebanon. 794-0176. handhollowfarm@gmail.com

Hawthorne Valley Farm

A diversified biodynamic farm with vegetable CSA, 65-cow dairy herd, on-site organic bakery and freshly made lacto-fermented/raw foods. Education programs strive to raise awareness of the social, ecological and economic importance of agriculture in our daily lives.

327 Rt 21C, Ghent (Harlemville). 672-7500. www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Linneage Farm

Biodynamic vegetables grown on three acres. The land has been in the family for more than 70 years and has not had a major crop on it in more than 50 years.

Rt 217, Mellenville, 755-3391. jonronsani@netscape.net

Little Seed Gardens

A certified organic 97 acre diversified farm. Raising 20 acres of vegetables, herbs, flowers for seasonal markets and CSA with a commitment to agricultural practices that protect land and human resources, build biological diversity and produce quality food.

Chatham. 392-0063. www.littleseedgardens.com

Red Oak Farm

A small, diverse organic farm providing produce and eggs to our CSA and local markets. CSA produce share includes vegetables, berries and herbs. Members receive a weekly e-mail listing what is available from the farm and the items of their choice are selected for pickup the ensuing week. Egg shares from pasture-raised chickens are available as full (1 dozen per week) or half (1/2 dozen per week) shares.

1921 Rt 9, Stuyvesant. 799-2052. www.redoakfarmny.com

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Roxbury Farm

A 1,000-member CSA farm on 225 acres along the Kinderhook Creek. Roxbury Farm was one of the first CSAs in New York and currently is one of the largest in the country.

2501 Rt 9H, Kinderhook. 758-8558. www.roxburyfarm.com

Shady Acres Farm

A family-owned and operated farm for almost 100 years. Many varieties of vegetables and berries are grown in market garden without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, and use heirloom varieties when possible with no GMOs. Operated a roadside stand for years and now offering CSA shares. Grass-fed Angus cattle, Alpine dairy goats and lots of good horse hay for sale.

13217 Rt 22, Canaan. 781-0763. www.shadyacresfarm.webs.com

Sol Flower Farm @ Herondale Farm

Each week, a mix of vegetables is brought fresh from the fields, which contains about 5 to 18 pounds of food (14 lbs. on average) utilizing sustainable agriculture.

90 Wiltsie Bridge Rd. 329-1004. www.solflowerfarm.com

Threshold Farm

Orchard that offers a fruit share with biodynamic apples, peaches and pears. Also offers, in season, grass-fed beef and pork from farm’s animals.

16 Summit St, Philmont (Farm House). 672-5509. threshold@taconic.net

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Festivals } May

You can feel the excitement in the air, the crescendo of months of brilliant, careful planning. Prepare to be amazed. It’s festival time in Columbia County, and whether we’re celebrating history, art, film, food, or Dalmatians, the common theme is no-holds-barred fun.

Children’s books?

Famous folksingers?

Warren Street as Winter Wonderland? All that and more, and the best County Fair around.

Join us!

85 children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, hundreds of books to browse, author and illustrator presentations, arts & crafts, and workshops.

Hudson Junior/Senior High School 215 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. www.hudsonchildrensbookfestival.com

Ramp Festival: May 5

Chefs from the Hudson Valley and New York City offering an original dish featuring Ramps, a forgeable, spring delicacy abundant in the Hudson Valley.

Music, food and drink.

Basilica Hudson, Front St, Hudson. www.rampfesthudson.com

New York Heritage Weekend: May 19-20

Various attractions throughout the County participates with unique events for the weekend. www.heritageweekend.org

} July Independence Day Celebration: July 4, 3-10pm 18th-century music, entertainment, food and viewing of the Saugerties fireworks over the river.

Clermont State Historic Site Off Rt 9G, Clermont. 537-4240 www.friendsofclermont.org

Open Studio Day at Art Omi International Artist Residency

View works of 30 artists-in-residence at the Omi International Artist Center.

Letter S Rd, Ghent. (212) 206-5684 www.artomi.org

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival: July 27-29

A three-day community celebration of folk music and dance.

Dodds Farm, 44 Cty Rt 7D, Hillsdale.

866-325-2744 www.falconridgefolk.com

Cavorting at the Colony

Millay Colony for the Arts’ annual festival with open studios, live music, drink and food.

454 East Hill Rd, Austerlitz. 392-4144 www.millaycolony.org Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

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Austerlitz Historical Society

Hudson Children’s Book Festival: May 5

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Blueberry Festival: July 29 9am-4pm

19th-century craft demonstrations, music, blueberry pancake breakfast and more.

Austerlitz Historical Society, Old Austerlitz site, Rt 22, Austerlitz.

392-0062 www.oldausterlitz.org

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Hudson Music Fest: August 9-12

Dalmatian Day: October 6

Four days of music all over Hudson— inside/outside and daytime/nighttime.

City of Hudson. www.hudsonmusicfest.com

CCCA ArtsWalk: Columbus Day weekend

Summer Film Festival: August 20-26 Four days of music all over Hudson— inside/outside and daytime/nighttime.

PS21, 2980 Rt 66, Chatham.

392-6121 www.ps21chatham.org

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Celebrate the relationship between the Dalmatian and the Fire Services at the FASNY Firefighters Museum.

117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

Cutting-edge art, sculpture, dance and music over Columbus Day weekend.

Council on the Arts, 671-6213 www.artscolumbia.org

Hawthorne Valley Fall Festival: October 7, 10am-4pm

Spend the day on the farm: hay rides, cider pressing, cow parade and more.

Hawthorne Valley, 327 Rt 21C, Ghent (Harlemville). 672-4465 www.hawthornevalleyassociation.org

September

Columbia County Fair: August 24–September 3, daily 10am-11pm Nightly entertainment, daily livestock shows, petting zoo, midway rides, food vendors. Wed-Mon 10am-11pm.

Columbia County Fairgrounds Rt 66, Chatham Village. 392-2121 www.columbiafair.com

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Autumn in Austerlitz: October 7, 11am-4pm

19th-century craft demonstrations, music, soup kitchen with homemade soups and breads, silent auction, children’s activities and parade.

Austerlitz Historical Society Rt 22, Austerlitz. 392-0062 www.oldausterlitz.org

Film Columbia: October 17-21

Harvest Day: September 15, 1-5pm Celebrate the importance of agriculture to our eighth president, Martin Van Buren, and its continued importance to Columbia County, NY. Featuring milking, butter making, tinsmithing, broom making, wool dying, sheep shearing, horse shoeing, live music, farm animals, storytelling, free horse-drawn wagon rides.

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site 1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook.

758-9689 www.nps.gov/mava

An exciting weekend of film premieres and meet-the-filmmaker events.

Crandell Theater, Main St, Chatham. www.filmcolumbia.com

} December Winter Walk on Warren StREET: December 1

A Winter Wonderland featuring traditional and contemporary entertainment, shops, food and more.

Warren St, Hudson. 822-1438 www.hudsonoperahouse.org

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