End Cut is yet another great addition to the New Paltz dining scene. It is located in a neighborhood cluster of favorite destinations on Church Street, including Hokkaido, and newcomer, Huckleberry. Proprietor, Jordan Schor, who also brought you Jordan’s Bistro & Pizzeria in New Paltz and Solstice in Kingston, opened his newest restaurant last year.
UpRiver Cafe – Lake Luzerne, NY
If you have been coming to the Adirondacks long enough, you have been to this place, or one just like it. Before the Northway, there was Route 9, running from Westchester to the Canadian border. Route 9 weaved its way through every town on the map, and every town had a roadside restaurant, maybe two, that looked just like UpRiver Cafe.
Mill House Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
It has been two years since the Baxter family teamed with the Crocco brothers to launch what is now, by all appearances, one of the most popular new restaurants in the Hudson Valley. The team created a wonderful dining and entertainment destination, combining a casual but elegant space, beautifully renovating the building that has been home to multiple eateries since the original Mill House opened back in 1977. We have been back numerous times since the most recent reincarnation, often before taking in a show at the nearby Bardavon Opera House.
The Halfway House, Elizabethtown
I love surprises, and The Halfway House in Elizabethtown was a bucket full of surprises. I really did not know what to expect when we heard about the place – lots of Portuguese items on the menu, a new dining room, a great bar. We are hearing all of this about a place which I have passed a hundred times and never really noticed.
Blu Pointe, Newburgh Waterfront
Blu Pointe on the Newburgh Waterfront is the newest addition to the Bonura family’s restaurant empire, and it is arguably the best.
Frogmore Tavern ~ Kingston NY
Frogmore Tavern has quickly become one of our favorite dining destinations when we are in Kingston. A talented kitchen and a well prepared American bistro style menu are the reasons to try it, and now you can add a new roof top bar to the attractions.
Brunetto’s, Warrensburg N.Y.
It has now been twenty years since Brunetto’s in Warrensburg opened its doors. The restaurant quickly became a North Country favorite with visitors and locals alike. A seat in the dining room is a very hard ticket to score during the summer tourist season, and securing a seat at the bar is even harder. The restaurant does not take reservations, but we crossed our fingers and stopped in last night for dinner.
Nic L Inn Wine Cellar on the Hudson ~ Poughkeepsie
The Deluccia name will be familiar to many Hudson Valley diners. The family that brought you the Nic L Inn on Rte 55 in Lagrange, and the Lynick House on Rte 376 is back, with a bistro – wine bar in Poughkeepsie’s Waterfront district.
Sticks & Stones, Schroon Lake, NY
Start with beautifully designed rustic space, add a fireplace, a gorgeous Gregson designed bar, and a wood-burning pizza oven. Throw in a young, friendly wait staff, two community focused owners, and you have the makings of a successful restaurant. And it’s fun.
The Bullhouse ~ Chestertown, NY
The Bullhouse is a North Country newcomer, located in a renovated storefront in the center of Chestertown on Route 9. The proprietor is one Lonnie Shenefield, whose bonafides include a stint in the kitchen at Hudson Valley landmark, Ship Lantern Inn. We found her filling in at the bar when we stopped in for a quick dinner last night.