Michelle Hainer

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5 Special Occasion Restaurants for Celebrations in the Hudson Valley

Not every meal needs to be an event, but when your go-to gathering spot just won’t do, book a table at one of these festive restaurants, where the ambience, service, and menu add up to a special, next-level dining experience.

Little Dean’s Oyster Bar Adds Elegance to Nyack’s Dining Scene

Led by a longtime local restaurateur, a new bivalve eatery brings a bit of New England to Nyack.

Trata on the River Offers a Taste of Athens in Piermont

This gorgeous Greek eatery has everything you want for a night out—creative, delicious cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

Trattoria Da Vittorio Offers a Taste of Naples in Piermont

Piermont’s newest trattoria tempts pizza, pasta, and wine lovers with upscale, approachable eats in a colorful, casual-chic space.

Lucas Candies Adds the Sweetest Tavern in Haverstraw

Does beer go well with chocolate? Just ask the owners of Lucas Candies, a century-old sweet shop in Rockland County.

La Sorella Embraces an Italian Café Concept in Fishkill

Fishkill welcomes the upmarket café for a boozy sip and a laidback lunch—and it’s the perfect companion to its heartier Italian sibling next door.

Storm King Lounge and Fare Is a Must-Visit in Cornwall-on-Hudson

Whether you want an upscale entrée or a burger and beer, you’ll find it at this kitschy Cornwall-on-Hudson eatery.

Alta Irpinia Is a Not-So-Traditional Pizzeria and Deli in Suffern

A new salumeria-slash-pizza place in Suffern aims to introduce patrons to authentic, wood-fired cuisine, one pie at a time.

The Ranch Hudson Valley Does Luxury Wellness in Sloatsburg

At The Ranch Hudson Valley in Rockland County, luxury meets history in the most serene fashion.

This Historic Tuxedo Trail Transforms Into a Community Space

A group of local citizens are turning a forgotten historic landmark into a place for all to enjoy.

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