Drinks • Food
Drinks
Bar
Mill House Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Bar Food
Bar Staff
Bartender
Ben, Goodnight Kenny, Poughkeepsie
Beer Garden
Schatzi’s Pub and Bier Garden, Poughkeepsie
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Beer Retail Selection (Not a Chain)
Beer Selection (Restaurant/Bar)
Mill House Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Bloody Mary
Jason Patrick’s on 44, Poughkeepsie
Brewery (East of Hudson River)
King’s Court Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Brewery (West of Hudson River)
Canned Cocktails
Cidery
Locust Grove Brewing Company, Milton
College Bar
Mahoney’s Irish Pub, Poughkeepsie
Craft Cocktails
Distillery
The Hudson House & Distillery, West Park
Dive Bar
Espresso Martini
Cosimo’s, multiple locations
Farm Brewery
Obercreek Brewing Company, Wappingers Falls
Frozen Drinks
Happy Hour
Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
IPA (Type)
Hudson Haze Hazy IPA, King’s Court Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Irish Pub
Mahoney’s Irish Pub, Poughkeepsie
Liquor Store
Viscount Wines & Liquor, Wappingers Falls
Local Beer
King’s Court Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Local Bourbon
Taconic Distillery, Stanfordville
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Local Cider
Local Gin
Great 9 Gin, Denning’s Point Distillery, Beacon
Local Spirit (Not Whiskey)
Black Currant Liqueur, Cooper’s Daughter, Claverack
Local Vodka
Cooper’s Daughter, Claverack
Local Whiskey
Taconic Distillery, Stanfordville
Margarita
Martini
Mocktails
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Negroni
New Bar
New Brewery (opened 2024)
Old Fashioned
Restaurant Wine List
Cosimo’s, mulitple locations
Romantic Bar
Pretty to Think So’s cocktail list is full of eclectic faves like the mezcal based Bumps & Bruises with pickled blueberries.
Rooftop Bar
Zeus Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Sommelier
Vanessa Goodwin, Coupe Champagne Bar, Wappingers Falls
Sports Bar
Taproom/Tasting Room
Mill House Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie
Tom Collins
Wine (Red)
Cabernet Franc, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook
Wine (Rosé)
Milea Estate Rosé, Milea Estate Vineyard, Staatsburg
Wine (White)
Awosting White, Whitecliff Vineyard, Gardiner and Hudson
Wine Bar
di’Vine Wine Bar, Wappingers Falls
Wine Store
Viscount Wines & Liquor, Wappingers Falls
Winery
Milea Estate Vineyard, Staatsburg
Food
Acai Bowls
Albany County Restaurant
Black & Blue Steak & Crab, Albany
American Cuisine
Crew Restaurant & Bar, Poughkeepsie
Apple Cider Donuts
Adams Fairacre Farms, multiple locations
Artisanal Chocolate Shop
Alps Sweet Shop, Beacon and Fishkill
Asian Fusion
Bagel
Eastdale Avenue Bagels, Poughkeepsie
Bakery
The Pastry Garden, Poughkeepsie
Barbecue
Bread
Bread Alone, multiple locations
Brisket
Brunch
Italian gastropub Spettro took home three awards this year: best new bar, brunch, and gelato.
Bubble Tea
Buffet
Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
Burger (Beef)
The Dutchess Biercafe, Fishkill
Burger (Meat-Free)
21 Burgers & Wings of Wappingers, Wappingers Falls
Burger Joint
21 Burgers & Wings of Wappingers, Wappingers Falls
Burrito
Mexicali Blue, Wappingers Falls
Butcher Shop
Frankie’s Superette, Hopewell Junction
Calzones
Emiliano’s Pizza, Poughkeepsie
Candy Store
Alps Sweet Shop, Beacon and Fishkill
Caribbean Cuisine
Cafe Con Leche, Wappingers Falls
Charcuterie
Cheap Eats
Palace Dumplings, Wappingers Falls
Cheese Company (local)
McGrath Cheese Company, Hudson
Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shops, Beacon and Cold Spring
Cheesesteak
Chef (private/catering)
Ed Kowalski, Lola’s Weddings & Events, Poughkeepsie
Chef (restaurant)
Danny Crocco, Mill House Brewing Company, Poughkeepsie, and The Ridge, Highland
Chicken Wings
21 Burgers & Wings of Wappingers, Wappingers Falls
Chinese Cuisine
Cinnamon Rolls
Adams Fairacre Farms, multiple locations
Coffee
Ready Coffee, multiple locations
Coffee Barista
Em MacHugh, Ready Coffee, Newburgh
Coffee Beans/Roaster
Ready Coffee, multiple locations
Coffeehouse
Valkyrie Coffee Roasters, Chester
Columbia County Restaurant
Cookies
The Pastry Garden, Poughkeepsie
Decorated Cookies
The Pastry Garden, Poughkeepsie
Deli
Desserts
Tiramisu Ristorante Pizzeria & Bakery, Hopewell Junction
Diner
Dinner and a Show
Donuts
Dumplings
Palace Dumplings, Wappingers Falls
Dutchess County Restaurant
Empanada
Family Restaurant
Cosimo’s, multiple locations
Farmers’ Market
Beacon Farmers’ Market, Beacon
Farm-to-Table Restaurant
Farm to Table Bistro, Fishkill
First Date Spot
Fish & Chips
Erin O’Neill’s Pub & Grill, Poughkeepsie
Fish Market
Adams Fairacre Farms, multiple locations
Fondue
di’Vine Wine Bar, Wappingers
Food Truck
French Cuisine
French Fries
Fried Chicken
Fun Vibe
Gelato
German Cuisine
Girls Night Out
Gluten-Free Menu
Gourmet Grocery Store
Adam’s Fairacre Farms, multiple locations
Greek Cuisine
Greene County Restaurant
Gyro
Hibachi
Hot Dogs
Ice Cream
Joe’s Dairy Bar and Grill, Hopewell Junction
Indian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine (Not a Pizzeria)
Japanese Cuisine
Juice Bar
Blend Smoothie and Salad Bar, multiple locations
Korean Cuisine
Kosher Cuisine
New City Kosher Deli, New City
Late Night Menu
Latin Cuisine (Other Than Mexican)
Café Con Leche, Wappingers Falls
Latte
Mediterranean Cuisine
Athena Gyro Greek Taverna, Lagrangeville
Mexican Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Milk Shakes
Joe’s Dairy Bar and Grill, Hopewell Junction
Nachos
New Restaurant (East of Hudson River) – Opened in 2024
New Restaurant (West of Hudson River) – Opened in 2024
Pasta d’Oro at The Jolly Onion, Pine Island
Orange County Restaurant
Outdoor Dining (Non-Waterside)
Summery plates, such as PEI mussels and watermelon salad, go great with outdoor dining at Melzingah Tap House.
Oysters
Pasta
Patio
Pho
Miss Saigon Pho, Wappingers Falls
Pitmaster
Dimitri Psichas, Smoky Rock BBQ, Rhinebeck
Pizza (Gourmet)
Hudson and Packard, Poughkeepsie
Pizza (Traditional)
Giacomo’s Pizza, multiple locations
Poke
Putnam County Restaurant
The Bird & Bottle Inn, Garrison
Ramen
Raw Bar
Restaurant for College Kids
Lola’s Café, New Paltz and Poughkeepsie
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Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz
Restaurant With Live Music
Ribs
Brothers Barbecue, New Windsor and West Nyack
Rockland County Restaurant
Romantic Restaurant
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz
Salad
Double O Grill, Wappingers Falls
Sandwiches/subs
Seafood Restaurant
Smoothies
Soul Food
Essie’s Restaurant, Poughkeepsie
Southern Food
Brothers Barbecue, New Windsor and West Nyack
Specialty Food Shop
Stella’s Fine Market, Beacon
Our readers love Stella’s Fine Market for the selection of high end pantry staples—such as tinned fish and high quality oils and vinegars—and non-alcoholic beer, wine, and mixers.
Steakhouse
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse, Poughkeepsie
Sullivan County Restaurant
Sushi
Tacos
Tapas
Tea House
Thai Cuisine
Ulster County Restaurant
Vegan Menu
Lola’s Café, New Paltz and Poughkeepsie
Vegetarian Menu
Vietnamese
Waterfront Dining
Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
Westchester County Restaurant
Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish, North Salem
