Eat & Drink

The Hudson Valley is known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and vibrant food and drink scene. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor exploring the Hudson Valley for the first time, we’ll guide you to some of the best places to indulge in the region’s culinary offerings. From farm-to-table restaurants to artisanal bakeries, and craft breweries to specialty coffee shops, explore the diverse range of dining and drinking experiences that showcase our rich culinary heritage.

Beer

Beer lovers have it good in the Hudson Valley. From crisp IPAs to full-bodied lagers and fruited sours, there's a beer for ever sort of craft brew aficionado in the region. Whether you venture to a farm brewery for hyperlocal beers or swing by the abundance of breweries with top-notch dining offerings to match the quality of whatever is on draft, you have a wealth of opportunities from which to choose when it comes to great pours along the Hudson River.

Recipes

With so many talented chefs and must-visit restaurants in the Hudson Valley, it's hardly a surprise that there are more than a few recipes ready to be shared among them. Luckily, local food artisans have proffered up a number of delectable recipes for Hudson Valley readers over the years. So, the next time you're looking for a showstopping centerpiece for your holiday table or just want a sweet treat to satisfy, you're sure to find a scrumptious recipe with local ties right here.

Restaurants

The Hudson Valley is a true paradise when it comes to finding great restaurants. With the Culinary Institute of America in our midst and close proximity to New York City, the region has become a veritable hub for top-tier dining of every sort. Locals and visitors alike can tempt their palates with culinary creations by James Beard nominees, up-and-coming chefs, or neighborhood standbys. Plus, with so many restaurants spread across our 10 counties, finding that next unforgettable meal is only ever a short drive away.

Wine & Spirits

Love trying out new wines and spirits? If so, you'll adore the fact that the Hudson Valley is packed to the brim with award-winning distilleries and wineries. Spirits producers in the region do it all, from crafting beautifully botanical gins to rich and bold bourbons that are just as wonderful on their own as they are when shaken or stirred into cocktails. And did we mention the wines? Hudson Valley vineyards do wine lovers right with pours that run the gamut from crisp whites to full-bodied reds and everything in between.

Steak Houses

Porterhouse. Rib Eye. Filet Mignon. Are you hungry yet? From city-style hot spots to down-home dining rooms, here are eleven of the Valley’s best places to find the beef

Steak Out

Here in the Hudson Valley we don’t see as many “classic” steakhouses as you do in big cities. But you may be surprised at the wide range of options we do have...

Magic on Market Street

French favorites — spiced up with the flavors of the Mediterranean — await diners at Rhinebeck’s newest brasserie

Storefront Sustenance

Piccolo Due’s location in a mini-mall belies its inviting atmosphere and long list of Northern Italian specialties

Here’s the Beef

Two transplanted Manhattanites turn Red Hook into a culinary destination with the opening of their authentic steakhouse

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Sugar and Spice

Try these quick and simple whipped cream recipes to dollop atop decadent holiday treats — and still have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities

Best New Restaurants

New restaurants pop up throughout the Hudson Valley all the time. (Although the economy has certainly slowed that trend a bit.) But which ones are really worth a special trip? From an Italian trattoria to a swank hotel hot spot, these seven outstanding eateries, all of which have opened in the last two years, are not to be missed. So make your reservations — and get ready to enjoy a dynamic dining experience

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