Eastdale Village’s shop-lined Town Center. Photo by Beny Huckaby.
The Academy and Eastdale Village delight foodies in Dutchess County with offerings aplenty and live-work-play attractions to boot.
There’s something about food halls that make us go wild—perhaps it’s the access to a handful of regional culinary hotspots and open-plan seating that’s super nostalgic. Prepare for some foodie fun at the Valley’s next big food hall: The Academy in Poughkeepsie. The space functions as a downtown live-work-play destination with 28 apartment units, a coworking center, an event space, a fresh produce market, and of course, a massive food hall slated to open this month.
Some highlights include a local craft beer store, called The Academy Brew, with small-batch ales and stouts on draft; a coffeeshop fueled by fresh-roasted beans from local fave Ready Coffee; a Newburgh Flour Shop satellite location; East-West, an Asian-fusion spot specializing in ramen and Bao buns; and Smoke 33, a barbecue stand with slow-smoked meats.
The anchor of the hall is The Academy Kitchen and Bar, with an American bistro menu, 75 seats, and a massive central bar.
A couple miles down Route 44, you can also work, play, and live in the city. At Eastdale Village, a 35-acre community with restaurants, retail, and office spaces, and 250-plus leased apartments. On the grounds, find the highly anticipated second location of Rosticceria Rossi & Sons (imagine being able to eat the Number Four sandwich every day if you wanted to!) and Pizzeria Posto. And that’s not all: you’ll be able to find outlets for Ye Olde Gift Shoppe, Spoons Ice Cream & More, Sweetbakes Café, and Amanda’s Macaron Shoppe.
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