Listen, Hudson Valley: We’ve got good news and we’ve got bad news. First, the bad. In 2024, there were a number of heartbreaking restaurant closures with menus we’ll dearly miss. As something of a consolation, however, the anticipated openings in 2025 are next-level. Whether you’re interested in traditional French fare or brand-new eateries to congregate with great company, there’s bound to be a little something for you in the Hudson Valley’s dining scene.
Openings
Bistrot le Chat Barbu
Rosendale
While the Valley is no stranger to delicious French fare, Bistrot le Chat Barbu intends to amp up the cuisine in Rosendale. A passion project that has been a long time coming, the bistro uses the old spelling of the word in its name as a nod to the traditional cooking methods that are used to create the very French menu. As for the restaurant’s ambiance, diners can expect every detail of the 150-year-old building to be masterfully refurbished while preserving history to create a space that transports guests to a true French bistro.
Bloom Boutique Bar & Eatery
Albany
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A new addition to Albany’s The Rise apartment building, Bloom Boutique Bar and Eatery will be a chic new spot to grab a drink or bite in the Capital Region. With a motto like “Sip. Savor. Bloom.,” the Albany bar and restaurant is committed to offering a sophisticated yet lively dining experience with craft cocktails and small plates. While the new spot was slated to open in the fall of 2024, it is well on its way to a 2025 open date.
Carlitos Tequileria
West Nyack
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Carlitos Tequileria is coming soon to the Palisades Mall as early as January 2025. More than just a restaurant, the tequileria takes diners on a journey through the heart and soul of Mesoamerica with every bite and sip. With a cocktail program that celebrates the vibrant fusion of Latin American traditions and New York City energy and a food menu bursting with traditional and exciting dishes like birria pozole, branzino, street fries, short rib burgers, and more, this might be your new favorite happy hour spot.
New York Chicken Shop
Kingston
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What became a favorite at pop-ups around Ulster County is now building its first brick-and-mortar spot in the Kingston Plaza. New York Chicken Shop is exactly what it sounds like: staple chicken dishes made just the way you imagine them. The highlight of the menu is the fried chicken sandwich, of course, with other delicious items like garlic buttermilk popcorn chicken and chili lime fries. The eatery only uses high-quality chicken breast which is marinated for 24 hours before being breaded and fried in a secret seasoning and GMO-free canola oil.
The Ridge by Mill House
Highland
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News of Highland’s Gunk Haus closing last year was bittersweet thanks to the announcement of The Ridge by Mill House taking its place in the iconic mountainside building. As Mill House Brewing Company brings its business across the river, the Poughkeepsie mainstay is excited to curate a menu of American favorites and beloved Mill House brews at the new Highland location.
Closings
Capital Region (Albany/Rensselaer)
The Cuckoo’s Nest, Albany
Muddaddy Flats, Troy
Pop’s Pizza, Cohoes
Spindle City Pizza, Cohoes
Table 41 Brewing Company, Cohoes
Tatu Tacos & Tequila, Troy
Teta Marie’s Lebanese Restaurant, Watervliet
Twisted Fiddler, Troy
Columbia County
Blue Plate Restaurant, Chatham
Dyad Wine Bar, Kinderhook
Gaskins, Germantown
Main Street Goodness, Chatham
Dutchess County
Acropolis Diner, Poughkeepsie
AJ Cafe, Wappingers Falls
The Amsterdam, Rhinebeck
Max’s on Main, Beacon
The Vault, Beacon
Greene County
Murphy’s Law Public House, Leeds
Nat’s Mountain House, Tannersville
New York Restaurant, Catskill
Orange County
Bar Brava, Newburgh
Giuseppe’s, Walden
Jet Set Tiki Bar, Newburgh
Putnam County
Limni Mediterranean Kitchen, Carmel
Rockland County
El Bandido, Spring Valley
Fink’s BBQ Roadhouse, Suffern
Java Love, Suffern
Oscar’s Restaurant, Blauvelt
Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar, Congers
Roka, Piermont
Six23 Social, Sparkill
Ulster County
Cake Box Bakery & Cafe, Kingston
Diego’s Taqueria, Kingston
Eddy’s Restaurant, Kingston
Gunk Haus, Highland
Huckleberry, New Paltz
Rabble Rise Doughnuts, New Paltz
Ruby Restaurant & Bar, New Paltz
Secret Vegan Cafe, Kingston
Westchester County
140 Grand, Croton-on-Hudson
Adriatic Eatery & Cafe, Scarsdale
Epstein’s, Yonkers
Francesco’s, White Plains
Hudson Anchor, Sleepy Hollow
Maggie Spillane’s Ale House and Rooftop, Mount Vernon
Meso, Rye
North End Tavern, New Rochelle
River City Grille, Irvington
Rye House, Port Chester
Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House, Port Chester
Sweet Lincoln, Pelham
Town Dock, Rye
Did we miss an up-and-coming (or recently closed) eatery in the Hudson Valley? Send us a tip to ksexton@hvmag.com.
