I don’t remember where I saw a mention of this place, but I immediately knew it was likely to be a restaurant we would like. And sure enough it is.
It is thrilling to see great new places opening up in Beacon. Harry’s Hot Sandwiches; The Vault which we plan to try soon, and Kitchen Sink, Chef Brian Arnoff’s inspired restaurant that opened in August. Continue reading We Enjoyed Dining at Kitchen Sink in Beacon
This cocktail was inspired by a recipe I found in Bon Appetite called Backwoods Bourbon Punch by Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony.
I had all the ingredients but thought adding an amaro would be fun. And it was.
Continue reading An Exciting Cocktail to Shoo Your Autumn Blues Away
We have walked twelve of them so far, some several times. Each one more thrilling than the last.
A great guide to them is here: 22 Hikes In Philipstown
See all our photos and descriptions are here: In the HV – 22 Hikes in Philipstown
At Boscobel in Garrison there is a wonderful trail of discovery named after the late Frances Stevens Reese who was a celebrated advocate of land conservation in the Hudson Valley.
It is a “a self-guided discovery hike for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages which provides ample opportunities to learn about the history and environment of a natural forest, Constitution Marsh and the Hudson River.” Boscobel web site. Continue reading A Woodland Wonder, Frances Stevens Reese Trail of Discovery
Look what opened in Beacon a few months ago. Friends there have been raving about Harry’s Hot Sandwiches.
We made a quick trip this past Saturday to try it out. So happy! Continue reading Harry’s Hot Sandwiches Make Us Happy
The trail starts near the river just south of the gazebo on Marcia’s Mile. Near the benches that overlook. Continue reading A Walk About Glenclyffe Loop
It has been more than three decades since Michael Migliore and Yancey Stanforth-Migliore, founders and owners of Whitecliff broke ground on their vineyard in Gardiner, NY and now they have something new and exciting on the horizon. At a point when many might be contemplating retirement Michael and Yancey have their eyes on loftier goals. Read More
Continue reading News of Whitecliff Vineyard – Hudson Valley Wine
We had a good “Cheap Eats” dinner at this Vietnamese restaurant in Wappinger Falls. It has become a Friday night ritual to drive up Route 9 to do some shopping for the weekend at Adams, and maybe one of the other big box stores up there, and then try one of the many restaurants.
This trip also include a stop at the beer super store, Half Time, in Poughkeepsie and Target. Honestly we hate leaving our quiet Garrison neighborhood and avoid the highway whenever we can so try to combine all our shopping in one trip.
We love Vietnamese cuisine and I had read good things about this place so we gave it a try. Diana liked it a lot more than I did. It was good, some bites very good, but we have been spoiled by exceptional.
Started off with these crispy shrimp spring rolls. Tasty, loved the contrast in textures. The dipping sauce was tasty and balanced.
We read on Yelp that this restaurant did not serve alcohol so we brought our own, a great German Riesling that I was dying to try. When we got there we saw a small card offering beer and a wine. Nothing we would want. We asked if we could open our own but were told no. Disappointing. Something we really miss about New Jersey, all the BYOB restaurants there.
It looks like they are starting to create a bar here, I saw a wholesale wine distributor catalog on the main counter. I also noticed too late that they had other beers and perhaps other wines beyond what was on the small list on the table but the waiter did not know this when we asked.
Another thing the waiter did not tell me was that the dish I ordered which was described on the menu as being made with chicken was actually made with pork. I ended up taking it, but some would have been put off by that. Someone of a higher level came over and apologized and I am sure would have replaced the dish. But I decided to stick with it. It was fine.
Diana loves her Pho, (noodle soup) the staple of Vietnamese dining, and ordered the beef brisket version. She loved it on this cold fall night.
Phos always come with the side of greens, sprouts, mint, basil and lime that you use to accent the dish.
Saigon Pho is in yet another ugly strip center, we are slowly resigning ourselves to this reality. They have decorated the place to look nicely stylish in some areas, like the photo above, but the back has the brightly lit menu signs like a take out joint.
1582 Rt. 9; Wappingers Falls; 845-765-2100
Google Maps took us on a wild goose chase to find this place, it is next door to First Wok, in the strip center right on the highway. Don’t go into the Home Depot lot. It used to be called Pho Max.
We love Hudson Valley wines and we really love Rhone Valley wines. We drink a lot of them and they are all good, but once in awhile something comes along that I want to shout about.
This beauty has incredible drinking pleasure at a value price that you won’t believe. It is available at Viscount in Wappinger Falls where I am going tomorrow to get some more! Continue reading Domaine De Verquier Rasteau Rouge a Beautiful Wine From Another Valley
Cold Spring is know for all its Main Street antique stores where you can find some incredible things. But off the beaten path there is a gem of place, just open on the weekend, a potpourri of stuff called Pop’s Barn Sale.
Continue reading Follow the Signs to Pop’s for Some Bargains
