Food Atlantis Wine Fair Celebrates the New Wave of Wine at Rose Hill Farm Sommelier Katie Morton brings together 30-plus producers at Rose Hill Farm in Red Hook to showcase the creativity reshaping New York wine on July 19. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Banque Closes Glamorous Patisserie for Summer, Citing Challenges The European-inspired cafe, chocolate shop, and wine bar is reassessing what comes next after 18 months on Warren Street.. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Community Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Removed from Sail4th 250 Parade Over Advocacy Banners The Pete Seeger-founded environmental vessel was escorted from the New York Harbor celebration after displaying messages supporting clean water, Indigenous rights, racial justice, and climate solutions. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Manor Rock Reopens in Hudson with a Simpler, More Casual Approach After closing in January, Manor Rock returns with a smaller team, a streamlined menu, and a renewed focus on accessibility. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Community Cirque Du Creep Brings “Invasion of Camp Cryptid” to Beacon July 25 The immersive alternative arts market returns to Beacon with more than 90 artists, live music, sideshow acts, and a celebration of the Hudson Valley’s growing fascination with the strange. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food At Pez, Efren Hernandez Reimagines Hudson Valley Dining Through Seafood Chef Efren Hernandez’s new Hudson restaurant swaps farm-to-table predictability for East Coast mariscos, pairing Atlantic seafood with Mexican techniques, a tightly curated wine list, and a clear culinary point of view. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Mr. Cat Brasserie Reimagines Kitty’s in Hudson Mr. Cat Brasserie transforms the former Kitty’s into a lively Hudson gathering place with oysters, martinis, moules frites, and French charm. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Silver Brothers Spirits Opens at Former Old Chatham Sheepherding Company June 6 Founded by a former tech entrepreneur and a designer, Silver Brothers Distillery aims to create whiskey that tastes unmistakably of Columbia County. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Inside the Restaurant at the new Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Beacon Chef Adam Slamon brings French-inspired cooking, Hudson Valley ingredients, and a lighter touch to the sprawling new resort restaurant at Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Millbrook Winery Unveils Upgrades for Summer 2026 The regional wine pioneer is rolling out new tasting experiences, expanded seating, curated food offerings, and reservations while building on its 40-year legacy. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Arts Upstate Art Weekend Open Studios 2026 Launches Across Hudson Valley The region-wide event on May 16 and 17 invites the public into artists’ working spaces for an intimate look at the Hudson Valley’s thriving creative community. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Community The Cistern Chapel: From Water Infrastructure to Underground Performance Space Built in the 1920s, the Poughkeepsie Cistern sat hidden beneath College Hill Park for nearly a century. MASS Design Group is testing its potential as a public arts venue—starting with a May 9 open house and performance series. By Brian K. Mahoney •
