Mary A. Nelen

In Praise Of The Cider Donut — Donuts at Averill Farm, Washington, CT

Food

In Praise Of The Cider Donut

Mary A. Nelen offers a tribute to the apple cider donut experience.

By Mary A. Nelen

A Picnic In Paradise At The Sylvia Center's 14th Annual Summer Benefit — Food maven Ruth Reichl with fellow host committee member Jennifer Baum; with Lewis Hedgecock and Charlie Baum

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A Picnic In Paradise At The Sylvia Center's 14th Annual Summer Benefit

Supporters of The Sylvia Center became the most elegant of picnickers in the fields of Katchkie Farm.

By Mary A. Nelen

The Lost Lamb Patisserie: A Bit Of Paris In Stockbridge — Anna Aaron

Food

The Lost Lamb Patisserie: A Bit Of Paris In Stockbridge

Norman Rockwell's Main Street bustles at a new French bakery.

By Mary A. Nelen

Beer and Cheese, Please, at Saisonnier in Kinderhook — Photos by Mary A. Nelen except where noted

Food

Beer and Cheese, Please, at Saisonnier in Kinderhook

Craft beers and artisanal provisions are available to dine in or take away.

By Mary A. Nelen

Community Table Regroups And The Result Is Well-Nigh Perfection

Food

Community Table Regroups And The Result Is Well-Nigh Perfection

A gang of five sampled a large portion of the menu and agreed the food was without flaw.

By Mary A. Nelen

Rivertown Lodge Tavern: A Hudson River School...Of Food

Food

Rivertown Lodge Tavern: A Hudson River School...Of Food

Chef Gabriele Gulielmetti creates a palette for the palate.

By Mary A. Nelen

Samascotts: From flowers and plants to apples, ice cream and a daily menu

Food

Samascotts: From flowers and plants to apples, ice cream and a daily menu

Four generations have farmed and operated Kinderhook's sprawling orchard and farm market.

By Mary A. Nelen

Rouge introduces a new chef and decor, but the rest — la même chose — Grilled white asparagus, watercress jus, cured egg yolk
- Rouge, except where noted.

Food

Rouge introduces a new chef and decor, but the rest — la même chose

Rouge has been a West Stockbridge mainstay for almost two decades. These changes only make it better.

By Mary A. Nelen

The Lantern Bar & Grill: A Treasured Pittsfield Tradition Returns

Food

The Lantern Bar & Grill: A Treasured Pittsfield Tradition Returns

The Pittsfield institution's new incarnation is the same... but better.

By Mary A. Nelen

Swoon Kitchenbar: A Rapturous Experience in Hudson — Scallops crude
- Nina Bachinsky Gimmel

Food

Swoon Kitchenbar: A Rapturous Experience in Hudson

Our first visit was in 2008. Eleven years later, has it maintained its standards? And how.

By Mary A. Nelen

The RuraList: 10 Fishmongers in the RI Region (and why it's helpful to know one) — Photo: Mary Nelen

Food

The RuraList: 10 Fishmongers in the RI Region (and why it's helpful to know one)

Here's where you can find the freshest fish, curated by seasoned fishmongers (plus an ode to oysters).

By Mary A. Nelen

Portrait of Coach Farm, The Legacy of a Leather Goods Company

Food

Portrait of Coach Farm, The Legacy of a Leather Goods Company

Miles and Lillian Cahn brought French Alpine-style farmstead cheese to Pine Plains, NY.

By Mary A. Nelen