Food Lil' Deb's Oasis Closing after a Decade of Revolutionary Dining After 10-plus years of tropical comfort food, queer community, and hard-won joy, Hudson's most singular restaurant announces its final season. By Jamie Larson •
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 Haema Opens: Menu a Standout in Crowded Hudson Restaurant Scene With a menu rooted in Asian street food, Hudson Valley farms, and serious technique, Haema brings new flavor to a Hudson Valley culinary destination. By Jamie Larson •
Food "Fork in the Road": Mary Berry, Nick Offerman, and Veteran "Chopped" Producer Expose a Food System in Peril at BIFF The documentary, its makers, and stars come to the Berkshire International Film Festival May 29 and 30. By Jamie Larson •
Food Hudson-Berkshire Wine and Food Festival in Chatham The festival returns to the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham for its annual Memorial Day Weekend run on May 23 and 24 By Jamie Larson •
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 7 Backroad Eats Worth Braking For There's nothing better than pulling into a restaurant off the beaten path and having a meal that's shockingly good and holding a local story. Here are just some of our faves. By Jamie Larson •
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 •
Food Kafe Neo: New Greek Spot worth an Odyssey Opened by Athens-raised restaurateur Panos Athanasopoulos, Kafe Neo pairs precision espresso drinks with Greek-inspired breakfast and lunch fare in downtown Poughkeepsie. By Jamie Larson •
Food Serre: The Maker’s Secret Garden Restaurant Finds Identity With Driven New Chef Inside Serre’s gorgeous greenhouse, classic French technique and contemporary style share a plate. By Jamie Larson •
Food The Most Important New Piece of Farm Equipment Might be This Locally Grown App A Hudson Valley farmer and longtime agricultural advocate built a cooperatively owned app hopes to give small farms a fighting chance in the digital marketplace. By Jamie Larson •
Food Chef Efren Hernandez Opens Pez, a Coastal Mexican Seafood Restaurant in Hudson After establishing Casa Susanna as one of the Hudson Valley’s most distinctive kitchens, Chef Efren Hernandez turns to mariscos at Pez, opening May 14 in Hudson. By Brian K. Mahoney •
