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The Salt Line: Farm-To-Table Dining In A Net-Zero Hotel At Vassar

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The Salt Line: Farm-To-Table Dining In A Net-Zero Hotel At Vassar

The Salt Line is helmed by a CIA-educated local whose hyperlocally sourced concept complements the carbon-neutral building.

By Anne Pyburn Craig

Neverstill Wines Tasting Room Reflects An Homage To Water — Led by founder Christy Counts, winemaker and Master of Wine Nova Cadamatre, and assistant winemaker Bryce Lianna, Neverstill Wines recently opened a tasting room in Hudson. Photo credit: David McIntye

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Neverstill Wines Tasting Room Reflects An Homage To Water

The women-led winery has recently opened its much-anticipated tasting room in the heart of Hudson.

By Carrie Dykes

Klocke Estate Distillery Fashions Traditional Brandy And A Stylish Restaurant — Photos courtesy of Klocke Estate

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Klocke Estate Distillery Fashions Traditional Brandy And A Stylish Restaurant

The craft distillery in Claverack is making waves along with its Catskills-terroir brandy.

By Melissa Esposito

Abode of the Message Expands Its Focus As A Retreat Center And Program Host — Photos courtesy the Abode

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Abode of the Message Expands Its Focus As A Retreat Center And Program Host

Once a refuge for Sufis, this former New Lebanon comnune is now a center for spiritual learning.

By Jamie Larson

High Lawn Farm To Host 9th Annual Massachusetts Cheese Festival — Last year's Massachusetts Cheese Festival at High Lawn Farm. Photos courtesy of High Lawn Farm

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High Lawn Farm To Host 9th Annual Massachusetts Cheese Festival

Immerse yourself in the world of artisanal cheeses (tastings included) on the picturesque grounds of High Lawn Farm in Lee.

By Lisa Green

RI Readers' Choice Awards: Vote Now! — https://ruralintelligence.com/readerschoice#//

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RI Readers' Choice Awards: Vote Now!

The Readers' Choice Awards shine the spotlight on the people and places that deserve it.

By Lisa Green

The Pepperoni Heel: Columbia County Fair Legend and Hudson Valley Legacy — The legendary pepperoni heel

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The Pepperoni Heel: Columbia County Fair Legend and Hudson Valley Legacy

The pepperoni heel is more than just a fair novelty. It's a piece of history.

By Jamie Larson

Popup Haema Enters Hudson Valley/Berkshires Asian Street Food Scene — Marinated beets, duck breast with corn and chimichurri, seared scallops with chowder sauce and nduja butter, romano beans with cherry tomatoes

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Popup Haema Enters Hudson Valley/Berkshires Asian Street Food Scene

Haema's accomplished chefs blend Asian street food flavors with seafood and local produce.

By Jamie Larson

Greenhouse Cidery And Yummy Kitchen: Starting Point For An Idyllic Evening

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Greenhouse Cidery And Yummy Kitchen: Starting Point For An Idyllic Evening

It's almost hidden, but just beyond The Berry Farm, a compound promises a delightful evening.

By Lisa Green

With Circles, New York-Style Bagels Roll Into Hudson

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With Circles, New York-Style Bagels Roll Into Hudson

A new sourdough bagel shop will satisfy your craving for New York-style bagels.

By Mikayla Stock

Bite-Sized Adventures: A Handy Guide to Superlative Sandwiches

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Bite-Sized Adventures: A Handy Guide to Superlative Sandwiches

Out and about? Here are a local's recommendations on where to stop for some tasty sandwiches.

By Francesca Olsen

Berry, Berry Good: The CC Tini

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Berry, Berry Good: The CC Tini

This cocktail from C. Cassis mixes blackcurrant with botanicals. Refreshing!

By Lisa Green