Documentary stills courtesy of Julia Brandi and Marilyn Herrington Community Now Showing: Rare Footage Of "Hillsdale in the 30s, 'A Swinging Town'" Local historians preserve well-shot footage of 1930s Hillsdale, a bustling town in transition. By Jamie Larson
Food 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
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 Food 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
Photos courtesy of Klocke Estate Food 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
Photos courtesy the Abode Community 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
Last year's Massachusetts Cheese Festival at High Lawn Farm. Photos courtesy of High Lawn Farm Food 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
https://ruralintelligence.com/readerschoice#// Community 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 legendary pepperoni heel Food 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
Marinated beets, duck breast with corn and chimichurri, seared scallops with chowder sauce and nduja butter, romano beans with cherry tomatoes Food 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
Food 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
Food 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
Food 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
