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Cheese Lovers, Rejoice. Bimi’s Canteen & Bar Puts Fondue Service On The Menu. — Christian Harder

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Cheese Lovers, Rejoice. Bimi’s Canteen & Bar Puts Fondue Service On The Menu.

Fondue, we missed you. Thank you, Bimi's Canteen, for bringing back its deliciousness and dining intimacy.

By Albert Stern

This Year, Order It In: 8 Takeout Thanksgiving Feasts And Fixings — Misto's brined and smoked boneless pork loin, served with Rose Hill Farm apple compote

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This Year, Order It In: 8 Takeout Thanksgiving Feasts And Fixings

Make it easier on yourself with a Thanksgiving to go from these takeout markets and restaurants.

By Lisa Green

Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing — Herondale chicken, roasted Hakurei turnips, poached quince, roasted sunchokes, sunchoke puree, local radicchio (bottom left), sunflower brioche, maple aji dulce butter (top center), and honeynut squash, candied pine nut, apple, labneh, zatar (bottom right). Photo: Jim Henkens

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Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing

Executive Chef Vincent Gilberti cooks up a deeply satisfying dining experience.

By Albert Stern

Sake Brewery Dassai Blue Opens in Hyde Park — Courtesy Dassai Blue

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Sake Brewery Dassai Blue Opens in Hyde Park

Japanese sake maker enters the US craft sake market, and yes, you can tour and taste it.

By Melissa Esposito

Hudson Comes Together For Ukraine, One Pierogi And Benefit Concert At A Time — Iryna Johnson and Maryna Bilak, founders of Medical Relief for Ukraine.

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Hudson Comes Together For Ukraine, One Pierogi And Benefit Concert At A Time

Based in Hudson, Medical Relief for Ukraine has raised funds to buy ambulances, medical drones, generators, and supplies.

By Anne Pyburn Craig

Sitting Pretty In Canaan: Technicolor Chairs Beget A Work Of Art…And A Mystery — Photos by Nan Bookless

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Sitting Pretty In Canaan: Technicolor Chairs Beget A Work Of Art…And A Mystery

What’s the story with those Adirondack chairs bordering the General Store in Canaan? RI’s editor went on a mission to find out.

By Lisa Green

A Taste of Fall: Meatballs And A Charcuterie Board How-To At Hammertown

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A Taste of Fall: Meatballs And A Charcuterie Board How-To At Hammertown

At Hammertown's cooking classes, you'll enjoy good food, company, and the feeling you get when your entry fee goes to charity.

By Lisa Green

The Third Annual Rural Intelligence Readers' Choice Awards

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The Third Annual Rural Intelligence Readers' Choice Awards

It’s time to nominate your favorite businesses in the Rural Intelligence region!

By Lisa Green

Pasture At South Farms: A Food Park For Foodies And Fall Foliage Seekers — Photo courtesy South Farms

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Pasture At South Farms: A Food Park For Foodies And Fall Foliage Seekers

In Morris, Connecticut, where cows once roamed, visitors now stroll food trucks serving standout creations.

By Albert Stern

“Organized Escape: Psychoanalysts In Exile” Chronicles Their Journey From Vienna To Stockbridge

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“Organized Escape: Psychoanalysts In Exile” Chronicles Their Journey From Vienna To Stockbridge

The exhibit tells the story of the efforts of the worldwide psychoanalytic community to save the lives of 68 psychoanalysts.

By Lisa Green

A Night Of Creativity: Millay Arts Gala Celebrates 50 Years Of Artistic Creation — The Barn at Millay Arts

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A Night Of Creativity: Millay Arts Gala Celebrates 50 Years Of Artistic Creation

The extravaganza will feature alumni performances, signature cocktails , a gourmet feast and a s’mores-filled after party.

By Lisa Green

Nine Cakes Bakery In Hudson: A Sweet Treat Offering Gourmet Pastries, Custom Confections — Courtesy Nine Cakes Bakery

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Nine Cakes Bakery In Hudson: A Sweet Treat Offering Gourmet Pastries, Custom Confections

Baker Betsy Thorleifson brought her exquisite wedding cake business to Hudson, then expanded to offer daily baked goods.

By Nola Storms