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Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley
Brand-New Brewery Celebrating Opening Week In Hudson Valley If you love craft beer, corn hole, a little axe throwing, and upscale pub-style food, then a new brewery opening in the Hudson Valley should fill the bill. Slated to have its grand opening in Orange County in Middletown/Wallkill, Aspire Brewing at 600 N. Galleria Drive beginning on Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m. and running throughout the weekend, is the brainchild of Beer World owner Pareth Patel and his son Sonny Patel.  The brewery, which had a soft opening within the past few days, is already winning rave reviews from the lucky few who have visited. Some of the games available also i…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Area To Permanently Close 'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Area To Permanently Close
'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Area To Permanently Close A Hudson Valley restaurant known for its comfort food and craft beer will close for good in the coming weeks.  Laura's Family Restaurant, located in Poughkeepsie, will permanently close on Saturday, Oct. 29, the eatery announced in a Facebook post. "A little under four years ago, with a lot of hard work, a hope and a dream turned into Laura's Family Restaurant," the announcement reads. "We are so incredibly lucky to have experienced the most heartwarming support during the unluckiest time to be in the restaurant industry. Sadly, it's come time for Laura's to bow out gracefully." Nikki…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Popular Putnam Eatery Featured On New Food Network Show Popular Putnam Eatery Featured On New Food Network Show
Popular Putnam Eatery Featured On New Food Network Show A popular restaurant in the area is going Hollywood. Bull & Barrel Brewery on Route 22 in Brewster will be featured on a new show set to debut on the Food Network later this year. Details about the new show are scant, as the network waits to announce its debut, but Food Network crews were in the area recently to shoot, though co-owners Wendy Wulkan and Rick Cipriani’s have to remain mum on details due to a nondisclosure agreement. The show will reportedly feature a celebrity chef visiting the restaurant, highlighting the brewery's craft beer selection and popular food options. The prod…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting
Beacon's Melzingah Tap House Offers Variety Of Drinks, Food In Relaxing Setting If you’re looking for a modern yet eclectic eatery offering a variety of classic food and drink options, Melzingah Tap House, located at 554 Main Street in Beacon, is sure to hit the spot. Ideal for craft beer and cocktail connoisseurs, Melzingah Tap House is the perfect place to relax with some quality food and drink. On the menu, you’ll find some traditional bar foods, though they’ve been crafted with a twist: starters like “grilled cheese” on a toasted baguette, mac and cheese and poutine are popular hits. For those with heartier appetites, try one of the locale’s renowned burgers — the…

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by Valerie Musson
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Yorktown Grange Fair Will Mark 95th Year Yorktown Grange Fair Will Mark 95th Year
Yorktown Grange Fair Will Mark 95th Year The Yorktown Grange Fair is returning to the Grange Fairgrounds for the 95th consecutive year. The fair, which includes local farm animals, contests, carnival fare and more, will take place from Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8. This year’s theme, “Back to the Garden,” is an homage to the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival: “The theme ‘Back to the Garden’ is a perfect way to acknowledge the contributions that local families make to our community and to the larger environment. From the smallest backyard garden to the largest farm, every vegetable grown and animal raised is a benefit to our way …

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by Valerie Musson
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These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers
Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers DeCicco & Sons, a Westchester staple, is spreading its footprint in the county with a new location featuring new options that is opening in Somers. The newest DeCicco & Sons location is scheduled to open its doors to the public for the first time at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3 at 266 Route 202, featuring grand opening specials throughout the store. The 20,000-square-foot Somers store will join other popular locations already in place in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. It will be the largest of the eight stores. It will also continue the chain's b…

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by Zak Failla
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These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area
These Are Top-Rated New Restaurants In Area It’s no secret that New York is filled with some of the country’s finest eateries, and some popular Hudson Valley restaurants have been named some of the state’s finest, according to a brand new report. Several Hudson Valley restaurants were named some of New York’s “best new restaurants,” according to a report released by UpstateNewYork. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its new report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine r…

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by Zak Failla