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Popular Poughkeepsie Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue Popular Poughkeepsie Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue
Popular Poughkeepsie Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue After nearly 11 years of rave reviews in the Hudson Valley, a popular brewing company and restaurant is hopping the river to open a new dining venture. Dutchess County's Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie announced this month that it will open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, in Highland. The Ridge, located at 387 South St., is the former site of the Gunk Haus and is slated to premiere its new concept restaurant this winter. Owned by Daniel Crocco, executive chef and co-owner, and Jamie Bishop, brewmaster, say the new venture will be a stop for locals and visitors alike wi…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Time is running out to visit this popular restaurant in the region. In Albany County, the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is set to close its Colonie location – at 107 Wolf Road – after 20 years in business. The restaurant’s final service will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Employees are being offered positions at other locations or severance pay. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ninety Nine Restaurant bills itself as a casual dining eatery focusing on traditional American pub fare. The Colonie location opened in 2003. View…
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections
Northern Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections If you aren't burned out from tacos from Cinco de Mayo and need a taco fix, then a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley specializing in handmade tortillas (think jalapeno) and small plates might be a new favorite. Northern Westchester's The Tortilla Project, located in Baldwin Place, is making waves with foodies and Yelpers for its eclectic mix of tacos, side dishes, tapas, and craft cocktails. Opened in January and located in a strip mall, you will first notice that the small restaurant's sleek decor is not strip mall material, according to Yelpers.  One Yelper put it this way: "The v…
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' 'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?'
'Bougie' New Coffee, Cocktail Shop In Capital Region Earning High Praise: 'What Are We, NYC?' A new, upscale restaurant in the region serving coffee, cocktails, and small plates is earning high praise just months into business. The Scene, located in Albany at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in late July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant offers craft cocktails, specialty coffees, and all-day brunch options, including sandwiches, bagels, and oatmeal.  Among the popular choices, according to Yelp, is the Scenewich, made with a fried egg, brie, prosciutto, caramelized onion, honey mustard, and arugula on a croissant. View …
Northern Westchester's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Northern Westchester's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash
Northern Westchester's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Martha Stewart clapped back at critics for enjoying a cocktail with a real piece of an iceberg "plucked" from the waters while on a cruise off the east coast of Greenland. “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight," Stewart, age 82, a longtime New Yorker who currently calls the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah home, posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 29. View this post on Instagram A post sh…
'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor 'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business. Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website. “Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…
New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats' New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats'
New Speakeasy-Style Restaurant In Capital Region Takes Diners 'Beyond The Coats' A new speakeasy-style restaurant and bar in the region serving up “unique and delicious” cocktails is generating plenty of buzz ahead of its grand opening. Saratoga County’s The Coat Room, located in Saratoga Springs at 385 Broadway, is set to welcome its first diners on Friday, June 30. Customers enter through a simple door labeled “Coat Room” off the lobby, according to the Phinney Design Group, the restaurant’s interior designer. “As you step into the Coat Room, you will get a peek of the walnut, brass, black steel, saddle leather and lush fabrics and wall coverings,” Michael Phinney,…
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot'
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' A new restaurant in the region is setting big expectations fresh off its grand opening. Rensselaer County eatery Finn’s, located in Troy at 40 River Street, welcomed its first diners on Thursday, May 25. “Your new favorite neighborhood spot,” reads the restaurant’s Instagram page. The venture is the brainchild of husband and wife owners Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy, according to Mrs. Proctor’s LinkedIn profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finns (@finnsat40riverstreet) Cus…
New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food'
New Waterfront Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For 'Awesome Service, Great Food' After years of renovation and development work, a new tavern overlooking the Hudson River has finally opened its doors, serving up colorful cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and “elevated” pub food. Greene County eatery Patrick Henry’s, located in Coxsackie at 48 South River Street, welcomed its first diners on Friday, April 7. The restaurant occupies a historic, 1908 building that began as a mercantile exchange before later incarnations as Tom’s Cabin, Costello’s, and then the original Patrick Henry’s from 1970 until the 2010’s, owner Dominick Purnomo said on Facebook. “After an incredible a…
Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist
Kisco River Eatery Serves Up Classic American Fare With An Italian Twist Classic American fare with an Italian twist is exactly what you’ll find on the menu at Kisco River Eatery, located at 222 E. Main Street in Mount Kisco. Offering a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, entrees and raw bar options, Kisco River Eatery is known for its chefs’ ability to infuse authentic Italian flavors into each and every dish. From calamari and clams casino to chicken parmigiana, risotto and strip steak, you’ll have no problem choosing a dish that highlights the chefs’ signature ingredients and flavors. Seafood fans will especially love the eatery’s raw bar, whi…