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Popular Hudson Valley Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering
Popular Hudson Valley Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley brewery and restaurant owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop are taking on a third business, a food truck for catering special events. The duo, the Mill House Brewing Company owners in Poughkeepsie and the soon-to-open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, Highland, said they dreamed of owning a food truck. So when word got out that the owners of Embers Wood-Fired Oven food truck were selling, they jumped on the chance to take on the new venture. “I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a fascinating new chapter for …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Owners Hopping River To Open New Venue
Popular Hudson Valley 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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 Hudson Valley To Permanently Close 'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Hudson Valley To Permanently Close
'Time To Bow Out Gracefully': Family Restaurant In Hudson Valley 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
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Westchester Restaurant Known For Chicken Wings Closes Westchester Restaurant Known For Chicken Wings Closes
Westchester Restaurant Known For Chicken Wings Closes Chicken wings fans across the region will be sad to learn a favorite Hudson Valley restaurant known for their many varieties has closed its doors. The Westchester County restaurant, The Mill, in Hastings-on-Hudson, let patrons know in late June that due to the financial fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, they had closed for good as they offered their thanks to all customers. "We are humbled and grateful to have been part of your lives for the last 7 plus years!," the owners wrote on Facebook.  They went on to say that all of the extra hurdles, both financially and…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Local Eatery Featured On New Food Network Show Popular Local Eatery Featured On New Food Network Show
Popular Local 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
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Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Rockland County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these five Rockland County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: 1. Seven Lakes Station (80 Orange Turnpike in Sloatsburg) With a 4.5/5-star rating on Yelp, Seven Lakes Station in Sloatsburg is a craft beer taproom known for its mouthwatering burgers and unique brews. The eatery’s burgers are made of local grass-fed beef and can be customized with gourmet toppings like sautéed onions, lemon aioli, bacon jam, truffle aioli and more. For more information, visit the website. 2. Crossroads Gastro (724 W. Nyack Road, Suite 1 in West Nyack) Crossroads Gastro, which ea…

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by Valerie Musson