We road tripped all the way out to Goshen tonight to visit Craft 47 for a fun dinner and evening of pub trivia! Yes, my boyfriend and I (like many trash millennials) have become obsessed with trivia nights in recent times, especially those sponsored by Geeks Who Drink, a company that specializes in engaging and difficult Q&A's at bars and restaurants across the US. Whenever we travel, we love to log onto the Geeks Who Drink website and see where the next quiz takes place.. which led us to Goshen, NY, and Craft 47, an affordable and tasty eatery we may have not found or tried otherwise!
Downtown Goshen is so cute, and we're definitely coming back here when it's not freaking freezing out! There are plenty of quaint shops and restaurants that dot the main area, and Craft 47, which is nearly tucked in an alleyway, is no exception! The restaurant is small but mighty, and features a menu comprised of New American comfort food, small plates, and pizza - so basically, there's something for everyone. True to form with upstate NY bar n' grills, everything's pretty affordable, too. A definite plus for us! The dining room has a cozy and homey vibe, with old movie photographs on the wall, a projection screen with kitschy TV shows playing, a generous and well-appointed bar with plenty of seating, and a faux fireplace, which I made sure we sat right next to! I never wanted to leave!
Lots of food options here, so bring your friends! They are an "American tapas" restaurant, which is code for "small plates of elevated comfort food", so order a couple of things to try! We got the Deviled Eggs (eh.. not my fave), and the Soft Pretzels, which were INCREDIBLE. I wish there were more than two sticks to an order! They were soft, chewy, perfectly salted, and served with an addictive beer cheese/mustardseed dip. We're getting two orders of those next time! We also tried the Guacamole, which was fresh and light, the Crab Cakes (again, not my fave, but my boyfriend really enjoyed them), and the Cajun Pasta (a huge portion that was hearty, filling, and great for sharing). There are SO many choices on the menu, so I look forward to returning and trying all new items next time.
As for the trivia, you absolutely need to come here for that! The quizmaster is hilarious, and even though the questions can be tough, you'd be surprised by how much you might know! There's even "bonus questions" where you can win free beer - my boyfriend won one round for knowing the lyrics to "Deep In The Heart Of Texas" (don't ask), and it was a highlight of the evening. Trivia is every Thursday night at 7:30 PM, and is free to play. It's honestly the best way to kick off your weekend, and I couldn't recommend it enough.
Our visit to Craft 47 for dinner & trivia was a highlight of my New York stay this month, and I love that we have a new favorite night out for future mini-vacations!