Story Farms is the best farm stand in Upstate, New York! Convenient location with the farm a…read morestone's throw away so you know it's fresh. I love the fact that that they identify what they grow themselves (which is most items) versus what they sell from other local community businesses. And the Story family, who work the farm and stand are very welcoming and kind people! I look forward to the growing season each year and cant wait for the next crop!

Since moving to the Catskills, I've been spending some sleepless nights looking for a market to…read moreselect vegetables for juicing and cooking like I used to when I lived in Westchester and went to my fave Westchester Greenhouse in Hartsdale every week. In the town of Catskill, NY is Story Farms- a tented area filled with an ok selection of produce+some plants with mostly fair prices. My only issue was not keeping their small, wooden containers then dumping my produce into plastic bags upon checking out. I get it- every market functions differently. By the way, it's ca$h only.

Boehm Farm has been off the radar of people in the Capital Region for far too long. But I heard the…read moreplace had excellent apple cider donuts, and I had to check them out for myself. Wow. Okay, these were seriously good. When I showed up around 10:30 on a recent Saturday morning, the air smelled of freshly frying donuts. It's always a good sign. And while there were donuts on the counter, when I asked if I could get any hot donuts the clerk went into the back and pulled out some steaming hot specimens. That may not sound like such a big deal, but as we say in this part of the world, it's huge. Hot apple cider donuts are so much better than their room temperature version. Which isn't to say that just because a donut is hot, it will be good. I've had my share of hot and disappointing cider donuts too. The hot apple cider donuts at Boehm Farm were delightful. Perfect? No. But absolutely great. And if you're into exploring the farms and orchards in and around the Capital Region, it's definitely worth your time, as I would put this small, off the beaten path orchard, in the top third of the ones I've visited. Maybe even in the top quarter. More than anything, it makes me think. If Boehm Farm has been hiding in plain sight all these years, how many other excellent orchards remain to be discovered by those relatively recent arrivals to the region? Farms! We've got 'em. And you should visit and support as many of our regional growers as possible. Remember: no farms, no food. Plus, they are charming and magical places. Especially in the fall.

No hot cider. The cold cider we purchased had a "sell by date" that was over 5 days ago. Also it…read morewas from another farm. The donuts were standard, not very impressive.

Have been going there since a child. Wonderful produce. Can't beat their sweet corn! Friendly,…read morehelpful service. Shopping carts for your convenience. Check online for hours until summer. Then open every day. A+ rating!

The most incredible and beautiful FLOWER farm!! There is something special about this farm and how…read morethey grow these gorgeous petals and plants! Every year we always get a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from this farm. We have a cabin in the woods and must shower it with the lovely mums, annuals, and succulents! Everyone who works here is very kind, welcoming and generous. The HUGE hanging flowers usually $50-60 at Lowe's or Home Depot are only $35 here! The succulents are about $5.50 and the pots are $1-10 dollars based on size! I cannot rave enough about this farm and this community. We absolutely love it here for the past 11 years!

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hudson Valley from the gorgeous orchards of Fix Bros, while…read moreavoiding the mass crowds of NYC people. This is an especially wonderful place to pick-your-own apples. My family has been going apple picking at Fix Bros, every year, for the last five years. It has become a family tradition, going strong. If you prefer picking fresh fruit, in a beautiful setting, without the hassle of obnoxious crowds & high prices, then this is your place.

Excellent place for pumpkin and apple picking. They have a huge area of apple orchids with many…read moredifferent types of apples to choose from. Prices are reasonable too. They also have a hayride that will take you through their entire property which stops at different areas throughout the orchids. The pumpkin patch is decent sized and there's a large area for the kiddies to run around. They also have an area where you can purchase raw honey and different types of jams.

I think I was too eager for spring to be here this year. I had thought they were not opening…read morebecause there was n activity at the stand I became depressed! You can't beat the peaches and apricots when they come into season. in this area of fantastic fresh produce in the season this is my first stop

The best produce at the best prices. A true local gem. Can't beat their sweet corn! People smile…read moreand chat - and it's wonderful.

My favorite farm stand. You get such great prices here and can buy in bulk. Today I got a lot of…read morezucchini, squash, hot peppers, grilling peppers, and cukes for like $12. They also just have a great selection with heirloom varieties. And whoever makes the dried herb mixes knows what they're doing. Cashiers are always kind too. I'm so glad I found this place four years ago and look forward to them opening every summer.

Wide varieties of vegetables and abundant quantities of everything. If you're shopping to can,…read morefill the freezer, or need to feed a large family or group, Shaul Farms has you covered. Open Friday-Sunday, so plan accordingly. Worth the drive.

This is an incredibly beautiful spot. Lots of apples, great apple cider donuts. Kids can watch the…read moredonuts being made. The people who run it are very pleasant and easy going. A little out of the way, but if you're in the area, go there to pick apples.

Excellent health food store with terrific staff and product selection. Great combination of name…read morebrand and locally sourced products.

Absolutely wonderful local health food store. Knowledgeable,…read morekind, and super helpful. Lots of great bulk herbs, grains, and teas. Fresh organic fruits and veggies. Unusual goodies you can't find at the corporate stores.

This place also sells seafood. I guess they distribute this stuff to restaurants around the region…read moreand they get their seafood fresh every day. So my family went today and we got sashimi-grade salmon and scallops. The salmon was PHENOMENAL. We cooked half and ate the rest raw and it was probably some of the best salmon I have ever had. The cost of an entire HALF of fish and scallops was $50. You usually get 2 pieces of salmon sashimi for $5 at most Japanese restaurants, and it isn't guaranteed to be good. You need to get here before noon or call before noon and pick it up later since the workers get there really early and that's their quittin' time. Anyway, highly highly recommend. It was so good.

A curated breath of fresh air, Talbott & Arding met every one of our senses. The manicured market…read moreatmosphere, the varied assortment of luxury culinary treats, the sheer quality of ingredients paired expertly with each other on the daily menu, the locally sourced unique treasures of gifts and trinkets, the gentle pleasantness of the staff... everything comes together here to form a true and complete product. Talbott & Arding was chosen as our first stop on our girls' getaway journey. Tucked in the Hudson Valley, just an hour from the Berkshires, it was a sweetly energetic beginning to our day. We each chose a sandwich from the counter. My smoked salmon on focaccia was a delight. The bread, airy and light, beautifully happy yeast just bounding with lift, defying the constraints of olive oil which left my fingers gloriously glistening. I haven't had a focaccia as happy as that in a minute. Super thin radish, bright pickled shallot and fresh watercress all gave a nice vibrant touch. Ben's cream cheese couldn't possibly be creamier. And the delicate, silky, fresh, luxurious salmon... What a dream. So balanced. I filled my arms with goods- iberico salami, Aleppo chili oil, Blackstrap coffee beans, local chocolates, and an adorable Talbott & Arding puzzle. I'm sure I could have easily convinced myself to buy just about everything I laid my eyes upon. The cheese counter was an absolute work of art. It's clear that Talbott & Arding is a willing servant to the gifts of the surrounding earth and people. The homage it pays is palpable. Our stop at Talbott & Arding set the tone for an intentional, peaceful, vibrant, cozy, delicious, connected trip. I'll be back immediately.

THE most delicious prepared food. Food is fresh, tasty, inspired, and much is healthy…read morevegetable/grain-forward. Love the cheese and charcuterie, and they now carry Mel the Bakery bread for a one-stop A++ food shop in Hudson! Great for lunch in-house, or grab and go prepared sandwiches, foccacia pizza, salads galore! Good local food producers represented in refrigerator and freezer cases. With that and the prepared food case, it's so convenient and delicious to pick up a few items to complete a nutritious home meal. Oh and they are connected to and big boosters of Slow Food Hudson Valley. Feel good about where a large chunk o' your discretionary spending goes!