Probably the best sandwich I'll eat all year. The indoor seating is cramped. When the weather…read morecooperates, there's outdoor seating though.

I went to farmers market and bought cheese from this vendor. The cheese was completely spoiled…read more When I called the store, they said they have nothing to do with the cheese they sold me. Sad at home with moldy cheese in the wrong way

Cozy fall refuge; Cold air, spiced drink, and kindness…read more summed up in a space. A little goat would indeed be so very happy here.

Little Goat How do you cap off a magical month of Mozart at…read moreBard College at Annandale-on-Hudson? By heading to the charming Little Goat at 6380 Mill Street in Rhinebeck, NY! We have been meaning to try it since our neighbors raved about their Thanksgiving meal there last year. We entered and were immediately greeted by a basket of baguettes from Sparrowbush of Hudson at the counter. The browned crust reminded of us of our holy grail of bread from Balthazar that a guest had brought to our home 30 years ago. We've been unable to find a comparable baguette until we found one at the recently shuttered Fletcher & Lu's. We'd make monthly pilgrimages to stock up, and were saddened when our bread fix was no longer available. We snapped one up to test it out (had it for breakfast and it's glorious!) The interior is painted a warm butter yellow, the shelves house white ironstone pitchers, and baskets of wildflowers abound. Simple, but homey, yet at the same time elegant. The table settings are understated, and much like those I grew up with my grandmere from the southwest of France, who settled in the Napa Valley. My cousin Thérèse runs a restaurant in Beauregard in the Lot department that reminds me greatly of the Little Goat. We were in good hands with our server, Lennon (yes, named after THAT Lennon!) She was attentive, animated and very charming. We started with a Churchtown Dairy (Hudson) Copperwaite, local honeycomb with spelt bread appetizer that was on point. For our wine we had 4 glasses of Gamay, Coeur de la Reine, Loire, France 2023 (nice and plummy, but recommend getting a bottle rather than by the glass for a better value!) I had the Roasted Petite Filet, with Smoked Pepper Butter, Tallow-Fried Onions and Bernaise on the side. Tender, flavorful, and a generous portion that was enough for another meal. With that I had the barbecue-spiced crispy potatoes, a perfect combination. My husband had the Rigatoni Pork Ragu, Sourdough Soffrito dusted with Parmigiano. (Disclaimer: after 50 years together, if this dish is on the menu, I know he will order it. He did...and loved it, ranking it among the best he's ever had ), pairing it with Braised Romano Beans, Sofrito, and Smoked Pecorino. For dessert, we "shared" (ok, he had one bite and I devoured the rest) the Chocolate Budino,* Creme Fraiche, Oats dusted with Fleur and topped with a crisp Tuile. * A budino is what you get if a pot de crème hooked up with crème brûlée for a steamy night and had a baby! What is so charming about this restaurant is that it is so family-friendly. Several tables had babies and toddlers galore and it gave the room a welcome liveliness. Definitely not stuffy, and a welcome relief from snooty dining establishments. Kudos to Erin Winters and Taavo Somer for bringing such an extraordinary dining experience to my beloved Hudson Valley. You excel at what you do. And Five Toques to Chef Paragas...you slay!

There is always a unique menu to order from here. I love the fresh options. The cashier was kind…read moreand friendly. The other workers were also kind and made a point to say hello. The sandwich was very good and there were great things to choose from to have on the side (chips, chocolate, olives and of course cheese!). The restaurant is small for seating, but it's clean and comfortable!

Service isn't the best. Normally people like to be acknowledged when in a store and at the counter…read more Just a hello! Not forcing you to order when looking at the menu for the first time. It's a cute place and I love the wallpaper. I ordered food and the lady that took my order was having trouble focusing/ listening and added things to my bill. When I corrected her; she seemed to be paying attention, I thought she removed the item but she didn't. I order a drink (coffee) also and then changed my mind. When I told her I didn't want it she said she couldn't resell the paper cup to someone else. I know.... I know.. you must be thinking (WHAT it's just coffee!) I explained I didn't see the other sign with special drinks. So even though I wanted another drink that was more money, she kept it on my bill and gave it to me. That was when I decided not to go back ever again. Poor service, then I had added that specialty drink along with the coffee I got stuck with. Only to not ever receive it. I had to bother another girl to get my drink. She did tell me to wait she had to get this family's order first. That was rude. I waitressed before, so I can say that. Meanwhile I had finished my food (which was good) and coffee that I didn't want. I was there at least 30 mins and 15mins before the other family. They weren't busy. There was no excuse for poor service.

This is the "wish we'd tried this place first" kind of café. We got the crazy egg sandwich w…read moresausage, a couple of the personalized sandwiches, and a couple of coffees. The coffee was very very tasty. Which I took as a good sign. The sandwiches were off the hook. The crazy egg had everything you can imagine on it... a party in your mouth!! The two other sandwiches, which were for my husband, also received rave reviews. Yes, we wish that we'd tried this place earlier! We would have definitely put that into the regular rotation, while we were in Woodstock!

Nana's a little café right on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock, NY and honestly, it kind of has…read more(almost)everything. It's one of those places where you walk in thinking you're just grabbing a tea/coffee and a quick bite and suddenly you're deciding between getting a quinoa bowl, bagel sandwich, oatmeal, salad or falafel. Somehow, they pull off the menu for every eating lifestyle without feeling cramp. It works for everybody. They have your breakfast basics covered: eggs, rolls, wraps, toast or whatever carb you're in the mood for. If you have a sweet tooth, they have pastries, if you're on a 'healthy' kick, they have bowls. I had The Lox Works and it actually lived up to the name. Plenty of salmon, red onions, a sliver of creamy cream cheese how I like it (I skipped the capers, personal choice). The bagel itself was fresh and had that perfect crisp on the outside and a chewy inside. Except, it's little on the doughy side, and the tomato slices were also thick- but still, the sandwich was tasty. Service was great and considering Nana's is literally on the main strip in Woodstock, the prices are surprisingly chill. Just solid food, good vibes and the kind of spot you end up going back to without even meaning to.

This Broadway business in Kingston gets its name from the Spanish punctuation mark known as a…read moretilda--the squiggly line--called virgulilla in Spanish. So from the get-go you sort of know that you're in for an experience. There are many breakfast options, including eggs, quesadillas and meat pies. The lunch specials included a chicken curry and rice dish. I picked a shrimp and bean wrap which was very good, but a bit pricey at $15. The displays are an eclectic mix of local honey, hemp products, pottery, seeds, vintage and second hand items. Instead of tipping the staff, customers are asked to place cash in a donation jar to help local charities. Likewise, donations are requested in exchange for vegetables sourced from local farms. The store also has a bright orange bicycle rickshaw out front that can deliver you to your parked car or nearby home for free. Since I was parked right outside, I declined an offer of a free ride. It is a unique store which the staff described as a collaboration of a number of businesses. I've noticed it for years but this was the first time I've set foot through the door. Whatever they're doing is working and visitors feel welcome.

Comfortable corner restaurant with all hand-made, farm to table items…read more I had a delicious bowl of squash soup on a chilly rainy day. Perfect! The woman who served me at the counter also brought it over to my table. A perfect, short, rainy day experience while in Kingston. When back in town, I'll stop in again. :)

Kingston Bread+Bar came a long way from their previous spot. Their previous location had its charm,…read morebut this new home on Broadway I feel is way better. This is more inviting, has more personality and just a whole vibe I think. Parking can be a little touchy depending on when you pull up, but once you get inside, you forget all about that. They make all their (and maybe in-house(?)). Beyond the bread, they have shelves with canned goods, fridge stocked with cheeses and other little finds. Kingston B. is like a little neighborhood-market-meets-bread-bar energy. I came in for a bite and somehow left with more than I could chew. I went with the grilled cheese with white cheddar and ricotta pressed between their sourdough bread. Simple on paper, but the flavor was definitely on point. It's creamy, super cheesy, had a freaking terrific melt pull and the bread is crispy where it needed to be. I mean- that bread really brought the whole thing together. Or was it the combo of the cheeses? Definitely not your basic grilled cheese.

Bought 2 Halloween cupcakes yesterday. They would have been…read moregreat if they weren't so dry. They should have been sold @ half price, not $5.50 a piece. Had to throw them out. No one likes stale, dry, Bakery goods.

Best lunch this trip. Heavenly. We shared the Gyro Plate,…read moreand the Nutella strawberry crepe. Both were the perfect temperature, the perfect consistency, and tasted like heaven. Saled Devine. Every table was full and I know why. Very reasonable prices. Even my Diet Coke was great. It was so great I forgot to take pictures. Did the kitchen on the way out.

Hubs had worked up an appetite leading up to our Saturday visit and already knew he wanted to grab…read moresomething quick and eat it in the car while I took the wheel down to Westchester. Opa Gyros, in historic Kingston, NY on Wall St, made the cut. The space is narrow when you walk in with a couple of high tables+stools then it opens up nicely (from the bit I saw) with a formal dining room on left. From classic spanakopita, Greek salad, seafood dishes, etc- there are plenty of other Greek staples to explore. Their Grilled Zucchini had my name on it so I settled on those to go and hubs went for their Gyro. The atmosphere is warm with a casual and relaxed vibe. Even with our in and out, the ladies here were all friendly.

Love to come here! The food and service are always wonderful. The menu is fully plant based and…read morelocally sourced.

Great vegetarian food and ambiance. In the summer, you can sit outside. Popular in Woodstock, NY…read more Good service