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!

Whoever doesn't leave this place 5 stars is clueless. This is the only spot in Rhinebeck I'd come…read moreback for. No offense to everyone else but damn this place has got it going on. Dinner was insanely good. The old fashioned, halloumi, and CHICKEN blew us away. The cheesecake too was to die for. Came back again the next morning for breakies, and that egg sandwich didn't disappoint. The ONLY thing that could use a little improvement was the iced coffee, it was a bit too strong / dark / bitter but honestly, that's just personal preference, I'm sure it works just fine for others. Old fashioned lemonade tasted like regular lemonade, nothing special there. Staff was nice. Atmosphere is perfect. Might do breakfast again here tomorrow it was that good. Oh yea, and don't sleep on the strawberry galette!!!

Holy crap. Just ate here and it has got to be top 5 pizza places we've tried (and we've eaten at a…read morebunch across NYC and New Haven) Menu is concise but we ate the margarita and it was unbelievable. Sauce was perfectly balanced, dough was right amount of crisp and soft. Can't go wrong with wood fired pizza but they've nailed the balance here. Highly highly recommend!

Great Neapolitan style pies in a charming setting. I appreciated the simple menu. Poes came out…read morefast. Had the Margherita pie and a pie with gran padano cheese, sauce and pepperoni to share with two adults and two kids. It was enough food to be satisfied snd not overdo it. I wish they had more appetizer options though.

Nice spot. I went with a group of thirteen people which is unusual for me. Young waiters did quite…read morea good job in serving the table which wasn't easy. Food was good. I had an Aperol Spritz which I enjoyed. Rigatoni bolognese was very good. It was very noisy at first but as other diners left it really mellowed out. The nice thing was our group stayed quite late and the restaurant emptied out but they graciously let us stay and not feel uncomfortable. Very classy.

Went to Market Street for a friend's birthday party. I'm the only vegan. No matter where I go, I…read morecan usually survive with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and an iceberg lettuce salad with a tomato wedge. So here I got an upgraded meal: penne pasta putanesca and an arugula salad with pears & pistachios. Nicely done. I'm grateful for at least a meal. Some restaurants, I cannot get a meal, I order 3 side dishes. The back room is nice for parties, a little quieter than the front. Service was perfect. That makes a big difference in the experience. The parking lot adjacent was full, but there is plenty of parking across the street and also on the other side. Bathroom was clean. The birthday girl enjoyed trout, and a small warm chocolate cake with ice cream, with a candle. Delicious! She had to ask the waitress, what is gluten free because the menu is not clearly labeled. I think there is room for improvement, that is easy and cheap. We got a bottle of wine , it was served in regular glasses, we had to request wine glasses for wine. My wife got Swordfish. Enjoyed some and brought home the rest. Asked Google if she could give it to the dog. Google said No! Don't feed your dog swordfish because of the High Mercury! If you can't feed it to the dog, people can't eat it either! So she threw it in the garbage. I think Market Street should re evaluate their menu choices. Also, Market Street could do better than inexpensive pasta for vegans and vegetarians, at this price point. Something with beans or soy meat, vegan Italian sausage, there is so much out there in 2025. We left the 1900's a long time ago. Even the CIA in neighboring Hyde Park is teaching vegan cooking. How about an upgrade? Please? Helpful?

Had a lovely Saturday night dinner here! The food was spectacular - truly fresh ingredients and…read morehigh quality, worth every cent. We had the squash bread with apple jam and the bone marrow + steak tartare as starters. Both were so good, especially the steak tartare that just tasted so clean and fresh, pairing nicely with the richness of the bone marrow. It came with these little potato slices that were scooped out to provide a perfect vehicle for the marrow/tartare. My partner had the carrot tart tartin, which he loved, and my scallops with morel mushrooms were perfectly cooked, with the hazelnuts providing such a nice texture. He enjoyed his phony negroni (they also had other NA options, including other mocktails, an NA beer, and an NA Riesling) and I really liked my Good Shepherd cocktail, their unique take on a dirty martini. We were too full for dessert, unfortunately. The service was great - attentive and friendly, but it felt like we were able to take our time and enjoy ourselves without feeling rushed, even though the place was busy. It is definitely on the pricier side and I would recommend reservations as the place was pretty full, but I would absolutely recommend this spot for a delicious, quality meal in Rhinebeck!

An excellent Saturday night spot. We were seated outside in a quiet, relaxed setting with…read morelow-volume ambient music and other tables that were respectful of those around them. The service was five-star, and the food--though expensive--was delicious and very satisfying. We skipped dessert, but I'm sure it would have been equally on par. All in all, this place was a welcome escape from the chaos, blaring music, and flip-flop, T-shirt crowd across the street at what was once a pretty good establishment 25 years ago.

5 stars for their lemonade since I didn't try anything else. Was having a craving for ice-cold…read morelemonade and wanted something as close to homemade as it gets! Five stars for the deliciously refreshing Tractor Beverage lemonade in a big slushie container by the register. Just the right amount of sweet and so much better than any lemonade you'd get at CVS. 5 stars!!!

I live much closer to this location now, and it has been a pretty solid go-to for pizza. I ordered…read morefrom Village Pizza recently for a birthday. They did manage to mess up my order and I had to go back to get an extra pie, which was very frustrating. The pizza is good. I've had better, I've had worse. The staff are pretty nice. The interior is a little dingy, but it's got character.

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at Gigi's during a family trip to the Hudson Valley…read more The aggregated 3.5 star rating (at the time we visited) had me thinking "it's probably fine" but didn't expect much more. I got more! We were in the back room with a large 2 family party and everyone had a good experience. The staff was attentive and took great care of us. The star of the show for me was the Bianca "Skizza" - Skizzas are what they call their pizza-like experience....super thin dough, not quite NYC style in its taste and texture, but at least as thin with a unique overall texture and flavor to it. The kind of taste that sticks with you and makes you wonder "when can I have that again." I tend to get margherita or a basic tomato cheese situation to suss out any place offering pizza of any kind, but strayed from my comfort level and went for the Bianca which was truly a delicious experience. Gigi Rosemary Fig Jam, Pear, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil created a super delicious and crave worthy experience. I finished the whole pie by myself with no issues. (Okay, maybe my wife had a slice, it's hard to remember...I just remember every bite being delicious.) There are other vegetarian options including pastas and a lentil soup. Plus a delicious looking "Barbina" salad, and the menu is helpfully labeled with which items are vegetarian. There was something for everyone at Gigi's and everyone in our 16 member+ party was happy to have eaten there.

My husband and I stopped by on a whim. It was beautiful out so we dined outside. I had the…read moreminestrone soup and we shared a margarita skizza. My husband had a shrimp dish and loved it! For dessert I had the lemon cake and he had the almond cake. All dishes were made with high quality ingredients and we could definitely tell. Our waiter was great and we look forward to returning very soon!

Besides my weekly supermarket runs for the usual fridge and pantry basics elsewhere, Mother Earth,…read moreat the Kings Mall in Kingston, NY goes beyond the usual organic veg. I know I could easily run to Vitamin Shoppe for my fish oil, rosehip oil, sea moss or natural hair and beauty products- but honestly, I'd rather keep supporting Mother Earth . Every so often when I'm catching up with other shops in Kings Mall, I come here to stock up on a few things. While prices are on the high side, the selections make it worth it. When I stopped by recently, I got one of their smoothies, which was super delicious. They also have nice fresh-pressed juice, pastries and hot meal menus. Bigger applause for catering to Vegans and Vegetarians as well. Mother Earth feels like a one-stop shop. The shelves are filled with everything from supplements and herbs to skincare and unique natural products I won't find in any store- not even Vitamin Shoppe. The environment is warm, earthy and inviting- and can tell they care about what they offer.

The variety and quality of their stock is good, and the store is spacious and appealing. Some of…read morethe pricing however, is unconscionable, especially with Adam's and several large supermarkets in close proximity. For example, a quart of Fage Best Self Lactose Free yogurt can be purchased at Price Chopper for $7.99. At Mother Earth, it is sold for $14.49. A pint of organic blueberries sold today for almost $10 as opposed to under $6 at Adams, and the ones at Adams are larger and plumper. I expect higher prices at a market specializing in organic foods, but the disparity makes this store out of reach except for a few of the hardest to find products.

Found this gem on the Dutchess County Tourism web page calendar. We are only 45 minutes away, so…read moredecided to do it just to break up a fall Sunday afternoon. Had a great time! The farm market didn't hold back on the samples, great cheese, meats, spirits, and lots of local info. Local businesses seemed genuinely happy to have us. Tips: Pay attention to forecast! This is rain or shine and 90% outdoors. We had sun, snow, clouds and wind. Dress appropriately. Don't assume the schedule will hold true. The pace is set by the group members. If some lag, the time will run on. (Not that that's a bad thing....we enjoyed our pace.) Overall a great time. If your are nearby or planning to visit, I would put it on the to do list. Hope it expands to other towns!

What a great way to get to know towns in the Hudson Valley. Our tour was in Rhinebeck and we…read more started at the Farm Market where we sampled an assortment of local cheeses, sausage, pickles, spirits and more. Our walk through Rhinebeck included sampling the best pizza I ever had, gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sea salts, breads, beers, and chocolates. We also had a chance to go into some of the unique shops Rhinebeck has to offer. Rhinebeck is a charming town and our tour guide enhanced the experience by filling us in on some of the local history. The shop owners were glad to see us and bent over backwards to welcome us. Make sure to bring a bag or backpack of some sort in case you want to purchase some of the great food you sample. We walked, ate and drank our way through Rhinebeck. It is a wonderful way to spend a day and I look forward to our next tour in another town but I also look forward to going back to Rhinebeck since it has so much to offer.