We stopped into Shipwreck News, Books & Café after checking into the James Newbury Hotel because it…read morewas the only place open for lunch. The café is very small, with just four counter seats and four small tables, and it's undeniably cute inside. I was especially excited to see a vegan sandwich on the menu. After we were seated, our drink order was taken. Unfortunately, they didn't have iced coffee, lemon for tea, or any diet soda, so we settled for a regular soda and a black tea. Once our drinks were ordered, we were told we had to get up and order our food at the bar, which felt a little odd after being seated and waited on initially. I ordered the vegan sandwich, and my husband had the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. The food took a while to arrive. As soon as I saw my sandwich, I knew I'd made the wrong choice. It consisted of sautéed kale, a chickpea patty, vegan cheese that looked and tasted like Velveeta, and a single slice of tomato that cost an extra $2. The sandwich was completely flavorless and honestly disappointing. My husband's biscuits and gravy weren't much better. They were so overloaded with black pepper that his nose ran through the entire meal. It's too bad some of that seasoning didn't make its way onto the vegan sandwich! When we finished, we had to get up once again to pay the bill. Overall, the service felt slow and disorganized, with an awkward mix of table service and counter service. It's a very charming little spot with plenty of potential, but the food and service both need significant improvement to create a better customer experience. Unfortunately, this isn't a place we'd be eager to return to.

Lovely little place that has books and coffee! It's a bookstore cafe. Friendly staff and patrons…read more People talked with us, asked if we were local, etc. Cart outside with free books. Good coffee!

Wowie ! Great bagel, great egg and cheese. Perfect toast on my bagel!- not oily 10/10…read more Thank you guys

Flavored cream cheeses are phenomenal! Great bagels, super friendly employees. Picked up bagels and…read morecream cheese for the fam and was not disappointed. Definitely recommend!

Wonderful dog friendly covered deck in back with view of local park and Hudson River! Delicious…read moresandwiches at reasonable prices and nice service!

I had a meeting this morning and had a little time to kill so I figured why not get something to…read moremunch on first while I wait? So I went into the Yellow Deli not expecting much. As I'm looking at the menu I'm intrigued with the variety of foods they have. I opted for the Rueben. I don't like rye bread so I asked to put it on a Kaiser roll instead. I am so glad I picked that. It was probably the best Reuben sandwich I've had as long as I can remember. It came out hot, and I mean hot!!! Cheese all melty and it was delicious!!! The owners Yaakov and Dvekah very friendly, conversational, and inviting. I want able to stay and eat very long because I had a precious appointment but I am very happy I went in. Gonna be going back soon and bringing my wife with me this time.

(This review is for Fire Candy Catering, the catering company run by the folks at Cask and Rasher)…read more Jocelyn & team catered our wedding and we couldn't have asked for better caterers. Despite the fact that they were set up outside (under the tents they brought) in the pouring rain, everything was so fresh and tasty! The serving team was all very sweet and they made sure my husband and I got food set aside for us specifically so we could actually eat. Everyone I talked to loved the food and it was so nice to have food at our wedding that felt fun and interesting, not just your standard 'chicken or beef' wedding meal! Jocelyn was also great throughout the process about answering all my questions & helping figure out how much glassware and dinnerware we needed to rent. She even was able to add a custom item onto our wedding menu that has sentimental value for us (and it tasted exactly like I remember!). Almost half of our wedding budget went to catering and it was 100% worth it. Thank you, Jocelyn & co!

If you are looking for an incredible couple who owns an amazing pub called Cask and Rasher and…read morecaters weddings with their unbelievable catering service called Fire Candy, look no further. From the moment we met Jocelyn and Jared and tasted their food, we knew they were the right caterers for us. From the freshly baked sourdough Roman-style pizza and the seafood paella to the fried chicken, brisket, and everything in between, these two know how to prepare amazing food for large groups of people, serve it fresh and hot, and make your wedding feel like their only priority. Let's start with the wedding itself. Their range of menu options and bar service is so vast that you will surely find what you're looking for. And if you don't, they are more than willing to adapt to your desires. We worked together to create the best menu for our big day and it came together perfectly. The photos you see online are real. The food is not only delicious but served beautifully. And they work with the Owls Hoot Barn (among other venues in the area) all the time so have everything perfectly coordinated with the venue. We also hosted our Friday night welcome party and Sunday family brunch at their pub, and it was the perfect location, set five minutes from where our guests were staying. They were so hospitable and accommodating and went the extra mile to prepare the venue for our guests and make it the most beautiful, special spot for these moments. Not to mention the food, which was amazing. Their fee includes everything, so there are absolutely no surprises. Their staff is wonderful. They do it all, from food to the bar, from small gatherings to large affairs. We feel like family and look forward to eating at their pub for many years to come. Thank you Jocelyn and Jared, for making our wedding weekend so special.

Called in an order, food was about 10 minutes late. Seemed like a busy place so it was…read moreunderstandable. The fish and chips appeared to be a sliver of fish fried beyond all recognition until it required a dental visit to eat, stuffed into a wedge with a small collection of fries. Inedible, I tried. The wing dings were fried a little better. Unfortunately, no side of blue cheese or ranch to go with it. It appears to be a side of warm mayonnaise. The cole slaw was really good. Thankfully, I got to eat some food for my 30$ lunch.

Absolutely love the peppers onions and sausage sub but make sure to get it early if goes fast for a…read morereason. Love the pizza perfect amount of cheese and sauce, service is always very friendly.

Food was wonderful! For appetizers we had the, clam chowder (thick, creamy, nice amount of clam),…read moreraw oysters (fresh, tasty, although had to ask for Tabasco and malt vinegar), and crab cakes (minimally seasoned but nice balance of bread crumb mixture to crab). For mains my guests had the fried sampler platter, broiled and cajuned shrimp and scallops, and I had the prime rib added scallops at $3 each. My prime rib was tasty and substantial but the temperature was just warm, not hot, and therefore had to be sent back. Once corrected the meal was great. Scallops were small but they gave me double the amount at the same price because of the size. The sides were mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts which were seasoned well and tasted great. Sprouts were tender but not mushy. Potatoes were tasty with a good intentional lumpiness that I appreciated. Also tried the lavender lemonade mocktail which was delicious. Decided against adding the one pound of King Crab as the market price was $99 and I can get a bag of two pounds for $70. We didn't do dessert but will next time were in the area because the slices of chocolate cake we saw were HUGE and the varieties looked scrumptious. Service was pleasant although there was a long block of time after we received our food where we were looking for the waitress so we could pay. The busser ended up pitching in. Overall, great food and service with older, living room vibe decor. Would recommend!

Friendly and welcoming staff. We enjoyed the 3 course prix frie. Sea bass was very nice. Loved…read morethe classic decor and ambiance. Exit 21B off the route 87. Great pit stop for travelers!

Day Line Oyster Bar + Kitchen opened recently at the James Newbury Hotel in Coxsackie. This modern…read morerestaurant & bar is located on the top level 5th floor and is owned and operated by local restaurateur Dominick Purnomo. The place offers seating at the full service long bar with a great view of the Hudson River and the Town of Stuyvesant across the river, long high booth/high table . regular table seating. There will also be an outside deck with more seating overlooking the Hudson River. The food offers include a variety of raw bar seafood (oysters, littleneck clams, jonah crab claw, jumbo shrimp cocktail, shrimp ceviche), signature caviar, seafood entrees & appetizers, crab cakes, filet mignon, black angus burgers, lobster rolls, clam chowder, and salads. They also serve a weekend brunch menu with raw bar selections, caviar, salads, chowder, poached egg dishes, hash & eggs (caviar), burgers, lobster rolls, croissant French toast bake. The pricing is on the high side. I stopped by Day Line Oyster Bar + Kitchen for brunch recently. The place wasn't too busy and I could sit wherever I wanted. After I took a seat at a high long booth seat, the server arrived with menus and a bottle and cup of cold water. For a starter, the Citrus Ceviche ($14 plus tax) was nicely presented with a mole spread topped with the chopped shrimp, pico de gallo and a few thicker crisp tortilla chips. For a brunch entree, the Hash and Eggs ($32 plus tax) was served in plate bowl which had very firm roasted fingerling potatoes, shallot, bell peppers, baby spinach, Jonah crab, Maine lobster claw meat, Old Bay hollandaise, and signature caviar (eggs). This filling dish had an interesting mix of ingredients, but the overall taste was on the salty side. I did find a couple small crab shell in the crab meat, but otherwise the Hash & Eggs was a solid dish. After I finished my brunch, I had enough and got the check, which was $49.68 with tax and before tip. There was a QR code on the check, which allows for online payment through Toast. Overall, the food I ordered was pretty good and the server was efficient getting food to me promptly. I will have to come back when the weather is nicer, so I can eat outside on the deck looking at the Hudson River.

The restaurant is located in the Newbury hotel. The space was built out well with a neutral modern…read moreesthetic and a bar with river views. We did not visit the patio but other guests were using the space. This reviews is mixed with a 2 for service and a 5 for food. My favorite items were the crab cakes and nachos. The seafood tower was also a nice starter to the meal. Other have noted the nachos were stingy on caviar but we had plenty. So service, the restaurant was empty Friday night at 730. But the hostess sat us at a microscopic 2 person high top. We attempted to order two different bottles of white wine and neither were in stock. We settled on a third choice Sauv Blanc and did not receive bottle service. In fact the server was twisting off the wine cap while walking to the table and dumped the wine into both our glasses. We had to ask for share plates which we dropped loudly on the table not placed in front of each guest. I dont recall the server visiting the table after we ordered entrees. We had to request our bill, and wait to pay while we observed the server completing side work. During the wait to pay the bill we sat with three finished dinner plates in front of us. The plates were not cleared. I truly expected the steps of service to be higher considering this restaurant is associated with Yonos in Albany.

I've visited twice, both for dinner. Both times, after we arrived and got our table, the entire…read moreplaced filled up - every table. On my 1st visit, we ordered the meatball app and I got a veal dish, after trying for one of the fish specials that was sold out. Cousin got chicken parm. We both enjoyed all 3. Very good flavor, cooked perfectly and nice presentation. Very Good portion for price point. We both left with full bellies and had some to take home. Salads are included and I liked the house dressing. On my 2nd visit, I attempted to order the duck and beans pasta dish, but they were sold out of the duck. Switched to pasta with white clam sauce and it was delicious and plentiful. When we arrived, the server who sat us cautioned us and another couple and asked for us to bear with her, since the other 2 servers scheduled to work called out. She said it maybe slow. She and the bus boy helper kid ran the entire dining room and every table was full and she did a great job! We didn't feel like we waited extra at all. We ordered wine, an app and our meals and the pace of the meal was perfect. After 2 visits, I can confidently recommend Che Figata and it is on my top list. I'll visit frequently. Especially for the prices and portions and quality. Authentic great Italian food. Also, there is an ice cream shop next door - Jane's (home made) ice cream, which is great, too. That is - if you didn't get a delicious dessert at Che Figata. Buon appetito

Wow what a great restaurant. The food was delicious and the inside ambiance is so homey, it feels…read morelike you're in Italy. The food here was really good. I got the eggplant Parmesan and it was so good. The sauce was well balanced tomato with cheese on top. And the eggplant was crusted beautifully, nice and crispy. It comes with a side of spaghetti and bread. If you order this menu option I highly recommend sharing this with another person. It's definitely a lot for a single serving so come hungry. Another thing I appreciate about this restaurant is that they have a dedicated vegetarian section of the menu. For those who don't eat meat, they got you covered. It can get a little crowded during rush dinner time but you shouldn't have a problem getting a seat. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. Best Italian food in the local area.

Stopped by for breakfast and had an overall very nice experience. Our waiter was very attentive and…read moregave us a seamless, efficient service. The food was fresh and hot and the homemade biscuits were very tasty. Ambiance was very nice as the surrounding landscaping is done nicely and the water views were relaxing. The building was clean and all staff interactions were pleasant. To top it all off the pricing was excellent! The quality to price ratio would be very difficult to beat. We will be back!

We stayed at the James Newbury Hotel for the weekend, and before checking out, we decided to have…read morebreakfast in the lobby restaurant since there aren't many great breakfast options in town. We're so glad we did! The space is absolutely beautiful, with plenty of comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making for a wonderful start to our morning. One thing we really appreciated was that they offered iced coffee with alternative milk options. The menu was also very inclusive of different dietary needs, which is something we always love to see. I was especially excited that they had a vegan breakfast with the option to substitute tofu for eggs--I wish more restaurants offered thoughtful options like that! We ordered the sweet potato hash with tofu and the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs, and both dishes were fantastic. In fact, it was probably the best meal we had all weekend. The James Newbury Hotel was already an amazing place to stay, but this breakfast experience made it even better. We can't wait to come back!

Another amazing experience.... I ordered another meal from…read morePaul's for delivery. Once again the food came faster than expected, hot, fresh and super tasty! They followed the instructions exactly for all the little extras I wanted, and make sure the food was packaged exceptionally. The food itself is super tasty. I do not have one complaint! What a great little treasure of a restaurant. Highly recommended!!!

I had the best time dining by myself at Paul's but I can understand the not so great reviews. Let…read moreme explain. Sat at the bar alone, ordered a glass of Chianti and I can hear all the locals enjoying conversations with the staff across the bar and pizza kitchen. It's a very neighborly environment and I love that. Eventually some regulars came to chat with me and we had a fun evening together. I even learned how to say Cook-Sake (like Japanese rice wine) correctly. Now as a CHEF...here's my constructive criticism. I ordered the Chicken Parm + Fettuccine. Here's where the problem lies. It's the tomato sauce. It's like Restaurant Depot canned. There's too much sugar, the texture is not good and it's been canned for way too long. Tomato sauce is simple. Why not make your own? From my POV, this is why you have negative reviews. Don't cut corners. Make your own tomato sauce! Make it creamy so you can use it on pizza, calzones, chicken parm, meatballs and have an outstanding sauce that the whole town is raving about. I hope your business does well. You certainly have great potential in a small town. Good luck!