I highly recommend their delicious pastries. I tried the chocolate chip cookie and apple tart and…read morethey were very good! Plan to go back soon for some more!

I went by myself to have some snacks and a drink at the bar. I thought it was great. The bartender…read morewas super nice, very attentive. The ambiance inside is friendly, very clean, and welcoming. Service was prompt from the bartender. I thought the food was very good. I just got the mezze platter and some delicious olives plus a dessert. Suggestions from employees were on point. The food was very tasty. I've never had a meal in the actual restaurants, but I would highly recommend the bar. The only downside to the bar is that you're close to the kitchen and you can hear all the fuss that you probably normally wouldn't hear sitting at a table in the restaurant.

Ironically, my experience had NOTHING to do with the food, which I'm pretty confident is beyond…read moreextraordinary. Reservations mean nothing, so be prepared to stand at the front door like a statue for what seems like "forever" until someone grudgingly acknowledges you and your guests. Not remotely how I'd run a restaurant, but to each his own. Our party left after 45 minutes of no service....not even a menu or drinks.

This is not the typical dining experience- it feels like being in your nonna's kitchen when she's…read moretoo busy to chat and she's slightly annoyed by your presence. However, if you can look past that, or even see it as part of the charm, you will love this place! The fresh pasta is unlikely any other in the area. The portions are HUGE! And while we were prepared to wait as the restaurant was full and the staff limited- everything came out quickly and perfectly cooked. While it's on the pricier side, for the ingredients and freshness I'd say it's very very fair. The waitress was an angel, offering dessert and a happy birthday song to our table. Dishes that came highly recommended from our table were the meatball app, porcini mushroom cacio e Pepe (though on the saltier side) and the saffron cream sauce angel hair dish with scallops. Another at our table loved the lamb ragu! I did leave a voicemail reservation but checked in the day of and it seemed like they may not have had it- maybe something to note. I think this is a wonderful spot for a special occasion and it's made it to my top 5 in the area without a doubt!

This place is a GEM!…read more Love the staff, super friendly and suggest good replacements if things get sold out (and they do)! The interior is communal and I'm here for it! Also, big comfy chairs in a corner. The food Slaps! Lentils - 5 out of 5! Bagel - 5 out of 5! Lattes were so good just needed to be hotter.

We got the cardamom try it's delicious! This place is…read moreabsolutely wonderful for children and adults. Bring your laptop and get ready to hang out. There's a art studio room and a pinball machine room that you can come hang out in. They have food, hot drinks, cold drinks, coffee, chips, pastries, and all the good things. They even have a parking lot. They even have a pay it forward community good board so if you need a little support in getting a drink or food, they'll spot you . Not to be taken advantage of or be disrespected.

VEGAN CHILI was good, reasonable price. Nice place, quiet when I was there, good service, no…read morestress. Easy street parking.

Whether Stone Soup is inspired by the well-known children's book or not, this small, super local…read morerestaurant+café on Broadway in Kingston, NY uses the best produce+ingredients+even salmon around. Country-chic style, cozy+dim feel and the black and white in-your-face white checkerboard floor make up the inside design. The only thing missing on an unseasonably cool August summer was a crackling log fire. Their menu, is the main catch here. The menu changes often(?) depending on what's in season. Go for the prepped veggies+proteins or order from the menu like I did. Their 'Specials' menu lists items you can tweak and their regular menu offers fixed items. I ordered from both. Hubs enjoyed the grilled chicken panini with Swiss+raw onions and mayo I picked for him. My mixed green salad with feta+walnuts+apples+cranberries was great on its own- but I added a grilled salmon piece for added protein. Purely wholesome. I hesitated using their provided balsamic 'dressing' for fear it might include any kind of mustard- but that sucker was a silky balsamic emulsion that made my entire salad come together- even drizzled it on my salmon. And the soup in all this? Hubs liked the meat chili and I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegan Chili. If you're having your meal here, be ready for the laid-back mood and pleasant service from Deb.

If you have an eye (or not) for pre-loved antique+vintage treasures, then Ball & Claw in Port Ewen,…read moreNY- minutes away from Kingston, is your next favorite find. Housed in a colonial setting, Ball & C. truly has a knack for mixing a little bit of this with that. You can find almost everything from vintage drinking glasses to candle holders to glam seventies items. This treasure trove is a great place to pop in after work like I have or get some shopping done on the weekend. Add to that tasty pastries+bites and hot+cold beverages. Tucked away in the back of Ball & Claw is their parking lot that offers a getaway from the hustle and bustle up front in their circular driveway. The owner Maria was a doll and filled me in on some of their events and stuff. Maybe you won't leave with a trunk-full of things, but you will find a one-of-kind piece that'll suit you or your home just fine.

I wanted a good cup of coffee and a treat this afternoon and stopped by Ball & Claw. I love this…read morecombo antique shop /coffee shop. The people are lovely. Coffee and treats are great. The atmosphere is comfortable. The antiques and other wares are gorgeous and intriguing. The outdoor area is an absolute treat on a day like today. Weather is beautiful and I have the gazebo to myself. I can get a peak over the hedges of the Hudson River from the yard in the back. See you again soon.

Excellent authentic food. You can taste that it's freshly prepared. Service was friendly and fast…read more The place was clean and spacious. I highly recommend... go out of your way if you need to, but you should try this place. My husband and I had breakfast here and I suspect we'll be coming back for dinner.

Can't beat the great experience you will have here and the food is amazing and plentifulread more

The Big Cheese is the definition of charm, warm service, chicness, has a popular and wholesome menu…read morewhich you can Veganize (the only pork offered is prosciutto appearing here and there) has tea+coffee beverages, etc at this Mediterranean deli/restn't in Rosedale, NY. Plus the short drive to+from work during my lunchtime, was what brought me to The Big C. With all that, this spot also brims with..... cheese pleasing all the senses. I couldn't count the cheeses- but do believe there must've been at least a hundred (maybe I'm off) in their glass refrigerators on the left as soon as you walk in. They include artisan cheddars, cheeses from Spain, Italy, etc. I picked up a Falafel salad with a nice drizzle of a hummus dressing. The falafel balls are sizable, but the spice aren't what I'm used to and were also a tad sweet(?). Aside from the restaurant part of it, there's like a mini thrift vintage clothing+shoes+ bags shop in the back. Oh, there's more- since these folks have a passion for everything cheese, there's a Cheese Club. Already, you know they take their cheese seriously.

We bought the hummus from the Big Cheese at Full Circle in Gardiner NY. The hummus was literally…read morethe best we've had outside of a restaurant. Amazing stuff!!

underbaked babka made with palm oil made me sad. half moon…read moreis half baked - not really a coffee shop not really a bakery. maybe good enough for the stroller crowd that are just happy to come out of the rain.

Def made to order cake donuts. They were served hot off the oil. Sadly they are very oily…read moredonuts. Almost drainage my hands. One of these guilty pleasures in life. Skip the made to order and get the other donuts and sweets.