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!

Very lovely kitchen/dining/home goods with some surprising food items like Jacobsen salt and…read moremomofuko noodles. A salt container and spoon for salt a la table came home with moi. I'll be back for some lovely ceramic bowls and mugs and noodles and interesting food pantry items.

I am Confused. The ice cream tastes fine, I just can't…read morebelieve how sadly meager this cone-age is. This is before I chowed down. Now i'll hit up Stewarts

I was searching for a specific specialty cheese for a Christmas party I was hosting and was unable…read moreto track it down myself. Dina worked to locate the cheese for me and expedite the transaction to get me the cheese on schedule. Thank you Dina!

The sweetie wrap (made vegan without cheese) was delicious, with black beans, sweet potatoes,…read morespinach, and plantains. They have a few tables outside for outdoor seating (as well as indoors) and a bunch of other lunch options as well as coffee and tea drinks on the menu.

Just a great healthy spot!! The staff is the BEST!! I cant wait to go back soon- Smoothies, juice…read moreand great bowls and wraps!!

I cannot say enough great things about Columbia Tent Rentals! I used them for all the rentals for…read moremy wedding and could not believe the wide selection that they have for everything you need for a wedding or other event. Every time I asked if they had a suggestion of where to get something, they said they offered it too! It made it so simple having everything coming from one place. Amy is super responsive to any questions you have and everyone we worked with was very professional. I'm already thinking of using them for my next event! (Photos by Simplicity Photo)

as a first time client, I was excited to use this company for my party. I picked out what I wanted,…read more3 1/2 months before my event, was sent a contract, signed it and sent a check for my deposit. Didn't hear back from them for a while, so six weeks before my party I emailed just to make sure everything was on board. Again, didn't hear from them. as time drew closer, I emailed yet again, and called. Got an answering machine and left a message. I did this three times. Finally, I got a call back 2 weeks before my event. I was excited to take the call as I wanted to finalize everything. The woman on the phone was quite curt and cut to the chase. She said that they had sent me 2 Emails in the past week and hadn't heard from me. I had been checking my emails for weeks, including SPAM and bever found one from them. She informed me that they were booked for the date of my party. I was in shock! She said that since I didn't respond to their email...again, never received one, they shredded my check and canceled my contract. it was 2 weeks before my party with 50 people, and I had no tables and chairs. Mind you, they had my phone number for over 3 months, and never called. The woman on the phone was so cold and unapologetic, I was stunned. I've never left a review on YELP before, and I'm sorry to have this be my first.

This is a very special boutique. I checked it out this weekend for the first time because the…read morewindow displays caught my eye. It's the hippest, baddest shop on Warren Street. That sweet tie dye dress in the window? MINE! There was also a super cool leather woven bag in the window, too. Maybe next time. Melinda (I hope I got her name right?) the owner is dripping with style and great taste. She looks like a fashion designer. Good news: you too can look like Melinda, because her racks are filled with tons of dresses, tops, pants and skirts...natural fabrics and so pretty. She also has eye wear...like REALLY COOL eye wear. Awesome home wares, too. And I bought a super special candle that will always bring me back to Hudson when I light it. Smells like fancy pine. Also! Everything in there feels fancy, but it's affordable. Looking forward to seeing what she has for me next time.

Make this one of your first shop-stops in Hudson! Beautiful, thoughtful merchandise with no…read moresticker-shock. The service here is wonderful too! Thank you for the fun experience!

The Meat Hook - Hudson is a new butcher shop in the area. The owner, Brent Young, has another Meat…read moreHook in Brooklyn. Both Brent and former owner, Ben Turley, may be familiar faces as they have appeared on several YouTube "Eater" videos. They both seem like nice, funny people. I was ready to really like this place because of the "familiarity" provided by social media exposure. Frankly, I wasn't wowed by what I bought. No complaints at all with the butcher, who was very accommodating. When I asked for pork belly, he asked if I wanted skin on or off. He also asked for the amount I wanted. 1 lb. and it was perfectly trimmed of skin, leaving unctuous layers of fat and meat. Cool. All good. House made hamburgers. This is where it went a little awry for me. Usually, it's an 80/20 mix of lean meat to fat. This was on the fattier side, more like 60/40. I wish I took a picture of it. I cooked the burger in an 8" skillet. By the time I thought the inside was cooked through (medium), the burger was literally swimming in its own fat. I ate it, after draining it on paper towels, but it wasn't what I expected. Is there a learning curve when you prepare organic meats as opposed to mass market stuff? Some items may be leaner and require less time to cook while other, fattier items, may not? Could the butcher provide a bit of info to inform the customers of what to expect? I admit I'm a bit ignorant on how to properly prepare these items. I'm willing to learn and I'll try again.

This was my first visit to Meat Hook, after hearing raves from foodies. I wanted a tiny serving of…read moreperfect beef to prepare quickly with Tivoli oyster mushrooms, red onion, and riced potato. 6 oz tenderloin was the perfect indulgence for the moment. Wholeheartedly recommend.