Where to begin! From the beginning, Kerri was a wonderful host, owner, and expert. As I helped my…read moreclients plan their wedding - from out of state - in less than 3 months, I couldn't have asked for better boots on the ground. Prior to the wedding, she is a wealth of information and resources for clients and vendors alike so you never have to start from scratch. As a Planner I know that working with experienced, vetted vendors is worth its weight in gold and Kerri helped make that happen. It's honestly a great venue for "the destination couple" who wants a beautiful rustic wedding at a great venue, without having to worry about a thing - trust me, Kerri will take care of you. Owls Hoot Barn even has an in-house planning team you can hire, that is dedicated to serving OHB couples who need additional support. The Wedding Weekend (helped along by great weather!) went even better than I hoped for this client! I worked with Abigail to get some early setup done and she is a gem! The day of the wedding I was thoroughly impressed with the Venue's Staff, including the in-house food and beverage staff that worked seamlessly with the preferred catering company Forno Rosso. Ashley was such a huge help all day and quickly answered all my random questions and requests throughout the day. Our bartenders for the evening were Brandy and Terri and I never saw them without a smile as they helped guests. The F&B Staff were - always attentive and willing to help with small adjustments. From Jessica who helped make sure everything looked great and went according to plan, to Kerri's own daughter - everyone was polished, professionally dressed, and overall incredible. The guest experience was perfect. Our clients were happy and their guests had a blast!

Such a beautiful location and a hidden gem! The hosts were incredibly kind and made us feel right…read moreat home. The old barn dates back to the 1700s and is the perfect setting for a rustic country wedding. We stayed through Harvest Hosts, but they also rent cabins, a farmhouse, RV spots, and a glamping barn. The property also has a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, and a creekside swimming hole--such a relaxing and memorable stay!

I wasn't sure what to expect when I stopped by Hickory BBQ for lunch on my way upstate; man oh man…read morewas I pleasantly surprised! Walked into a homey space with many booths on the sides for privacy, friendly service and a lively bar. My kind of scene. Apparently the chef knows what he's doing at this establishment! I love me some dry rub baby back ribs; the half rack I ordered was finger lickin' good! Very little fat, just lean delicious tender pork coated with a bit of glistening sauce. I chose to kick up my taste experience using the generous condiments on the table, combining the sweet BBQ sauce with hot mustard. Perfecto! Opted for house made slaw and baked beans as my sides, they were so flavorful. I loved that the slaw wasn't drowning in mayo, just enough to make it moist. Partner got a cheeseburger and fries, he said it was excellent. I pilfered a few of his fries and indeed they were fantastic - crispy,thin and fresh. Plenty of parking, friendly service, reasonable prices, generous portions. A real gem!

This place gave me a good laugh. Many years ago I went to a diner, ordered a cup of chili and they…read morebrought me a cappuccino. When the waiter brought out the cup of chili I thought oh no not again! However it was the right thing. Was very meaty and hardy as well. The sourdough onion rings were excellent. Perfectly executed. The feast platter, well worth the price to try pretty much literally everything on the menu. It could probably feed 4 people. Did sit outside with the puppy, surprisingly enough had the entire outdoor section to ourselves. Waiter and staff were good about not forgetting their only outdoor diners. As far as NYS BBQ goes this place is great. Give it a try

Working with Cathy was amazing! Cathy helped us every step of the way and really helped to relieve…read morea lot of stress throughout the whole process. Cathy was incredibly organized and made sure we thought through every detail and provided input when we needed help making a decision. On the day of our wedding Cathy made sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time. When another vendor made a few mistakes, Cathy made sure we got a full refund from them and that we did not have to worry about it at all on the day of our wedding. The day after our wedding my wife and I joked that the worst part of the wedding being over was that we wouldn't get to work with Cathy anymore. We can't recommend her services enough!

Multiple times during our wedding planning process, we looked at each other and wondered out loud…read morehow any of this would be possible without Cathy. Working with her made any alternative completely unthinkable. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fantastic she is, both personally and professionally. Cathy and her staff were incredibly helpful and informative throughout the entire process, and were always able to respond to our many, many questions quickly and correctly. We met Cathy through The Farm at Pond Lily, but would unreservedly recommend her for any event of any size. Her wealth of knowledge about wedding planning is unparalleled, and she worked seamlessly with every vendor we used. Her reputation preceded her with everyone we contacted, all of whom had nothing but good things to say about her. Although the planning process can be overwhelming, Cathy remained helpful, comforting, and down-to-earth about everything. Her organizational prowess is awe-inspiring. Simply put, she gets shit done. Why are you still reading this? Go hire Cathy now.

What you'd expect from a run of the mill Holiday Inn Express…read more The Good: Friendly and helpful staff, cute trivia questions in the lobby, free Wi-Fi, snacks for sale, large rooms and beds, easy check out process, good parking, rooms easy to find The Not So Good: the pool was marked closed on the website but unsure if this was true, website said breakfast was 6:30-9:30 but it was actually 7-10 which was a little confusing, our bathroom floor had dirt/stains upon arrival, our key cards stopped working twice, one slow elevator, the breakfast food was greasy and plain. This is a good choice if you must stay here out of necessity and to save money, but the town seems to have nearby boutique hotels that are closer to things to do. If you can afford to stay elsewhere, I'd recommend doing that instead.

i stayed there last weekend , first they charged me an additional 100.00 dollars on my credit card…read morethat they said was for incidentals. they don't have a bar or rest. they said your credit card gets a credit in 3 days. then we woke up in the am & we had no water. i called the desk & they said the well ran dry & they were waiting for a water delivery. no toilet, shower, coffee etc. i checked out & was told i would be getting a credit towards my bill. never happened. the extra 100.00 was removed from my card. i would also think that the well would have some sort of alarm to let them know when it's low

Phenomenal stuff and the most innovative maple products every week at the Union Square Greenmarket.read more

Their Maple Cream is heaven in a jar! Seriously, it's absolutely delicious and I would put this on…read moreeverything sweet (sugar cookies, blondies, ice cream, etc.) except I usually finish the jar via spoon first! The second best part (behind the incredibly good taste) is that it's not even terrible for you since it's just pure maple sugar and nothing else! Also, everyone who I've interacted with who sells the stuff has been very warm and friendly. I will definitely be buying more from them!

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!

I had a great experience at MSG ! This was my first concert at MSG . I had access to the chase…read morelounge as soon as the doors opened and there they provided free snacks /finger food and soft drinks . Of course you could purchase cocktails there if you wanted. The staff was Amazing especially since it was crowded and a bit chaotic. I came to see Olivia Dean and there was merch stands as soon as you entered on both sides. Olivia's team also had a pop up before and during the show . The ambiance was clean & I found it easy to get around to find my seat. After the show was over it was surprisingly very organized to get us out.

Finally got to see a show in the world's most famous arena and it was even more impressive than I…read moreexpected! I was here for night 3 of Harry Styles' 30-night Together, Together residency. The crowd was super excited and energetic but the MSG staff handled everything very efficiently! There were so many merch stands, great food options, and fun photo opps available. All lines moved very quickly and everyone there was so kind. I sat in section 117, row 22 and had an amazing view. I definitely recommend a show at MSG--such an awesome bucket list item!

Not worth trying. Was excited to try them out for the first time after their hiatus with court…read moreissues and their name. Ordered my food and my friend ordered right after. After 15 minutes he finally got his food. I waited another 5 minutes before checkout my on my order. They said they were running behind on the grill. I waited another 5 minutes and they said it would be ready soon. Finally after 30 minutes of waiting I just asked for my money back. During the wait, I saw multiple other people check on their orders and that's when the staff realized they lost order tickets. My friend had ordered the rogue (braised short rib sandwich) and did not enjoy it at all, stating there was no flavor to the meat. Do not bother trying Wandering Dago. They are unorganized and even though they make it seem like a gourmet menu, the food is not good. Stay away and try any of the other good options around

Steak sandwich was great! (I had it at RPI career fair)read more

What a gem of a place…read more We were looking for someplace rustic yet refined- and this was the perfect blend of both. Perfect weekend getaway. And we were treated to an amazing jazz band on Friday night! No front desk everything is handled by text it call and that worked just fine for us. Very responsive and helpful. The rooms do not have TVs or mini fridges- but you aren't here anyhow to watch TV. Really comfortable bed and perfect for a peaceful nights slumber. The property is beautiful - plenty of hiking and walking trails. Great locations and amazing views. Do not overlook the stagecoach tavern in the property for dinners- I'll review that separately. Breakfasts were amazing and the same superior quality as the restaurant. Best food we have had in a long time. The staff is more than happy to accommodate you in the private sauna or an outside fire with smores! Looking forward to our next trip here.

Buyer beware! I'll break this review up into three parts because there are a lot of moving parts…read morehere. Booking/ pricing/ management: We stayed a night at the Race Brook Lodge to see a concert a little while ago. At first glance, a stay here looks a little pricey based on what you appear to be getting. In my head, $200 for a small room in a converted barn is steep. When I went to book it, I was asked to select a "package." There was one advertising a nights stay, a three course dinner in the Stagecoach Tavern, and breakfast the next day for $185. I thought since dinner and breakfast were included, that wasn't such a bad deal after all. Total cost after taxes and fees when I hit the purchase button: $201 Imagine my surprise when I got my confirmation email and took a look at the receipt- $309. I quickly looked at my credit card statement, sure enough- $309. I sent them an email immediately asking what was up with the extra $108. Crickets. Oh well, I figured I could just hash it out with them when we got there. I came to find out that there is no front desk, and everything is handled over text messages, so that made it a little more difficult. When the time came to check out, I got a text asking me to click a link to view my "balance." I clicked it and discovered that they were attempting to charge me another $92. At this point I sent them another email and told them that this felt like a scam, and that I would be disputing the charges with my credit card. They responded right away saying that there was a miscommunication, the "package" was actually separate from the room charge and that they were supposed to let me know of that right after I booked, but someone dropped the ball. They did eventually honor the original $201 price that I was quoted, but if I hadn't noticed the discrepancy or been firm about fixing it, I can't imagine they would have refunded it by themselves. Sidenote: when looking closely at the dinner/breakfast package pricing- it's an absolute ripoff. "Package" dinner: $150 Meals Tax: $10.50 Billed gratuity: $24.00 All in- $184.50. For ONE person. For dinner and a middle of the road buffet breakfast? The "three course dinner" allows you to pick any starter, entree, and dessert from the restaurant menu. If you picked the three most expensive items in each category, it would be $104. Plus a $15 breakfast, you're still not even in the neighborhood of $150. I suppose selecting the meal package bestows on you the honor of donating an extra $31 to the owners of the lodge. Great deal! The Room: We were happy enough with our room. It was nothing special, but it had air conditioning, hot water, and it was clean: really my only three boxes that need to be checked by a hotel. The photos on their website appear to be from 2017, which made me a little weary, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room actually looked better in person. We stayed in the Hayloft #7 room. The concert in the barn: The concert we saw was EXCELLENT. The barn is an amazing venue for a small show like the one we saw. Everyone was giving each other a respectful amount of space, and there truly was not a bad view to be found anywhere. It was hot inside the night we were there, but when it gets to be a little much, you can just step outside, grab a glass of water and some fresh air, and come back in and still have an amazing view of the show. As far as concert venues go, it doesn't get much better than that. All in all, I can't recommend staying here. I'd go see another show in a heartbeat, but would look elsewhere for accommodations. Our time at the lodge was pleasant enough, but the funny business with their pricing left a really bad taste in my mouth. At my most charitable- I'd say it's bad bang for your buck. At worst, the pricing is intentionally ambiguous.

(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.