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DINING
The Hudson Valley
DINING SCENE
There’s no shortage of “must-try” spots in the Hudson Valley, and the array of dining, drinking, and dessert offerings is enough to make even the most worldly and sophisticated foodie swoon. With everything from smoky, Texas barbecue and authentic Asian comfort food to upmarket farm-to-fork fare, meatball heroes, and handcrafted marshmallows, the Hudson Valley is an eater’s never-ending adventure. For your next foray into the Valley’s local bounty, consider these “Best Of” picks from the readers and editors of Hudson Valley Magazine.
Putnam County
Selection of NYS Wine: Flowercup Wine
At this modern Main Street bottle shop, new and seasoned oenophiles alike benefit from the knowledge- able, welcoming staff that proffers a selection as wide as the Hudson, which sits just steps away. Cold Spring; www.flowercupwine.com
Best BBQ: Round Up Texas BBQ
Some of the best barbecue this side of the Rio Grande awaits in a red “shack” on the side of Route 9, where ribs fall off the bone, brisket smokes for 18 hours, and all the fixin’s are there for the askin’. Cold Spring; www.rounduptxbbq.com
Dutchess County
Best American Cuisine: Heritage Food + Drink
With a focus on all things local and seasonal, this swank, farm-to- table hotspot serves classic entrées of ribeye, duck breast, and pan-seared salmon alongside Asian-inspired apps (try the spicy shrimp toast) and artisanal cocktails. Wappingers Falls; www.heritagefooddrink.com
Best Marshmallows: Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company
Handcraf ted in small batches, these cubed clouds of sweet, sticky bliss will bring out the kid in you — as you find yourself hiding them from the kids so there’s more for you. Try the Gourmet French Toast flavor! Beacon; www.hudsonvalleymarshmallow.com
Rockland County
Best Asian Comfor t Food: Grub Asian Fusion Cuisine
At this petite strip mall sensation, classic Asian fusion flavors (Japanese, Thai, Indian, Indonesian) take typical dumplings,wings,noodles,curries, even fried chicken and tacos, to tantalizing, new heights. West Nyack; www.rocklandgrub.com
Best Meatball Heroes: B-Balls Meatballs
Not your nonna’s Sunday night sandwich, these “busted ball” bad boys feature meatballs as a base with a staggering array of toppings from chili, bacon, and cheddar to fried onion rings, mozz, and brown gravy. Suffern; www.b-ballsmeatballs.com
Orange County
Best Grilled Cheese: Fannie’s
An elevated take on the classic comfor t staple, the sammie at this cozy downtown charmer features luscious,meltybrienestledbetween toasty bookends with a slathering of lavender honey and seasonal fruit. Warwick; www.fannieswarwick.com
Best Irish Pub: Sweeney’s Irish Pub
Helmed by a Donegal native, traditional Shepherd’s Pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and Guinness stew are standouts on a menu rich in comfort food, bar snacks, and plenty o’ pints. Walden; www.sweeneysirishpub.com
Heritage Food + Drink
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