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tacos and burritos at Bubby’s Take Away Kitchen (Red Hook).
Modern Irish at Bia, Thai curries
at Aroi and Neapolitan-style pizzas made in a wood-burning, brick oven at Market St. are hints of international in􏰀uence on the food scene in the Village of Rhinebeck. Housed in a former-church-turned-restaurant, Terrapin Restaurant, Bistro & Bar has celebrated farm-to-table for more than 25 years. Make a note to check out {pretty to think so}’s raw bar, caviar service and cocktails. Bread Alone Bakery stands out not only for its pastries and freshly baked goods, but also for their sustainable practices.
Visit Taconic Distillery (Stanfordville) to taste small-batch bourbon and rye whiskies. Hudson Valley Vineyards, formerly Clinton Vineyards (Clinton Corners), and Milea Estate Vineyard (Staatsburg) offer picturesque views and award-winning wines.
BRING HOME
Hunt for collectibles at Red Hook’s Hudson Valley Vintage, Hoffman’s Barn, Megabrain Comics, and
the Annex Antiques Center or Staatsburg’s Rhinebeck Antique Emporium. Hyde Park Antiques
Center, a 9,500-square-foot shop featuring multiple vendors, was once the headquarters for FDR’s Secret Service contingent.
The quaint-but-bustling Village
of Rhinebeck’s blocks are lined with historic buildings housing a variety of shops. Find stylish gifts at Paper Trail, timeless fashion and accessories at
the Rhinebeck Mercantile and eclectic finds from around the globe at Winter Sun & Summer Moon. Hummingbird Jewelers specializes in antique restoration and custom one-of-a-kind creations. Collectors will find a plethora of sought-after records at Rhinebeck Vinyl Vault. Samuel’s Sweet Shop offers old-fashioned candies. Catch co-owners Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton! Shop for culinary tools like a top chef at Warren Kitchen & Cutlery.
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery, Hyde Park
“I LOV IT!” in TIVOLI
Celebrity Chef Roy Choi called Tivoli “maybe my favorite town in the world,” and this hidden gem lives up to the reputation. The opportunity to engage with inspiring art, immersive agriculture and creative cuisine is too good to pass up.
• Coffee and sandos from Tivoli General get you energized for the day ahead.
• Every summer, Kaatsbaan Cultural Park showcases contemporary Hudson Valley artists with sculptures, paintings and installations on its idyllic campus. It’s such a special place that Mikhail Baryshnikov chose to celebrate his 75th birthday here (pg. 38).
• Drop in to Tivoli Artists Gallery, where over 30 Hudson Valley artists showcase their paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, ceramics and more.
• At Mead Orchards, take a hayride, roam the apple orchards and pumpkin patches, set up a picnic and make your way through the corn maze.
• Named “Best Ice Cream in New York” by Food & Wine, reward yourself with a scoop (or two, especially if labneh is an option) of Fortune’s Ice Cream.
• Traghaven Whiskey Pub, winner of Best Irish Whiskey Bar at the 2023 Whisky Magazine Awards, features one of the largest selections of Irish whiskey in the U.S.
• Savor a seasonal, Mediterranean- inspired meal at The Corner, followed by a delightful stay at the century-
old Hotel Tivoli, where each of the
11 spacious rooms has a unique contemporary design with an eclectic collection of furniture, lighting and art bringing life to each space.
Fortunes Ice Cream, Tivoli
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