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Taste the Middle Eastern in􏰀uences of Armenia and Iran at former James Beard Award Best Chef semifinalist Serge Madikians’ Serevan in Amenia.
Dine at the historic Stissing House (Pine Plains), where Clare de Boer, a James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: N.Y. in 2024 and Best New Restaurant in 202􏰁, helms the kitchen. Originally built in 1􏰂82 as a watering hole and inn for travelers, it was the site of America’s first domed ballroom.
BRING HOME
Hammertown Barn (Pine Plains)
is one of the most respected and popular home-furnishing and lifestyle stores in the Hudson 􏰃alley (also in Rhinebeck). It was selected by the editors of House Beautiful as one of
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their favorite home stores. Admire Millbrook Antiques Center’s special collection of 18th and 19th century European furniture, plus a range of collectibles, rare books and stunningly unique pieces. The Blue Olive (Pawling) carries olive oil and vinegar from around the world, which you can sample on-site.
Enjoy the best of the area’s agriculture by shopping at farm stores like Millbrook Beef & Dairy Market, Locust Hill Market and Hoofprint Cheese Company, or spend time browsing the Pawling Farmers Market and Millerton Farmers Market. Alicia Adams Alpaca designs and produces textiles and clothing utili􏰄ing alpaca wool from a herd of more than 200 􏰅uri alpacas raised in the Hudson 􏰃alley.
MADE IN MILLERTON
On the very edge of the county, nearly bordering the Berkshires, stands Millerton, a one-stop shop for antique lovers, cyclists, foodies and fans of cinema.
• Irving Farm New York’s roasting and cold-brewing facility is right around the corner from their Millerton coffee house, so get your caffeine fix and a bite to eat to start your day.
􏰆 Browse the charming shops on Main 􏰅treet in search of antique treasures at Millerton Antiques Center, Montage Antiques, Cottage+Camp and Hunter Bee. For a curated collection of home d􏰇cor and fine gifts for the whole family, head to demitasse. Oblong Books (also in Rhinebeck) is one of the largest independent bookstores in the region. For stylish outdoor clothing, a visit to Westerlind is a must.
• At Harney & Sons Millerton Tea Shop, take your pick from 2􏰈0 varieties of tea 􏰉 blended in their factory down the road 􏰉 and grab a delicious bite at
the caf􏰇.
• Walk or bike on the Harlem Valley Rail
Trail, once a functional rail line, where the paved surface is perfect for walking, running, biking and rollerblading.
􏰆 Catch independent films on the big screen or livestreamed performances from the Metropolitan Opera House or the National Theatre at
The Moviehouse.
􏰆 Retreat to comfort at The Millerton Inn,
a boutique hotel in a renovated and restored 􏰃ictorian home from
the 1860s.
Millbrook Antiques Mall
Oakhurst Diner, Millerton
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