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Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
tacos, sits right on the banks of the Hudson River. From 40 feet above the river, Sunday brunch at Shadows on the Hudson makes for a truly grand vantage point. Inspired by the region’s farms, Farmers & Chefs is the perfect place for a delicious local dinner with a one-of-a-kind view of the Walkway Over the Hudson and the river.
For brews and bites, we’ve got you covered. Mill House Brewing Company and Zeus Brewing Company serve comfort classics alongside a selection of beers on tap. Zeus also has Poughkeepsie’s only rooftop bar with views of the Hudson River. Craft beer lovers will want to check out Blue Collar Brewery, Plan Bee Farm Brewery and King’s Court Brewing Company as well.
To the east, you find smoked
and slow-cooked tender meats at 82 BBQ in Verbank and traditional Greek dishes of gyros and kebabs at Athena Gyro.
omeone once said that the best way to get to know a place is to eat your way through it; we tend to agree. That’s why
you should try any and all of the Poughkeepsie eats below!
Lunchtime calls for a visit to the legendary Rossi’s Deli, rated the best sandwich in New York by Buzzfeed and Yelpers. Grab a slice of thick, square-cut Detroit-style pizza at Hudson & Packard. If Neapolitan crusts are more to your liking, then Lolita’s is for you. Considered culinary staples by locals and visitors alike, Cosimo’s and Brasserie 292 both offer delicious menus, each with their own flair. Kelly’s Bakery, a newcomer to the food scene, is making a
splash with sweet, flaky
pastries and fresh-
baked bread. Head
to Cocina La
Cabanita de
Oaxaca for
authentic
Mexican
cuisine;
Twisted
Soul for
elevated
street food
inspired by
Asian and
Argentinean
dishes, from
dumplings to empanadas; and La Deliziosa Italian Pastry Shop for mouthwatering desserts. The Culinary Institute of America alumni shine at spots like Essie’s Restaurant, owned by Executive Chef Brandon Walker whose Caribbean and American
South roots give a modern twist to American cuisine.
Thomas Kacherski’s philosophy at
Crew is that fresh, seasonal
ingredients should
dictate a dynamic menu.
For waterfront
dining,
Ice House presents
Flores Taqueria, serving family-style
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