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The Amsterdam
Rhinebeck
lovetheamsterdam.com
A New American restaurant rooted in seasonal, farm- to-table fare. Reservations strongly encouraged.
THE VIBE Housed in a renovated 1798 Dutch Colonial right in the village, The Amsterdam is both welcoming and modern. When the weather warms up, enjoy your meal on the patio in the backyard garden which has a full bar, sofas, and firepits.
MENUSTANDOUTS The brunch selection is concise and globally inspired. We recommend the chorizo scramble (served with avocado, potato, onion, and semolina toast), biscuits and maple fennel sausage gravy (with two eggs any style), and the tomatillo shakshuka (tomato, baked eggs, feta, cilantro, and grilled bread). The charcuterie board—with local cheeses and house- made duck and pork paté, smoked ham, chicken liver mousse, and more—is a must- share for the table.
CHEERS The specialty cocktails are super inventive. Favorites include Rye’s Up (rye whiskey, apricot, and lemon), the Manhattan-esque (cherry liqueur, absinthe, and bourbon), and the Queen Rosie (rum, mint, and ancho chili).
Hudson Hil’s Café
Cold Spring
hudsonhils.com
Delicious all-day breakfast
is the draw. Reservations accepted for groups of five or more; on weekends, the queue picks up around 10 a.m. (You can join an online waitlist.)
THE VIBE White farmhouse meets charming eatery on the corner of Main and Kemble. The covered front porch is where everyone wants to sit on a pretty spring day.
MENU STANDOUTS There are so many great options it’s hard to narrow down. Their egg dishes are top- notch, especially the eggs Creole (andouille sausage, poached eggs, and sautéed shrimp drizzled with spicy hollandaise on cornbread) and the fig and prosciutto (fig, green apples, prosciutto, bacon, and leek hash on multigrain bread with over-easy eggs, creamy
goat cheese, and arugula). If you’re looking for old-school comfort, order the biscuits and sausage gravy. The polenta cakes (made with roasted cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, and snap peas) with harissa are a great vegan option.
CHEERS Settle in with
a classic mimosa, a glass
of local wine (they carry bottles from Brotherhood and Whitecliff wineries), or a Hudson Valley-brewed beer from Captain Lawrence or Keegan Ales.
Hudson’s Mill Tavern
Garnerville
hudsonsmillny.com
A Rockland gem known for
its three-course brunch on Sundays with bottomless drinks, inventive bites, and live music.
THE VIBE This circa-2019 tavern takes up the first floor of a historic brick mill at Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center. Choose from large communal tables for groups of 10 or cozy spots for two or four in the corners.
MENU STANDOUTS A few words of wisdom: you’re going to need a to-go box
for the entrées (they’re enormous). Popular options include the chicken and waffles (buttermilk fried chicken and a sunny-side-up egg on cornmeal waffle with hot honey and maple syrup drizzle) and the addictive Bad B**** Benny (soppressata, spinach, tomato, and cheddar on a toasted baguette with hollandaise). Whatever you order, be sure to add a side
of their famous BTS bacon— glazed in maple chili and garnished with chives and sea salt. End on a sweet note: the cinnamon churros and flan are fabulous.
BOTTOMS UP Yes, there are mimosas and Bloody Marys, but try the Sunday Punch. (The ingredients are top- secret but trust us on this one.) Hudson’s Mill also has a unique smoked cocktail menu: the old fashioned, Manhattan, and Apple Crisp (Jim Beam apple whiskey, apple cider, cinnamon sugar rim) are served in wood- smoked glasses that add an extra depth of flavor.
Le Perche
Hudson
leperchehudson.com
Beautiful pastries and fresh breads will lure you in. Beyond the boulangerie is a Parisian- style dining room (revamped by Swoon Kitchenbar owners in 2018) anchored by a circa- 1830s fireplace .
THE VIBE Cozy and rustic, with plenty of tables or banquettes to choose from. In-season seating in the large backyard is perfect for sunny spring days.
MENU STANDOUTS You have the option of going simple or all out. Among
the lighter bites are a savory croissant, egg sandwich, or avocado toast. Hungrier than that? Consider the crispy brown rice with asparagus, crab, and poached egg; duck confit hash with poached eggs and salsa verde; or Maine mussels cooked in white wine and topped with saffron cream. All the bread is homemade in their wood- fired oven.
CHEERS Embrace the Euro atmosphere with an Aperol spritz or French margarita (subs tequila and orange liqueur with Grand Marnier and Chambord). The tropical Rum Swizzle (rum, pineapple and orange juices, grenadine, Angostura bitters) is refreshing and complements savory entrées.
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