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THE VALLEY TABLE
THE MAGAZINE OF HUDSON VALLEY FARMS, FOOD, AND CUISINE
A DIVISION OF TODAY MEDIA, A MARTINELLI HOLDINGS LLC.
EDITOR’S LETTER
Nice To Meet You!
It’s been an exciting few months
for me—I’ve had the privilege of joining both Hudson Valley and Valley Table magazines as the new editor in chief and I truly could
not be happier. As a passionate home cook, certified nutritionist, Hudson Valley native, and long-term national magazine editor, having
the opportunity to cultivate a brand that is devoted to our region’s farms, restaurants, chefs, and incredible cuisine is a dream come true.
This issue’s features are all about getting cozy, starting with our cover story on pasta. Truth be told, we love pasta any time of year, but few would argue that it’s the ultimate winter warmer. Whoever was lucky enough to taste Il Figlio’s Garganelli Ai Funghi at the Best of Hudson Valley event in October knows it is absolutely delicious— and luckily for you, we have the recipe for that dish (it’s surprisingly easy) and more on page 24.
Another winning way to ward off winter’s chill? A steaming cup of tea. We spoke to Valley experts about what’s new, the best blends to try, and which leaves have health benefits that can boost your immunity during cold and flu season, page 40.
Now that many of us are feeling a lot more comfortable about dining indoors, we highly recommend tucking into one of our area’s amazing farm-to-table diners (page 32). No, we’re not trying to be cute. These five eateries focus on hyper-local ingredients so your burger will be made from grass-fed beef, your chicken sandwich will feature a homemade biscuit, and beloved staples like donuts, pies, milkshakes, and fries—they’re from-scratch, too. If you love the casual simplicity of a classic diner but care about where your food comes, it’s a win-win.
Linda Fears
Editor in Chief
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THE VALLEY TABLE DECEMBER 2021–FEBRUARY 2022, NUMBER 96. Copyright © 2021 by Today Media, a Martinelli Holdings LLC, 3301 Lancaster Pike, Suite 5C, Wilmington, DE 19805. All Rights Reserved. Distribution is free at selected sites throughout the Hudson Valley or by subscription for $20 per year. To subscribe visit valleytable.com. For single copies/back issues email circ@valleytable.com. This magazine or its trademarks may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system now known or hereafter invented without written permission from the Publisher. ISSN 1257-8417
CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE
Robin Cherry, Michelle Hainer, Janet Siroto, Meghan Spiro Publisher Emeritus Janet Crawshaw
Editor Emeritus Jerry Novesky
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Secretary/Treasurer Richard Martinelli
IN MEMORIAM
Chairman Angelo Martinelli (1927–2018) Vice President Ralph A. Martinelli (1962–2019)
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