Stopped here for dinner on our Hudson valley vacation, passing through Rhinebeck. The menu was full…read moreof options I would want to eat as a vegetarian. Service was good but nothing amazing! One of the dishes came out less then hot so we sent it back and it was better in return. Asparagus burrata salad was our favorite and the seasonal rhubarb upside cake was very tasty to end on. The ambiance is great! Can dress up or keep it casual with family or a date night.

SLIM PICKINGS FOR A VEGAN: I wanted to try this restaurant with friends, and party of 4, (3…read moreomnivores and 1 vegan). After studying the menu online, I called and asked what they could serve for a vegan meal. A very polite young lady explained the possibilities: an excellent carrot dish and an excellent cauliflower dish. It's a collection of sides, not a coherent vegan meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats. Inexpensive beans would be simple and a vast improvement. I'm not coming to this restaurant with a party of 4, to watch my friends eat nice meals, and say it's great, while I eat excellent carrots. We went to another restaurant in Rhinebeck and had a delicious meal we all enjoyed.

This is not the typical dining experience- it feels like being in your nonna's kitchen when she's…read moretoo busy to chat and she's slightly annoyed by your presence. However, if you can look past that, or even see it as part of the charm, you will love this place! The fresh pasta is unlikely any other in the area. The portions are HUGE! And while we were prepared to wait as the restaurant was full and the staff limited- everything came out quickly and perfectly cooked. While it's on the pricier side, for the ingredients and freshness I'd say it's very very fair. The waitress was an angel, offering dessert and a happy birthday song to our table. Dishes that came highly recommended from our table were the meatball app, porcini mushroom cacio e Pepe (though on the saltier side) and the saffron cream sauce angel hair dish with scallops. Another at our table loved the lamb ragu! I did leave a voicemail reservation but checked in the day of and it seemed like they may not have had it- maybe something to note. I think this is a wonderful spot for a special occasion and it's made it to my top 5 in the area without a doubt!

The service was friendly! They are a smaller space but have 3 separate dining rooms so we only had…read moreone server and we waited an hour just to place our orders, but the food came out hot and quick! The portions are HUGE, so the heftier prices make sense! The taste is good - but maybe I'm not used to Venice style Italian so the flavors were a little weird for me. Everything was so rich and decadent and a little on the sweeter side - which was just too much for me even on an empty stomach. You will def be bringing leftovers home ! I would coke again and try different dishes and dessert. Btw - all their pasta is homemade too!

This place is a GEM!…read more Love the staff, super friendly and suggest good replacements if things get sold out (and they do)! The interior is communal and I'm here for it! Also, big comfy chairs in a corner. The food Slaps! Lentils - 5 out of 5! Bagel - 5 out of 5! Lattes were so good just needed to be hotter.

We got the cardamom try it's delicious! This place is…read moreabsolutely wonderful for children and adults. Bring your laptop and get ready to hang out. There's a art studio room and a pinball machine room that you can come hang out in. They have food, hot drinks, cold drinks, coffee, chips, pastries, and all the good things. They even have a parking lot. They even have a pay it forward community good board so if you need a little support in getting a drink or food, they'll spot you . Not to be taken advantage of or be disrespected.

VEGAN CHILI was good, reasonable price. Nice place, quiet when I was there, good service, no…read morestress. Easy street parking.

Whether Stone Soup is inspired by the well-known children's book or not, this small, super local…read morerestaurant+café on Broadway in Kingston, NY uses the best produce+ingredients+even salmon around. Country-chic style, cozy+dim feel and the black and white in-your-face white checkerboard floor make up the inside design. The only thing missing on an unseasonably cool August summer was a crackling log fire. Their menu, is the main catch here. The menu changes often(?) depending on what's in season. Go for the prepped veggies+proteins or order from the menu like I did. Their 'Specials' menu lists items you can tweak and their regular menu offers fixed items. I ordered from both. Hubs enjoyed the grilled chicken panini with Swiss+raw onions and mayo I picked for him. My mixed green salad with feta+walnuts+apples+cranberries was great on its own- but I added a grilled salmon piece for added protein. Purely wholesome. I hesitated using their provided balsamic 'dressing' for fear it might include any kind of mustard- but that sucker was a silky balsamic emulsion that made my entire salad come together- even drizzled it on my salmon. And the soup in all this? Hubs liked the meat chili and I thoroughly enjoyed my Vegan Chili. If you're having your meal here, be ready for the laid-back mood and pleasant service from Deb.

We were on our way to a hike all the way from NYC and wanted to stop by a good breakfast spot with…read moreoutdoor dining for our family including our toddler and dog. Towers Cafe did not dissapoint. Super peaceful spot on the water with delicious food. Love finding hidden gems like this, and will definitely make this our go to spot whenever we're back in the area!

Another excellent breakfast from Tower's Cafe. Love sitting by the water enjoying delicious food.read more

Excellent authentic food. You can taste that it's freshly prepared. Service was friendly and fast…read more The place was clean and spacious. I highly recommend... go out of your way if you need to, but you should try this place. My husband and I had breakfast here and I suspect we'll be coming back for dinner.

Can't beat the great experience you will have here and the food is amazing and plentifulread more

How could this gem be in this tiny town but there it was nestled next to a historic theatre and a…read morebookstore across the street. It's middle eastern food so think: Good for you. I had the squash soup which was served with toasted bread slices and spinach pie. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. The presentation is colorful and so tempting. It's rare to find a restaurant made soup where salt is not the main ingredient. The orange of the squash is what you taste. Doesn't get more natural than that. The workers are courteous and helpful by explaining the ingredients and how the items are prepared. This spot also sells formerly worn clothing and other recyclable pieces which were interesting and in good shape. This is a spot definitely worth visiting.

Last summer the menu was on paper. This year it's on a plastic card - that means infrequent menu…read moreupdates. Some of my favorites have disappeared. Prices are high and so are expectations. I had a dish of a messy small omelet and very salty lox. The lox looked dried out but it wasn't. Two weeks ago I ordered a sandwich and a good-looking lemon meringue tart. The tart tasted 'old' and I left half on the table. Today's self-serve coffee station had various milks but no half-and-half. The rear entrance stairs and door are run-down and dirty.

I have tried to call this place several times and the mailbox was full. The $2000 purchase I made…read morehas not been delivered and the owner has never followed up. I can't reach these people for three weeks and the shop has gone silent. The money was given to them three weeks ago and still nothing. I should have never trusted them. I suggest avoiding this place unless you want to see you money evaporate.

A wonderful store that shouldn't be missed. The items are beautifully curated, priced fairly and…read morethe entire team is so friendly and knowledgable. I've made the trip up from New York City (twice so far!) and always leave with something interesting and unique. Milne also has amazing customer service and is a quick email or Instagram away. It's always the first place I look if I have something specific in mind --- or if I just want to get out of the City and browse in a wonderful store.