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    Bistro 42

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Petite Filet Mignon with au jus and veggies with potatoes
    Jen W.

    Really a find- food is absolutely delicious and service is excellent! The beef filet mignon was tender and so flavorful. The hanger steak was also so good as were the fries!

    Beef short rib with bordelaise sauce
    Mary J.

    Bistro 42 opened their full restaurant on October 15th. We started with French Onion soup and beautiful fresh bread with herbed butter. A chef's petit appetizer surprise of dual taste of beef on crouton and anchovy treat. The beef short rib was so tender with bordelaise sauce, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. The beef bourguignon was just right with pasta. The finishing touch was creme brûlée. A new gem in town. The service was great, friendly and attentive. They have implemented all the Covid protection protocols. The interior has a cozy French bistro ambience. We plan on returning soon.

    Vegetable omelette with asparagus, broccoli, carrots, multiple cheeses, onion, delicious salad as well.
    Janet S.

    Brunch today with my friend, really delicious omelettes, and Nice Ambiance, unhurried. After brunch, we played scrabble on a sunny table along the side. Nice fresh flowers, too. Good service and as always, fabulous food. Thank you, Dom!!

    Cheese Board Manchego and mascarpone with fruit, crackers and a sweet chutney.
    Michael F.

    What a breath of fresh air in HF. Bistro42 was set to open in March and then the Gov closed everything down. They run a food truck for great sandwiches at lunch and now open for dinner in house. Had a very good meal of Ceasar salad, onion soup, cheese board with fruit and crackers and the braised short rib! All were very well done and the service was good as well. Limits on the number of people they can seat safely may require a reservation. Be safe and call ahead.

    Poulet confit

    I've been lucky enough to enjoy Chef Dom's work for many years, and all congrats go to him for opening his own space. He has a perfect spot in Hoosick Falls, with a welcoming window front and cute bar area that will be perfect for sports viewing (at a French restaurant?!). My wife and I enjoyed three beautiful courses, beginning with the escargot and the legendary steak tartar, through the wild mushroom risotto and the chicken confit, and ending with the creme brulee. Each dish was immaculately prepared and presented, with unique and individual flavors coming through. Chef Dom has done it again, and I can't wait to get back through NY again just to sample what is next on his menu.

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    best French food ever! The chef is great and so friendly. Everything is so good and we can't be more happy.

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    I've now been twice. Charming bistro. Excellent food. Reasonable wine list. Excellent service. Definitely worth the drive from Albany

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    great food and great service. Excellent French onion soup, risotto and créeme brûlée. Thank you :)

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    Curvy Girls Food Truck & Catering - New food truck making its home on Route 9

    Curvy Girls Food Truck & Catering

    3.3(3 reviews)
    25.1 mi

    This food truck is currently only available on weekends, and then only when they don't have a…read morecatering commitment. So, you might want to check them out on Facebook before attempting to seek them out off Exit 8 of the Northway. Are they worth seeking out or stopping by if you are in the neighborhood? First of all, their menu is limited, sandwiches (chicken, burger, hot dog, sausage, egg), tenders, fries, rings, mozzarella sticks, hash browns, poppers and drinks. Maybe it'll expand in the future. My first experience was trying the Sausage, Pepper & Onion sandwich ($9) and Onion Rings ($4). Keeping in mind that I've generally made at least one annual excursion to a competitor about 2,000 feet East on this road to satisfy my sausage sandwich and onion ring craving for the last 25 years, I was curious if anything here would come close to satisfying. While we waited for our order, we spoke with the wife of the husband-and-wife team owning the food truck. Very personable people. Our food was obviously made-to-order since we waited at least 10 minutes for the carryout container to be handed to us. Opening the container at home was the first surprise. Expecting to see a sausage patty on a hamburger bun, instead we saw a long link of sausage on a section of a sub-style roll - think county-fair sausage peppers and onions. This sausage was delicious. It had good texture, flavor, and spiciness. Peppers were a combination of chopped red, yellow, and green, and the onions did not overpower. The roll was fresh and soft. This may be my new preference. The onion rings were a surprise also. The coating was thick, very crunchy, and did not fall off the onion. The other standout was that there was no oily mess. Even as they later cooled, they did not have that lingering taste of oil. There is no question that I'll be back to try something else. Parking is available behind the food truck. Pull in the driveway alongside the food truck.

    Poor service, didn't get our entire meal that we paid for and was told there was nothing they could…read morefor us. Food was soggy.

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    Even better pricing on their specials.

    Curvy Girls Food Truck & Catering - Limited menu with very fair prices.

    Limited menu with very fair prices.

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    The SmokeHouse Barbeque At River Valley Market - Brisket platter

    The SmokeHouse Barbeque At River Valley Market

    4.8(4 reviews)
    25.3 mi

    Smokehouse is provides ample positivity for the current food truck trend. Nestled in a market…read moreparking lot the smoky goodness lures you in. The gentleman at the window was nice and helpful. We went with their brisket platter- decent portion with full flavor and perfectly prepared. Cornbread and beans were great. We also did a side of Mac n cheese; it was decent, but lacked flavor. Overall, great place with a local, true bbq vibe and we will definitely return!

    The Smokehouse Barbecue Food Cart & The NOMAD Chefs Food Cart…read more Wilmington, Vermont Around the time that I moved to Vermont , I started hearing about An Incredible Team Of Chefs Called "The Nomad Chefs"Founded By The Great Brandon Ruble. They were Featured Each Week At That Time At The Wilmington Inn For Their "Wicked Wednesday" Events & They Always Got Rave Reviews. Each Week Mr Ruble Would Change Up The Menu With New & Delicious surprises with flavors and tastes from all Around the globe. And each Time I Went, The Food Was perfection. It wasn't long before Brandon Ruble Was The Talk Of The Town and Over the last two years or so, he went on to purchase a food truck for "Nomad Chefs" & Everybody Loves It. And Not long ago, I heard he had a brand new Food Truck & Started A Whole New Brand Called "The Smokehouse". They are currently at the River Valley Market & I'd been dying to go but kept missing it for one reason or the other, but last week I got there at just the right time. I even Got A Chance To Meet Brandon Ruble himself & He Was Just As Sweet As He Is Talented. It's easy to see how hard he works & How Well. A true master at what he does. A seasoned professional. Dan Took my order and he was awesome. Funny, sweet & Very Accommodating. His sweet tea was out of this world & Some of the best I've ever had. I Ordered the Brisket with Sides Of Coleslaw, Baked Beans & Homemade Cornbread. I Was Hesitant to order the brisket as my recent experiences doing so at other establishments didn't turn out so well. It takes a special touch to get brisket just right and not over or under cooked. Usually people miss the mark one way or the other. But The minute I opened my to-go box, I knew this wouldn't be the same. You could literally see how juicy it was & The meat was so tender it was almost falling apart In Your Mouth. To say that it was perfection would be an understatement. And the Flavor? Sooooo delectable. Rich & Full Bodied. Just perfect. Holy smokes was that delicious ( No Pun Intended). This was hands down The best brisket I've Ever had in all my life and I'm no spring chicken. Theres such a huge difference in the taste when its made by someone who is a true artist. Someone who puts thought, and time into all of the dishes that he adds to his menu. Someone like Brandon Ruble. I would highly recommend this food cart 100%. It Is Without A Doubt, The Best & Most Delicious Meal You'll Find & even The Fairest Price. Not Only Will You Love It, You Will Leave Full And Happy & You'll want to come back & So will your whole family. As You Eat Or Wait For Your To-Go Order, You'll Smell The Two Extra Large Smokers Going The Whole Time. The menu has something For Everyone, including Chicken Wings, Burgers, Fries & Even Hush Puppies. The main attraction though is the smoked platter. You choose your meat , IE Brisket, Pork Etc & pick two side dishes. No matter what you pick it'll be delicious. You will be very happy. I guarantee it. I went back a few days later with a friend of mine who's usually the hardest critic and doesn't like to to try new things. He sticks with the places he knows and goes there habitually. But even he went crazy over "The Smokehouse". His quote exactly was "This Is Better Than Any Place In Town". And THAT is the hugest statement of all in a place like vermont where there's delicious food everywhere. I highly recommend "The Smokehouse" Food Cart, In Addition to The "Nomad Chef's" Food Cart & Or Anything Else Brandon Ruble Puts his hands on. This man is absolutely gifted. The meal that I Had At "The Smokehouse" is only one of the many incredible creations that we've all come to know & expect from Mr Ruble When He Puts His name on Something. As far as I can see, there's nothing this man can't do. 5 stars

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    The SmokeHouse Barbeque At River Valley Market
    The SmokeHouse Barbeque At River Valley Market - So many decisions

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    So many decisions

    Le Quai Bistro - Cod filets finished in crayfish sauce w/ shrimp, potatoes fondant, asparagus, & tomatoes.

    Le Quai Bistro

    4.7(32 reviews)
    18.3 mi

    Overall, a very nice experience. The ambience is sweet. Our server was great, very friendly and…read moreattentive. We had the grilled octopus as an appetizer- it was delicious, very well-cooked and tender. I ordered the chicken dish- Poulet À La Gaston Gérard- holy moly, the sauce on this is so delicious I had to keep reminding myself not the lick the plate. We had the vacherin for dessert- soooo delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    Overall this was still a positive experience. Now I adore French food! It is probably the best in…read morethe world if you take both sweet and savory flavors into account. It is one of my favorite cuisines to cook and eat, so I was very excited to try this place. However, the service actually outshined the food here. Our server was kind, attentive, friendly and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant wasn't busy that night, we were only one of two tables seated. The escargot was absolutely hands down by far the best thing we ate. I could smell it before it even came to our table! The mushroom sauce was rich, flavorful, herbaceous and so so fragrant. The snails were perfectly cooked and tender! My only critique of this dish was that I wish it was served in puff pastry rather than fillo dough. If you are feeling brave this dish is a must order! The house salad was okay. It was under seasoned. It had some pear slices and tomatoes. It was well dressed with a dijon vinaigrette. The sad part was the mesclun mix, it was old and slimy. I had to eat around the slimy bits which was gross. Now with vivid memories of the last time I had duck confit dancing through my mind, for my entree I ordered the duck confit. I took a bite of this with expectations high and was immediately perplexed. Confit is supposed to be moist, tender, decadently rich and flavorful because the duck is slow cooked in its own fat, which this wasn't. Could not have been. If I was told that this duck was roasted instead, I wouldn't have argued that it was confit at all. But then I tried to fork one of my vegetables. All the root vegetables were still hard and also unseasoned. I don't even understand this. The haricot vert were well cooked but unseasoned. The beef bourguignon fell flat. The sauce was too thin and the root vegetables were also hard on top of this dish. I loved the mashed potatoes because they reminded me of my Nonna. Hers were made with salt water and butter but not with cream so draw your own conclusions lol. The creme brûlée had me truly confused. It had a very unique texture. It wasn't rich and creamy, which comes from the use of heavy cream. It was much lighter, like if it were possible to make creme brûlée with whole milk or maybe half and half. No real discernible vanilla flavor either, definitely no real vanilla bean in here, which is my personal method. I ordered the pear tart and was sorry I did honestly. The tart base, which is typically made with butter in the dough was definitely made with a vegetable fat like crisco instead. And to add insult to injury, I could taste that it was going/had gone bad/tasted overcooked, so basically an unpleasant sour/bitter flavor. The frangipane punched you right in the face with almond extract, it was so overwhelming it ruined the balance of the dessert. But at least it helped mask that tart crust flavor. The caramel sauce was thin and basically flavorless. The pears were still hard. The tart was cold and served with cold ice cream from a carton. I would have thought that a restaurant of this caliber would make their own. In short, don't order the pear tart! Well I think that's all my comments, do with them what you will.

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    Le Quai Bistro - Halibut and shrimp special

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    Le Quai Bistro - Excellent choice with dinner.

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    Excellent choice with dinner.

    Bistro 42 - french - Updated July 2026

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