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    Pitanga North

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Caipirinha de maracujá (passionfruit)
    Joseph N.

    TLDR: Upscale but relaxed restaurant serving several very authentic and traditional Brazilian favorites along with some non-Brazilian but delicious items. Full disclosure: my wife is Brazilian and I previously lived in Brazil for 6 months. We made the drive over from Poughkeepsie for my wife's birthday. In the car on the way over, we took bets on whether or not the staff would be Brazilian. It turns out the owner is from São Paulo, but the staff were local. We were greeted and seated quickly and ordered caipirinhas. While we were surprised that there was no pitanga caipirinha on the menu, given it's the restaurant namesake, it's probably prohibitively expensive to source fresh pitanga from Brazil. Maracujá (passionfruit) is the next best flavor, in our opinion, so my wife ordered it. I got the traditional caipirinha. I regretted it, as the maracujá one was, predictably, immensely better. For appetizers, we chose two traditional Brazilian items, pão de queijo and coxinhas (on the menu as "chicken croquettes," which is a decently accurate description), and the burrata and tomato salad. 5/5 on both the Brazilian items...this is what they should taste like and brought us both back to Brazil. Also you will love both! My wife was happy to see vegetarian feijoada on the menu...feijoada is normally not a vegetarian dish, so she was able to try one of her favorites here that she can't always have in Brazil. The flavor was on point, but the dish was missing a slice of orange (we don't know if this is normally served that way or if it was just a mistake in the kitchen, but it should come with an orange slice). Even without the orange, the flavor was great. I ordered a burger because it sounded (and was) really good: it had a generous amount of goat cheese on the patty. The fries were forgettable, I recommend subbing them out. Because we were celebrating a birthday, the staff generously comped the rice pudding and thoughtfully put a birthday candle in to help it be more festive. Throughout, the staff were very helpful, especially facing the tide of questions one can only expect from people familiar with Brazil (thank you!). We even had one of the servers who wasn't our server check in a couple times. If you're looking for another awesomely authentic dish (we didn't try it because we don't eat seafood), I would recommend giving the moqueca a try. Judging by the description and how great the other Brazilian dishes tasted, I bet it is perfect. Moqueca has a very unique flavor and is super comforting. While there is street parking available in front, we missed the restaurant a couple times: if you're on your way, look for a dark gray / black building that looks like a house with a cute wooden sign out front.

    Fish stew
    Brandi S.

    What a great add to Gardiner! The restaurant looks like it's had some work done since it was Liquid Mercantile, and it looks beautiful on the inside. I had two drinks, the Pimenta rosa & an espresso martini. The espresso martini was brewed with an excellent Brazilian coffee... it was a top 3 martini for me. For dinner, I went with the moqueca (fish stew) and it was delicious! It reminded me a bit of Thai curry, but very unique, light, and just delicious. I would go back again. The staff was attentive and friendly.

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    Wolf O.

    Trendy second location of Pitanga in Brooklyn with locally sourced, Brazilian-inspired dishes, replacing the former Liquid Mercantile bar. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Only top commendations from our party on the entrees. For entrees, I can recommend the burger, which came with some dressed lettuce. Our group also loved the half chicken, fish stew, and sirloin. For appetizers, the cheese bread (pao de queijo) was warm, lightly cheesy, and served with something like a honey. The olives and rainbow carrots I thought were weaker: not as much flavor in the olives and the carrots were not rainbow today. It certainly felt like Brooklyn in the Hudson Valley, or at least Brooklyn prices and ambiance. I thought the portions were small for the price point in the area. Our group's cocktails were good, including my passionfruit Caipirinha, but none remarkable. For their non-alcoholic list, the Green Paradise (green juice) was better than the Beet It. Their service was attentive and excellent. Based on the filled dining room last Saturday, there's clearly interest in the successor to the highly reviewed Liquid Mercantile, and first impressions appear that Pitanga North will be just like it.

    Braised Short Ribs special - excellent all the way around

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    Great space. Excellent cocktails. Edible food. Yelp Review wants a minimum of 85 characters so there.

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    The Oyster and Clam bar - Raspberry ricotta- warm and moist.  Better than moms!!!

    The Oyster and Clam bar

    3.8(47 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    This place is not fsr from home, and I've been wanting to come for so long. My dear husband made…read morereservations for mother's day, & it lived up to everything I wanted it to be. Theres outside seating for nice days, a fire pit that seats many&if you dont have problems meeting new people. The food. OMG. The drinks, just delicious. Our party of 4 opted for drinks & I shared the warm brie with fruit with my friend. I ordered a white wine from Portugal called Vinho Verde, had a little fizz but not like sparkling, so good. My entree was Diver Scallops with mushroom risotto, topped with crispy leeks & an herb pesto. The portion was more than I expected, I must've had a half dozen scallops on my plate, so delicious,risotto was thick, scallops were plump. A friend had the same meal. My husband had the grilled flat iron steak, the potatoes it came with were bigger than a fingerling, crispy skin, just out of this world. Our server, whos name i didnt catch, was always available for refills, very nice man, but the other staff walking by would ask if we were good, so kudos! Dessert for this group was in the form of alcohol so we took our black walnut martinis to the fire pit, where we sat for awhile. This is a fine dining restaurant with the comfort of a casual bar with all the food & drink you can need. Pure satisfaction, I cannot wait to go back for the raw bar.

    It was very nice! I was in town and noticed it. I thought I'd try it out…read more The food, the ambiance and service were all great!

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    Nu Cavu - Flounder Francese

    Nu Cavu

    3.7(110 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    ALERT: NO MORE $3 MARTINIS!!!!!!…read more So I definitely was one of the people who let the cat out of the bag on this one! I hate gate keeping and I know myself, my husband, and many of my friends supported this place. I mean seriously $3 martini night was something that made this place a gem but without it I honestly don't see us coming back! This place truly has sooooo much potential. I wish I could help them with some ideas to really make this restaurant the spot to be. I can tell you now though charging $19 for a martini is not it!! Also I tried their new banana bread martini and it wasn't great. Which makes it worst that it's so much more money. I mean I am truly a nobody but I have a list of ideas for them if they ever want to know because this place truly has great bones. Here's one for free. On one of your lowest sale nights I'm assuming Thursday because that's when you had your $3 special, why not offer girl dinner? A $25 special that includes two basic flavored martinis and French fries. For $30 include two Caesar or house salads. I gaurantee people with order that. And you can't tell me you are getting hit too hard for food cost for salad and fries? But also you gotta change your decor up a bit. Look at the surrounding restaurants that are charging that much for a martini and the vibe of the place. If I'm going to spend bougie money I want to feel like I'm in a bougie spot!

    We were taking guests on a tour of the campus in Walkill and wanted to take our friends out to…read moredinner. We saw the good reviews, menu, and outdoor seating at Nu Cavu and it looked interesting. The food was spot on. We had a group of 7 and we all enjoyed it. Our hostess Charize also had to be our delivered 5 - star which was impressive since she had only been in the restaurant industry. She she knew the menu, paid attention to detail, and was checking on us every 10 minutes. Will absolutely will bring back friends and guests.

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    Nu Cavu - Tasty swordfish

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    Clay at Wildflower Farms

    Clay at Wildflower Farms

    4.4(28 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    The drive here definitely didn't make the best first impression. The roads were dusty, rocky, and…read morehad me questioning if I was going the right way...but then again, it's the same everywhere around here. Thankfully, the scenery improved as we got closer, and driving through the open fields to the restaurant was actually pretty nice. Parking was easy, and we didn't have to use valet even though we had to drive through valet to the parking. The service was on the slower side (on a quiet weekday), but the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming throughout our meal. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the price. The burger was super oily and the chicken was DRYYYY, but nothing particularly memorable, especially considering how expensive it was. It honestly felt like we were paying more for the beautiful views and the overall resort atmosphere, since the restaurant is connected to an all inclusive resort. The one thing that truly stood out was the dessert and my favorite part of the entire experience. Overall, it's a lovely place to visit for the scenery and ambiance, and TikTok vibes, but if you're going solely for the food, I don't think it offers the best value for the price.

    Clay at Wildflower Farms is one of my favorite places in the Hudson Valley. I've been here many…read moretimes with friends and family, and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, especially during the fall and winter. Sitting outside around the massive fire pit with a drink in hand is one of my favorite experiences. The restaurant itself is elegant yet cozy, and the entire property is stunning, with luxury cabins, a spa, and breathtaking surroundings that make it a perfect getaway--especially for visitors coming from New York City. The food is consistently outstanding. Every dish is beautifully prepared, the cocktails are excellent, and while the portions are on the gourmet side, the quality more than justifies the price. It is definitely a splurge for locals, but it's worth it for a special occasion or when you're looking for an exceptional dining experience. Even though they don't offer a kids' menu, it's never been an issue for us. My 6-year-old loves the food and actually asks to celebrate her birthday there, which says a lot! Parking is easy with a large lot and complimentary valet service, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for outstanding farm-to-table cuisine, beautiful scenery, and a memorable dining experience in the Hudson Valley, I highly recommend Clay at Wildflower Farms. It's a place we happily return to again and again.

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    The dining room at Clay

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    Clay at Wildflower Farms

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