Whoever doesn't leave this place 5 stars is clueless. This is the only spot in Rhinebeck I'd come…read moreback for. No offense to everyone else but damn this place has got it going on. Dinner was insanely good. The old fashioned, halloumi, and CHICKEN blew us away. The cheesecake too was to die for. Came back again the next morning for breakies, and that egg sandwich didn't disappoint. The ONLY thing that could use a little improvement was the iced coffee, it was a bit too strong / dark / bitter but honestly, that's just personal preference, I'm sure it works just fine for others. Old fashioned lemonade tasted like regular lemonade, nothing special there. Staff was nice. Atmosphere is perfect. Might do breakfast again here tomorrow it was that good. Oh yea, and don't sleep on the strawberry galette!!!

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.

Absolutely unreal!! This place is an absolute MUST GO for any lover of Italian cuisine. The…read morerestaurant itself has a homey vibe as the chef cooks right beside you and the walls are decorated in a way only your grandma's kitchen might be like! The waitresses are great and attentive. They have complimentary buttered bread which was a great starter. We ordered from their specials menu starting with the famous meatball and cacio e Pepe with mushrooms and a Gorgonzola pasta. It was probably some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The meatball was amazing, words cannot describe it and the pastas were perfect with handmade noodles and the mushrooms just melted in your mouth. The portions were generous and they had great wine pairings available. Highly highly recommend. We texted to make a reservation which was very easy.

We were in town for strawberry picking. We had somewhat of a hard time finding good food…read more Luckliy we found this restaurant. The restaurant layout is a little eccentric, but cute in a erratic way. There was the restaurant, an alcove, and a back patio. We sat in the alcove. We ordered the fresh made pasta with tomato and basil. That was very soft and the five year old ate up the half portion. (By the way they do have half portions.) We ordered the lamb ragu, which was very hearty and filling. I also ordered the pasta with seafood, which had heaping amounts of seafood. I think all were pretty fairly priced, considering the quality. The waitress we had was amazing. She helped us get our kid settled and knew exactly what she needed. She made some great suggestions and was overall the best. Great place!

Just went there for the first time last weekend. What a super cute place. loved the vibe and warmth…read moreinside. Tons of parking, even in winter. Staff was super helpful and friendly, and got my drink quickly. Lots of people hanging out, and I got mine to go, so I didn't have a lot of opportunity to explore, but I will definitely be back. Great coffee, and great vibe!

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.

Cute and spotless antique shop with a friendly owner but they do not serve coffee anymore! We went…read morein looking for coffee but they only have antiques and flowers. She recommended another local place so that was good!

If you have an eye (or not) for pre-loved antique+vintage treasures, then Ball & Claw in Port Ewen,…read moreNY- minutes away from Kingston, is your next favorite find. Housed in a colonial setting, Ball & C. truly has a knack for mixing a little bit of this with that. You can find almost everything from vintage drinking glasses to candle holders to glam seventies items. This treasure trove is a great place to pop in after work like I have or get some shopping done on the weekend. Add to that tasty pastries+bites and hot+cold beverages. Tucked away in the back of Ball & Claw is their parking lot that offers a getaway from the hustle and bustle up front in their circular driveway. The owner Maria was a doll and filled me in on some of their events and stuff. Maybe you won't leave with a trunk-full of things, but you will find a one-of-kind piece that'll suit you or your home just fine.

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.

Came here early on Saturday for breakfast: had this great coffee that was lightly sweetened and had…read morea touch of cinnamon- delicious. We had 2 breakfast sandwiches- ingredients were so fresh and delicious. We could hear the eggs beaten in the back for our orders. Service is friendly and responsive- we will definitely be back to try more items!

The Big Cheese is the definition of charm, warm service, chicness, has a popular and wholesome menu…read morewhich you can Veganize (the only pork offered is prosciutto appearing here and there) has tea+coffee beverages, etc at this Mediterranean deli/restn't in Rosedale, NY. Plus the short drive to+from work during my lunchtime, was what brought me to The Big C. With all that, this spot also brims with..... cheese pleasing all the senses. I couldn't count the cheeses- but do believe there must've been at least a hundred (maybe I'm off) in their glass refrigerators on the left as soon as you walk in. They include artisan cheddars, cheeses from Spain, Italy, etc. I picked up a Falafel salad with a nice drizzle of a hummus dressing. The falafel balls are sizable, but the spice aren't what I'm used to and were also a tad sweet(?). Aside from the restaurant part of it, there's like a mini thrift vintage clothing+shoes+ bags shop in the back. Oh, there's more- since these folks have a passion for everything cheese, there's a Cheese Club. Already, you know they take their cheese seriously.

We bought the hummus from the Big Cheese at Full Circle in Gardiner NY. The hummus was literally…read morethe best we've had outside of a restaurant. Amazing stuff!!

This was our fourth visit to Eliza, and it continues to improve. The radicchio salad was an…read moreimpressive starter - more than enough for two to share, with an interesting peanut sauce that had a little zip to it. We also shared the roasted cauliflower, a nice counterpoint to the salad. For mains, my partner had the steelhead trout, over Swiss chard and rice grits - it had a nice pink tone and was very flavorful. I had the short rib massaman, which was fantastic. Delicious shreds of spare rib in a spicy peanut sauce, served over papparadelle - wow, this was great. It reminds me of a ragu I've had at Portale in NYC, but with a strong Thai inflection. It's my favorite dish yet at Eliza. This is a bit of a journey for us, but always worth it. I'm really looking forward to where the Eliza team goes next with their menu.

Great food and attentive service! We sat by the side so it was a little cramped but the food made…read moreup for it! We got the grilled squid salad, short rib massaman, and steelhead trout. The squid was fine, but there was too much puffed rice which was hard and crunchy in the salad. On the other hand, short rib and trout had great flavor, infusing Thai with European/American staples. Both the short rib and trout were tender, and I'd order them again!