August 2023 Edition: Monthly blog where I share some of my favorite events, local Hudson Valley Spots, brands, and products that I’ve been loving this past month.
Local Hudson Valley Spots:
Boscobel House & Gardens - Garrison, NY
Boscobel opened as a nonprofit museum sixty years ago. Built between 1804 and 1808, it was originally the dream house of wealthy Loyalists. By the 1950s, after falling into disrepair, it was demolished. Preservationists saved as many architectural fragments as possible and reassembled them fifteen miles north, where the Neoclassical mansion was restored back to—and even beyond—its original grandeur. Boscobel was saved as a beautiful piece of art.
Boscobel offers 68 acres of our grounds, featuring lush gardens and a woodland trail. It has beautiful views of the Hudson River. Guided house tours are available.
Pro tip: My library had free museum passes for the house tour and access to the grounds. Come on the earlier side on the weekends. There was a wedding party the day I went and tons of wedding guests were starting to fill up the parking lot.
Noble Coffee Roasters - Campbell Hall, NY
If Noble Coffee was closer to me, I’d be in real danger. The coffee and breakfast sandwiches are amazing. It’s always packed and the staff is so nice. My favorite thing to order has been the Arugula Egg Sandwich on sourdough bread, with bacon, chive cream cheese and lemon dressed arugula.
Goosefeather - Tarrytown, NY
Goosefeather pays tribute to the cuisine of Hong Kong, with a focus on noodles, Cantonese barbecue, and dumplings.
James Beard nominated, Chef Dale Talde, brings his imagination to the cuisine, utilizing unexpected ingredients like dry-aged beef, black truffles and more.
Chef Dale Talde is the host of Tastemade’s “All Up In My Grill.” He was also a two-time cheftestant and judge on Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning culinary show, “Top Chef.” A familiar face onscreen, Dale has judged “Chopped,” “Knife Fight'“ and “Beat Bobby Flay.” Chef Dale’s debut cookbook is called Asian American.
Goosefeather is located in The King Mansion at the Tarrytown House Estate, which sits high on the hill above Sunnyside, the former home of famed writer Washington Irving (most recognized for his story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). The venue offers four separate dining rooms, a 9-seat bar, and both indoor and outdoor lounge areas.
My Takeaways:
For a date night, the food and drinks were absolutely delicious. I loved that each room had it’s own personality and theme. My food and beverage suggestions would be the “Pretty in Punk” cocktail. Order the Duck Boa Buns, Pork Belly, and Black Pepper Beef.
Next time, I would have steered clear of sitting on the “patio” area outside. On a very hot summer day in August, the sun was beating down on my face. It was so hot, hard to see, and talk to my husband. The staff tried to bring an umbrella over but the restaurant manager kept saying things like “but we have to shade the inside as well!”, like we were a complete burden and afterthought. Then the umbrella kept blocking the stairwell, where guests and staff had to go under it to get through. It was very awkward. I supposed as a first time experience, the hospitality was a bit underwhelming and would have loved to have been told more about the restaurant and history. But, the food was that good that I would go again.
Kingston Bread - Kingston, NY
I’ve been wanting to go to Kingston Bread & Bar for so long now. It was a very long day of going to different places with my son but I was determined to get some bread and it was worth it. I got a loaf of the Upstate Levain. It was amazing. Next time I go I definitely want to have lunch there, and take home a t-shirt, and get their sourdough starters.
Farmers Markets:
August was Farmers Market Season. I got the market bug and legit visited one market each week. It’s a summer must in my opinion. Please feel free to let me know your favorite Farmers Market in the Hudson Valley region. I really need more in my life. Here’s the ones I did visit this summer.
Tuxedo Park Farmers Market - Tuxedo Park, NY
Open Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM // June - October
Highlights: Fresh mozzarella, Ambulance Corps is usually always bringing the safety knowledge, and gorgeous flowers from Ladybugs Garden, in Chester, NY.
Goshen Farmers Market - Goshen, NY
Every Friday from May through November 17, 2023
Hours: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Highlights: Y’all don’t sleep on this Friday Farmers Market. These vendors are A+. They have everything from really affordable fresh produce, baked goods, soap, coffee, meals/lunch options, sangria, spices, and so much more.
Rhinebeck Farmers Market - Rhinebeck, NY
Sunday’s - May through December 17th, 2023 - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Highlights: Had some of the most beautiful sunflowers I’ve ever seen, lines out the door for heirlooms and fresh bread, lots of food vendors too.
Ramsey Farmers Market - Ramsey, NJ
May - November, 2023 - 9am - 2pm / December - April, 2023 - 10am - 1pm
At Main Street Train Station
Highlights: This market has my go-to meat guy, the best iced coffee, fresh produce, craft vendors, empandas, cheese, pies, pickles, dried fruit, and so much more.
Pantry Items:
Heyday Coconut Curry Chickpeas
The brand had me at coconut and chickpeas. I paired these beans with an Indian Butter Chicken recipe I made during the week and the flavors paired so well together. Bravo beans!
Kola Goodies: Sri Lankin Milk Tea
Wow, this milk tea is truly so delicious. It’s creamy, sweet, with a perfect amount of spices that make you feel so warm and cozy. They have other superfood lattes like tumeric and super green latte. The CEO Sanjani is also the coolest.
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