One of the Hudson Valley’s many home-grown coffee brands, Ready Coffee is adding another location, this time in Newburgh.

Open since 1925 and run by three generations of the Foglia family, you’ll find New American cuisine served in a lovely building dating back to the Revolutionary War. Savor dishes such as porcini-dusted fillet of Chilean sea bass or chateaubriand for two. The $34.50 prix-fixe Twilight Menu is an excellent deal.

Launched as an organic-bread bakery in 1983, Bread Alone has since expanded with four cafés, including its original Boiceville site and its main bakery in Lake Katrine near Kingston. The menu consists of sandwiches, toasts, salads, soups, and, of course, freshly baked pastries and breads.

Launched as an organic-bread bakery in 1983, Bread Alone has since expanded with four cafés, including its original Boiceville site and its main bakery in Lake Katrine near Kingston. The menu consists of sandwiches, toasts, salads, soups, and, of course, freshly baked pastries and breads.

Launched as an organic-bread bakery in 1983, Bread Alone has since expanded with four cafés, including its original Boiceville site and its main bakery in Lake Katrine near Kingston. The menu consists of sandwiches, toasts, salads, soups, and, of course, freshly baked pastries and breads.

Launched as an organic-bread bakery in 1983, Bread Alone has since expanded with four cafés, including its original Boiceville site and its main bakery in Lake Katrine near Kingston. The menu consists of sandwiches, toasts, salads, soups, and, of course, freshly baked pastries and breads.

Expect authentic renditions of its namesake cuisine like pad Thai, panang curry, and ped yang (crispy duck), served in a renovated, circa-1818 building with a hip, downtown atmosphere.

A Poughkeepsie staple since 1979, this family-owned deli brings customers authentic flavors of Italy via homemade mozzarella and imported meats and cheeses. Among favorites, including the gnocchi Bolognese and prime rib, don’t miss the roast pork shoulder panini on focaccia.

Savor favorites, including enchiladas de mole poblano and tacos de pescado. A mariachi band adds even more spice to the Mexican flavor on Friday and Saturday nights.

Served Saturday and Sunday (by reservation only) in the historic main dining room, the indulgent three-course brunch features homemade pastries, signature omelets, mouthwatering entrées like lobster mac ’n’ cheese and crispy pork belly sandwiches, and decadent desserts, including crème brûlée with fresh berries. The $84 per person price tag also includes access to the grounds, Read more...

If the name doesn’t tip you off, Zeus Brewing is kind of epic. From its prime location in downtown Poughkeepsie, the craft brewery pours beers like its Zeus IPA and Queen City Pils alongside Italian-inspired pastas and pizzas. Enjoy them in the brewpub or, during warmer months, on the rooftop overlooking the Hudson.

The team at Denning’s poured over recipes spanning the history of gin making before arriving at their award-winning Great 9 Gin. (It has converted a long list of self-proclaimed gin haters.) The formula includes nine aromatics, resulting a light-bodied, citrusy spirit that is a perfect in a gin and tonic or with a splash of Read more...

For a hard-cider lover, any establishment with more than one cider on tap is worth a visit. In Fishkill, Boutique Wines & Spirits has 13 draft ciders, as well as 175 bottled and canned craft ciders, making it the go-to shop for any cider you’re craving, including single-varietal, heirloom, unfiltered, fruited, and rosé ciders, plus Read more...

Fans of all-day breakfast flock here for their trademark English muffin sandwiches in variations including egg and cheese, house bacon, fried chicken, and chorizo-spiced tofu. You’ll also find pastries, vegan choices, salads, and a popular Carolina-style pulled-pork sandwich.