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Meet Under the Nose: Baked Goods, Fudge & Gifts in Middleburgh

You know that moment at the end of a hike when you wish someone would hand you a big chocolate-chip cookie or a piece of fudge as a reward for climbing a hill? Lin and Tom Quinn are here to help. The couple operate Under The Nose, a bakery and gift shop at the base of … Continue reading Meet Under the Nose: Baked Goods, Fudge & Gifts in Middleburgh

The Blues Are Running: Pick Berries, Make Pie

Grab your sun hat, it's time to hit the blueberry fields. Of all the pick-your-own fruit available throughout the Catskills, blueberries are the easiest: They grow at waist height, so you don't have to squat or climb; there aren't any thorns; and freezing them for pancakes or muffins in the dead of winter couldn't be … Continue reading The Blues Are Running: Pick Berries, Make Pie

Celebrating Local Spirits

Small Bites is a recurring feature that includes a round-up of news and notes from other media, both traditional and social. Today's installment is all about local distilleries, which have been racking up the media coverage this week. Click on the links within each item for more. (We love tips, by the way! Send them … Continue reading Celebrating Local Spirits

Wedding Venue Stone Tavern Farm Opens Roxbury Restaurant

The kitchen at Roxbury's Shephard Hills Golf Course clubhouse is cooking again. The popular but short-lived Greek restaurant Petra Taverna shuttered last winter after one season. Last week, long-time wedding venue operator John Burrows relaunched the restaurant as Shephard Hills Bar & Grill to serve burgers, beer and barbecue to hungry golfers and "anyone else … Continue reading Wedding Venue Stone Tavern Farm Opens Roxbury Restaurant

Boiceville’s Goods Grows with Saturday Hours & Summer Treats

The owners of Goods Luncheonette are celebrating their second year in business by adding Saturday hours and a new dessert menu. Chef Adam Kowalsky and partner Zach Johnan have built a loyal local audience in the Boiceville area by serving fresh, all-natural food in a casual setting where no single menu item exceeds $10. Dishes like made-to-order egg … Continue reading Boiceville’s Goods Grows with Saturday Hours & Summer Treats

A Musician’s Faves, Foodie Love for DelCo, Saving Bees, Book Event at Heather Ridge

Small Bites is a recurring feature that includes a round-up of news and notes from other media, both traditional and social. (We love tips, by the way! Send them here.) John Flansburgh of the band They Might Be Giants shares his favorite Catskill restaurants with Tasting Table. On his list: Big Kev's BBQ in Kauneonga … Continue reading A Musician’s Faves, Foodie Love for DelCo, Saving Bees, Book Event at Heather Ridge

New in Stamford: 13 Harper Coffee Shop & Bakery Serves Local Treats

Small-batch baked goods made with local ingredients, strong, dark coffee and community are the recipe for Stamford's newest business, which celebrated its grand opening this morning to kick off the holiday weekend. The new shop, named for its address, 13 Harper, serves cakes, pies, muffins and other desserts, as well as fresh-baked bread, all sourced … Continue reading New in Stamford: 13 Harper Coffee Shop & Bakery Serves Local Treats

Burnett Farm Stand Opens, Schoharie Beverage Trail Prepares, Roscoe Celebrates

Small Bites is a recurring feature that includes a round-up of news and notes from other media, both traditional and social. (We love tips, by the way! Send them here.) Bovina's Burnett Farms opened its farmstand today. Seasonal produce is available on the honor system from sunup to sundown, says farmer Steve Burnett. Find the … Continue reading Burnett Farm Stand Opens, Schoharie Beverage Trail Prepares, Roscoe Celebrates

Maplehurst Family Restaurant Targets a Local Audience in Roxbury

Richard Neff arrived in Roxbury this winter, having retired from a career as a crane operator in NYC and a second job cooking nights in other people's restaurants downstate. A self-described "farm boy" who hails from Levittown on Long Island, Neff knew the beauty of the Catskills from years of camping in Cairo, over in … Continue reading Maplehurst Family Restaurant Targets a Local Audience in Roxbury