Big city tastes paired with small-town comforts: How lucky are we?
By Andrew Arrick
Saturday
Dawn Up with the dogs at first light and out for a walk on the grounds of Olana.
7:30 a.m. Coffee
Yummy caffeine at Hudson Roastery and try the egg sandwich, too. It’s like eating a grilled cheese with egg that’s so delicious you’ll eat it in 30 delirious seconds.
If you happen to be closer to the train station, stop at Kitty’s Market Cafe for their egg, cheese and sauerkraut sandwich. Perfection.
9 a.m. Market
Off to the farmers market to buy flowers from Marilyn of Cedar Farm and don’t pass up the homemade cookies from Trixie’s Oven.
11 a.m. Chocolate
The Quiet Botanist is a must. Pick up a couple of bars of her botanical inspired dark chocolate covered in organic dried wildflowers—an impossibly addictive snack.
1 p.m. LUNCH
Lunch at The Maker is like stepping into a Parisian café and hotel. Try the house smoked carrot sandwich or smoked salmon toast with a Maker Spritz.
If you’re looking for something that’s more on-the-go, duck into Little Rico, Olde Hudson or Talbott & Arding. There’s certainly no shortage of delicious options here.
2:15 p.m. Shopping
Well, you can’t go wrong perusing the dozens of amazing retailers on Warren Street, including mine and Michael Hofemann’s expertly curated home goods emporium, FINCH Hudson. We’ll be waiting for you with smiles on our faces.
4 p.m. Groceries
MX Morningstar Farm is on the way home. Off to pick up fresh eggs, locally baked bread and ogle the amazing display of organic produce and area sourced meats.
6 p.m. Happy Hour
Head to Klocke Estate, a brandy distillery on the outskirts of town, for a cocktail at their stunning Ken Fulk-designed bar. Try an Appletini made with their own apple brandy and enjoy the sunset and breathtaking view. Or The Hereafter is a great in-town option for beautifully crafted cocktails with some of the best under-the-radar food in town.
7:30 p.m. Dinner
So many great options to choose from. The restaurant at Klocke, the tavern at Rivertown Lodge, Feast & Floret—you can’t go wrong at any of these and more. Just come to Hudson hungry.
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