Classic: Same Old, New Old
Catskills Vintage Art serves up eclectic nostalgia in North Branch. | By Dan Koday
In a lovingly restored garage in North Branch, NY, Catskills Vintage Art (pictured above) invites visitors into a world where the natural and nostalgic collide. Curated by founder Colleen Noonan, the shop brims with antique paintings, whimsical animal portraits and vintage home décor—each piece echoing the region’s timeless charm and wild beauty. Expect vintage owl and mushroom paintings, 1800s-era oil pastels of pet guinea pigs or a pair of antique andirons made from old horseshoes.
The Find: And The Winner Is…
Napkin chic at Chatham’s Boxwood Linens. | By Richard Pérez-Feria
Not to get lost in the shuffle, a late entrant to “the perfect gift for the holidays” sweepstakes is found at lovely Boxwood Linens in Chatham, NY, with their chic and thoughtful monogrammed cocktail napkins which are an extraordinary (and simple) gift given all the cocktails and nibbles being served this time of year. You’re welcome.
Cheers!: Last Call
A beloved Summer of Love watering hole bids adieu. | By Sarah Carpenter-Peck
Hector’s Inn, also known as the “original Woodstock watering hole” in Bethel, NY, is on the market for $490,000. The legendary spot has been family-owned since 1949 and has been a veritable landmark in Sullivan County since the summer of 1969, when owner Jerry Hector sold beer out of the back of his car to concertgoers on their way to the historic festival. The current owner says, “it’s time to retire,” and so this well-located bar laden with rock ’n’ roll lore is ready for a second life.
Market: Viva Sicily!
The artisanal products from Seligo are a find in Catskill. | By Abbe Aronson
Sicily by way of the Hudson River? Sure! Seligo—an artisanal brand that includes unrefined Extra Virgin Olive Oil, heirloom wheat pastas, traditional sauces, even unrefined “bean to cube” chocolate—quietly opened doors in Catskill, NY, and let’s just admit it: we’re hooked. The products are showcased inside the Bottega Bernard & The Sicilian Merchant specialty grocery shop on Main Street. Next: “Saucy Friday Sicilian Pasta Club” events held in conjunction with neighboring Citiot. Bonu abbura!
Story: Singer’s Short Stories Soar
Woodstock-based Grammy nominee Robbie Dupree releases second book. | By Abbe Aronson
Known for his soft rock hits including “Steal Away” (No.6 on Billboard’s Hot 100) and “Hot Rod Hearts” (No.15), Robbie Dupree has just released his second book, Babies Of Limbo And Other Short Stories, a collection of ten true-life tales. Not surprisingly, the Grammy-nominated, long-time Woodstock, NY-based singer/songwriter spins quite a yarn, ricocheting from his childhood to his wild ride in the music business.
To date, “Steal Away” has been played on American radio some three million times. Storyteller indeed.
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