When Mark Landsman, along with business partner Kat Bangs, took over the shoe-box space of what was once the late, great Shindig bar in Woodstock last year, Landsman, with the help of his friend, artist/craftsman Scott Chasse, renovated the space in just 19 days and reopened it as Small Talk, a cozy, rustic, open-late boîte—with a pop-up gallery upstairs hosted by Chasse—that fosters conversation and cocktails, proffered with a side of crispy chicken pot pie and a hearty charcuterie board. Given that Landsman also co-owns Elevated Wine & Spirits in Hunter (only took him and Chasse four days to build…
When I first moved to the Hudson Valley in the early 1970s, I met a group of older women who let me in on an important secret—vinegar and sugar could…
Photography by Eric Medsker Nestled in the hills of Columbia County, Klocke Estate isn’t just another brandy distillery—it’s a destination. Officially open in July, Klocke Estate offers a 160-acre paradise…
Art by Jan Kallwejt exclusively for The Mountains Fabric Stores Beetle And Fred 171 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 845.440.8867 beetleandfred.com This charming fabric store caters to garment sewers and…
Autumn in this magical city is when fashion and culture truly come alive. There’s an unparalleled buzz in the cool air—restaurants are packed, crowds are dressed to impress and theater…
We have created a culture that claims to crave originality, but in practice, thrives on repetition and duplication. On television, we’ve witnessed seven Law & Order franchises, five versions of…
If the story of Hudson Chatham Winery were written as a novel, the inside-cover blurb would read something like: “An inspiring story of love, happenstance, struggle and rebirth. Steven Rosario…
As Cabaret’s ultimate striver, Sally Bowles belts in “Maybe This Time,” “everybody loves a winner,” which explains the numbing parade of televised award shows every two weeks, and why The…
Ever seen a Lexus ad with a fifth grader behind the wheel? A Real Housewife photographed shopping at Job Lots? Fox News’ Jeannine Pirro when she didn’t sound as if…












