On Route 66, in not-quite-Hudson, with an entrance on 66—even though the ‘house’ is around the corner, you’ll find Quinnie’s, a speciality food shop in Hudson Valley. In your first attempt, you could easily miss it and need to double back. But don’t—under any circumstances—miss the opportunity to go to Quinnie’s. Experiencing this place is not unlike stepping into a Brooklyn hipster haven. And that’s precisely the point. Here’s what you’ll remember most: The sandwiches are an art form—serious and whimsical and all kinds of nostalgic. Its eclectic menu includes tasty chicken salad sandwiches (with the skin tucked in) as…
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If you happen to find yourself at Elevated Wine & Spirits, in Hunter, NY, you’ll likely spot the ‘Negroni Nest’ perched atop a huge cork column. But let me back…
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Dinner party lover and hospitality rock star Mary Giuliani began her eponymous catering business in 2005 in New York City and owns, along with her husband, Ryan (and another couple),…












