The Baldwin Speakeasy
174 Hardenburgh Road, Pine Bush
The team behind Liquid Mercantile Distillery has transformed the former Baldwin Vineyards tasting room in Pine Bush into The Baldwin, a hidden-door speakeasy that feels equal parts cocktail bar, cabinet of curiosities, and love letter to New York craft spirits. Antique furnishings, gramophones, and handcrafted details set the mood, while the drinks range from classic cocktails to clarified milk punches built around the distillery’s own whiskeys, vodkas, and apple brandies. Weekend food trucks and visiting chefs keep the menu fresh, and live music leans toward original artists over cover bands. The project is the latest evolution for partners Mark Chiancone and Evan Favaro, whose winding journey from motorcycle fabrication and television production to whiskey-making has finally found an atmospheric home—at least until their planned Wallkill distillery is complete.
Hudson Dry
421 Warren Street, Hudson
The Hudson Valley’s first dedicated zero-proof bottle shop has arrived on Warren Street in Hudson, offering a carefully curated alternative to the traditional liquor store. Opened by Culinary Institute of America graduate Ryan Curran, Hudson Dry stocks nonalcoholic beers, wines, spirits, mixers, and imported bottles from leading producers in Europe and beyond, reflecting the rapid growth of the sober-curious movement. Housed in a restored 1860s building, the shop pairs exposed brick and historic details with a modern retail experience designed to encourage browsing and conversation. Curran envisions Hudson Dry as more than a place to buy drinks—it’s a hospitality-driven gathering place for everyone from marathon trainers to expectant parents to anyone simply looking for a well-made cocktail without the alcohol.
Willa’s at Glen Falls House
230 Winter Clove Road, Round Top
After five years as one of Catskill’s most beloved breakfast destinations, Willa’s Bakery Cafe has relocated to a new home inside the historic Glen Falls House in Round Top. The move gives owner Greg Hamm and his team room to grow, expanding from their intimate Foreland space into a sprawling country inn with dining rooms, lounges, poolside seating, and plans for evening service. Fans will still find the house-made pastries, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, breakfast burritos, and internationally inspired brunch dishes that built Willa’s devoted following, now served alongside mountain views and resort hospitality. The partnership also strengthens Glen Falls House’s ongoing revival as a cultural and culinary destination, bringing one of the Catskills’ standout bakeries into the heart of one of its most storied inns.
Manor Rock
746 Warren Street, Hudson
Just months after announcing its closure, Manor Rock has returned to Hudson with a leaner operation and a more relaxed approach. Chef-owner Zack Nussdorf has stripped away the white tablecloths and sprawling tasting menus in favor of a shorter, more accessible menu centered on produce from Manor Rock Farm, house-made charcuterie, heritage pork, and an exceptional wine program. The hidden courtyard remains one of Hudson’s most enchanting dining spaces, while the bar now welcomes neighbors with beers, cocktails, and even the occasional Long Island iced tea. Open Friday through Sunday for dinner, the reboot reflects the realities of today’s restaurant economy without sacrificing the farm-driven philosophy that made Manor Rock one of the region’s most ambitious dining destinations. Sometimes survival means knowing exactly what to keep—and what to let go.
Accord Social
4977 US-209, Accord
Veteran chef Ric Orlando is back with a new culinary venture that aims to be as much neighborhood gathering place as restaurant. Owned by Michelle Morgan and Leslie Firtell, Accord Social occupies a newly built space on Route 209 designed as the “Hudson Valley’s living room,” with a full bar, self-pour beverage wall, lounge, and plans for community events ranging from mahjong nights to outdoor activities. Orlando’s menu draws on his travels through Italy, emphasizing generous, shareable dishes including charcuterie boards, Sicilian-style braised short ribs, rotisserie chicken, and burgers alongside craft cocktails and local beverages. After closing his influential New World Home Cooking Company in 2018, the James Beard Award-nominated chef has found a fresh stage—one that blends ambitious cooking with the simple pleasure of bringing people together.
This article appears in August 2026.
