Estilo Vino Wine Bar
173 Main Street, Beacon
Opened at the end of February on Main Street in Beacon, Estilo y Vino Wine Bar offers over two dozen globetrotting wines by the glass and bottle plus a small, tasty list of tapas like papas bravas al chorizo, pastelitos de pollo, and seared scallops. Founded by New Windsor resident Elizabeth Rodriguez, the space itself, with its dark ceiling and exposed brick, is comfortable yet moody, offering an atmosphere that encourages both quiet sips and social chatter. On weekends, you can expect live music from local acts.
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The Ridge by Mill House
387 South Street, Highland
In 2024, when former German restaurant Gunk Haus in Highland hit the market, owners of Poughkeepsie’s beloved Mill House Brewing Company jumped at the chance to take over the historic hospitality spot with its iconic views of the Gunks. The Ridge, which opened March 26, differentiates itself from the industrial-chic brewery across the river by focusing more on its dining options and an elevated-woodsy charm. The menu of playful, American fare includes options like a 22-ounce New York strip steak for two, dry-aged in house; swordfish Veracruzana served over a bed of stewed tomatoes, olives, capers, artichokes, herbs, with a saffron rice cake and aioli; and a classic dry-aged beef burger, as well as various vegetarian, gluten-free, and kids options. Inventive small plates include braised oxtail crepes, honey-laquered pork belly with Chinese five-spice, and lobster deviled eggs, while the raw bar offerings include Maine lobster, oysters, little neck clams, and other surf delicacies. At the bar, there are 12 of Mill House’s core brews on tap, plus half a dozen craft cocktails.
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Bistrot Le Chat Barbu
434 Main Street, Rosendale
After a decade of private cheffing in New York City, Devin Delgado realized he was ready for something different. Recognizing an urge to cook “grandma food”—hearty, classic dishes but with the best ingredients available, he ended up renting the former Rosendale Cafe space. After an intensive reno, his bistro Le Chat Barbu opened in mid-March, serving seasonal, locally sourced French cuisine and fare from former French colonies. Aside from some staples like coq au vin and French onion soup that will always be available, expect a rotating menu. An early favorite is the tender beef short ribs served with mashed potatoes, pearl onions, bacon, roasted mushrooms, and red wine jus ($38). Baked in a clay pot, the hearty plant-based vegan pot pie has been a surprise hit, with a filling that includes potato, Brussels sprouts, spinach, and root veggies in a coconut curry gravy ($28). The menu also includes canapes like stuffed button mushrooms ($7) and escargots in a garlic-parsley butter served in a puff pastry ($18). A $45 prix fixe menu and a liquor license to come later this spring.
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Tannersville BBQ
27 Lake Road, Tannersville
With smoked meats, a $4 PBR, and a roaring fireplace, Tannersville BBQ rapidly became the go-to spot to hang up your skates after a go around Rip Van Winkle Lake this winter. In December, the erstwhile Tannersville Boathouse lobster shack reopened as a barbecue joint serving up smoked meats with laid-back dive bar charm. And as cozy as it was in the dead of winter, the good thing about barbecue is its year-round appeal. The food menu is delightfully concise. Pulled pork and brisket on a sandwich or a plate. Chicken fried or barbecued. And there’s also a meatloaf sandwich and a turkey chili. Sides are what you’d expect. On the beverage front, 16-ounce cans of beer are all $7. All wines are $10 a glass, and spirits range from $10 to $14.
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Momo Garden
51 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie
Nepali restaurant and bar Momo Garden opened in December 2024. Though named for the famous Himalayan dumplings, the new spot offers a whole range of Nepali dishes from curries and stews to thaali platters and sides. Given its landlocked position between Tibet and India, it is no surprise that flavors, spices, and dishes from these neighboring countries have mingled in Nepal. The menu includes plenty of dishes you probably associate with the Indian subcontinent—biryani, palak paneer, chana masala, and pakoras—to name a few. For a crash course on authentic Nepali flavors, order the Thaali platter, which comes with a mix of chicken, seafood, and vegetables or goat and lamb. Momo Garden’s menu even features modern Nepalese favorite American-Chinese classic chow mein. The bar offers craft cocktails like Himalayan Spice and Nepali Winter.
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This article appears in April 2025.
