JAVA
If you’re jonesing for a java fix, you’re not alone. Josie Eriole of Moxie Cupcake in New Paltz has shifted gears from cupcakes to caffeine, changing the business name to Redstart Coffee and opening a second location on the Strand in Kingston. They offer soups, salads, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches—just the morning fix the Rondout was missing. (1 West Strand, Kingston; 845-331-4700)
Across the river, All that Java has kept the workers and weekenders of Rhinebeck energized since 2016. Now they bring their buzz to Poughkeepsie with a tiny house-style to-go location right on the Walkway over the Hudson, so early morning strollers and office workers can get their kick. (82 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie; 845-355-9134)
In Ghent, along a quiet, unassuming stretch of Route 66, a three-story Italianate brick building has finally undergone the transformation it’s been waiting for. After 11 years of dormancy, the Bartlett House has been revived by a trendy trio of food-loving entrepreneurs who are intent on putting it on the map. Now a charming bakery and café, you can order freshly made croissants (four flavors!) while sipping espresso, or stock up on muffins, baguettes, and tarts for the weekend. (2258 Route 66, Ghent; (518) 392-7787)
Want to know more about what’s going on? Read our profiles on new restaurants, clothing boutiques, spas, hotels, and furniture stores in the Hudson Valley.
This article appears in September 2017 Issue.
