the lantern inn

At various times in the last 100 years, the building that houses The Lantern Inn in Wassaic has been a tavern, a private residence, and a pool hall. As the longtime local watering hole, the Lantern’s fare has evolved from microwaved bar bites to farm-to-table fare in the eight years since the founders of the Wassaic Project bought the building. Under head chef Johnny Dearth, who hails from Michelin-starred Faro in Brooklyn, the Lantern Inn’s menu leans Italian, with an emphasis on seasonality.