13/07/2026
I’ve been seeing a lot of posts from visitors sharing their food recs for the Hudson Valley, so I thought I’d share a few of my fav places to eat, as a local😘 I may need to make this a series–I have so many local restaurants that deserve to make the list!
📍Cornerstone Restaurant Hands down, one of the BEST meals I’ve had in a very long time! Their menu changes based on what’s in season–I love their commitment to sourcing food from local Hudson Valley farms. Every single dish we had was a 10/10! Start with their Black Dirt Onion Rings and Arrosticini Skewers, & definitely order their Braised Short Rib!
📍Nonnina’s A very welcome addition to the Village of Wappingers! They serve delicious, elevated Italian food with homemade pasta and Roman-style pinsas. The inside is super cozy, plus they have a beautiful outdoor dining area. Start with Grandma’s Croquettes, order one of their delicious homemade pasta dishes, & the clam pizza is to die for!
📍.beacon The bestttt Palestinian restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Their baba ganoush and hummus are my fav– I always top them with their chicken or lamb kebabs. & don’t skip their za’tar fries!
📍Phoenicia Diner 🌲Catskills NY A MUST if you’re visiting the Catskill Mountains! I suggest going for breakfast to get their famous pancakes. Be warned that this diner gets very busy!
📍 The Apple Pie Bakery at Culinary Institute of America is the best hidden gem! It’s run by the culinary students and has some of the best pastries and baked goods in the area. They’re only open on weekdays which makes it tricky to visit, but you can sign up for a campus tour and make a day of it.
📍Pipinelli’s Pizza Parlor A newer pizza shop in Poughkeepsie, right near Vassar College. Grab a slice to go, or eat in their adorable shop! My favorite is the Fig Jam & Bacon 🍕
📍Sorry Charlie Bar Located off the beaten path in Kingston and serving the BEST bar pies! I suggest starting with their potato beignets as an app, & then my favorite pie is the Hot Debi. Plus, their cocktails are super unique & delish.
📍Hudson & Packard Serving up Detroit pizza in Poughkeepsie! All of their pizzas are insane, but my favorites are the Thunderbird, The Ambassador, & PYT.
