Archive for November, 2011
The Gnarly Vine in New Rochelle
Has anyone ever been to The Gnarly Vine in New Rochelle? My friend—I’ve told you about her—went last week, and she’s absolutely raving about the place! Here’s what she says: “There’s a quiet buzz to The Gnarly Vine. It’s been in New Rochelle for five years, but until a friend recommended it I never [...]
Final Public Flu Clinic in Millbrook on Friday- Department of Health Press Release 11/28/2011
“As we have seen, Influenza is not a disease to be dismissed as nothing more than a cold, but rather one that can seriously affect our community,” said Commissioner of Health Michael C. Caldwell, MD, MPH. Dutchess County Department News
When the Chefs Come Home
In new cookbooks, star chefs like Mario Batali and Ferran Adrià step into the home kitchen. NYT > Dining & Wine
Dutchess County’s Enviable Aa1 Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Services – County Executive Press Release 11/29/2011
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus announced today that Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Dutchess County government’s Aa1 bond rating. Moody’s issued the bond rating as the County prepares to issue new bonds to fund various capital improvement projects including road and bridge improvements, energy efficiencies, building renovations and replacement vehicles. The County will [...]
Another Foodie is Born
So a few weeks ago I promised to share photos of the Lower Hudon Valley’s favorite food writer, Liz Johnson and her new baby girl, Samantha Grace. Well, it’s taken me this long to secure the photos! Here’s a look at the new proud mom and her adorable little girl. She was born two weeks [...]
Wine: A French Wine Region Changes Its Name, but the Taste Remains the Same
The Coteaux du Tricastin appellation changed its name last year, hoping to escape the shadow of a nearby nuclear plant. With luck, its undertasted and affordable wines will get the chance they deserve. NYT > Dining & Wine
Beers of The Times: Sour Beers — Review
The panel tasted 20 sour beers, high-acidity beers that have enthralled many American craft brewers. NYT > Dining & Wine
A Good Appetite: Bundt Cake Is Good for Thanksgiving – A Good Appetite
A hearty, spice-filled apple bourbon bundt cake defies the cliché of Thanksgiving dessert. NYT > Dining & Wine
Quick Burger!
We know you’re super busy cooking, and while tomorrow’s dinner is going to be amazing, tonight’s is probably going to be pretty simple, right? No worries. Make tonight at quick burger at BGR The Burger Joint in Mount Kisco. It’s a great little “joint.” The Art Deco decor—think stainless steel everything—is stylish and hip and [...]
