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All Bangall Listings
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Red Devon "Farm-To-Table" | 845-868-3175 | |
The Red Devon, serving Farm-To-Table cuisine, is located at 108 Hunns Lake Road, Bangall, NY 12506, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "We serve fair trade organic coffee, organic breads and produce and use only biodegradable or recycled paper products in the Market . . . In supporting our local agriculture we are supporting our local economy." Press blue button for menus, hours, and more. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Beacon Listings
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Homespun Foods | 845-831-5096 | |
Homespun Foods, serving breakfast, lunch, and pastries, is located at 232 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From Homespun Foods: "From the moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home at Homespun Foods. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable and welcoming - the food is fresh, homemade and delicious. Choose from fresh, hearty sandwiches, creative salads, homemade soups and generous platters. restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Poppy's Burgers and Fries "Grass-Fed beef" | 845-765-2121 | |
Poppy's Burgers-Fries-Vegetarian is located at 184 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Poppy's: "Poppy’s opened in January 2009 in Beacon, NY with a mission to provide affordable, farm fresh food in a casual environment. Poppy’s places as much demand as possible on local purveyors to support the local economy and provide the consumer with quality food. All of Poppy’s meat is 100% organic, 100% humanely raised and 100% local. Grass fed beef is not only a leaner choice of meat, but also contains a higher percentage of omega fatty acids. Grass fed cattle live in open farmland and eat grass, which their bodies process with ease. It has a distinct, clean flavor that melts in your mouth." "All of our beef is 100% Grass Fed and Finished 100% Hudson Valley 100% Humanely Raised restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Fishkill Listings
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Chipotle Mexican Grill - Fishkill | 845-928-1836 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill is located at 10 Westage Drive, Fishkill, NY 12524 in Dutchess County.
From Chipotle: What is food with integrity ? "Food With Integrity is a journey that started more than a decade ago and one that will never end. Through our ongoing commitment to finding better, more sustainable sources for all of the ingredients we serve, Chipotle is changing the way people think about and eat fast food. We call this effort "Food with Integrity" and it has us working with suppliers who share our commitment to raising food in ways that demonstrate respect for people, the environment and farm animals. We have always maintained a belief in being transparent about our supply chain practices." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Farm To Table Bistro | 845-297-1111 | |
Farm To Table Bistro, serving a local, organic, and grass fed menu, is located at 1083 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Farm to Table Bistro: "Farm To Table Bistro features all natural, 100% additive & nitrate free poultry, meat & fish. We Cure & Pickle Most Everything In House & Source Most Of Our Ingredients From Local & Regional Farms" "We source most of our ingredients from local farmers and creameries and use as many local Hudson Valley purveyors as possible. The promise we make to our customers is to provide them with the freshest ingredients that are seasonably available and do so by purchasing locally whenever possible. Local” gets thrown out there very often without any concept of what it really means. For instance, we shake hands every Tuesday with the man who makes our fresh hot dogs (Peter’s Meat Market), we drink espresso corretto with one of the local farmers we use for produce (Taliaferro’s Farm) and we are only a hop-skip away from one of the best cheese makers in the area.” restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Panera Bread - Fishkill | 845-897-2066 | |
Panera Bread and Bakery Cafe is located at 11 Merritt Boulevard, Fishkill NY 12524, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
Panera Bread Food Policy: "We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends. Every day, at every location, trained bakers craft and bake each loaf from scratch, using the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality breads." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Hyde Park Listings
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Hyde Park Brewing Company | 845-229-8277 | |
Hyde Park Brewing Company, serving Traditional American food and great Beer, is located at 4076 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
About Hyde Park Brewing: “Anytime is a good time for a beer” at the Hyde Park Brewing Company. This has been our motto since we became Hudson Valley Craft Brewers in April 1995. Our brewmaster, John Eccles, incorporates techniques passed down from 19th century German brewing style. Each beer has it’s own unique flavor profile and characteristics. All natural, fresh, clean and delicious - the way beer is meant to be enjoyed. Our selection offers a number of fine beers to compliment the wide variety of dishes we have to offer. We are certain that you will enjoy our varied menu and we are pleased to announce our affiliation with various local Hudson Valley farms, supplying us with all-natural beef, pork, lamb and poultry." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Milan Listings
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Another Fork In The Road "Diner" | 845-758-6676 | |
Another Fork In The Road, a finer diner, is located at 1215 Route 199, Milan NY 12571, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Another Fork in The Road: "We support our local agriculture, businesses, artisans and folks. Another Fork diner serves meat that is humanely raised by local farmers, produce comes from small local farmers when we can get it, and serve milk that is local and hormone free. . . . We cure our own meats, make our own sausages and cut our own fries". restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Pine Plains Listings
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Stissing House | 518-398-8800 | |
The Stissing House Restaurant and Tavern, serving Country French cuisine, is located at 7801 South Main Street, Pine Plains NY 12567, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Stissing House: "In 1782, at the end of the Revolutionary War, Captain Cornelius Elmendorphh helped establish a new settlement by building his log home, a tavern, in the region of Pine Plains. Only fifteen miles east of General Washington’s fort, this settlement was the connecting link between the Hudson River and Connecticut. The story of the Stissing House, the dreams of its proprietors, and its subsequent ups and downs, mirrors the consequences of the ambitious pioneers. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Poughkeepsie Listings
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Brown Derby | 845-452-3232 | |
The Brown Derby, serving pizza, pub food, and a Traditional American menu, is located at 96 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From The Derby: "The Derby has been a landmark in Poughkeepsie for more than 80 years. In December of 2008, The Derby reopened its doors under the new ownership of Jim Milano, Jon Memmoli and Michael Perez with aspirations of elevating this classic eatery to its fullest potential. We hope that the combination of our modern American cuisine and the classic undertones of the dark woodwork, polished brass, authentic stained glass and original oak and mahogany bar make for a perfect dining experience." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Crew Restaurant | 845-462-8900 | |
Crew Restaurant and Bar, serving American Regional cuisine, is located at 2290 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Crew: "Since reopening its doors in 2009, Crew has established itself as one of the Hudson Valley's leaders in eclectic European-style cuisine. With Asian and modern American influences, Crew's menu utilizes the region's bounty of local and organic products such as goat cheese (Milton, NY), duck, rabbit (New Paltz), and the Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy. The restaurant also harvests its own seasonal organic garden (located on the premises). Menu favorites include Organic Chicken Breast, Wild Salmon, Filet Mignon and Orecchiette Pasta. restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Panera Bread - Poughkeepsie | 845-297-3549 | |
Panera Bread and Bakery Cafe is located at 2020 South Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
Panera Bread Food Policy: "We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends. Every day, at every location, trained bakers craft and bake each loaf from scratch, using the best ingredients to ensure the highest quality breads." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Red Hook Listings
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Flatiron Restaurant | 845-758-8260 | |
Flatiron Restaurant, serving New American food, is located at 7488 South Broadway, Red Hook NY 12571, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Flatiron: "American style restaurant and bar located in Hudson Valley's Red Hook, New York. Serving American bistro fare and supporting local farms whenever possible. We have a full service bar and seat 65 people as well as outside patio seating, weather permitting. We feel very strongly in supporting local farms. When we can we buy our vegetables from Migliorelli Farms. Our ground beef and lamb are from Meiller's farm. We also support local breweries and small production wines and liquors. Everything is made in house from the breads to the desserts." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Rhinebeck Listings
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Bread Alone Rhinebeck "Bakery and Coffeeshop" | 845-876-3108 | |
Bread Alone Rhinebeck, an organic bakery and coffeeshop serving soups and sandwiches, is located at 45 East Market Street, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Bread Alone: "In 1983, Bread Alone Bakery started with one goal in mind: To bake wholesome and organic bread on the hearth of a wood-fired brick oven. At Bread Alone Bakery and Café & Restaurants, we continue our commitment to this mission, creating each artisan loaf by hand every day from little more than organic whole grains, water and salt. Our organic grains are grown in New York, the Midwest and Canada. Many of our dairy products are from local farms, and much of our fruit is picked seasonally from local orchards and then canned or frozen for year-round use." restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
CJ's Italian Ristorante | 845-876-7711 | |
CJ's Italian Ristorante, serving Traditional American, Italian, Pizza and sandwiches, is located at 353 Old Post Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 in Dutchess County.
From CJ's: "Our location may have changed over the years, but our pizza recipe has not. We continue to serve the same great tasting pizza that John Stagnaro created and served in Brooklyn back in the old days. Despite our fast-paced world and hectic lives, it is important and routine for CJ's to slow cook all our dinner and sandwich sauces for eight hours or more. Dinners and sandwiches are served with sauces prepared and cooked in our own kitchen with ingredients that are fresh and of the highest of quality. Delicious! And our pizzas, we make them with freshly made dough, our homemade sauces and with delicious toppings of your choice. restaurant review, website and more . . . | ||
Gigi Trattoria | 845-876-1007 | |
Gigi Trattoria, serving Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 6422 Montgomery Street, Suite 1, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From Gigi Trattoria: "Since opening in 2001, our mission has been centered on using the freshest and finest local ingredients. The close relationships we’ve cultivated with our neighboring farmers and food artisans make our dishes uniquely Hudson Valley Mediterranean. While impossible to produce our menus with 100% local ingredients, we are 100% committed to presenting you the true, seasonal flavors of the Hudson Valley. Our philosophy is that simply prepared homegrown foods = delicious and wholesome fare. restaurant review, website and more . . . |
All Wappingers Falls Listings
Wappingers Falls Healthy Food Options |
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Aroma Osteria | 845- 298-6790 | |
Aroma Osteria, serving classic Italian food from the regions of Southern Italy, is located at 114 Old Post Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Aroma Osteria: "The classic Italian fare created by Executive Chef Eduardo Lauria is a reflection of the comfort foods he experienced growing up in a Neapolitan household blended with Southern Italian recipes and modern elegance. The menu will transport you from the Northern mountaintops to the Southern shores of Italy. Our unique partnerships with local farmers guarantee that you will taste the difference! Whether you are enjoying our renowned pasta or our famous tiramisu, every meal will be laced with sophisticated and fresh flavors." restaurant review, website and more . . . |
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Albany County [10 listings over 5 locations]
Columbia County [4 listings over 2 locations]
Greene County [1 listing over 1 location]
Orange County [12 listings over 8 locations]
Putnam County [7 listings over 4 locations]
Rensselaer County [2 listings over 1 location]
Rockland County [13 listings over 6 locations]
Ulster County [19 listings over 9 locations]
Westchester County [76 listings over 35 locations]
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Restaurants serving Local, Organic, and Natural Ingredients
Restaurants serving Natural Food
Many restaurants in the Hudson Valley of New York offer food prepared with local ingredients supplied by local farms in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia County. Taste the difference. A meal prepared with natural and local ingredients tastes fresh and delicious. Natural foods taste good and are good for you. Restaurants serving natural and healthy food options include:
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Trans-Fats and Hydrogenated Oils
FDA Labeling Requirements
FDA has required that saturated fat and dietary cholesterol be listed on the food label since 1993. By adding Trans Fat on the Nutrition Facts panel (required by January 1, 2006), consumers now know for the first time how much of all three: saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol, are in the foods they choose. Identifying saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol on the food label gives consumers information to make heart-healthy food choices that help them reduce their risk of coronary heart disease. This revised label, which includes information on Trans Fat as well as saturated fat and cholesterol, will be of particular interest to people concerned about high blood cholesterol and heart disease. However, all Americans should be aware of the risk posed by consuming too much saturated fat, Trans Fat, and cholesterol.
What is Trans Fat?
Why are Trans-Fats bad for you? Trans Fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil, a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats.
The stiffer and harder fats are, the more they clog up your arteries. Over time, they can "clog the pipes" that feed the heart and brain, which can lead to heart attack or stroke risk. Trans-Fats increase your risk of heart disease. Trans-Fats cause significant and serious lowering of HDL (good) cholesterol and a significant and serious increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol; make the arteries more rigid; cause major clogging of arteries; cause insulin resistance; cause or contribute to type 2 diabetes; and cause or contribute to other serious health problems.
Why are Trans Fatty Acids put into so many food products?
Are Trans-Fats bad for kids?
How can I keep my family healthy?
If you do not bring junk food into your kitchen, your children will not eat it! Don't buy products that will harm your family's health. Although you cannot control what older kids eat outside, you can create a "healthy" kitchen in your own home as a basis for good "healthful" eating in and out of the home.
Healthy Foods to Eat
Vegetables - dark green leafy, cabbage, broccoli, kale . . . Fresh Fruit - apples, berries, melon . . . Whole and cracked grains Pasta made from wheat Beans and Legumes Healthy Fats
Nuts (walnuts) Seeds (pumpkin) Flaxseeds (sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or a healthy cereal)
Wild Alaskan Salmon canned (great on a sandwich) Wild Alaskan Salmon (whole) Lean Turkey (organic) Lean Chicken (organic) Eggs Ice pops (Kids love ice pops made from "real" juice.) Water
Basic Food Pyramids
Although many variations of the food pyramid exist, most emphasize the following advice:
Mayoclinic, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Article on Trans-Fats and Hydrogenated Oils by Andy Spano, Westchester County Executive, 2008 |