The Catskills are n’t just beautiful ; they ’ve become the go - to countryside scene for some of New York ’s coolest tastemakers . So to point you in the right feeding and imbibing directions , we hit up some in - the - know locals for their go - to craftsmanship breweries , boutique still , awesome farm - to - table restaurants and more .
Kate Marsiglio, Owner ofStony Creek Farmstead1738 Freer Hollow Rd, Walton
Lucky Dog Farm Store35796 NY-10 , Hamden“They betray delicious local sandwich , amazing veggie , and soup in their coffee bar . And they have a corking selection of local goodness in their store . ”
Tulip and the Rose Café435 Main St , Franklin“Go here for local ingredients infused with Amerind flare . ”
Cheryl Lins, Distiller and Proprietor ofDelaware Phoenix Distillery144 Delaware St, Walton
Blue Bee Cafe114 Main St , Delhi“Great for lunch , and an excellent Sunday brunch . And save room for the shabu cream . ”
Molto Espresso147 Delaware St , Walton“Excellent coffee drinkable and the cheesecake here is to die for . ”
Sohail Zandi, Co-owner ofBrushland Eating & Drinking House1927 County Highway 6, Bovina Center
Spruceton Inn2080 Spruceton Rd , West Kill“My mate , Sara Elbert , and I always go to the Spruceton Inn , where our friends Casey and Steven preside over the most gorgeous property and hostelry . We belly up to Room One , their streak , for a local gose or shot of Bourbon dynasty . A short walk from there , you may dip your toes into the creek and boost around cascading falls . ”
Russell ’s General StoreMain St , Bovina Center“When we want to stick close to house and take it easy , we meander down to Bovina ’s only memory . We are prosperous to have Russell ’s General just a Edward Durell Stone ’s throw from the restaurant , and Bea , the operator , makes a marvellous ball sandwich . you could find us there having a otiose Monday aurora with the local theme , catch up with our neighbour . ”
Gregory Henderson, Owner of theRoxbury Motel2258 County Highway 41, Roxbury
Public Restaurant & Lounge2318 Co Rd 41 , Roxbury“Public is literally next door to my hotel . It ’s a good local tearing golf hole . They make a mean martini and mojito , and I always recommend the wasabi tuna . It ’s a skillful selection if you are staying at the hotel and do n’t require to drive . ”
Cassie ’s Café53535 NY-30 , Roxbury“This country coffee shop makes some of the best hot cake and waffles around . At lunch , I always go for the hummus wrap . ”
Peekamoose373 New York 28 , Big Indian“This is the go - to eating house for special occasions and taste menus . The chef work at top NYC restaurants , including Le Bernardin and Picholine . So you get quality food but at half the price and in a more relaxed stage setting . They ’re have sex for their braised short ribs . The chef braises them for three days so they are incredibly tender . My favorite when it ’s in season is the beet tartare , a nifty choice for vegetarians . They also do keen cocktails . try out the blood orange margarita . After dinner , save room for s’mores , which you’re able to make around the outside blast pit . ”
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Arkville Bread & BreakfastNY-28 , Arkville“Locals know this place as Jack ’s . There ’s not lodging here , the name is just a manoeuvre on words . The owner - chef is a cool ex - surfer dude and he serves gravely good breakfast and lunch out of an old ship’s galley . It ’s acquire a great local atmosphere and you ca n’t go wrong with any of the sandwiches or salads . ”
Union Grove DistilleryCo Rd 38 , Arkville“A newer organization , Union Grove is a vodka still and a ton of sport to visit . They have a copper - topped bar where you could sample the dissimilar vodkas and try out cocktail . Distillery tour of duty are free if you want to see how the vodka is grow . ”
Oakley ’s Place44681 NY-28 , Arkville“Oakley ’s is the best Natalie Wood - fired pizza pie in town . Everyone gathers here . The buffalo chicken pizza is so good . ”
Amanda Bupp, Jeff Madalena, Jason Gnewikow, and Bianca Barattini, NYC designers behind boutique hotel,The Graham & Co.80 NY-214, Phoenicia
Phoenicia Diner5681 NY-28 , Phoenicia“We always steer our node to the Phoenicia Diner for breakfast so you know it ’s trusted . It feel fresh and local . They do slap-up skillets , like duck’s egg and grits and huevos rancheros . ”– Bianca
Brio ’s Pizzeria68 Main St , Phoenicia“Brio ’s has a vast computer menu – burgers , pasta , wraps , grill high mallow . But you go here for the pizza . The sesame seed , thin crust is our no fuss , go - to lunch . ”– Amanda
Scandinavian Grace2866 NY-28 , Shokan"Just off Route 28 , Scandinavian Grace sell fantastic wares and goodies , and the owner , Frederick , knows how to make a right cappuccino . ”– Jason
Cucina109 Mill Hill Rd , Woodstock“Cucina is slap-up for brunch or dinner . The relaxed standard pressure is fantastic . As soon as you arrive you feel like you ’re on vacation . The flatbread pizza are always a crowd pleaser and smashing to share as a newcomer . Our regular edict is the shekels salad and the soup , even in the summertime . ”– Jeff
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Courtesy of Blue Bee Cafe
Rob of Guys on the Fly/Courtesy of Spruceton Inn
Julie Bidwell
John Santamaria/Courtesy of Scandinavian Grace
