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Articles and Blog Entries
Serving the Bounty of the Valley August 26, 2008
Brian K. Mahoney talks with chefs about sourcing local.
Behind the Blue Door August 26, 2008
Sara Reinhart Brown profiles chef Ramiro Jimenez and La Puerta Azul.
Let it Bleed August 25, 2008
Nina Shengold profiles former Times newsman turned author John Darnton.
No More Pencils, No More Books July 29, 2008
Amy Lubinski offers a guide to opportunities in adult education from cooking bootcamp to learning how to fly on a trapeze.
Thread by Thread July 29, 2008
Erika Alexia Tsoukanelis describes her escape from the rigidity of mall fashions and explores stores in the Hudson Valley that cater to individuality.
Paperback Writer June 26, 2008
Nina Shengold profiles Newbery Honor winner and The Baby-Sitters Club series author Ann M. Martin about her life in prolific publishing.
Arbiter of Heirlooms June 25, 2008
“My mission in life is to get seeds back into the hands of farmers and gardeners.” Jennifer May talks with Amy Goldman about her extensive tomato garden in Rhinebeck, her advocacy for heirloom fruits and vegetables, as well as the several books she has published related to gardening.
The Good Terroirist May 28, 2008
Brian K. Mahoney talks with wine importer Neal Rosenthal, author of Reflections of a Wine Merchant, about terroir at his home in the Shekomeko Valley.
Gilroy Was There May 28, 2008
Scrapping prepared remarks, I tell them 90 percent of my career has been failure. “I’ve been dead broke six times and if I don’t sell something soon it’ll be seven.”
Nourishing Ourselves In A Modern World April 25, 2008
One diet isn’t right for everyone, nutritionist Joshua Rosenthal’s Institute of Integrative Nutrition is helping students make their own healthy choices to fit their lifestyles.
Butterflies Moving Elephants April 25, 2008
The light touch of the Trager Approach can cure both physical and emotional ailments.
Origins January 25, 2008
Poet Barbara Louise Ungar discusses her latest book, winning the Gival Press Poetry Award and being a mother.
Lust for Life December 21, 2007
As a humorous, passionate, gorgeous woman who has beaten the odds, it’s no wonder so many people want a piece of Kris Carr’s magic.
Long and Winding Road December 21, 2007
Imagine: A studio drummer who’s never written anything but letters decides to write the definitive book about the Beatles, subject of some 500 previous books.
New Kid in Town November 30, 2007
The new menu at Marché is a mind-meld of European fresh-market cuisine and American standbys reinterpreted for the modern, food-smart diner.
Think Festively, Shop Locally November 30, 2007
Francis Cruz and William Doiron round up the best local gifts.
Have Pig, Will Travel October 29, 2007
In 2004, a small group of upper Hudson Valley farmers and New York City chefs launched a unique kind of service that is repairing the chasm that separates their businesses.
Consider the Herbalist October 25, 2007
Amy Giezentanner profiles Gary Allen, author of The Herbalist in the Kitchen.
An Apple a Day September 28, 2007
As it turns out, hard cider, a traditional beverage passed on from centuries’ worth of English ancestors, was taken with every meal, including breakfast, in the earliest days of the colonies.
The Persistence of Memory September 28, 2007
Naton Leslie has been called “the poet of a forgotten America,” and a “poet of the working class.”
Big Man On Campus September 27, 2007
Nina Shengold gets Charley Rosen to talk candidly about his upbringing, coaching meltdowns, and how he handles enraged bloggers.
Down by the River September 26, 2007
Bywater Bistro has joined the growing number of Hudson Valley restaurants. Does it have what it takes to keep patrons salivating?
Perennial Voyager August 27, 2007
There are few laudatory adjectives that critics haven’t applied to John Ashbery’s 26 books of poetry; “dazzling,” “sublime,” and the like become shopworn.
The Time is Ripe August 24, 2007
While the coming of fall heralds changes in schedules and climates, it also provides a wonderful opportunity to experience locally grown melons.
Sometimes You Want to Go August 24, 2007
The Blue Plate Restaurant is one of those rarities that possess a definitive but indescribable essence—what’s known in Latin as genius loci, or “spirit of place.”
Mediterranean Oasis August 02, 2007
The beauty and distinctiveness of Serevan lies in its historical charm and architectural finesse—living, breathing entities that have been gently cultivated by an Armenian from Tehran, chef and proprietor Serge Madikians.
Eco Style August 01, 2007
“Organic clothing is not just about Birkenstocks and long skirts anymore,” says Joanna Black of Hip-E-Living in Woodstock.
Flight to Paris July 26, 2007
Like something on the Rue Saint Marc in Paris, Brix is decked out in dark woods, a handcrafted zinc bar, Old World-style paintings on the walls, and cozy tables with burgundy linens.
The Gospel According to Pinkwater July 25, 2007
Daniel Pinkwater’s voice—instantly recognizable to NPR listeners—resonates down the stairwell as he appears, a Hitchcockian silhouette dressed in top-to-toe black with a dusting of pet hair.
Coming Up Roses June 27, 2007
Paetro told a friend she’s reached the point where her name will be linked to James Patterson’s in her obituary.
Food and Function June 21, 2007
Local 111’s chef, David Wurth, uses the bistro’s close proximity to regional farmland to create new, rustic American cuisine that emphasizes local organic and grass-fed ingredients.
Tales of a Chaat Wallah June 20, 2007
“I bought a big generator. I hung up Christmas lights, and had a 500-watt halogen light bulb shining on the side of the Ryder truck: _ Mike’s Fish Fry—One Bite and You’re Hooked _. You could see it from a mile away.”
Art of Business: Show Business April 28, 2007
Since 1979, the Bardavon has been operated as a performance venue by the nonprofit corporation Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. “We’re very proud of what we do here,” says Silva. “It’s hard, though. Ninety percent [of it] boils down to fundraising.”
The Constant Gardener March 29, 2007
What do gardening, murder, women’s erotica, and Christmas past have in common? A most uncommon edito: Woodstocker Michele Slung.
Art of Business: The Grounds Keepers March 29, 2007
In the past three years, Muddy Cup coffeehouses have opened in Hudson, Albany, Beacon, Catskill, and Kingston. By summer, there will be locations in Poughkeepsie, Schenectady, and New Paltz.
Excitement on Main Street February 26, 2007
The Artist’s Palate is transforming the taste of downtown Poughkeepsie.
Book Review: Reading Like a Writer February 23, 2007
A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them.
Wishing Well February 23, 2007
Nina Shengold profiles essayist, novelist, poet, and writer of children’s books Nancy Willard.
Metal Head February 23, 2007
Steve Morris’s hand-welded creations add functional beauty to public and private spaces.
Mediterranean Bounty in Green County January 25, 2007
Bell’s Cafe brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to Catskill.
Outsider Artist December 27, 2006
James Lasdun packs a prodigious literary pedigree. The London-born author has published two acclaimed novels and three collections apiece of short stories and poems.
Tippling Through Two Lips December 27, 2006
While recent transplants from Gotham might bemoan the perceived lack of amenities at local bars, one thing is certain: There is no shortage of places to get a drink in the Hudson Valley.
Pop Stars December 26, 2006
Nina Shengold visits the multi-dimensional world of pop-up book creators Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart.