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The Passport Dinner Series — A Culinary Journey That Doesn’t Just Begin… It Continues
Two stamps down, appetite wide open. At Harvest on Hudson and Half Moon, dinner isn’t merely plated — it’s charted, stamped, and story-driven. Your Passport becomes the thread that ties each journey together: every evening earns a mark, every dish becomes a memory, and every return visit unlocks a new layer of the adventure.

Hudson Valley Happenings
3 days ago8 min read


Beyond the Boroughs: The Pizzas That Prove NYC Doesn’t Own the Crown
Everyone thinks the best pizza stops at the city limits—but take a drive upstate and you’ll find something wild happening in the ovens. Albany, Montgomery, Poughkeepsie, Eastchester—each town hides a pie that locals swear by and foodies chase down. From caramelized Detroit-style corners to Grandma pies passed down through generations, these aren’t just slices, they’re stories. This isn’t another “best pizza” roundup—it’s a roadmap to the pies rewriting New York’s story one bi

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 39 min read


🔥Where There’s Smoke, There’s Flavor: 5 of Upstate NY's Real BBQ Spots
🔥 HVH’s Top 5 BBQ Joints in New York You Have to Try Forget what you thought you knew about great BBQ—New York is packing serious heat. From farm-smoked brisket in the Hudson Valley to retro gas station meat temples and beer-garden rib royalty, we’ve rounded up five mom-and-pop BBQ joints that are blowing smoke in all the best ways. No chains, no shortcuts—just real-deal pitmaster passion and finger-lickin’ flavors.

Hudson Valley Happenings
Jun 305 min read


Discover Middletown: The Little Town Doing Big Things!
Let's explore one of the most overlooked towns in the Hudson Valley? Middletown, NY, is a melting pot of cultures, creativity, and incredibl

Hudson Valley Happenings
Apr 219 min read


Wappingers Falls, NY: The Lesser Known Town You Must Visit!
Welcome to Wappingers Falls—a small town with big energy, where historic charm meets modern adventure

Hudson Valley Happenings
Feb 719 min read


HVH's Must-Try Coffee & Pastry Shops You Can’t Miss!
Calling all coffee fanatics, pastry enthusiasts, sandwich buffs and everyone who believes that a day without a latte is simply unacceptable!

Hudson Valley Happenings
Nov 3, 202410 min read


Hudson's Original Farm-to-Table, Swoon Kitchenbar Turns 20!
Hudson NY's Swoon Kitchenbar, Hudson Valley’s first farm-to-plate restaurant, is celebrating 20 years in business.

Hudson Valley Happenings
May 23, 20242 min read


A Culinary Adventure: Feast Your Way Through the Hudson Valley!
Welcome to the Hudson Valley, where every meal is a celebration and every dish tells a story! Upstate New York is not just a feast for...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Mar 13, 20248 min read


Slice of the Valley! Some of our favorite Pizza Spots
NYC has always laid claim to having the best pizza around, but we think the Hudson Valley is starting to give them a run for their dough!...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Feb 5, 20229 min read


A Newburgh Food Tour. The best eats in Newburgh, NY
Everyone loves food especially us. We decided to hit up one of the most eclectic food towns in the Hudson valley. Newburgh? Yep you heard us

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 4, 20215 min read


Guide to Stratford, CT:
Things to see, eat, stay at and enjoy…some you gotta’ know and some are well…just beachy! Yo-yo “sunny beaches”! It’s time to pack your...
JoJo Wanders Official
Jun 25, 20218 min read


Hudson Valley's Culinary Diversity is on the Menu this Month with the Return of HV Restaurant Week!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week! Get ready to enjoy the largest culinary celebration in the region. Hudson...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Apr 28, 20211 min read


HVH's Last Minute Gift Guide
The Christmas clock is ticking! Have you found that perfect gift for all of the good boys and girls on your list? Yeah, us neither! No need
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Dec 15, 202015 min read


Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Returns To Delight Our Tastebuds
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week! The largest culinary celebration in the region is back this fall with more than...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Guide to Kingston, NY. Things to do and where to Eat, Stay Play
Kingston, my Kingston. What fun was had on our weekend trip to this historic New York town? We had no idea we would see, do and EAT so...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 21, 202010 min read


See the Hudson Valley by Bike : Poughkeepsie to New Paltz Bike Tour
Poughkeepsie to New Paltz Bike Tour As the Hudson Valley approaches peak foliage, it’s time to hop on a bike and weave your way through litt

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 5, 20204 min read


A V-Day Guide For The Hudson Valley Man
Your head is buried in your hands, resting on the grimy countertop of your local dive. Donned in a stained white oxford and a silk tie...
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Feb 11, 20207 min read


Top Eat & Drink Picks: Winter Edition
Looking for the best restaurants to dine during those crisp autumn days and frigid winter nights around the Hudson Valley this upcoming...

Hudson Valley Happenings
Dec 10, 20195 min read


VISITING A CASTLE : LYNDHURST MANSION
Looking to find a unique one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece that is something out of a fairytale? Head to Lyndhurst Mansion, formally k

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 21, 20193 min read


Leaf Peepers: An Upstate Road Trip
It is often argued that Autumn is the best season of the four, and why wouldn’t it be? After a long-anticipated Summer vacation flies by, th

Hudson Valley Happenings
Oct 17, 20195 min read
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