Dinner and a movie at CIA conjure Julia Child
Friday, Mar. 8: Start the evening off by indulging in a special four-course prix fixe French feast at the Bocuse Restaurant.
Food & Drink
Mac and cheese bake-off at Keegan Ales in Kingston
Sunday, Mar. 3: Competitors from local restaurants and organizations as well as local amateurs will be serving up their very best macaroni and cheese to benefit Angel Food East. Cajun/Creole music will be provided by the Bunkhouse Boys.
Stone Ridge’s Applestone Meat Company eyes expansion
Its innovative 24/7 meat-dispensaries of freshly butchered grass-fed-and-finished beef, pork and lamb now offers certified organic chicken from Bell & Evans. “We want [our customers] to come whenever they can, whenever their schedules allow. We’re expanding to Hudson in 2019 and just got approval in East Chester for a 24/7 there.”
‘Criminal Bacon’ brings top-shelf sizzle to the area
David Mimeles had two plans when he retired from his career as a Silicon Valley software executive last year — to grow his hair long and to make bacon. Both projects are proceeding apace.
Uptown Grill passes into Kingston diner history
Its closure will mean one fewer place where everybody knows your name.
Wilde Beest: Uptown Kingston’s latest culinary safari
“We don’t have a set menu. We cook jazz; it changes almost daily.”
Stone Soup: Healthy eating haven in Midtown Kingston
“I wouldn’t say we’re ‘cutting-edge.’ We’re not gluing things together with scallop enzymes. But we make honest, good food.”
Sing to the trees at Angry Orchard’s Wassail
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 2-3: Try this mid-winter English tradition that involves making a racket to awaken the apple tree spirits and encourage blossoming for a good harvest.
Wingfest at Civic Center
Saturday, January 26: Guests will judge chicken wings prepared by more than 30 area makers. Wings classic and radical in flavor will compete for the prestigious top honor.
Local Ingredient Chili Challenge returns to New Paltz
The 11th annual event will be held at Water Street Market Saturday, January 26.