Hidden Hudson Valley

29/09/2019

Every day should start with a bourbon milkshake! 🤤

21/09/2019

Just purchased an awesome Groupon deal for a flight, a pint, and a pretzel (with beer cheese dip!) at Cousins Ale Works 🍻 Now I'll drink to that! 😎 Can't wait to come in and use it.

20/09/2019

What do I love about Café 40? 🤎

I love their delicious handmade drinks (like this incredible Iced Campfire Mocha 2.0). ☕

I love the warm, inviting atmosphere they've created inside. I love their outdoor patio, where you can sit and relax with a cozy beverage. 🍁

And, most of all, I love how welcoming and friendly the owners are and how passionate they are about their community. 😊

If you're looking for a great new local coffee shop to visit to get your Fall fix, Café 40 is a perfect choice!

16/08/2019

Looking for a cool new place to have a relaxing night out? Check out 1915 Wine Cellar in Poughkeepsie! They have an incredibly impressive (and affordable) wine list, a delicious food menu, a wonderful atmosphere that is as hip as it is inviting, and an amazing team of owners and servers that make a point of making you feel at home. I will certainly drink to that!🍷

19/06/2019

Rainy days like these are perfect days for spilling the tea. 🍵 Need a warm beverage to cozy up to? Check out 2 Alices Coffee Lounge. They've got teas and coffees galore! Full review here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/06/2-alices-coffee-lounge/

24/05/2019

Cheers to the weekend! What better way to kick off your Memorial Day than with a revolutionary all-American beer from Cousins Ale Works 🇺🇸 Might I suggest the Smoking Musket Stout for starters? Tastes like a big, tall glass of fireworks and freedom 😎 Check out my full review here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/05/20/cousins-ale-works/

19/05/2019

Looking for a Sunday brunch spot for tomorrow? How about checking out Blu Pointe - their brunch buffet has a great selection of breakfast foods, hot dishes, a carving station, and so many wonderful desserts to choose from! 🍧🍺🍰🍦 Check out my full review here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/06/blu-pointe/

16/05/2019

It is finally a sunny day here in the Hudson Valley, with no rain on the horizon! 🌄 Sounds like a wonderful day to grab a refreshing bubble tea or iced tea from Tea Talk and go explore one of our many beautiful parks or trails! 💚 Check out my full review of Tea Talk here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/05/07/tea-talk/

15/05/2019

It's a beautiful day in our neighborhood, Hudson Valley! And not just because the sun is (finally) shining 🌞 Today is the 4th annual Hudson Valley Gives - a day where you can support and donate to some of the wonderful organizations that make our community a beautiful, welcoming, loving place for all of our neighbors.

Here are 10 of my personal favorites (though there are over 100 great organizations to choose from!):

Hudson Valley Community Services - (I've worked here for 5 years, so this one is especially near and dear for me 💕)
Arts Mid-Hudson
Care Net Pregnancy Center Of Rockland
Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Grace Smith House, Inc.
Safe Homes of Orange County
Dutchess County SPCA
Dutchess Outreach

14/05/2019

With all this dreary rain, I, for one, am truly working for the weekend. 😎 Saturday is going to be 70° and sunny, which means it will be the perfect weather for the Gardiner Cupcake Festival! 🧁 The festival will be from 12-5 on Saturday, and it's only $5 to get in. Check out my full review of this sweet annual event here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/11/gardiner-cupcake-festival/

12/05/2019

Happy Mother's Day!

For the mothers who are celebrating today, I pray that you have a day filled with joy, and that you are surrounded by loved ones and pampered with all of the same love, admiration, and care that you have poured into your children's lives.

For those who are haunted today with the grief of a child they lost or never had, I pray that you are blanketed today with overwhelming peace, comfort, and love as you grieve.

For those who are mourning today the loss of a beloved mother, I pray that you are surrounded by the strength, support, and compassion of your loved ones as you mourn.

And for those who mark this day as a bitter reminder of a broken relationship, I pray that you would know how loved you are today, and that you would be surrounded with beautiful, motherly women who can pour their love into your heart.

For all of you, I pray you a day filled with love. 💜

09/05/2019

Got to spend my evening with some lovely ladies at Reach Out Church writing out these beautiful cards to send to our military through Operation Gratitude in honor of Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

07/05/2019

Question: Where can you go tonight to enjoy great beer, fun trivia, and delicious food in the Hudson Valley?

Answer: Mill House Brewing Company! 🍻

Check out my full review of here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/06/the-mill-house-brewing-company/

06/05/2019

Still need to make your reservations for Mother's Day? 👩‍👧‍👦Check out the special Mother's Day brunch and lunch menus at They have hearty soups, bountiful salads, and a ton of delicious sounding dishes only available this Sunday! 🥞🥗🦞 Check out my full review of Maura's here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/05/06/mauras-kitchen-of-millbrook/

04/05/2019

Every once in a while, I love to treat myself to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. 💐 They always have so many unique options to choose from, so last night I picked up a Ge**er daisy, English rose, peony, ranunculus, lilac, and a Star of Bethlehem. Might be gloomy outside, but everything's coming up roses for me today. 🥰

03/05/2019

Beers, burgers, & mussels - oh my! New review of The Dutchess Biercafe is up online!

Beers, burgers, & mussels – oh my! Classic Moules & Frites Town: Fishkill County: Dutchess Price range: $12-19 per entree / $5-11 per glass of beer In a nutshell: The Dutc…

03/05/2019

Is the rain putting a damper on your weekend plans? Need a Plan B? Then check out 🐝 They're open all weekend long, rain or shine, and their cozy tasting room and plentiful pours are the perfect antidote to this dreary weather! 🌦️

Check out the full review here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/01/plan-bee-farm-brewery/

02/05/2019

I'm curious - what's your favorite spot in the Hudson Valley to watch the sunset on a beautiful spring night like tonight?

30/04/2019

A very happy Taco Tuesday to all those celebrating! 🌮 Looking for a new taco spot for the night? Hudson Taco has a wide variety of tacos available for under $5. They may be small, but they pack some big flavors in there! Check out the full review here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/11/hudson-taco/.

25/04/2019

It's after 5 o'clock somewhere, right? Including here in the Hudson Valley 🍻 Head over to King's Court Brewing Company and try out one of their delicious, ice-cold brews! Trust me, they've got something to satisfy every beer lover. Read about my favorites in my full review: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/11/kings-court-brewing-co/

24/04/2019

With gorgeous weather like this, I imagine there will be a pretty stunning sunset tonight up on Burger Hill. 🌄 Check out the full review of Winnakee Land Trust's Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/11/drayton-grant-park-at-burger-hill/

22/04/2019

I heard a rumor that the sun will come out tomorrow 🌞 Sounds like a perfect day to visit Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York. Bring along a picnic to sit down by the river, or meander through the beautiful blossoming gardens, or get lost in all of the woodland trails! Check out my full review of Vanderbilt here: https://hiddenhudsonvalley.com/2019/03/11/vanderbilt-mansion-national-historic-site/

21/04/2019

Happy Easter, Hudson Valley! I hope you all have a beautiful day 🌸

"I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance, to the full, till it overflows." (John 10:10)

20/04/2019

The weather outside may be frightful today, but a hot latte at The Crafted Kup is so delightful! ☕ And the best part is that you can get them at two different Poughkeepsie locations - the more, the merrier! Check out my full review here.

Classy’s back in session. City: Poughkeepsie             County: Dutchess Price range: $2-6 for drinks / $2-8 for fo…

20/04/2019

Hidden Hudson Valley is now officially live! Looking for great local spots to grab a drink or a bite at, for unique places to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the Valley, or fun festivals to attend? Then check out my new website for honest reviews of all things 8-4-5! 😎

a local girl's guide to the 8-4-5