![]() ![]() Hungry? After a round of grueling mini-golf, the best ice cream and cannolis on the island are at Whale’s Tale. If you are coming with kids, Whale’s Tale is a mini-golf paradise of maritime-themed kitsch. The coastline hides three lovely beaches for any occasion: Wades is for families, Crescent is hip and Shell is private and quiet. The Mashomack Nature Preserve is a tangle of hiking trails that take you across all parts of Shelter Island’s quintessential landscape, guiding you through marshes, meadows and tidal creeks, oftentimes joined by ospreys. ![]() Trendy boutiques and craft breweries can also be found, bringing the nice parts of city life to this sleepy yet hip patch of land. The Island, accessible only by ferry from Greenport or North Haven, is easily discoverable via bike or foot. While Shelter Island is truly the perfect place to spend the day in an Adirondack chair doing nothing but watching the waves and listening to the birds’ chirp, the coastline and terrain beg for a meander. On the main drag, Warren Street, you’ll find Flowerkraut, an odd combo of floral studio and sauerkraut shop as well as other boutiques selling ceramics, spices and other Instagrammable-must haves. Find vintage cookbooks at Hudson City Books or drive out to the nearby farms including Old Field Farm who supplies some of Manhattan’s best restaurants with produce and eggs. ![]() Sick of food? You’re out of luck as the theme continues to all corners of town. Their sesame-crusted tofu with white miso gravy, greens and rice noodles is the definition of “umami”. ![]() Another fusion heavy menu is presented at Hudson Food Studio. Their wine selection, favoring heavily on French, is extensive. The farm-to-table restaurant serves up 100% animal welfare approved meats.įor dinner, Crimson Sparrow’s tasting menu changes every month, employing a mix of classic French cooking techniques and standout Asian flavors. Turn it into a verb with some brunching in the garden at Red Dot, the town’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Locavores love to frequent the unpretentious and delicious Homespun Foods.įor those looking to spend the weekend wine-ing and dining, Hudson has emerged as a true foodie destination- and with New Yorkers having taken note and packed their weekend totes- reservations are often required.īrunch is a Hudson weekend necessity. Hungry? The Dogwood pub offers a warming selection of comfort food (including lots of vegetarian options), craft beer and live music. Outside the 34 acres of grounds have been artistically shaped into gardens that beg for a leisurely stroll.Ī huge selection of boutiques and the weekly Sunday Farmer’s Market offer hand-made and artisanal gifts such as light fixtures, glass, hats and snacks which nod to Beacon’s many creative merits and the burgeoning creative community that calls it home. On show are pieces from notable artists like Agnes Martin, Joseph Beuys and Andy Warhol. The gargantuan factory space provides ample room to display the collection of large sculptures and installations, also allowing visitors to admire them from all angles. Following the conversion of a Nabisco box factory on the banks of the river into the Dia:Beacon Art Foundation, Beacon has been sparkling with creative energy while holding onto its tranquil, small-town roots. ![]()
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