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If you head toward the
town of Catskill (take a left at the stop sign (Woodstock
Ave.), go over the steel bridge to the stop sign, turn Left,
and then Right at the traffic light (23A), you’ll find STORY’S
FARM MARKET at the intersection of 23A and 32A. You’ll
see it on the right hand side, on 32A. Open only
in season, they have some of the best home grown fresh corn,
tomatoes and greens in the area.
SUNFLOWER is a health food store with
a large selection of vegan, vegetarian and organic
foods, green cleaning products, cosmetics and vitamins. As
you enter the Village of Woodstock, you’ll see it on your
right next to Rite Aid Drugs. If you’re “of an age,”
be sure to ask for a senior discount.
SUNFROST is
at the other end of town, going toward Bearsville. It’s
on the left side of the street a short distance up from the
post office. More gourmet than health food, they do have
a fine selection of organic and home grown produce. Good
“take-out” gourmet deli section. Try the home baked
vegetarian Shepherd's’s Pie. They have a small,
but impressive selection of cheeses and fresh fish, including
wild salmon. An adjoining lunch counter offers
juices, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.
The closest you’ll come to a supermarket in the Woodstock area is HURLEY
RIDGE MARKET. It’s located on Route 375, the junction
just before you enter the Village of Woodstock. HURLEY RIDGE WINES
AND LIQUORS is just next to the market. Knowledgeable staff and
large selection of fine wines and liquors.
I buy my wines at TINKER STREET LIQUOR. They have
tasting's on Saturdays from 2:00 to 7:00. Open on Sundays. A
very sweet shop with good wines and liquors and friendly, attentive service.
MOWER’S MARKET, behind BREAD ALONE in
Woodstock, is a Woodstock tradition. Mostly a flea market, it
is home to a terrific produce stand where I often buy my fruit and veggies. Lots
of high quality organic items at low overhead prices.
Your well-behaved dog deserves a treat! Take your first Right after
Sunflower, and you’ll see WOOFSTOCK to your left. Complete
selection of food, treats, toys and paraphernalia.
IN SAUGERTIES
LUCKY CHOCOLATES is not to be missed! It’s on Route 212
as you head toward the Village of Saugerties. This shop was an
instant hit, and I’m not the only one so addicted that I stop and buy
just one piece of candy on my way home. Only organic chocolate
is used and Rae even makes vegan truffles. On my frequent trips
to California, friends and family insist that I bring some! Always lots
of samples.
A few doors down from LUCKY CHOCOLATES, you’ll see a little market
adorned with British and American flags. Owned by Helen
of Toy, the shop features meat pies, teas, biscuits and other
English treats. Lest you wonder why she’d called Helen of Toy,
check out her shop of vintage and highly collectable toys.
SAUGERTIES has a small, but delightful farmer’s market on
Saturdays from 9:00 until 2:00. It’s on the left hand side of the
road just as you turn on to Main Street.
MOTHER EARTH’S is in Saugerties, on Main Street. Smaller
selection than SUNFLOWER, this is your basic health food store.
PRICE CHOPPER, on the way to the Village of Saugerties,
has a surprisingly large assortment of vegetarian, vegan and organic
products.
WOODSTOCK
I don’t know how she does it, but GARDEN
CAFE chef/owner Pamela Brown produces unfailingly
fabulous lunch and dinner selections. I’m hooked on the
Garden Bowl, which changes daily and always includes a
green, a grain and a protein. The vegan caesar is great;
I always order “extra crunchies.” Conveniently located
in the heart of Woodstock, across from the village
green.
Reservations are helpful for weekend dinners.
Lunch and Dinner, BYOB,
Closed Tuesdays.
845.679-3600
Regarding BYOB, try TINKER STREET WINE
AND LIQUORS, diagonally across from the GARDEN CAFE.
MARION’S COUNTRY KITCHEN,
a great room with with a few leaves of fresh rosemary always
on your napkin. This meticulousness shines through in her
cooking, European inspired, and very gourmet. Marion is
a lovely, lanky blonde and a dynamo in the kitchen. Always
one or two vegan specials. Excellent wines and fabulous
desserts. It’s off of Route 375, just as you approach the
Village of Woodstock.
Dinner Only, Thursday - Sunday
Sunday Brunch
20 Country Club Lane
845.679-3213
THE BEAR CAFE is where you go to be seen, so if you’re
planning to go, you must book a reservation! It opens to a chic, U-shaped
bar for people watching. In warm weather, there’s outdoor, covered
dining. In or out, try to sit by the stream. Dining room is big, and
always active. At the same time, check out what’s happening next door
at The Bearsville Theatre. It’s attracting big musical names. Food is
varied, always fresh and seasonal. Some vegan choices. The wine list
is extensive.
Dinner Only
845.679-5555
SAUGERTIES RESTAURANTS
MISS LUCY’S Brunch, lunch
and dinner in a country
setting. Full bar. Amazing desserts. On Partition
Street in the Village.
90 Partition Street
845.246-9240
THE RED ONION straddles
the Woodstock-Saugerties border, on Route 212. Good food,
always vegan entrees, full bar.
Dinner Only
1654 Route 212
845.679-1223
NEW WORLD HOME COOKING draws
a big crowd. This is a huge, colorful room with paintings
by Justin Love, a prolific local artist and gifted musician.
Lots of vegan and vegetarian choices. Full bar.
Lunch/Brunch weekends, Dinner every night.
1411 Route 212
845.246-0900
METAPAN is
the latest addition to Village of Saugerties eateries. Casual
(BYOB) lunch and dinner
service. Central American specialties.
12 Market Street
845.246-6400
CAFE WITH LOVE has great coffee and always
has a “house copy” of the New York Times. Breakfast and
lunch.
85 Partition Street
246-1795
TANNERSVILLE AND HUNTER
MAGGIE’S CROOKED CAFE has
sandwiches, salads, soups, juices, entrees and is vegan friendly.
Huge portions.
Funky best describes this delightful cafe. Say “hi” to Maggie.
Breakfast/Lunch
6000 Main Street
518.589-6101
HUNTER has a health food
store and cafe. Our friend Francine, a chef, runs them
both. I’m sure the food is great, but we haven’t eaten there
yet.
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