A new chapter in a storied space: Say hello to Kiki’s Convenience and Diner in Elizaville, NY
Sarah Khoshaba never meant to become a restaurateur.
Chef Daniel Meissner’s Fair Play Hospitality blends Irish heritage with Hudson Valley agriculture
In Ireland, “fair play” is a phrase used to describe a job well done. Oigidecht is the Irish word for “hospitality,” and during the Celtic times under Brehon Law, it was mandatory for households to provide some form of hospitality to travelers, even if they were strangers.
Nines: A neighborhood restaurant in Germantown
What ultimately came to fruition in the classic 2 Church Ave location is Nines, a casual neighborhood restaurant that is approachable, comfortable, and ordinary in the best way. “Our shorthand for this is ‘easy and unfussy’.”
FARM & BOTTLE IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR LOCALLY SOURCED, FARM-FRESH GOODIES
The inspiration behind Farm & Bottle came from a love of the Hudson Valley and the farms and businesses that make up the local economy here.
FLORAL & FIELD: A DEEP LOVE OF LOCAL FLOWERS AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
After moving from the Hudson Valley to the Capital Region, Alisa noticed that there wasn’t the same connection between farmers and florists.
BETTER AT HOME
“I’ve always been interested in food, but I didn’t initially see it as a formal career path. I majored in musical theater after all,” chef and author Colu Henry muses. Henry’s winding career history has led to the publication of her third cookbook, Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In, which releases on March 10, 2026.
TRI CORNER FEED
Tri Corner FEED (which stands for food equity, education, and distribution), was established in 2023 as an evolution of Linda and James Quella’s seven years of hands-on farming experience in the region at Q Farms, which was located in Sharon, CT.
THE DAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Buying or selling a house is no easy feat, and Mahar understands that. Helping clients through one of the most major life transitions is not something that he takes lightly.
Online resources to consider for your next home workout
Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.
Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?
Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season.