RESTAURANT REVIEWS

There’s something heartening – and uniquely American – about stopping by a local diner for a plate of comfort food and a cup of joe.

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’.” 

Few have accused Robert Arbor of being conventional, and years on, Le Gamin has become more than a regional fixture. It’s a magnet – known not only for its food but also for the buzz of activity that has been built around this location. From breakfast latte and croissant or French toast “pain perdu” to dinner punctuated with steamed artichokes and “Merguez frites” (locally sourced spicy lamb sausages served with fries perfectly matched with a green salad and Robert’s wonderfully balanced salad dressing), the restaurant is more than a welcome fixture. It’s a trusted place to meet. 

If you stand in the center of Red Hook, NY, and look in any direction, you’ll see an abundance of dining options just a stone’s throw away. Fascinated by the different cuisines available in this bustling, little town, we decided to do a round-up of just some of the fantastic restaurants in Red Hook.  

One day, as Holli Stanton was driving home from work at the Bistro Box in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, she noticed that a golden yellow building, previously Flying Church Coffee House at 200 Main Street, was available for rent.

For me, it’s speed limits on desolate roads. For my daughter, it’s responding to text messages. For teenagers, it’s anything and everything.

Okay, so, where candle-lit low lighting meets modern farm-style dining is Kingsley Tavern in Kent, CT. Imagine a restaurant perfect for a romantic first date without being too serious and a family-style grad dinner all at the same time.

Along the strip of Main Street in Kent, CT, is the perfect place to relax, put your feet up, and get ready to dive into your studies or favorite book.

If you’re ever traveling east on Route 44 towards Amenia, NY, then chances are you’ve passed the Amenia Steak House. Located at the corner of Route 44 and Route 83, about one mile before the scenic overlook, the Amenia Steak House offers American cuisine in a cozy, atmospheric setting. 

So, when I encountered the completed, opened Twisted Sisters Coffee House one fateful July evening and realized I could finally give it a try, I made doing so my top priority.