With the 4th of July looming, and the Hudson Valley slowly re-emerging from the COVID-19 quarantine, life seems to be getting back on track. But it won't really feel like summer until we can all indulge in some summer faves.
Here are some seasonal foods to partake in over the long holiday weekend. Keep in mind our "new" normal means masks, social distancing and other restrictions when gathering in public spaces, so check with each establishment if you're not sure about the rues:
A pig roast
Twin Star Orchards’ annual Fourth of July Pig Roast is happening. The Ulster County orchard will host a pig roast with live music and lots of their signature Brooklyn Cider House cider to celebrate Independence Day. From 4-8 p.m. enjoy slow roasted pork sandwiches ($14) and platters ($17) both accompanied by housemade coleslaw and sweet Hawaiian buns, plus a free cider tasting with advance ticket purchase.
In addition, their signature wood-fired pizzas and burgers, along with other beverages, will be available a la carte and the Michael Sarian Acoustic Quartet will perform from 4-7 p.m. The event is free to attend but tickets to pre-order a pig roast platter or sandwich are available via EventBrite. Details: July 4, 155 N Ohioville Road, New Paltz, 845-633-8657. Buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-4th-pig-roast-tickets-110812513210. Note: Twin Star Orchards will open at noon on July 4 for regular business but the Pig Roast starts at 4 p.m..
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Tomato pie
If you've been thinking of making the pilgrimage to New Haven, Connecticut for Frank Pepe's seasonal Tomato Pie, it's back for a limited time (and closer than you think). The pizza will be offered July through September at each of the restaurant’s locations including Yonkers, as well as New Haven, Fairfield, Manchester, Danbury, Waterbury, West Hartford and Uncasville (Mohegan Sun). Pepe’s pie is topped with fresh native tomatoes, mozzarella, a touch of garlic, basil, grated cheese. Details: Frank Pepe, 1955 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, 914-961-9284
Key lime pie
What's summer without a slice of pie, particularly key lime pie. Conte's Seafood in Mount Kisco has an adorable, small and private patio in back, perfect for tucking into a platter of fresh seafood — go for their whole Maine lobster — finished off with a slice of killer Key lime pie. Details: 448 Main St., Mt. Kisco, https://www.contesfish.com/
Sweet & tart cherries
You can pick your own cherries in July at Fishkill Farms (along with blueberries and raspberries)while late July and August marks the harvest of tree-ripe peaches, plums and blackberries. Details: Reservations and masks are required. A maximum of five people can be on one reservation, including kids age 2 and up. Pickers have an hour to pick. 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction. Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The fields close at 5:45 p.m. 845-897-4377, fishkillfarms.com.
Mead Orchards offers sweet and tart cherries (along with peaches and plums) Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: Masks must be worn and pickers are asked to maintain social distance while in the fields. 5 Scism Road, Tivoli. 845-756-5641, meadorchards.com.
A fruity (maybe frozen) cocktail
Nothing says summer in a glass like a colorful, fruity, sometime slushy, and yes even frozen cocktail. At Roost in Sparkill, the Beating Heart cocktail is made with gin, lime, grapefruit juice and pomegranate molasses. Details: Open as of 5 p.m. Wednesday. and open until 8 p.m. 2 Union St., Sparkill, 845-359-6700, roostinsparkill.com
There's a refreshing Aperole spritz to be enjoyed with the view at 3 Westerly in Ossining. 3 Westerly Road, Ossining, www.3westerly.com
On the slushy side, go for a frozen margarita on the patio at Taco Dive Bar. All the margs, both frozen and on the rocks, are made with their own in-house ingredients. 55 Hudson Ave., Peekskill, tacodivebar.com
Or have the quintessential drink of summer— a frosé — in the garden at Harvest on Hudson, which has about two dozen socially distanced tables outdoors. 1 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson. harvesthudson.com
Corn on the cob
Farmers markets throughout the area are open and offering produce straight from Hudson Valley farms. Summer is prime time for fresh corn so pick up a few ears (or a dozen). Keep in mind, masks must be worn and social distancing rules will be enforced. Here are markets to try:
- Pleasantville: Saturdays, 9-2 p.m, Memorial Plaza
- Nyack: Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Street parking lot
- White Plains: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue
- Piermont: Sundays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Flywheel Park.
Bucket of clams
We're a long way from the sea shore, but if you've got a craving, head to Off the Hook, in West Haverstraw: Expect fried clams, shrimp and grits, halibut and more, all with Southern-inspired sides like candied yams, collard greens and black-eyed peas. 15 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, 845-947-8848, offthehookofhaverstraw.com.
Iced coffee
Yes,some of us drink it year round, but once the heat of July rolls in, new fans find their way to coffee shops for a regular iced, maybe a cold brew or even an iced macchiato or cappuccééino. Here are three options:
- Coffee Lab Roasters, 7 Main Street, Tarrytown, 914-332-1479, www.coffeelabs.com.
- Peekskill Coffee House, 101 S. Division Street, Peekskill, 914-739-1287, www.peekskillcoffee.com.
- The Village Blend, 86 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, 845-712-5585, www.thevillageblend.net
Beer in a garden
Captain Lawrence opened its new beer garden. And along with the beer, there are tons of new bells and whistles designed to help with social distancing: Tables/seats are by advance reservation only through the Resy app and you are strongly encourage to open a tab before you get there and then order and pay using the Arryved app. Tables can be reserved for up to 6 people with a strict 2-hour limit (your table will be rebooked so no dawdling!) The menu includes pizza, tacos, sandwiches and salads. captainlawrencebrewing.com
JP Doyles in Sleepy Hollow is another option, with a garden tucked behind its Beekman Avenue restaurant. Details: 48 Beekman Ave., Sleepy Hollow, jpdoyles.com. In Rockland,the beer garden at Seven Lakes Station in Sloatsburg is, but note the beer garden is open Wed.-Sun. only, accessed through the back lot. Details: 80 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, sevenlakesstation.com
Karen Croke is the Community Content editor for lohud.com and poughkeepsiejournal.com. Find my stories here and subscription offers here. Reach me at kcroke1@lohud.com
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