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Essie's Restaurant

Poughkeepsie

🍗"the chicken and waffles here are heaven on earth!"
🥗The beet nachos are a must-order

Chef Brandon Walker fuses Southern soul and Jamaican spice in Poughkeepsie's Little Italy. Expect jerk-seasoned fried rice, shrimp and grits, and a warm industrial-chic space that feels both elegant and laid-back.

Southern-Jamaican fusion
Chef-driven comfort food
Cozy industrial dining
Signature beet nachos

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