These 21 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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December 18 at 6pm
Shadows on the Hudson · Poughkeepsie • 149 per person
Clam crudo with orange champagne foam and beet-cured salmon start an ambitious seven-course seafood menu at Shadows on the Hudson, where diners attend a holiday feast overlooking the river.
Millbrook
A rustic-Italian oyster bar where warm woods and intimate nooks set the scene for natural wines, colorful cocktails, and elevated bar food like smoked trout rillette and whole roasted branzino.
Rhinebeck Village
The bone marrow beef tartare alone is worth the drive to Rhinebeck. This intimate farm-to-table spot pairs European-inspired plates with cocktails that read like poetry: mezcal with pickled blueberries, tomato with redcurrants, each one a small adventure.
Fishkill • $$
A neighborhood favorite with a menu that bounces from seafood pasta to shepherd's pie to baby back ribs—and the kitchen nails all of it. Cozy spot with warm lighting and attentive service.
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Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM
Cooper's · Beacon
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Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Hudson Valley Food Hall · Beacon
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Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Lyonshare Public House · Beacon
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Carter’s · Beacon
Oysters, Clams or Shrimp $2
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Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie
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Poughkeepsie
Fishkill
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West Fishkill
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Red Hook
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Fishkill
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Fishkill
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Poughkeepsie
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Wappingers Falls
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