When Bagel-ish owner Beth George, who recently opened in her new spot in the new-ish apartment building in the middle of Main Street, sees a bagel in your hand, she can tell by the inside that isn’t hers. That’s because Beth pays such close attention to each batch of many flavors of her bagels, that she will even adjust her dough prep based on the humidity outside. Bagel-ish bagels have this unique texture softness combo that leave you wanting another bite, and also wondering how it feels like you lowered your head onto the softest pillow, but you’re eating a salty bagel.
Thursday’s At Bagel-ish Are Locals Discount
A Little Beacon Blog welcomes Bagelish as a new sponsor of ALBB’s Things To Do In Beacon for our Restaurant Guide! With that, Beth wants to announce the newest thing for you to do on Thursdays: go to Bagelish for Locals 10% off Thursday! This local discount is good Hudson Valley wide. Their bagels are so good that they sell out fast. Gluten Free people can stop in also to discuss their dietary needs.
Owner Beth George is a world renown bagelist. She has trained people from over 15 countries and uses Mondays and Tuesdays to train other aspiring bagel makers.
Thursdays - Sundays are your days to go to Bagel-ish in Beacon. Hours do change often - which is on brand for the “ish” in Bagel-ish. Mark mid-morning as your time. Stock up on bagels if you need one super early. They freeze well and heat nicely in the morning.
ALBB’s Restaurant Guide has been updated! This list changes daily. As restaurants open and close, try new menus, & new methods. We monitor their social media, but if you know of something different than what is on this list, please let us know!
Bagelish & Nilufer Home Kitchen have recently opened right here on Main St in Beacon and added to the Restaurant Guide.
Bagelish
“Experience the Extra-Ordinary”… bagels are produced with a unique process using specially milled flour with no bleaching agents or bromides. When possible, they source locally produced flour, butter, bacon, salmon, and coffee. For their ethnically diverse offerings, they source ingredients from around the globe, including Lebanese extra virgin olive oil, Lebanese za’atar, Irish cheddar, Korean and Portuguese sea salts.
Located at 226 Main St.
Nilufer Home Kitchen
Executive Chef, Numerologist, Life Coach, EFT Therapist… a Turkish table offering breakfast and lighter fare prevail.
Five Pennies Creamery
And incase you missed it on our Instagram… Five Pennies Creamery has opened up in the Hudson Valley Food Hall!
Beacon’s newest family-owned business. We’ve all been waiting. Overheard at the new countertop: “We heard you were coming to Beacon! We have been waiting ever since!”
Owner Dan the Ice-cream Man makes the icecream in the Food Hall. That’s right - 100 flavors made right here on Main Street. What are the flavors? Well, there are many didferent variations of chocolate ice-cream, for instance. Several variations of coconut icecream. Not all at once, but in rotation. There’s a chance there will be different flavors each time you come. Flavors like Toasted Coconut, Cookie Dough, pralines & Cream, Smurfs, Cookies & Cream, Banana Pudding, Chocolate, Vanilla, and others are ready to be scooped. Waffle cones are available. Chunky ice-cream is the norm. Swirls of flavor are prominent.
Hey Hey!
So many things. Gyms are open! Your favorite yoga, pilates, fitness centers have been struggling, and Governor Cuomo has been reluctant to open. But an agreement has been reached, and Marilyn at A Little Beacon Blog has written all about it, so you can know what to expect.
Meanwhile, if you go to a bar, and the bartender insists your order some kind of delicious app, even if it's on the house, this is why. Governor Cuomo clarified guidelines in July that require bars, restaurants, breweries and tap rooms to offer food to customers, in order to encourage people to sit down/still in one place and not mingle and shoulder rub, as is usually the case in a bar. Syracuse.com wrote a great article about it with lots of details.
Scroll down for the rest of your Retail Therapy for the weekend in Beacon...
Story Screen Drive-In presents "The Iron Giant" and "Back To The Future"
Day: Friday-Sunday, August 21-23, 2020 Time: 8:15pm (Gremlins), 10:45pm (BHC) Location: The Park at USC, 724 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY
Parking will be on a first come first serve basis. You can arrive up to 15 minutes before your screening's scheduled start time to be assigned a space. Please be aware that you must arrive no later than 15 minutes after your screening's scheduled start time to attend the movie. All admissions sales must be completed in advance by reservation on the website. Tickets sales end one hour before the start of the screening. There will be no tickets available at the Drive-In box office. Information >
Fishkill's Summer Concerts In The Park With Cherished Memories (Doo Wop)
Day: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Time: 6:30pm Location: Mauer-Geering Park located off Geering Way in Fishkill Information >
Story Screen & Beacon Recreation Presents Movie Night: Muppet Movie
Day: Thursday, August 27, 2020 Time: 8:15pm Location: Green Street Park, Beacon, NY Information >
Free Drive-In Movie at Wilcox Park “The Secret Life of Pets 2”
Day: Friday, August 28, 2020 Time: 7:30pm Location: Wilcox Park Route 199 Stanfordville, NY 12581 Information >
EAT CHURCH
511 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY Pop-Up Alert!!
It was so nice, they have to do it twice! Once again, Eat Church will be back this Friday and Saturday with another Masa Mission Revue. This week, they will also be featuring a special of Elote (grilled Mexican Street corn). Location: 3091 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY Date/Time: Friday & Saturday August 21-22, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Information > Eat Church is an ALBB Sponsor!
BAJA 328 328 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Have you stopped by @baja328 and tried their special taco, Blackened salmon with fresh spicy mango salsa served on a lettuce wrap? Their kitchen always uses the freshest ingredients for their dishes. Stop by this weekend! Tuesday - Thursday: 4-9pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm Follow on Instagram > Baja 328 is an ALBB Sponsor!
MEYERS OLD DUTCH
184 Main Street, Beacon, NY
This week, Meyers Old Dutch would like to know if you ever tried their chili burger?! They make their chili completely from scratch with 3 types of whole dried chili’s, local cider and a special house blend ground beef. More > Meyers Old Dutch is an ALBB Sponsor!
HOMESPUN
232 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Yummm. Risotto with Arborio Rice & Oyster Mushrooms, cooked down with vegetable stock and white wine for our vegetarian friends, finished with Paolo Bea Olive Oil.
Watermelon Salad with yellow and red watermelon, feta, cucumber, red onion, Brazilian little beak peppers pickled in house, red currants, torn mint and opal basil.
HUDSON VALLEY FOOD HALL
288 Main Street, Beacon, NY
You won't believe it...Hudson Valley Food Hall is serving Brunch on Sundays! Saturdays and Sundays. Food and drink from each of the vendors in side. Know This: You can eat outside at their multi-picnic table setup, or on their lovely back patio with several ceiling fans! Tell your friends. Time: 11am - 2pm Saturday's & Sunday's with Drink & Food Specials: This Weekend:
- Made to Order Omelettes by Miz Hattie's BBQ
- French Toast w/ Blackberries by MomoValley
- Mimosas made w/ Fresh Squeezed OJ from The Roosevelt Bar
Hudson Valley Food Hall is an ALBB Sponsor!
BEACON HOTEL
424 Main Street, Beacon, NY
WHAT PERSON DOESN’T LIKE PIZZA?
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The Cauliflower crust pizza is Vegetarian and Gluten free, available at The Beacon Hotel Restaurant & Lounge. Don't worry meat eaters, you have the option to add chicken or shrimp to your pie! Beacon Hotel is an ALBB Sponsor!
LUXE OPTIQUE
181-183 Main Street, Beacon
At Luxe Optique, they offer the highest quality eyewear at every price point. Another piece for Summer, check out these sunglasses from @leisuresociety . Leisure Society is dedicated to heirloom design and creating an object once with the intention of having it last forever. Go Shopping > Luxe Optique is a Sponsor, thank you!
BINNACLE BOOKS
321 Main Street, Beacon
Copies of Colin Dickey’s latest book, “The Unidentified” might just have some eerie doodles by none other than the unidentifier himself, @colindickey. If you haven’t picked this up a copy yet, do so today. “With the same curiosity and insight that made ‘Ghostland’ a hit with readers and critics, [in ‘The Unidentified,’] Colin looks at what all fringe beliefs have in common, explaining that today’s Illuminati is yesterday’s Flat Earth: the attempt to find meaning in a world stripped of wonder." Information > Binnacle Books is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!
LEWIS & PINE
133 Main Street, Beacon
The fragrance diffuser is back, baby! A fresh batch has just been made here in Beacon by Lewis and Pine. We know you missed them (we did too!) and wondered where they went. They were out of stock for ages simply because the creator Yali was pregnant, but the baby has arrived, and the batch-making has resumed. Pictured here is the Hygge scent, which is great for coy home vibes as we enter cooler Fall weather. Come Into The Store! > Lewis & Pine is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!
LA MÉRE CLOTHING AND GOODS
436 Main Street, Beacon
Well "Hello, Gorgeous!" - with new arrivals showing up regularly at La Mére Clothing + Goods, there's always a reason to come back. Check out their current Sandal sale - buy one, get one half off! As always, you can shop online 24/7 at lamereclothingandgoods.com HOURS: Wednesday- Saturday: 11am-6pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm Information> La Mere is a ALBB Sponsor, thank you!
SOLSTAD HOUSE
488 Main Street, Beacon
After making the short move from East Main street, Solstad House is now settled in their new digs, come by and say Hi! Solstad House is a unique mercantile and general store with carefully curated handmade goods from all over the country.
Hours:
Su: 11 - 6
M & T: Closed
W - Fi: 12 - 6
Sa: 11 - 7
BEACON MERCANTILE
493 Main Street, Beacon
Now available at Beacon Mercantile, these gorgeous floral card sets from @talfotostudio_ (because pretty mail feels like the absolute best kind of treat right now!). Floral photography by award-winning Brooklyn artist and photographer Tal Shpantzer. A delightful and personal way to send flowers of a different sort. Boxed set of 6 blank 5 x 7 cards with envelopes.
ANTALEK & MOORE
340 Main Street, Beacon
We sure do have lots of options here in the Hudson Valley when it comes to camping. From renting a cabin to reserving a spot for a little RV glamping or an event setting up a tent in your backyard . Antalek & Moore asks what is on your list of camping must-haves? Antalek & Moore is a Sponsor, thank you!
TIN SHINGLE
Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Alicia Garza, has signed with talent agency ICM Partners for representation. Look for big things to come from her. New-ish to the scene is her podcast, Lady Don't Take No, where she has interviewed Kamau Bell and other great leaders, content creators and organizers. Tin Shingle is getting the Media Contact Information for this podcast for those who think their brands are a fit for possible feature. Pitch it! Tin Shingle is an empowerment platform that trains you in how to pitch the media. Learn More >
CASTING CALL: Paid Gig: Documentary For Being Over 50 + Turning Your Dream Career Into A Reality
A documentary is looking for people aged 50+ who are pursuing their dreams for a year long documentary. The pay is SAG Union scale, and starts at $2670 for participation, and compensation is available for people who join your story. The casting agency NINA DAY is taking submissions now, and would love to hear from you. PRO TIP: record your submission on your phone as a video! NINA DAY needs your answers to a few questions. See this job listing at A Little Beacon Blog to get the questions, and directions for how to apply. Deadline is 8/20/2020 but don’t wait ‘till the last minute. If you know of someone 50+ who is pursuing their dream, tag them or tell them about this job listing. Job Details >
Luxe Optique Is Hiring Private Airbnb Manager For Apartments
The owners of Luxe Optique own their building with 4 apartments above the storefront. These have been redesigned and include washers/dryers for the short term rental market using Airbnb’s platform. Job Details >
Luxe Optique Is Hiring Cleaner of Airbnb Apartments
Luxe Optique is hiring a regular cleaning person or service to clean 4 apartments between Airbnb guests. Job Details >
One of the things that make the holidays so wonderful is the FOOD! The special meals that bring us all together. Some families have their big meal on Christmas Eve while others have it on Christmas Day. If there is a day you plan on dining out, A Little Beacon Blog’s Restaurant Guide is always here at your service. In this case, we saved you some time in finding out who on Main Street will be open and closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Editor’s Note: If you are a Beacon restaurant not on this list who is open, please email us at editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. Our researcher, Teslie, called every restaurant we could think of to acquire this information. You might not have been able to answer the phone when we called. So please let us know. Thank you, Teslie!
When we do projects like this, it is with the help of all of our advertisers and sponsors that make this happen. Special thanks to those restaurants who do sponsor our Restaurant Guide: Barb’s Butchery, Eat Church (the food truck in the parking lot of Industrial Arts Brewery), and BAJA 328.
Who’s Open Christmas Eve?
Barb’s Butchery, 11 am to 6 pm Bank Square Coffee, until 6 pm BJ’s Soul Food and Restaurant, 7:30 am to 6 pm Tito Santana’s, until 4 pm Homespun Foods, until 3 pm Isamu Sushi, regular hours Ziatun, regular hours (until 8 pm) Max’s on Main, until 6 pm Enoteca Ama, until 9 pm Cafe Amarcord, regular hours Yankee Clipper Diner, until 3 pm Ella’s Bellas, until 3 pm Brother’s Trattoria, until 10 pm Beacon Falls Cafe, until 3 pm Sukhothai, until 9:30 pm Melzingah Tap Room, until 9:30 pm Beacon Bread Company, until 4 pm Roma Nova, regular hours Beacon Hotel Restaurant, regular hours Trax Espresso Bar, regular hours Roundhouse Lounge, 3 to 8 pm (limited menu); main dining room closed.
Who’s Open Christmas Day?
BJ’s Soul Food Restaurant, 7:30 am to 9 pm Isamu Sushi, regular hours The Roundhouse Lounge, 3 to 9 pm (walk-in only, full menu); main dining room closed.
Who’s Closed Christmas Eve/Day?
We are not going to run the Closed list this year because we don’t want to leave anyone out. If the restaurant is listed in the Open list, then we know that for sure, and most everyone else is closed.
If you are a restaurant in Beacon who is in fact open, please reach out to us and we will amend this list: editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com
You’ve driven by it countless times - the construction going on at 143 Main Street, the building that formerly held the office for Shane Hobel’s The Mountain Scout Survival School. Prior to that storefront, the space was the location for the art gallery Fovea before it moved across and up the street to the second floor of Hudson Beacon Glass.
Slated for a Saturday, November 10, 2018, grand opening, Utensil Kitchenware, owned by Emily Burke, will move from her location on the east end of town to this larger, fully renovated space on the West End. Emily and her architect husband designed it specifically to fit the kitchenware store.
The store has always held a cozy collection of pretty much any kitchenware item you needed - or didn’t know you needed - and now will offer an interactive demonstration space so that you can learn how to use the gadgets that Emily has discovered. The front doors have been expanded to be double doors, the front windows enlarged. If you’ve walked by, you may have seen exciting red ceiling beams on the inside.
The building Utensil originally opened in is currently for sale. Says Emily of her new location: “I am really excited about this new chapter. Although I will miss the East End, I think the community will like the new location too. I secured a long-term lease at 143 Main Street a very fair rate. The building owner is a great guy who really cares about Main Street, the tenants and building renovations.”
Newest shop, Darry'l’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing, opened in former Nella’s Bellas, which had been Global Home. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
Fun Fact for Beacon Trivia Lovers: This is not Emily’s first time working on this end of town. She worked at the home decor shop, Global Home, before it pulled up its pins several years ago. That location was later occupied by Nella’s Bellas, and now Darryl’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing. (A brand new shop… looks like they are also in Rhinebeck and NYC on Amsterdam of the UWS… We are investigating!)
West End Of Beacon’s Main Street Is Basically Getting Renovated
Colorant, now located at 146 Main Street started out inside of Beacon Healing Massage as a pop-up shop, turned perma-pop-up shop, and now has a permanent home across the street in the space formerly occupied by Miss Vickie’s Music. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
Storefront shops always come and go on any Main Street, but taking a moment to reflect on what’s going on, not only has their been an ongoing Shopping Guide Shuffle since the summer, but there are building improvements as well.
Renovations Have Begun
At first blush, one might think that a bunch of new businesses are moving in. However, Beacon businesses already located here, for the most part, are simply moving around. The first major move and renovation was to Colorant’s space, which used to be a seasonal pop-up shop in Beacon Healing Massage’s space, which is right next door to the (now former) Mountain Scout office. Beacon Healing Massage’s new neighbor will be Utensil.
Colorant transitioned into a perma-pop-up in the Beacon Healing Massage space, and then officially moved out and across the street into the studio where Miss Vickie hung her musical shingle - but not before that space was totally renovated for Colorant. Miss Vickie has since moved to another location owned by the same people a few blocks up, down the alley near the shoe cobbler and Mr. Bell’s barbershop.
Miss Vickie’s Music, down the alley near Mr. Bell’s barbershop. Photo Credit: Katie Hellmuth Martin
reMADE, the boutique carrying handmade Hudson Valley items recently closed, yet the space has re-opened as a new store - Lewis and Pine. The new shop, however, occupies half the space. The store was essentially two stores inside with an existing wall and door separating the two. This can make for an awkward layout - or not - depending on how you set it up. The space will now be two storefronts.
Says Liz Ferrera, owner of reMADE and PAX Studios of her decision to close the shop: “For me personally, the decision to close reMADE was primarily ‘life getting in the way.’ More specifically, aging parents and my desire to learn all that I can from them while I have the opportunity. The maker community in the Hudson Valley is just incredible! The craftsmanship and creativity that I saw being produced just blew me away. Educating people on the benefits of handmade will continue to be my passion.”
Wait - Where Is Mountain Scout Going?
A survival training workshop on the Mountain Scout property in Hopewell JuncTion. Photo Credit: The Mountain Scout Instagram
The inside of the Mountain Scout office was really neat, and was set up as if you were outside in the wilderness. The Mountain Scout trains in survival tactics in the wilderness and taps into primitive stuff we humans otherwise may have disconnected from thanks to modern technologies. The true training takes place on several acres of land that Mountain Scout owns in Hopewell Junction, just 5 minutes from I-84 or the Taconic.
The big, tan Mountain Scout passenger van you see driving around Beacon is part of their offerings of shuttling clients to and from the Beacon train station to their land in Hopewell Junction for workshops or private trainings. His classes are just so neat - you should check them out for survival tactics for kids or adults, including Family Emergency Planning.
Meanwhile… On The East Side Of Beacon Near The Mountain
There are incredible finds! So many shops, galleries and eateries. We have a few articles slated to tell you about them, but a lot of good stuff. Loopy Mango (giant yarn), the No. 3 Reading Room for extremely rare art books and interesting print things not found in art galleries or book stores, The Vault for creative cocktails and one of the best baby kale Caesar salads, and Jeffrey Terreson’s curious dimensional paintings.
A screenshot from The Hop's home page, taken 10/24/16.
Just another Monday night, finishing up work, when the text comes in: "The Hop is closed?!" Which is a shocking text to receive, as we had just been there Friday night with family, and the leftovers are still in our fridge. Several tables had diners, the bar was full, and a private party enjoyed themselves in the next room. Sure enough, a check of their Facebook page and website confirmed the news.
What is the case with The Hop? It was a New York Times darling (mentioned here and here), having been written about several times in many publications. It had full seating - indoors and out! - and parking to match. One couldn't really get in without reservations; in such cases, we were lucky to squeeze in at the bar for a meal. [Edit 10/26/16, post-publishing: The Hop and its building are now listed for sale in The New York Times),
[Edit 10/25/16, post-publishing]: With regard to the rent-increase issue that growing numbers of Beacon storefronts are facing, one of The Hop's partners owns the building at 554 Main Street. The building, its apartments and business have been listed for sale one day after announcing the closure.
[Edit 10/25/16, post-publishing]: Akin to "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show" pipelines, talented employees who worked at The Hop years ago have spun out of The Hop and are now proprietors of their own establishments, including John-Anthony Gargiulo, who opened the Hudson Valley Brewery at 7 East Main Street, and Harrison Manning, who opened Harry's Hot Sandwiches at 449 Main Street, neither of whom have a role in the current Hop. Originally, when The Hop opened on Main Street in the location that is now Beacon Bath & Bubble, it had three owners: John Kelly, Chris Kavanagh and Matt Hutchins, and has two now: Kavanagh and Kelly. When he was a partner, Hutchins was the chef and was behind the original creative flavors that helped establish The Hop's strong culinary reputation.
According to The Hop's website, as of this publishing date of October 24, 2016: "The Hop is closed until further notice."
[Edit 10/26/16, post-publishing]: The Hop's Facebook Page has since been disabled, so links to it may not go anywhere.
Published to their Facebook page, just hours after publishing a cute promo for beer, a post used this language: "The Hop is now closed indefinitely. Thank you all for making it a success. Cheers!" It is unconfirmed whether this message went up after the message was posted on the website, so as to indicate a follow-up, with the words: "is now closed," as opposed to maybe being closed. Neither message indicates finality because of the word choices: "indefinitely" and "until further notice."
Speculation about the precise meaning of these words is happening because a closure is just so unbelievable. An anchor on the east end of town, The Hop is a helpful destination for fueling your afternoon or evening strolls to visit galleries or shops. It, along with several other restaurants on Main Street, have helped Beacon tremendously in terms of keeping people here for dinner or lunch, as opposed to traveling up or down the Hudson River to find another eatery with a great experience.
Confirmation is always required at the physical storefront. Still, the verbiage used indicates a notice to come in the future about it not being closed.
With Hudson Valley Restaurant Week just around the corner, from November 1 to 13, we'd better all explore and keep those seats warm. The Hop did seem to have a lot of people in seats at all times, but one never knows in business. There are so many factors that go into keeping a business open. If they are indeed closed with no change, then we wish them well on their new endeavors and thank all of the creators of The Hop for bringing it to Beacon for the time it was here, defining a strong atmosphere with excellent employees, and being one of the first on Main Street to food compost.
Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!
Niche Factory Sale: Set for Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, offering amazing discounts - 50% to 80% off!
Reset & Renew Your Mindset with Kate Rabe:Learn to get more profit for your business at this half-day workshop held at the Holiday Inn Express in Fishkill on June 13th.
Compass Arts: New class dates added for June, including Mommy & Me classes
Parent & Child Portrait Class with Maria Amor: New Art & Craft location added, Atelier Room 205 at the old Beacon High School. Classes begin in June for 3rd grade through 5th grade.
ReMade: Added to our Shopping Guide. Located next to Clay Wood & Cotton at 133 Main St., Beacon, NY.
Visit our Shopping Guide for a full listing of retail options that line Main Street and nearby.
The Vault: Visit our latest Restaurant Guide Sponsor, at 446 Main Street.
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!
The Blushery: Our newest Beauty Guide sponsor. They are giving away 20 percent-off discount cards to be used toward your next spa service. Does it get better? Yes! Enter their contest to win a free spray tan! They're giving one away to someone who checks in at The Blushery with a picture on Instagram by tagging #theblushery #BlusheryBirthday.
Twins Barber Shop is our latest addition to the Beauty Guide. Check them out at 349 Main Street.
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide.
Do you have a class or workshop you would like us to consider adding? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or via email at editorial@alittlebeacon.com.
Happy May, everyone! Here's a quick list of what we added to ALBB this week so you can plan ahead this Spring. As the weather gets warmer, there will be more and more fun things to do!
Burger & Beer Bash: Held this year at Dutchess Stadium on Thursday, August 11th. Tickets on sale now!
City-Wide Yard Sale: Taking place June 11th throughout Beacon
Bija Beacon Homestead BBQ & Art Opening: A free event featuring art from R.A. McBride
Howland Public Library Awards Ceremony: A benefit for the Howland Public Library Savoit Fund
Howland Cultural Center Monthly Events: including Open Mic Night, Bridge Club, Community Chorus, May Art Exhibit and more.
Barb's Butchery: Prepare your next slow-cooked meal or sausage breakfast for the week ahead, and save 20%! Visit Barb’s Butchery's Frozen Foods ‘fridge, where all frozen rib-eye and sausage are 20% off.
You can always check our Restaurant Guide for the latest openings and promotions!
Society of Lash is our newest member “Stand Out!” sponsor, making women mysteriously more beautiful than ever!
Find more ways to pamper yourself in our full Beauty Guide.
Do you have a class or workshop you would like us to consider adding? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or via email at editorial@alittlebeacon.com.
It's true, Draught Industries was your source for beer porn because their freshly tapped kegs were just...so...good. But you got hungry! And the people at Draught took notice as people were bringing in their own take-out Chinese. Once the beer kings finished opening one of the most tasty restaurants in Fishkill, The Dutchess Bierecafe, they brought some of the good food back over to Beacon. You'll find asiago cheese smothered chicken sausage, the chedder bratwurst, and onion confit on more than a few things.
Full menu that is very cheese and sausage friendly.
Hold the phones, residents on the East side of Beacon near the Fishkill Creek just got extremely excited that their craft beer selection now includes Hudson Valley Brewery at 7 East Main, one of Beacon's few remaining factory buildings that will undergo renovation to take a new form. Correction, everyone in Beacon just got extremely excited that different areas around Main Street are evolving with such definition, and that our choices of dining and drinking out are increasing with such style. The Brewery will feature a taproom, wholesale manufacturing facility and
event space, occupying all 18,000 square feet of the former factory. The dreamy brainchild of John-Anthony Gargiulo is slated to open in Spring 2016.
The far end of Main Street close to the mountain is a playground for developers and those who are passionate about restoring Beacon's old factory buildings into something of beauty and function. Says Gargiulo, President of Hudson Valley Brewing: “It was really important to us to preserve this building and bring it back online. It also happens to offer the perfect space for each aspect of our business: a beautiful, welcoming entry near Main Street for the taproom, a second level with high ceilings and original beams for private events, and a large warehouse space in the back for a 30-barrel brewhouse.”
7 East Main sits on the bank of the Fishkill Creek, and to the right of 1 East Main,
which is known as the Electric Windows building that is being converted into lofts.
Gargiulo adds in a recent press release: "The building completes a row of other substantial Beacon development projects, adjacent to two new loft/condominium buildings and a brand new municipal parking lot." He has been working to secure the space since 2013, according to the statement.
Think you'd like to totally change careers open a brewery? Take Gargiulo's lead, and you can! A former dolly grip for movies including productions put out by Marvel, Gargiulo would set up lighting designs and positions for cinematographers behind the camera. Now he is the visionary overseeing construction after leaving LA five years ago to return to his roots here in the Hudson Valley. He applied for and received an Empire State Development Grant in 2014, which helped push the project over the edge of dreaming to doing. “Our vision is for Hudson Valley Brewery to be a truly collaborative process: from the way we brew and blend our beers to the way we represent this incredible region and community we’re so proud to be part of.”
Looking forward to watching the construction, and to the opening. Meanwhile, see where you can dine and drink right now in A Little Beacon Blog's live Restaurant Guide.
OPEN NOW! The Vault.See below for what you will find there! COMING SOON! Baja 328, a Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill COMING SOON 2016! Hudson Valley Brewery (get the scoop)
It's always a pleasure eating and drinking your way through Beacon, so we created this guide to help you know where to eat and drink as you explore the town.
What to Know About This Guide:
This is organized as a "Walking Guide" starting from the train station on the west end of Main Street and ending by East Main Street past the dummy light.
The Guide mostly consists of restaurants, but we have also included bars, wine, liquor, tea, coffee and soda shops. You need some beverages to wash down your food!
Parking can be found on side streets, on Main Street, and in municipal lots.
New places are always popping up in Beacon and we'll be updating periodically. But if you don't see your favorite place, or have the inside scoop on something new opening up- give us a shout in the comments or email editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com.
Closures of your favorite spot may be surprising, so we will include the recent closures of restaurants at the top of this Guide.
If you are restaurant or drink establishment owner and have something special to add, please email editorial@alittlebeaconblog.com. If you want to feature your listing with pictures and special features, please see our advertising opportunities.
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NEAR THE TRAIN, BEFORE MAIN STREET
2 Way Brewing Company
18 West Main St.
(this is down the hill from Main Street proper, near the train)
(845) 202-7334
On your way up from the train station, either on foot or by car, Beacon's own brewery is a muststop. They will also have a new experimental beer to try each month!
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THE WEST END
(Close to the train station.)
Bank Square
129 Main St.
(845) 440-7165
Your friendly place on the West End Main Street for a latte, craft beer, or Mast Brothers Hot Chocolate. Also has snacks like yogurt, granola bars, and homemade donuts when they are making them.
Chill Wine Bar
173 Main St.
(845) 765-0885
A cozy wine bar offering tapas and live music every Saturday night. Sit at the bar or along the brick wall at a table for two, or spread out in the front in the window seat adorned with pillows. Especially known for their dessert selection which includes a s'more panini and cheese cake as well as their cheese and meat platter.
Tito Santana Taqueria
142 Main St.
(845) 765-2350
Really fresh food you'd expect to find in a taqueria. From guacamole to fish tacos to cheesy quesadillas. Serves beer.
Kitchen Sink
157 Main St.
(845) 765-0240
Kitchen Sink features an eclectic mix of global and family influenced dishes, blending local ingredients with modern techniques. They put a spin on the classics, while creating new ones all using farm to table ingredients. Seating includes an outdoor garden patio. Check out their awesome Monday night fried chicken specials! Open for dinner beginning at 5pm.
The Pandorica
165 Main St.
(845) 831-6287
If you're a fan of Dr. Who, you will love this restaurant. Most importantly, however, is their food, which is delicious, comforting, and offers plenty of dessert options. Serves beer.
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main St.
(845) 440-6923
Beacon's most delightful wine shop that specializes in pairing wine with food. Every Second Saturday, Artisan Wine Shop hosts a be wine tastings with winemaker/import representative Luis Moya.
Poppy's Burgers & Fries
184 Main St.
(845) 765-2121
Enjoy a great burger and fries in wooden booths in Poppy's. Serves 100% grass fed beef, 100% Hudson Valley, and 100% Humanely raised. Serves craft beer.
Beacon Bread Company
193 Main St.
(845) 838-2867
You'll find not just their delicious, fresh baked bread, but you can stop in for warm french onion soup, grilled cheeses and other sandwiches, cheese danishes, brownies...
BJ's Soul Food Restaurant
213 Main St.
(845) 831-1221
Beacon's stop for soul food including fried chicken, ribs, ox tail and mac and cheese that rivals Stouffers. Enjoy a generous slice of a homemade three layer frosted cake. Serves beer.
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THE MIDDLE & "MARKET SQUARE"
Pleasant Ridge II
208 Main St.
(845) 831-3444
Pizza and Italian food like chicken parmesan. Seats large parties. Serves wine and beer.
Homespun
232 Main St.
(845) 831-5096
Delicious spot for breakfast, lunch or sweet snacks (like carrot cake or chocolate mousse). If you are here on a Saturday, you are lucky because you get to order their deep dish french toast with real maple syrup, which is only baked on the weekend. Also has oatmeal, yogurt, quiche, sandwiches, and cheeses.
Isamu Sushi
240 Main St.
(845) 440-0002
Beacon's most modern and hip looking sushi restaurant with a waterfall wall that kids love. Seats large party. Serves wine and beer.
Max's On Main
246 Main St.
(845) 838-6297
The local bar for a great dinner, live music, and late night eating. Live music every Saturday. Plus sports on TV.
Cafe Amacord
276 Main St.
(845) 440-0050
Delicious Italian flare gourmet food. Enjoy salads with goat cheese and beets, cauliflower soup, entrees of fish or steak, and wine by the glass or bottle.
All You Knead
308 Main St.
(845) 440-8530
Stop in for a chocolate croissant, apple muffin, or chicken pot pie. You'll of course find a hearty chocolate chip cookie or brownie here, but you may also find whatever the baker decided to bake, like vegetable samosa.
Denning's Point Distillery
10 N. Chestnut Street
Denning’s Point Distillery in Beacon, NY crafts the finest artisanal spirits available including Viskill Vodka, Beacon American Whiskey & Denning's White Rye Whiskey.They use high quality grains from New York state farms and strive to create classic spirits of unique character and depth. Denning's Point Distillery works from a unique,urban production space and offers impromptu tours and tastings.
Get Frosted Cupcakery
323 Main Street, Beacon
(845) 765-1002
A cupcakery with many flavors. Be sure to try their lemon cupcake!
Quinn's
330 Main Street, Beacon
(845) 202-7447
The premiere collaborative, co-operative live music venue/Japanese restaurant in Beacon, NY! Their mixes traditional Japanese snacks, ramen and "Gringo Favorites" such as dog dogs and chili. They also offer a large selection of canned and bottled beers as well as fine wine and even a little sake.
The Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main St.
(845) 855-1300
Founded in 1972, in an old stagecoach stop in Beekmanville, NY, the Towne Crier Cafe has become a mecca for fans—and performers—of live music. After a brief stay in Millbrook, then a quartercentury in Pawling, NY, they relocated in October, 2013, to the blossoming arts hub of Beacon, NY. Their performance space is spacious but intimate—bringing you what the NY Times called “Downhome access to worldclass performers.” Their finedining menu emphasizes fresh, local and natural ingredients. The Towne Crier claims that you will be tweeting "OMGs" after eating their desserts.
Beacon Pantry
382 Main St.
(845) 4408923
Beacon Pantry is a specialty market for meats, cheeses, fish, crackers, jams, honey, granola, ice cream, and so much more. Known for carrying French and Italian delectables. Enjoy a snack at their window seat or grab something and go.
More Good
383 Main St.
(845) 797-1838
Drink More Good uses locally sourced and organic ingredients to create handcrafted soda syrup concentrates, tea and tisane concentrates, and bitters.
Oak Vino Wine Bar
389 Main St.
(845) 765-2400
Oak Vino is an oasis for wine lovers. Enjoy the curated wine collection that is always changing. Serves light fare of tapas including cheeses, chutney, hummus, and more.
Food menu is available until 10pm.
Draught Industries
394 Main St.
(845) 765-8080
Beer, beer and more beer! And recently added pork! This cozy alleyway of a bar has everything you need: BEER, and brawtwurst with plenty of cheese and onions. Lots of beer on a big fancy, superimpressive and hightech tap system. Bartenders dispense great advice and samples to find your perfect beer for the evening. Did we mention beer?
Yankee Clipper Diner
397 Main St.
(845) 440-0021
If you need broad food selections from veggies to meat to seafood, Yankee Clipper is a Beacon staple that will seat you comfortably for any meal. If you've seen the movie "Nobody's Fool" with Paul Newman, you'll recognize Yankee Clipper in a scene. Find a huge menu that includes Italian, Southwestern, and enjoy a few dishes with a Greek flare such as a gyro or chicken slouvaki. Serves beer and wine.
Kennedy's Fried Chicken
392 Main St.
(845) 831-8411
Open LATE for your pizza roll, Jamaican beef patty, spicy chicken sandwich, and fried chicken meal cravings.
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THE EAST END & BEYOND
(Close to The Mountain.)
The Beacon Bite
416 Main St.
A gourmet food truck parked in a lot that is adorned with colorful picnic tables and public art. It's a bright red truck, you can't miss it. The menu changes daily and according to farm freshness. Open Thursday-Sunday, this is your weekend quick bite to eat. Serves More Good soda and root beer, but no actual beer.
The Beacon Pie Company
416 Main St
Because you were craving a slice of Salted Honey Butter, Chocolate Lavender, or a Grapefruit Ginger Custard. This pie, which comes in many more flavors which change by the day, is sold on Thursdays through Sundays in the same lot as The Beacon Bite. Try not to get overwhelmed with how convenient pie just became, as it is sold out of a custom built "piecycle."
Ella's Bellas
418 Main St.
(845) 765-8502
A beautiful cafe and eatery serving baked goods, salads and soups that are all gluten free and really good. Some of the best chocolate chip cookies and lemon bars around. Be sure to try their mini pumpkin pies, and enjoy coffee from Tas Kafé and cocktails from syrups from More Good.
Cascadas Mexican Restaurant
424 Main St.
(845) 765-2570
Authentic Mexican food with Veracruz flavor. You can easily find your favorite dish on their extensive menu and wash i down with a $6 margarita during their Happy Hour.
The Vault
446 Main St.
(845) 202-7735
The Vault is Beacon's newest restaurant, serving spirits and tappas for lunch and dinner. Located in an old bank, the interior is beautiful and does offer outdoor seating on their patio overlooking Main Street. The menu includes fresh fish, meat, soups, and cocktails. The Vault is a late-night eating option, and is open daily except Mondays. HOURS Tuesday - Thursday: 11am-10pm Friday: 11am - 12pm Saturday: 12pm - 12am Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
Harry's Hot Sandwiches
449 Main St.
(845) 765-8111
The name is pretty self explanatory: Great sandwiches, coffee, and other goodies. You can hang out or take it to go!
Joe's Irish Pub
455 Main St.
(845) 838-1779
Local watering hole with great drink prices. Special for Second Saturday: St. George and Friends Second Saturday Jam15 to 40 musicians every month under one roof. This love entertainment has been going on every Second Saturday for the past 12 years and continues into its 13th.
Beacon Bath & Bubble
458 Main St.
(845) 440-6782
This spot is not only a soap shop, they also have the unique offering of old fashioned, vintage & retro soda pop in 36 brands! You can enjoy a bubbly soda pop from yesteryear inhouse or to bring home as a customized 6pack.
Brother's Trattoria
465 Main St.
(845) 838-3300
Find pizza here of course, but also many more entrees of fish, steak and chicken. A favorite pizza is "Grandma's", a Sicilian style garlic cheese pizza with fresh tomato. Also ask about their gluten free pizza.
Beacon Bagel
466 Main St.
(845) 440-6958
There is no replacement for a craving for a salmon lox on a bagel, or for a breakfast egg and cheese bagel sandwich which is why you'll peel off into Beacon Bagel for a filling sandwich before you continue on your night of wine, beer and other spirits. Very kid friendly and can make pretty much anything you like. Serves chocolate milk, juice, and lattes.
Seoul Kitchen
469 Main St.
(845) 765-8596
Owned and run by Heewon Marshall, Seoul Kitchen offers home-style Korean cooking with food that has been prepared from a wide range of vegetables and specially prepared meat and chicken.
Beacon Falls Cafe
472 Main St.
(845) 765-0172
This American Bistro restaurant has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere with its quaint, old mountain town decor and super friendly staff. They offer plenty of delicious comfort food and beer options for diners.
The Chocolate Studio
494 Main St.
(845) 765-1165
The Chocolate Studio (formerly Gourmetibles) is perfectly suited for birthday parties for kids of all ages. They make their delicious treats in their own kitchen, including custom cakes, made to order. The aroma may hook you in for the night. They also make our own Cake Pops, French Macarons, chocolate covered Bacon, chocolate covered pretzels and lots more.
Raddish
504 Main St.
(845)838-5353
Fresh Salads, sandwiches, soups, and smoothies. Create your own delicious salad from their salad bar or grab a Raddish original creation: the Buffalo Chicken Salad looks pretty hearty!
Sukhothai
516 Main St.
(845) 790-5375
Sukhothai creates traditional Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai and Som Tam. They offer to spice each entree is to your taste, available in 1–5 in degrees of hotness.
The Hop
554 Main St.
(845) 440-8676
The Hop is a craft beer lovers bar for beer and artisanal comfort food. They feature over 150 craft beers by the bottle and can for retail and a rotating draft list of 9 craft beers for tasting with us or growler fills for home. They also feature feature local artisan cheeses, chocolates, pickles, jams & house-made sausages, terrines & pâtés crafted by Chef Matt Hutchins. All the meat is sourced locally and butchered in-house and as much local produce as possible is used to craft the menu. Reservations strongly encouraged.
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EAST MAIN STREET
(Just over the tiny Fishkill Creek bridge. This quickly becoming a boutique and artist hub.)
Roundhouse
2 East Main Street
(845) 765-8369
One of Beacon's biggest passion projects The Roundhouse is a conversion of one of Beacon's most historic, beautiful buildings to be a hotel, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy stunning views of the waterfall at Fishkill Creek from within the spacious restaurant or plush lounge. If you appreciate interior design, you will love dining here. Seats large or small parties. Serves beer, wine and cocktails. Reservations encouraged.
Dogwood Bar & Restaurant
47 East Main Street
(845) 202-7500
Enjoy homestyle favorites to innovative specials. Dogwood, as with so many restaurants in Beacon, uses organic, locally sourced ingredients. The draft beer menu is carefully chosen and constantly updated to reflect the very best in quality and seasonal flavors. Have fun picking a craft beer from the big chalkboard of specials flowing from their 16 taps and full bar.
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring St.
(845) 831-8050
Former math teacher barb is now our friendly, fresh local butcher! She sources from local farms and supplies our favorite local restaurants. Learn more about what delicious things you can order form her in our profile here. Check out her Beers and Brats for $8 special on Second Saturday.
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