Hudson, New York

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Up the Hudson, only two hours from New York City, you’ll find the charming town of Hudson, NY, which has teasingly come to be known as New York’s “sixth borough,” due to the number of NYC transplants who now live and work there. They came bringing the bounty of Brooklyn on their backs – mid-century furniture, artisanal loaves, and all. And as potentially insufferable as that sounds, it’s not. It’s charming, delicious and all located up and down one main thoroughfare, Warren Street. Honestly, there are so many good spots here, you can’t go wrong, but I’ve highlighted a few that we enjoyed.

We stayed at the sublime River Town Lodge, a former 1920s movie theater turned motel turned perfect, bright, book-strewn modern dream. It’s like you’re staying on a Charles & Ray Eames’s living room pull-out. Heaven, and at the top of Warren Street, so that everything is easily accessible on foot. Plus, they have free bikes and coffee!

Hudson is also very near to Olana, the home and studio of painter, Frederic Edwin Church, so if that’s on your list – stop by Hudson after for lunch!

Eat

◐ Lil Deb’s Oasis

Delicious Latin American food served in a funky, retro spot. Everyone is obsessed with this place, and rightly so. If there’s a wait, put your name on the list and hang out at the bar at Rivertown Lodge around the corner. They’ll text you when your table is ready!

◐ Tanzy’s

Amazing breakfast with giant platter-sized pancakes and mountains of eggs. Very cozy. Breakfast/lunch only.

Wm. Farmer & Sons

The epitome of rustic-chic farm-to-table many-hyphened delight, with a much-lauded cocktail and wine program, to boot. This is your fancy night out in Hudson.

Fish & Game

James Beard award-winning restaurant in a former blacksmith’s shop. This is your push-the-boat-waaaay-out meal.

Red Dot Restaurant & Bar

Very fun local spot – great for a cozy pasta dinner or late-night drinks.

Oak Pizza Napoletana

Wonderful, family-friendly wood-oven pizza place.

Grazin’ Diner

The first (only?) “Animal Welfare Approved” diner where everything served is local and sustainable – even the burgers!

Drink

◐ Spotty Dog Books & Ale

A dream come true – a bar inside of a bookstore. Why isn’t there one of these in every town?

The Half Moon

Dive bar, and one of the few places in Hudson open after 9pm!

Ör Gallery & Tavern

Excellent bar/gallery with many local beers on tap. They open up their doors and windows in summer which gives it a wonderful airy feeling.

The Back Bar

Funky bar with a huge backyard, open late night.