Located along one of the main routes connecting the Hudson Valley to the Catskill Mountains, the new South Cairo Country Store serves both local residents and the steady flow of visitors traveling through the region.
Read MoreJosie Grant brings deep small-business experience to her newest venture in the Village of Catskill. Having successfully launched seven businesses across Westchester, New Paltz, Kingston, and Saugerties, her latest endeavor — Loomie’s Luncheonette — adds fresh momentum to the northern end of Main Street.
Read MoreOn Friday, January 16th, community members and local officials gathered to celebrate the amazing transformation of the long-vacant former home of Brennan’s Road House into what has proven to be an outstanding destination for craft brews, great food, and meeting old (and making new) friends. Located on NYS Rt. 81 in the town of Coxsackie, Gray Willow has restored, reinvented, and refurbished a long-beloved gathering site, with state-of-the-art amenities and an on-site microbrewery.
Read MoreIn 2018, Anne Stowell and her husband moved to Ashland and quickly fell in love with the people, the landscape, and the spirit of the Catskills. When she saw a beautiful old church building become available in the hamlet of Hensonville, she decided to open her dream business.
Read MoreGrace Brannigan created 27 Cafe as a space dedicated to a shared experience of listening. Inspired by the Jazz Kissa of Japan (where people gathered to drink coffee, tea and alcohol and listen to records on a hi-fi sound system) 27 Cafe has updated that model for a modern audience while maintaining the soul of its predecessors.
Read MoreLife-long knitters May Elbaz-Belschner and Zairi Malcolm share a passion for all things fiber and expressing their creativity together. After opening their first location in Windham in 2018, they have now established a second in yet another Greene County Mountain Town. The Knitting Room in Tannersville is a true destination for supplies, advice, collaboration, and community.
Read MoreWhen the beloved Nellie’s restaurant hit the market, Irish immigrant and long-time East Durham enthusiast Mike Reilly saw a chance to invest in a community he’s cherished for decades. Now reopened as Reilly’s Bar & Restaurant, the venue continues its legacy as a lively Irish pub, complete with live music, special events, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Read MoreFor over 25 years, Dori Fackler has dreamed of opening a wine bar in a small town, on a historic Main Street and in a historic building. When a space became available on Main Street, Catskill in 2024, Dori made her dreams a reality.
Read MoreThe third year of destination events amidst beautiful blooms and scenic views is already logging huge successes as Meadowbrook Farm expands its offerings with even more opportunities to gather, wander, and enjoy local food, crafts, entertainment, and of course, flowers!
Read MoreThe Avalon Lounge (located at 29 Church Street in the Village of Catskill) is well known as a place for friends to gather for drinks, dance, and eclectic live music. Avalon’s three interconnected spaces (upstairs & downstairs) provide patrons with perfect purviews for celebration and conversation. Add homestyle Korean food favorites to the mix, and you’ve got a terrific treat for all the senses.
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