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In and around Rhinebeck, New York - Kitchen Kat
Along with dining out, I do a fair amount of “wining out” while staying in Rhinebeck. The Hudson Valley has a wealth of small vineyards and wineries — 19 in all — that offer tastings and tours. I’m partial to the champagne and rural atmosphere of Clinton Vineyards in Clinton Corners but I have also ventured out to visit others on the Hudson Valley Wine Trail, including Allison Wines and Vineyards in Red Hook and Royal Kedem Winery in Milton. In addition to the wineries I have gotten my wine fix at the two wine and spirits shops in downtown Rhinebeck. For a more temperate time I browse the aisles of Hudson Valley Footwear, Rhinebeck Department Store, Home Remedies gifts and furnishings, Hammertown home furnishings, Oblong Books and Music, Cabin Fever Outfitters and Paper Trail stationery store. Reminiscent of an old five and dime, A.L. Stickel Variety Store on East Market is always a must-stop shop. Along with traditional retail stores Rhinebeck boasts of several antiques dealers located within walking distance of one another. Behind the Beekman Arms sits a red barn housing the two-story Beekman Antique Market. Across from …
Kathy Hunt