Ulster Has Everything Camp Kingston 36 St. James St., Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 853-4337 Camp Kingston is a vibrant all-day café, bar, and community gathering space in Kingston. Inspired by Camp Sequoia, a summer camp that his family ran for 75 years, owner Sam Shapiro’s multipurpose space has a genuine, whatever-you-want-it-to-be vibe. Meet or snack in the café, bar, and mercantile area up front. Then head to the back for some pinball and pool, surrounded by works by local artists. Coffee service begins at 7:30am, grab-and-go items and pantry staples are available throughout the day, and bar ..read more

Fattoush Salad à la Edy’s Grocer In his new book, Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy’s Grocer, Edy Massih shares some of the secrets behind his beloved Greenpoint mecca. Save this fattoush recipe for those precious summer weeks when gardens and farmers markets are bursting with perfectly ripe, perfectly glorious heirloom tomatoes. To make the most of that season, Massih skips fattoush’s traditional chopped lettuce, opting instead for luscious tomatoes, big crunchy chunks of cucumber, and peppery radish. And, while all fattoushes employ pita chips and dressi ..read more

Ulster Has Everything Camp Kingston 36 St. James St., Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 853-4337 Camp Kingston is a vibrant all-day café, bar, and community gathering space in Kingston. Inspired by Camp Sequoia, a summer camp that his family ran for 75 years, owner Sam Shapiro’s multipurpose space has a genuine, whatever-you-want-it-to-be vibe. Meet or snack in the café, bar, and mercantile area up front. Then head to the back for some pinball and pool, surrounded by works by local artists. Coffee service begins at 7:30am, grab-and-go items and pantry staples are available throughout the day, and bar ..read more

New York City, the Hudson Valley, and most corners of the Northeast conjure up images of farmers’s markets, high-end cuisine, and al fresco dining. For most of us, these settings provide exciting culinary adventures that delight our palates, support our good health, and enrich life overall. For autistic and neurodivergent individuals, however, those same multi-sensory experiences can trigger episodes of anxiety that make them want to avoid eating altogether. With 1 in 36 now diagnosed with autism, and countless others who have feeding disorders, we must find ways to support EVERYONE with whom ..read more

Cannabis Chefs on Bringing High Cuisine Outdoors Outdoor get-togethers in the summer are always occasions for joy and communion, but it can be stressful to entertain while ensuring that your party’s vibes remain immaculate. For me, the secret to hosting a great cannabis event has always been simple: Keep your friends close, and your weed closer. “Incorporating cannabis into your summer barbecue is the perfect way to bring like-minded friends and family together,” says Donna*, executive chef and co-founder of upper Manhattan’s coolest weed-friendly eatery, Tree House Café. Since opening in 2022 ..read more

From Backyard to Teacup KITCHEN GARDEN IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS AND LOCALLY GROWN SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSOR, MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL. It’s impossible to know exactly where the wisdom of gathering “bush tea” began. I’ve heard that it’s an Aboriginal tradition, but also Barbadian, Crucian, Bahamian, and South African. For me, it’s as local as the square footage surrounding my house. Gathering bush tea is an improvisational act, highly creative and seasonal. After my double-ish espresso, I head outside and see what’s what. Early in the season, my black currant bush leaves call to me w ..read more

Ukrainian-American, social media star, publicist, line cook. Emily Fedner has been it all and now she’s hungry for more. Whenever Emily Fedner is missing her Baba or craving some authentic Eastern European food, which is often, she comes up to Brighton Beach. Sometimes, she’ll document the journey for her Food Lover’s Diary, a must-read account for culinarily inclined Instagram users. But even when she’s not making another video, she can’t help but drop some knowledge while simultaneously insisting her dining companion put more sour cream on their plate. FEATURED IMAGE (TOP) Slice of Life. Fed ..read more

Introducing “The Sheepish Grin” featuring Pecorino Romano PDO All around the country, bars and restaurants are embracing the trend of hyper-savory cocktails, experimenting with ingredients that venture beyond the traditional sweet-sour-fruity-herbal cocktail palate to land a distinct umami punch. From the iconic MSG Martini at Bonnie’s (MSG, The Botanist gin, Castelvetrano olive brine, and Shaoxing wine) to the Cold Pizza at Double Chicken Please (Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, Parmigiano Reggiano, burnt toast, tomato, basil, honey, and egg white), mixologists are cheerfully overstepping the bound ..read more

What I Know About the Garden KITCHEN GARDEN IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS AND LOCALLY GROWN SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSOR, MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL. Whether your planting plot can be measured in acres or inches (or even in your dreams), the same rules apply: Be crazy, expect nothing, get dirty, wake up with the sun, talk to yourself, prioritize color, stop over-mothering, organize chaos. Beauty Everywhere. The garden is an exercise in appreciating what life hands you. There’s always a surprise. Sometimes nothing comes of the seeds you’ve planted. And sometimes it’s magnificent. What to grow. Rain ..read more

A Q/A with Russell Moss, GM of Milea Estate Vineyard Any day can be Rosé Day if you want it to be. But technically, Rosé Day is June 8th, and Milea Estate Vineyard would love it if you visited their beautiful historical location in the Hudson Valley for a day full of wine tasting, food, and games. Milea Estate Vineyard will also mark this most special of occasions by introducing their latest rosé, a signature blend called Queen of the Meadow, which guests can enjoy while grooving to a live band and a DJ, while sampling a special menu prepared by Executive Chef David Kim. We talked to General M ..read more