New York State which is larger than England, has more downhill ski areas than any other state, it has the largest park in the nation south of Alaska, and is #3 in production of wine. It is an ideal and convenient state to enjoy the outdoors, while meeting other vacation needs. Check out some new restaurants that are popping up across New York State that serve world class foods and outstanding craft beers.
Lucky's (Finger Lakes)
This exciting new restaurant and bar in Rochester’s North Winton Village features a 1930s-40s theme and eclectic menus. Dig your fork into duck toast tartine, chopped salad, and classic sandwiches at lunch, or stop in for dinner and enjoy steak frites, roasted aubergine with lentils and crispy brussels sprouts, or roasted chicken. The cocktail menu gets creative with drinks like the Switchel, made with Moroccan mint syrup, plum vinegar, and lime.
Fall Street Brewing (Finger Lakes)
This Seneca Falls hub started out as a kombucha operation before owners/brewers Brad and Anna Luisi-Ellis decided to branch out into brewing beer. Their brick and mortar shop opened in 2019, and business hasn’t slowed down since. Stop by for a pint of cream ale, a cafe au lait, and grab a growler of kombucha to take home.
Bar-Bill North (Greater Niagara)
If you’re hungry for beef on weck or classic Buffalo wings, head to Bar-Bill Tavern’s new location in Clarence! The original in restaurant based East Aurora is famed for its local specials, and now you can order a mouth-watering slow-roasted carved beef sandwich and chips or honey butter barbecue wings in two locations.
Food Studio: Athens Location (Catskills)
Chef Dave Chicane’s new Food Studio location in Athens builds on the contemporary spin on Vietnamese cuisine he successfully debuted at the original Hudson hot spot, which was a major hit with diners. You’ll find ramen with bone broth, braised pork shoulder, pork belly bao, and orange glazed duck wings with cucumber slaw, to name a few tantalizing items. Freshly baked breads, sweets, and coffee are available for grab-and-go all day.
Radici Kitchen & Bar (Adirondacks)
For fine Italian dining head to Glens Falls, where the newly opened Radici Kitchen offers handmade pasta, steaks, and fresh seafood from longtime local chef Brian Bowden. The bar menu features classic and modern cocktails, and extensive craft beer and wine lists. Standout dishes include yellowfin tuna crudo made with Calabrian chillis, fennel, blood orange, and potato chips, and ricotta gnocchi in Bolognese sauce.
Roe Jan Brewing Co. (Hudson Valley)
Operating out of a historic building on Anthony Street, Hillsdale’s new brewery was once a general store, a shirt factory, a beer bottling operation, a farm and seed supply store, and a pop-up art gallery. Its 1850s-era charm needed a massive overhaul, and owners stripped and rebuilt much of the original building. The result is stunning, combining contemporary with historic charm. The brewery opened in February, offering an inventive pub menu that incorporates seasonal ingredients and wood-fired food, as well as a bevy of well-balanced beers on a rotating tap schedule. Stop by for a pint of Cozy Flannel or Whippoorwill.
