I know that there are a good number of pick-your-own apple farms nearby NYC. However, I'd like to go this weekend to pick some apples and I'm finding out that some farms' apple-picking seasons are finished. Anyone have any suggestions for farms that are still doing pick-you-own apples? I'm in Manhattan and I have a car, so I'm not limited to public transportation. Thanks!
I'm making my first trip to the Hudson Valley and I was wondering whether there are any hometown treats in the area that I should hit. I'll be in Wappingers Falls, NY, specifically. Thanks!
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Of course I bought my Vendy tickets the first day they went on sale, only to find out that my close friend's bridal shower is the same day. Nevermind the discussion of who would plan a bridal shower on the same weekend as the Vendys. Would anyone be interested in buying my Vendy tickets? I would like to get face value, OBO. Thanks, I appreciate any help!
Thanks! I just called to confirm: they are indeed still in pick-your-own apple season.
Nicola's Pizza. Make sure to get a nic-a-boli. You'll likely have wait, but I assure you it's well worth it. Great family history there and the food is amazing.
Long lines not today
FastPass to sacred fire pit
Beard to tail, eat all
I'll go with Cherry Marshmallow Twists (yeah! passover!)
I freeze hummus. It's not 100% right on (in terms of taste and consistency) after defrosting, but pretty close. I've made it ahead of time for a party, freezed it and defrosted for the party. Seemed to go over quite well!
Simply roasted brocolli, onions and garlic
I feel like it's cheating, but I have to say Madison Square Park for the Big Apple NYC BBQ Festival
porterhouse all the way - gotta have that bone in!
I highly recommend Casellula, 401 West 52nd Street (at Ninth Avenue), 212-247-8137. http://www.casellula.com/
My "pick" is Golden Harvest Farms in Valatie, NY. They have pick-your-own apples through October, and they feature hot, fresh apple cider donuts and fresh-squeezed cider at the stand (where they also have fruit that's already been picked, lots of other baked stuff, etc).
It's not exactly a short ride from NYC but especially @ this time of year, it's well-worth it. The faster route is to take the NYS Thruway north to exit 21A, the exit to get to the Mass Pike. Get off @ the exit for Albany/Hudson/Route 9 (west). Head south on Route 9 (toward Hudson). Golden Harvest Farms is less than 5 miles south of your exit, on Route 9.
The scenic route is to get onto the Taconic Parkway, take it north, and get off in Chatham (Route 203). Take that west to Route 9. Take Route 9 north. There's a traffic circle, but it's an easy one. Golden Harvest Farms is just a bit north of the traffic circle, on Route 9. (It's about 20-30 minutes from the Taconic to the place.)
Either way, you're still talking more than 2 hrs from NYC, but the foliage is fantastic this year! (And will be for a while longer. Unless it rains.) If you're interested, Golden Harvest's website = http://goldenharvestfarms.com/
Take a drive up to Warwick, NY. It's about 1.5 hours out of Manhattan, but the pretty scenery makes it go much faster. There are lots of orchards up there, but I strongly recommend Doc's. It's a winery/orchard, and they make all of their own hard ciders and wines on site. There is a really cute gift shop and EXCELLENT food! (Think flatbread pizzas, delicious salads and sandwiches, and grilled fare). The apples were great, and they had a large variety to choose from. On the weekends, they have a band, and people bring picnic lunches and drink hard cider all afternoon. We're already trying to see if we have a free weekend to go back before the season is over!
come to the hudson valley, 90 minutes from manhattan take the taconic parkway get off at rhinebeck/red hook exit... go left (west onto Rt. 199 - drive into the town of red hook. at the only light in town make a right (north)
onto Rt. 9 - go about 5 miles and you'll see Rt. 78 make left and right on the right side of the road you'll come to MEAD ORCHARDS!!!!
they have great apples as well as all kinds of other veggies available. open sat & sun. 10-5pm. it's a beautiful spot.... have lunch at GiGi's at greig farm ... it's just south from where you're turning....
Terhune Orchards in NJ has the best apples around (as far as I'm concerned), and they're in full swing according to their website.
Try Pochuck Valley Farms in norther NJ or Solebury Orchard in bucks county PA. Pochuck is closer to Manhattan a little more than an hour away. Solebury is near New Hope so you can do some shopping while you're out there.
So few of us! I'm usually the first person from Delaware my friends meet...and they usually quote Waynes World. =) Didn't know there were any more Delawarians on this site.
@pbis: Nice to meet ya! It's fun to talk to someone from my state..:)
Macks on the highway has the most heavenly milkshakes... I used to live a few streets away and would walk there and eat a burger and shake...so good!
I don't really like Grottos, but after I moved away, every once and a while I really want it... So weird. I have always preferred Louie's as a general rule...and the people there are nicer too! That's what I loved about working in Rehoboth: I got to know the owners of the establishments and that made me love them more and more. I was so sad when Java Beach made way for Claws...so wrong. At least I could still eat their fabulous cream of crab soup at Arenas. I can't bring myself to go into a Candy Kitchen--it stinks of not fresh candy.
The people who work at Dogfish are sooo knowledgable about their beer/spirits/food its ridiculous.
I also miss the donuts at Lingo's Market on Baltimore and first. Yummy!
The pastries/cookies at the Bake Shoppe are yummy...
And the cinnamon rolls at Fuddy Duddys on First between Rehoboth Ave and Wilmington next to the Frog Pond.
...a lot of my things are for breakfast because I would have to go to work on the avenue at 10 and there were so many places to get breakfast beforehand! I don't want to think about how much money I have given Greenman. All deserved of course!
@pbis: No ketchup necessary. Malt and Salt-that's all you need. :) I agree with you about the Candy Kitchen-but did you ever have their Ice Cream? It's been a while for me, but I remember it being good. Yes, I do have a thing for Ice Cream. Greenman is good-I like their Fruit Juices too. Do you like Grotto's Pizza? I don't, but you know how people are around here...It's almost a sin if you don't.
@ Butrflygirly: It is a shark! And Thrashers are to die for. Be warned, they don't have ketchup and it doesn't matter, b/c vineagar is the way to go! And if you go to Nicolas, get the Nicoboli, not the pizza...soo yummy. I always preferred Louie's on Rehoboth ave near the beach for pizza.
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