In the late 19th century, Hudson was a bustling river town at the epicenter of the famous Hudson River School of painting. The town fell into decline for most of the twentieth century, but has undergone an urban revival over the past thirty years. Manhattanites make the 117-mile trip upstate to check out Hudson's superb antique shopping, active arts scene, and lively bars and restaurants, many of which occupy the same buildings as their predecessors a century before.
Vico serves regional Italian cuisine with an emphasis on regional Tuscan specialties. Located in the heart of town, Vico draws upon fresh produce from the nearby Hudson Valley to create dishes to entice customers for lunch and dinner.
Special holiday menus are created for occasions like Valentine's Day and New Years. Diners at other times will find a comfortable setting and dishes like calamari dusted in panko crumbs and pasta with sautéed salmon and spinach in a delicate white wine cream sauce. A three course prix-fixe menu is available every day and includes a salad, main course selection and dessert.
Vico Restaurant & Bar
136 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-6529?
vico-restaurant.com
Swoon Kitchen Bar is an upscale restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine five days a week. The restaurant is located in a former storefront topped with a Victorian pressed tin ceiling. Menus focus on fresh ingredients prepared in season and paired with appropriate wines. Dinner might begin with a slice of country pate, a salad of Maine Peekytoe crab and endive or an order of grilled lamb sausage with spinach. Main course options include risotto, crispy duck confit with mushrooms and brown-sugar brined pork chops with white beans. Be sure to leave room for dessert prepared by the staff pastry chef. Private parties can be accommodated.
Swoon Kitchen Bar
340 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534-2419
518-822-8938?
swoonkitchenbar.com
Le Gamin serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual and comfortable setting with a French accent and thrift store chic design. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or something more substantial, you'll find it on the menu here. Diners can relax with one of many filled crepes, sample a salad topped with goat cheese and chicken or try a lamb hot dog topped with caramelized onions. A selection of drinks is also on hand including capucchino and orangina.
Le Gamin
609 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534-2842
518-828-2885?
legamin.com
