Get Out of Town!

     Not far to the north of The Big Apple lies the verdant and bountiful Hudson Valley.  And recently it has become the destination for rent weary New Yorkers to find not only affordable living, but also good food.  It seems that experienced chefs are also making the migration north and retrofitting their culinary skills to the tastes and demands of rural communities there, whether it be comfort food or sophisticated fare.  And it is a locavores delight!  Nearby farms provide an abundance of vegetables, meats, milk and cheeses to establishments with names like Baba Louie's, Ca'Mea, Swoon Kitchen and the Berkshire Mountain Bakery.  One restaurant, Fish & Game,  is located in a 19th Century blacksmith shop and serves a set menu that changes weekly, serving locally sourced food.

     The Hudson Valley has undergone some significant changes, from whaling, to mining, to lumber to agriculture.  Perhaps the next thing to drive the economy there is dining.  Sounds to me like some culinary research on my part will be necessary!