7 of the Best Dishes Hudson Valley Locals Say You Need to Try

That's right! Yet another article touting the culinary excellence that's taking over the Hudson Valley.

There's been so much chatter about businesses we've had to say goodbye to in 2024. From major chains to beloved family-run operations, we've seen some sad closures.

Thankfully, there have been a slew of new openings this year too!

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Keep Your Favorite Restaurants Running in the Hudson Valley

While there are a number of factors out of our hands when it comes to businesses closing, one of the best ways to show your support and help keep your favorite spots alive is to go and grab a meal there.

The Hudson Valley is brimming with delicious options so we thought why not just ask Hudson Valley locals for their recommendations?

We wanted to cut to the chase though and figure out where people have had their favorite dish ever in the Hudson Valley. You know the kind of dish we're talking about - that one meal you dream about going back and ordering again. The one you tell all of your friends about.

For me, one of those dishes is the Toasted Goat from Norma's...

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The Hudson Valley's Favorite Locally-Made Meals

We had 120 Hudson Valley residents share some of their absolute favorite meals around the Hudson Valley.

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Some shared meals made at restaurants that are sadly no longer around:

Years ago there was a small restaurant in Hyde Park TWIST...I had a scallop dish on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes with sweet petite peas and lobster sauce...it was the single best dish I've ever had at any restaurant

- Kelly C.

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Some lamented about restaurants that are still open but no longer serve their favorite dish:

The huevos rancheros at Cafe Mio which they don't make anymore

- MaryAnn T.

There are also some popular places where multiple people shout out, sharing a variety of dishes from a single restaurant that they dream about. Some of those popular restaurants are listed below.

Check out it out below for some inspiration for your next meal out: