Pioneering Business Ready to Open in Famous Ulster County Location

There are a few locations for businesses in the Hudson Valley that resemble a rodeo horse: tough for the short-term but potentially rewarding if the rider can just "hang on".

Moving past the metaphors, the truth is that there are certain addresses that have seen the opening (and subsequent closings) of several different businesses, with many coming and going in the same year. Can a new restaurant change the trend?

New Restaurants Opening in the Hudson Valley

One example of these tricky locations can be found in the City of Newburgh, NY, an area that seems prime for a major comeback. This month, An Artistic Taste opened their doors at 96 Broadway, despite the history of the address (below).

An Artistic Taste Opens in Newburgh, NY

An Artistic Taste will be the third restaurant to open on the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street in the 2020s, with the two previous businesses closing within the last two years. Luckily, they have some tricks up their sleeves. But back to Ulster County...

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Is This Highland, NY Building Ready for Its Next Restaurant?

There's a building on Route 44 in Highland, NY that seems more than ready to welcome the Hudson Valley's next great local eatery. Unfortunately, the past few years have not been kind to those that have tried previously.

Former Flavorful Ladle Location Proves Tough for New Businesses

The property, located at 591 Route 44, used to house The Flavorful Ladle (above). The building sat vacant for years after The Flavorful Ladle closed in 2022, but has recently seen several new restaurants open (and close) in quick succession. Will this new restaurant break the trend?

New Pizzeria and Café Coming to Highland, NY

"Dolce Caffé and Pizzeria Coming Soon", reads the vinyl sign hanging in front of 591 Route 44 (above). Immediately, local residents began voicing their curiosity, as well as their dismay Sandra's Deli, the previous business, had closed so soon:

"That's sad Sandra's was nice. Business is business though if it's not busy enough it will not survive that's why we have to support our local small businesses", shared one resident. "Pizza place and breakfast café would do well there. I'd definitely like to see that", said another.

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While there is no information on the opening date for the new business, Dolce Caffé and Pizzeria is the latest pioneer to take on a location that has unfortunately become famous for short-lived stints, and Ulster County residents are wishing it success. Tour another new business just down the road below.