Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Spring 2026 Kicks Off with Live Culinary Experience at Zwilling Cooking Studio

As spring unfolds across the Hudson Valley, Westchester restaurants are welcoming guests for the Spring 2026 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week that will run from March 2–15. To mark the start […] Read more »

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival Returns June 9-14

For more than two decades, Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival has been a gathering plac where chefs, makers, and neighbors come together to celebrate what makes this region distinctive.This […] Read more »

River Journal Road Trip: An Off-Grid Pizza Pilgrimage in Portugal

River Journal publisher Alain Begun recently returned from a trip to Portugal. If you’d like to share an off-the-beaten-path gem you’ve discovered during your travels, email us at publisher@rivertownsmedia.com with a […] Read more »

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Prepares to Kick Off Girl Scout Cookie Season with New Cookie

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (GSHH) officially starts counting down to the kick off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led […] Read more »

Firefighters Association of New York Offers Cooking Safety Tips For The Busiest Day of the Year For Home Fires

As New Yorkers get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges all to have a safe and happy holiday by taking some cooking safety […] Read more »

Westchester’s Great Pie Bake-off & Ribbon Cutting at Earlybird in Briarcliff Manor

Earlybird owners Heather Kim and Katie Mayer are hosting Westchester’s Great Pie Bake-Off and a ribbon cutting with the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce to officially celebrate their grand opening. […] Read more »

Froggy’s Comes A-Courtin’ to Briarcliff Manor

Froggy’s, the family-owned sandwich shop with five locations in northern Westchester, Putnam and Connecticut, will be opening in downtown Briarcliff Manor in the coming months.  The chain’s first franchise will be located on the first floor […] Read more »

Top U.S. Chefs to Compete in Prestigious Copper Skillet Cook-Off at Windrose on Hudson

Windrose on Hudson along with The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), announced their annual U.S. Copper Skillet Cook-Off.  The culinary competition will take place on Wednesday, November 5 at Windrose on […] Read more »

Noteworthy Milestone: Main Street Sweets Turns 25 

Twenty-five years ago, three Tarrytown natives, a mother and her two daughters, opened the doors to a little homemade ice cream shop, determined to scoop up the flavors of their childhoods and share them with our neighbors. As […] Read more »

Farm-to-Table Weddings: How Hudson Valley Couples Are Embracing Local Flavor

The Hudson Valley has long been known for its lush landscapes, vibrant farms, and rich culinary heritage. It is where small-town charm meets artisanal craftsmanship, and where farm-to-table is more […] Read more »