Twist
Twist restaurant is located in Hyde Park, NY. Opened by owner and Chef Benjamin Mauk in 2004, the menu offers a twist on familiar American foods. Diners are served cheese twists made of pastry puff while deciding on their meal. The restaurant's casual ambiance combines comfortable booths with a dramatic interior of colorful walls and Spanish tiled floors. In 2009, Twist received a Zagat rating of 27 for food and 26 for service. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Twist
4290 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-7094
letstwist.com
Terrapin Restaurant and Bistro
Terrapin restaurant moved to Rhinebeck, New York, in 2003. Owned by Chef Josh Kroner, the menu is the result of a French approach to cooking with influences from Asia, the American South West and Italy. Located in a renovated church built in 1825, the atmosphere is elegant and unique. Winner of Wine Spectator's award for excellence several years running, Terrapin also received a Zagat rating of 27 for food and 26 for service. The restaurant offers several types of menus including kid's food, wine and beer pairings. Terrapin restaurant is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The bistro stays open until midnight.
Terrapin
6426 Montgomery Street
Rhinebeck, New York 12572
(845) 876-3330
terrapinrestaurant.com
River Station
The River Station restaurant is in Poughkeepsie, New York. Owned by Kevin and Stacy Kihlmire, the restaurant is Poughkeepsie's oldest food and drink facility. The American menu features sea food, ribs, steak and a pub food. Situated on the waterfront with outdoor and glass enclosed seating, diners enjoy unobstructed views of the Hudson Valley and mid-Hudson bridges.
River Station
One Water Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
(845) 452-9207
riverstationrest.com
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Aurora LaJambre is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, N.Y. For over five years she's covered topics in culture, lifestyle, travel, DIY design and green living for print and online media. Her publication credits include "WOW Women on Writing," "Six States" and Catalogs.com. She graduated from New York University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing.
