The Culinary Institute of America’s New TAVERN at American Bounty Restaurant

The new Tavern at American Bounty Restaurant at the CIA in Hyde Park, NY, is the perfect casual place to go to relax and enjoy yourself as you sip wonderful drinks and snack on savory bar food WITHOUT NEEDING A RESERVATION. You can choose from the full American Bounty menu or select from the Tavern’s menu serving delicious casual fare.

The CIA feels the TAVERN is offering the community a venue that encourages return visits without the hassle of making reservations. You can just stop by any time!

The American Bounty Restaurant’s menu focuses on the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley. Contemporary and traditional regional dishes are brought to life there in an honest and flavorful way.

Some of the specialties on the Tavern menu include: Wasabi Peas, Smoked Spiced Nuts, Grilled Vegetables, Roast Northern Atlantic Oysters, Artisanal Cheeses, Garlic Fries, Cheddar Burger, Seared Salmon Salad,  just to mention a few.

No RESERVATIONS Needed
Open Tuesday–Saturday: Noon–Close
Tavern menu available: Noon–6:30 pm
American Bounty menu available: Noon–1 pm and 6–8 pm

The Tavern at American Bounty Restaurant
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Drive (Route 9)
Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
845.451.1011
www.americanbountyrestaurant.com/tavern

Pizza Newburgh

Original Post Date: July 27, 2015

Author: Ann Stratton, NewburghFoodJournal.com
Photography: Ann Stratton

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Hmmm…where to go for pizza in Newburgh?  A few months ago I started asking this question of friends and acquaintances and, to my surprise, the answers were extremely varied.  Everyone had “their” place and there wasn’t one overall favorite among them (maybe there was, but I don’t do favorites).  I am not a connoisseur of pizza. In fact, I don’t even like pizza. So for me to do a blog piece on pizza, I had to rely solely on public opinion and my husband (of course). Why was there such diversity in pizza preferences among Newburgh-ers?

I counted 15 pizza places within the city limits of Newburgh (there may even be more that I haven’t run across). Some have been here since the beginning of time and have classic pizza choices. Others are newer and offer artisanal-style pizza. Then there are the places in between that offer a variety: Neapolitan, deep-dish, New York style, Sicilian and gourmet (think gluten-free crust). This assortment of pizza choices is the reason for the diversity, duh. Everyone has a favorite type of pizza. And, I found, they are somewhat militant about it.

Without picking a favorite (since I don’t have one), I decided to highlight a few places in Newburgh that showcase the different varieties of pizza and toppings. This list is not in any order of popularity. Please forgive me if I didn’t include your go-to place. I am sure I will get to it down the road. Also, can someone please tell me what the fascination is with ranch dressing?

Stella’s Pizzeria

Chicken and red onions pizza (left). All veggie deep dish pizza (right)

Cafe Pitti

The Funghetto Pizetta – tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, with roasted shitake and oyster mushrooms

Washington Heights Pizzeria

Basic New York Pepperoni slice

JF Pizzeria

Buffalo Chicken, mozzarella and ranch dressing pizza

Pizza Shop

Potato Pie (caramelized onions, smokey ham, hickory bacon, mozzarella, pecorino, rosemary and roasted garlic)

Johnny’s Deli and Pizza

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto pizza.

Note: This is a very small sampling of what the pizzerias seen here have to offer. Of course, all of them serve more options of toppings and crusts. If you didn’t find your true-love slice here, I’m sure it’s out there. Oh yeah, I almost forgot…most of them deliver (Cafe Pitti is the exception). Buon appetito!

Stella’s Pizzeria
283 Broadway, Newburgh, NY
(845) 562-8188

J&F Pizzeria
474 Broadway, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-3430

Cafe Pitti
40 Front St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-1444

Washington Heights Pizzeria
102 S Lander St, Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-0388

Pizza Shop
27 Water St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-7467

Johnny’s Deli and Pizza
74 North St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 562-5700

From the Sea—a Savory Summer Delight

It's finally here!  We've been waiting all winter to experience the delight of outdoor living again.

We've taken the patio furniture and umbrella out...the plants and flowers are starting to embrace our outdoor space. And now it's time to reintroduce those very special summer foods, especially some of the wonderful sea delights that are more readily available at this time of year!

So to start the season, why not serve baked stuffed clams on the half shell?—a perfect hors d'oeuvre to accompany cocktails—or serve as an appetizer for the first course. Seem complicated? It's actually easier than you think!

The clams are already prepared, seasoned with bread crumbs and herbs and they come frozen, ready to pop in the oven. And they're fabulous!  Who's responsible for this brilliant idea? Sally's Fish Market in Newburgh, NY.

The clams are from Long Island and like all of Sally's fish, there's a daily pickup for the freshest at the Fulton Fish Market at Hunt's Point in NYC.

The baked clams are available in 2 sizes:
Littlenecks: 1 dozen for $5.95
Medium sized clams:  6 for $5.95

To prepare, just preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Place the clams in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Drizzle some olive oil on the clams. Bake for approximately 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with lemon wedges.

In addition to these prepared clams, Sally's also offers in their frozen department: shrimp, New Zealand mussels, king crab legs, lobster tails, cooked scungilli and containers of chopped clams and clam juice perfect for pasta with clams. All of these items are cleaned, bagged and ready to cook.

And we can't overlook the daily assortment of fresh fish that Sally's has provided for over 80 years, 5 days a week, to Newburgh and the surrounding Hudson Valley area. To ensure quality and freshness, Sally's only provides seafood in season.

20% of Sally's business serves the restaurant trade; the balance caters to retail customers and catering. If you have a large enough group, they would love to put together their infamous Clam Bake for your next party.

Last but not least, the shop is impeccably clean and the owners and staff couldn't be more accommodating or friendly. Newburgh and the surrounding Hudson Valley are so lucky to have them in the neighborhood!

Sally's Fish Market
270 South William Street
Newburgh, New York 12550
(845) 561-3150
www.sallysfishmarket.com
Closed Sunday and Monday

Shrimp / Just Shrimp

Original Post Date: March 21, 2015

Author: Ann Stratton, NewburghFoodJournal.com
Photography: Ann Stratton

I love a shrimp. I’m not talking about the people who get bullied in grade school for being on the short side. I’m talking about the decapod crustacean. The kind you eat. There has been a lot of talk about shrimp lately in Newburgh. Seems our little city is getting something rather peculiar for this neck of the woods: a shrimp farm. “What?, you say. That’s right, a new industry for Newburgh. An odd one I agree but, nevertheless, an exciting one. I personally can’t wait to see this thing in action and also to try the grown product. I’m hoping the farm will give tours.

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Fried shrimp with potato salad and cocktail sauce.

Shrimp is almost as versatile as chicken, whether sautéed, broiled, in salads, or just plain with a bit of cocktail sauce. It’s a great source of protein and low in calories. There are a hundred ways to cook shrimp but hands down, for me, fried shrimp is the best. (There go the low calories!) Which brings me to the one and only seafood place on Broadway.

Driving up Broadway in Newburgh from Grand Street (that would be west for those of you who don’t drive up or down Broadway; you know who you are), there is a little take-out shop on the left-hand side between Clark and Williams streets called Just Fish.

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This place stands out from all the other shops on Broadway as it has a distinct, simple color scheme: bluish grey with white and dark grey trim. It is immediately noticeable among the brick and glass shops along this route. It reminds me of a shop you would see in Maine or Rhode Island, and I’m guessing that’s the point.

Broiled tilapia with collard greens and candied yams.

The French fries are hand cut to order.

The sauces: cocktail, hot sauce and tartar sauce.

Elaine Bevier (Craig’s mother) and Craig Bevier in the window at Just Fish.

Just Fish is just that: fish, or seafood if you will. Duh. Craig Bevier (a rare native Newburgh-er shop owner) opened the restaurant just under a year ago. His idea came from his love of fishing with his father when he was a boy and the fact that Newburgh didn’t have a seafood place west of Water Street. It’s a very smart little shop with the same color scheme on the inside.

Behind the counter on a chalkboard is the menu, from which you order different kinds of fish either fried or broiled with a choice of one or two sides. The most popular fish are the tilapia and the fried shrimp (oh yeah!). Occasionally, there are specials. Everything is house-made including, among other things, the potato salad, collard greens, sauces, and French fries (which, by the way, are really darn good). Craig also hand-picks the fresh fish at the market in NYC.

Craig’s mother, Elaine, is an integral part of the shop. She runs the front counter, taking phone orders and walk-in orders as Craig is in the kitchen cooking. Some of her recipes are on the menu.

Don’t expect to have a sit-down dinner there. It is strictly take-out. There is only one stool and a small bench so you can sit and wait for your order. Or, you can call in your order and have it delivered. Fish ‘n chips anyone? Or, in my case, shrimp ‘n chips anyone?

Just Fish
181 Broadway
Newburgh, NY   12550
(845) 245-4589
Hours:
Monday – Saturday 11:00-9:30
Closed Sunday