Your guide to holiday party planning on three different budgets

The high rollers Place your fête in these caterers’ hands and a holly jolly time will be had by all.—Megan Headley The "Local" platter from Feast! wets your guests’ whistles with everything from cheese to chocolate. (Photo by Andrea Hubbell) Beggar’s Banquet in Orange County offers customized menus and can do it up big or […]

Small Bites: This week's restaurant news

Fun for the whole fam damily Kids and beer don’t usually mix, but when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is playing at Blue Mountain Brewery, it does just fine. Every Tuesday is Brew & View night at BMB and December 6 from 6-9pm is kids’ night. Movie tickets are $7 (100 percent of proceeds benefit […]

Rethink your feast: Thanksgiving offerings around town

Rethink your feast Nothing speaks to the heart of Thanksgiving like dining at a historic inn. It’s just like eating at home, but without all the hard work and dirty dishes.—Tami Keaveny Tired of the turkey trot? Let a local option entice you away from the oven this Thanksgiving.  The Boars Head’s varied menu practically […]

Small Bites: Local restaurant news

Nelson County is Beer County Friday marked the opening of Wild Wolf Brewing Company (Nelson County’s third brewery) on Route 151. Mother and son team Mary and Danny Wolf grew out of their home brewing digs and have set up shop in a landmark building on five acres that include tobacco barns-come-boutiques. With an outdoor “Biergarten,” […]