A lucky change in Saugerties
The owner of Lucky Chocolates is turning the business over to two employees.
Business
New Hawaii-themed eatery opens up on Partition Street
A good crepe was a little hard to come by in Saugerties until this month, let alone Hawaii-inspired crepes, fluffy pancakes and other favorites from the 50th state’s rich cuisine.
Regal Cinemas at Hudson Valley Mall closes
Thursday, Aug. 16 was the last showing; mall owners mum on possible replacement.
Pegasus Footware marks 30th year
‘I love shoes. I don’t know why. I think it’s the colors and the texture and the feel of them…’
Rocco’s in New Paltz opens new restaurant and bar next to pizza shop
Rocco’s Pizzeria at 4 New Paltz Plaza has branched out into fine dining.
Mountain Brauhaus receives environmental award for eliminating plastic straws
The Gardiner restaurant was recently honored for their commitment to eliminating the use of plastic drinking straws in the restaurant.
New Paltz’s Main Street Bistro celebrates its 25th anniversary this month
Loyal regulars rave about the food — just check out the Bistro’s reviews online — but it takes more than that to keep a restaurant afloat for 25 years.
New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executive director
Jen Roe brings to the position a background in sales, marketing and strategic planning, acquired through years of experience in the travel and tourism industry.
P and J’s Oddities helps local residents sell high on eBay
One benefit of consulting an experienced eBay reseller is finding out how much your stuff is worth, especially if you have anything that might be a collectible. For example, one of Pat Damore’s clients recently sold an oil painting at a garage sale for $30, only to discover later it was worth well over $1000.
Shamrock Beer & Tobacco holds grand opening in Highland
Located on the site of a former Ford dealership on Route 9W, Shamrock Beer & Tobacco is an outgrowth of the Shamrock Wine & Liquor store — literally, in that a wall of the old automobile showroom was bumped out and a roomy extension constructed, complete with large walk-in coolers and a temperature-and-humidity-controlled humidor room for cigars. The building complex is owned by the Patel family, and the new beer store is being operated by Shyan Patel and his wife Kristin.
