Saturday night in Rhinebeck with my boys

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Saturday night in Rhinebeck with my boys

This morning I made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant at the Rhinecliff Hotel. Let me back up a bit; for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2006 our children gave us a gift certificate to this restaurant. The opening of the hotel had been delayed and today was the first time since it opened that we could make it.

The trip to the restaurant should have been rather short however there was a lot going on in Rhinebeck this weekend. The largest event was the Sheep and Wool Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. I had a couple of routes I could have taken but decided to go down Route 9 which was a mistake. Since it was such a beautiful fall day the attendance at the fairgrounds was heavy resulting in a traffic jam. I suspect the traffic will also be heavy tomorrow since the Sheep and wool festival will still be going on.

Finally, we made it to the restaurant which was filled. We were so glad we had reservations as we were seated immediately. Chatting with the hostess we learned we had just missed a spectacular sunset and this must have been beautiful since the hotel faces the Hudson River and Catskills Mountains. We started with artisan cheeses (from a local farm) and oysters. I then had Pekin Duck and a pumpkin cranberry bread pudding for desert. My son and husband also enjoyed their meals. The food was delicious and if you are ever in the area make sure to check it out for both the food and views.

Rhinecliff Hotel at night

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Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys on 10/18/2008 10:24 PM

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26 Comments on Saturday night in Rhinebeck with my boys

OCT

2008

Even though in the dark...I can see that the view from the balconies would have been grand! Glad you enjoyed your dinner and I am sure everyone will run to make reservations after hearing your review!

Sally - I really had a great time. It is such a lovely place and I am sure it will always be the in place.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

OCT

2008

Jennifer, a sheep and wool festival. How so very cool.

Jennifer this sounds like a great place and your meal sounds good to me, even at 8:00 in the morning.

Jennifer, Congratulations on your 25th anniversary (belated ) Looks like a wonderful restaurant.

Jennifer,
This sounds like a wonderful restaurant for the view and food. That bread pudding sounds divine! I make a chocolate/orange one that is excellent (and so very easy).

Jennifer - I have never been - I'll be sure to consider this a dining choice in the future! Thanks for the info !

Gary Itis getting cold already and heating oil is expensive so I think this is a timely event. We are going to need all the wool we can get....Lol

Missy - I really enjoyed the meal; never had pumpkin cranberry pudding before and I must say it was delicious.

Gita - Thank you. By the time we made it to the restaurant was had already celebrated the 26th.

Cynthia - The pudding was really good. I love the sound of orange chocolate I don't think I have had that one.

Carol - I don't think you would be disappointed.

Jennifer, what a fun way to celebrate! I love Dutchess County because of all of the wonderful events that bring back simple pleasures!

Jennifer, I thought that you guys had this festival in the Spring and not the Fall. Aren't those sheep going to be a little cold this time of the year after you guys give them a close hair cut :) :)

George I did post about another sheep and wool event in the spring. http://activerain.com/blogsview/487015/Clermont-Chancellors-Sheep-and-Wool-Showcase-Was-A-Success-Take-A-Peek

I suppose even when sheared the sheep do well, I see some around.

OCT

2008

Oh Jennifer. I know what that traffic jam can be like by the fairgrounds but it seems as though it was worth the time. I am glad you enjoyed the dinner. Have a great week.

Paddy - I had a great time. Thank you.

Jennifer,

I will definately make it up to visit one day. I get a lot of traffic on my blog via your first post on the hotel. Congratulations on making 25 years with your hubby. I am happy for you both

Have a great day

Leander

Sounds like a great place! Thanks for sharing this information!

OCT

2008

Leander - You will enjoy visiting the area. Glad you are getting traffic from that post. The Rhinecliff Hotel is a popular destination.

Sal - Come visit sometime soon.

Send me that phto so I can lighten it up for you and you can repost it! Congrats on the mile stone. A real Blessing !

Cool Jennifer, we are always looking for a new place to dine, it looks like it is in a great spot too, we will be sure to ask for a table with a view...

Hi Jennifer. I'm originally from Newburgh and do miss all the Fall happenings this time of year. But I don't regret coming down to SW Virginia either. If you ever know of anyone looking for a great place to retire or buy a vacation home, Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is truly a great place to live and only 8 hours from NY or FL. My house taxes are only $1200.00 per YEAR. Most New Yorkers pay that a month. We have 4 seasons, but very mild winters and almost no snow! Best of luck to you and have a great day!

Edna Ledoux Jamieson

Realtor/ABR

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales Inc.

www.smithmtnlakeproperties.com

Smith Mountain Lake VA. , SW Virginia's best kept secret. Only 4 hours from D.C. or 8 hours from NY or FL!

Jennifer, the wool stuff sounds really fun! And that must be a really beautiful part of the world right about now. Our leaves have barely started to change.

Jennifer, it sounds like you had a wonderful time. The restaurant sounds wonderful. It is so interesting how different parts of the country celebrate differently...;-)

OCT

2008

Jennifer,

Reading your post made me want to take a plane to Rhinebeck and a taxi straight to Rhinecliff hotel especially for the bread pudding. Happy anniversary! Sounds as if you have wonderful boys. I like the mood of the photograph also.

James - I will do that. Thank you.

Patrice - I think you will like it.

Edna - Thank you for stopping by, I will keep you in mind.

Pat - It is beautiful here, I am sure you will be seeing the colors soon.

Teri - you are so right, I can notice the contrast by reading posting here.

Eloise - There is an English touch to this place, the pudding was delicious. My anniversary was June and by the time we made it to the restaurant I had already celebrated number 26.

Hi Jennifer... HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY! It sounds like you had a wonderful evening. I can't believe that you've been married that long... looking at your picture, it hardly seems possible.

OCT

2008

Steve - Thank you, we really had a great time.

OCT

2008

Wow! That was very nice of your kids to give you a gift certificate for your 25th anniversary two years ago to the Rhinecliff Hotel. I have never tried Pekin Duck before, I ought to try it one day. Have a great weekend. Great post.

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