The Cozy Map Of Comfy Places

This feels like the deepest of winters and coldest of times. Hopefully this map will bring you some warmth and comfort, which clearly abounds in the Hudson Valley. From farm-to-table restaurants and welcoming third-spaces, to enchanted whisky bars and centuries-old inns, each of the places on this list have passed the "Cozy Test." That means they either have a fireplace, warm spirits, a candlelit ambiance, or all of the above. I've also added tags in each listing to help you search around the 150 places (the maximum amount I can add on this map!) and narrow down your list to find that special spot. You can find the Key Of Comfort below. How to use it: 1. Browse around and read for "Extended Blurbs" and highlights. 2. Use the search bar to search for "wine," "comfort food," or "live music," etc. See the Key Of Comfort below. This will pull up places which feature these vibes. 4. Browse each section if you're looking for a specific restaurant or bookstore, etc. 5. DM me on Instagram if you think a spot is missing or have any questions: @jamescave ✱ Business owners: If you see something incorrect about your blurb, please let me know, and I'm happy to update it! ✱ The Key Of Comfort – search for these keywords to find your specific spots: • Fire Pit • Wine • Beer Hall • Cocktails • Coffee • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Live Music • Lodging • Daytime Cozy • Apres Ski • Brunch • Pastries • Family Friendly • Pet Friendly • Third Spaces • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified • Extended Blurb

Breweries & Cideries

Left Bank Ciders

Left Bank Ciders makes small-batch ciders and meads that showcase the agricultural diversity of the Hudson Valley and Catskills Mountains. Their mission is to make inventive ciders that celebrate apples and their environment, and their taproom is a cozy hub where you can try their rotating selection of small-batch pours. They also host events, author readings, and book clubs. Comfort Key: Beer Hall, Farm To Table, Daytime Cozy

Hudson Valley Brewery

Housed in a historic mill building in Beacon, New York, the Hudson Valley Brewery makes beers using only New York ingredients, ranging from sour IPAs to farmhouse ales and milk stouts. Their selection changes weekly so check their website for the current list. Comfort Key: Beer Hall

Vosburgh Brewing

Vosburgh's tasting room is housed in an early 1800's Dutch post and beam barn on their orchard that's been family-owned since 1839. Cozy Key: Beer Hall, Comfort Food, Farm To Table, Live Music, Family Friendly

West Kill Supply

West Kill Brewing is located on a 127-acre dairy farm focusing on beer made with locally-sourced ingredients and "a soft spot for history." Their taproom in Kingston evokes "the woodsy, rustic charm of early 20th-century Catskill boarding houses," according to Chronogram Magazine, and there are 14 draft lines serving West Kill beers as well as a selection of New York State ciders and wine. Comfort Key: Beer Hall

Arrowood Farms Brewery & Distillery

Arrowood is a farm brewery, distillery, and event destination where they serve beer brewed with ingredients sourced from small, local New York farms. They also serve comfort foods and cozy cocktails in their taproom in Accord. Comfort Key: Beer Hall, Cocktails, Fireplace, Comfort Food

Roe Jan Brewing Co.

EXTENDED BLURB! Roe Jan Brewing Co. is one of my favorite places. I live only a few minutes away, but I'd drive at least an hour to sip on their Cozy Flannel, a brown ale that Brewmaster Hayley Shine told me should "feel like a hug. A beer that feels like a hug." That was the inspiration for the Cozy Flannel, a perfect beer for this Cozy Map Of Comfy Places. And Roe Jan Brewing Co. is definitely a place to feel comfortable: Their dining room is in the main floor of a mercantile building dating back to at least 1850 and features an open kitchen and an octagonal bar surrounding an antique grain hopper. After you try the Cozy Flannel, go for the Jerry’s Farm amber lager if it's available – brewed with smoked hay, it has a unique blend of flavors (cinnamon, candied orange, stone fruit). Comfy Key: Beer Hall • Cocktails • Wine • Live Music • Family Friendly • Farm To Table • Comfort Food • Extended Blurb

Hudson-Chatham Winery

EXTENDED BLURB! I don't know too much about Hudson-Chatham Winery. Just kidding. This is the main character in my year-long series, "A Wine Year," looking at a year in the life of a Hudson Valley winery. Owners Steven Rosario and Justen Nickell have created a truly welcoming place in the rolling hills of Ghent – it's where I started making my first friends when we moved up here a few years ago. They grow and produce their wines on site, and Steven and Justen (both graduates of the Culinary Institute of America) have a rotating menu of fresh, locally-sourced dishes that you can eat inside their tasting room or around one of their extra cozy fire pits. Comfy Key: Fire Pit, Wine, Cocktails, Farm To Table, Daytime Cozy, Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Extended Blurb

Rough Cut Brewing Co.

Housed in the former Log Cabin restaurant that was built in the 1930s, the taproom of Rough Cut Brewing Co., just a short drive from Minnewaska State Park, is a welcome draw for hungry and thirsty hikers. In addition to their rotating draft list, they also serve a good selection of comfort foods – smash burgers, cheesesteak sandwiches, and stews. Comfort Key: Beer Hall, Comfort Key, Family Friendly, Farm To Table,

Hotels & Lodging

Inness

With profiles in Architectural Digest, Remodelista, Wallpaper, Vogue, and more – Inness needs to boost from this map. But I had to include it. Just look at it. A "compound of cabins" (AD). A "minimalist ... healing world" (Wallpaper). A spa that will "leave you contemplating (and Zillowing) the prospect of moving your whole life to be near" it (Vogue). It's a hotel, restaurant, member's club, golf course, some place Conde Nast Traveler describes as a "thoughtful marriage of Scandinavian-chic and rustic Americana." I'd look oblivious if I didn't include Inness. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Retreat • Lodging

Kingston Carriage House

This is an 1850s-era hotel situated near Rondout Creek ]with eight guest suites, including three first-floor suites and five distinctive second-floor lofts – in total, it can accommodate up to 22 guests on-site. Guests enjoy complimentary light breakfast and an honor bar at their second floor Captain’s Lounge, and access to a communal garden courtyard. Coziness ensues with Bellino Bed & Bath linens, goose down bedding, Casa Posta toiletries, and Mizar & Alcor handwoven robes. Comfy Key: Fireplace • Lodging • Family Friendly

Deer Mountain Inn

The building housing the Deer Mountain Inn was built in the late 1880s and has been used at various times as a summer retreat, a church-run camp for underprivileged children and as the annex for The Toppesfield – potentially even a headquarters for notorious Depression-era gangster, Depression-era gangster, Jack “Leggs” Diamond. Designer Iliana Moore describes her style as being "influenced by the local 19th-century vernacular, blending Adirondack and Arts and Crafts styles to craft spaces that are both romantic and moody, filled with antiques and regional craftsmanship." Comfy Key: Retreat • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Fireplace • Wine • Beer Hall • Lodging • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Scribner's Catskill Lodge

Scribner's is an interesting place that gives you the option to stay in its Lodge – a hotel of suites – or its Rounds, a series of individual 12-sided structures with a vaulted ceiling in which the roof is joined together at the apex by an oculus, "perfect for stargazing." Scribner's is also known for its restaurant, called Prospect. Comfy Key: Retreat • Lodging • Fireplace • Family Friendly • Comfort Food • Wine • Cocktails

Rivertown Lodge

The Rivertown Lodge is a cozy, independently owned 27-room hotel sitting right in the heart of Hudson, situated on Warren Street like it’s always belonged there. But the building has lived many lives – first as a movie theater from 1928 to 1958, then as a roadside motel for 40 years, and now, thanks to owners Ray and Kim, it’s found its latest (and perhaps, for our purposes, coziest) transformation. It's a collaboration, designed with the help of NYC’s Workstead and brought to life by a talented crew of local craftspeople. The brass light fixtures and beds were custom-built by Workstead. The communal kitchen was handcrafted by Rowland Butler, a Hudson-based woodworker specializing in historical restoration. The cozy bar is the work of local carpenter David Wright. Even the cherry wood front desk was thoughtfully built by Marcus Bartenschlager in Brooklyn. And throughout the space, you’ll find furniture by Sawkille of Rhinebeck, upholstery prints by Zak + Fox, and artwork curated by Basilica Hudson. It’s a hotel that feels like home – if home was designed by the best craftspeople in the Hudson Valley, wrapped in history, and effortlessly stylish. Comfy Key: Lodging • Comfort Food • Beer Hall • Wine • Cocktails

Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn

EXTENDED BLURB! The Beekman Arms isn’t just a historic inn – it’s a living piece of actual United States history, still standing here in Rhinebeck after more than 300 years. Built in 1704 as a traveler’s tavern, it has seen revolutions, presidential campaigns, and the invention of Airbnb. Yet its original charm remains. The well-worn floorboards and sturdy oaken beams have supported the footsteps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and James Cave of the James Cave Instagram Feed, while its fireplaces have kept the 2024 Wife Of The Year, Jessica Lima, warm through the winter. Over the years, it has served as a gathering place for town meetings, war strategy sessions, and bottomless mimosas. And whether you’re sipping a cocktail by the hearth or gathering resources to build whatever you can imagine on your phone playing Minecraft, you’re taking part in a tradition that spans centuries. The taproom, with its flickering fire and rustic wooden bar, invites locals, travelers, and even you, to linger over a meal or a drink and contemplate the Great Experiment known as America. The greenhouse dining area, one of the many great things the 1980s has given us, lets in soft natural light for your leisurely brunch. I can say with confidence that the Beekman Arms has earned its place on any Cozy Map of Comfy Places, but especially this one. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Comfort Food • Cocktails • Beer Hall • Wine • Daytime Cozy • Brunch • Family Friendly

Hasbrouck House

Tucked inside an 18th-century Dutch Colonial stone mansion, the Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge balances historic charm with modern luxury. The rooms are thoughtfully designed across four historic buildings, each space layered with warm textures, soft lighting, and rich wood tones that make it easy to settle in. Outside, the grounds invite slow wandering: 50 acres of park-like landscape, a private lake, and a 100-year-old landmark pool set the scene for long, quiet moments of escape. Whether you’re here for a farm-to-table meal at Butterfield, a cocktail by the fire at The Cauldron Bar, or an evening in the cozy Club Room, there’s a coziness to this place that stays with you. Comfy Key: Lodging, Cocktails, Farm-To-Table, Fireplace, Wine, Comfort Food, Daytime Cozy

The DeBruce

The DeBruce is a portal into the slow, steady rhythm of the Willowemoc River and the quiet embrace of the Catskills. Once one of 20 resorts in this valley, it’s now the last one standing, lovingly preserved by the Foster family, who’ve called Livingston Manor home for five generations. The 1880s lodge is sturdy, simple, and, of course, cozy. Its James Beard-recognized restaurant draws food lovers, while the fireside armchairs invite lingering. Fly-fishing history runs deep here, and whether you’re casting a line or plotting your next hiking adventure, The DeBruce is a place to slow down and stay awhile. Comfy Key: Lodging, Wine, Cocktails, Dining, Apres Ski, Daytime Cozy, Farm To Table

Tourists

TOURISTS is a reimagined roadside motor lodge, blending modern design with the rugged beauty of the Berkshires. Located in North Adams along the Hoosic River, this 46-room retreat invites travelers to connect with both nature and nostalgia. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame forest views, while minimalist, organic interiors create a seamless transition between indoor coziness and outdoor adventure. The property extends beyond the lodge itself; you'll find woodland trails, riverbank overlooks, and sculptural installations. A footpath now connects the hotel to Tourists Homes, two beautifully restored residences in the Blackinton Historic District for groups seeking a more private retreat. For art lovers TOURISTS is an ideal basecamp – just minutes from MASS MoCA, The Clark Art Institute (both on the Cozy Map here). Comfy Key: Lodging • Breakfast • Dining • Cocktails • Wine • Comfort Food • Family Friendly • Fireplace • Daytime Cozy

Glen Falls House

Glen Falls House is a Catskills retreat where you can find history, adventure, and a lot of fun live events. Built in 1881 and continuously operating since 1934, this Round Top landmark offers 47 acres of trails, waterfalls, and hidden alcove – in the winter, there's a hidden spot under a frozen rocky outcrop known as the "Ice Box" – inviting guests to slow down and settle in. Thaw out in the cozy Main House rooms, the Cottage ("a touch cozier," the owners say), or its secluded Hilltop lodgings. More than a hotel, it’s basically a whole Cozy Map-in-one: tavern to sauna, swimming hole to firepit, late-night music to crackling wood stoves to Trotwood Restaurant (which is also listed on the map). Comfy Key: Lodging • Fire Pit • Fireplace • Wine • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Pet Friendly • Dining

The Inn At Kenmore Hall

The Inn at Kenmore Hall is a love story, of sorts – a cozy throuple between two people and a historic home. When Frank Muytjens and Scott Edward Cole stumbled upon this 1792 Georgian estate, it had a sort of Grey Gardens vibe, overgrown and nearly forgotten. Now, it’s an intimate, design-forward inn, where antiques mix with midcentury finds, Aesop lines the bathrooms, and wool blankets warm velvet chaises. Set on 20 acres of meadows and woodland trails, it’s a place to sink into a teak chaise, wander past Palladian windows, or do nothing at all! If you must get out, Tanglewood and Hancock Shaker Village are close by – but Kenmore Hall is its own kind of escape. Comfy Key: Lodging • Breakfast • Fireplace

Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn has origins in one, the Widow Bingham, who with her then-alive husband set up a small tavern on this corner in 1773 and was among other historic qualities the first female “victualler, inn-holder, taverner, and seller of wine” to have ever lived and worked in this region. She eventually sold the place to Silas Pepoon, who would have it seized by creditors in 1812 — while Pepoon was in jail, it apparently was sold at auction for $12! The building tragically burned in 1896 but was rebuilt the following year and is perhaps the only American inn in continuous operation since the pre-1800 times to have hosted Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Post Malone. I don't know if they were traveling together. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Wine • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Dining

Old Dutch Inn

EXTENDED BLURB! The Old Dutch Inn was built in 1856 – but not as a hotel – when John Bray, Jr. put up this multi-story, wood-framed building in Kinderhook to house his shoe store and some apartments above. The hall on the third floor was used as a meeting place (they say the Masons met there). And, according to the Village of Kinderhook's audio tour "among the most memorable events was a rally held [here] on April 24, 1861, in support of the Union at the outbreak of the Civil War." It's the only surviving building used as a hotel in Kinderhook, and the rooms are super cozy: Each is named after a local legend, and the entire interior is designed by Jen Ose-MacDonald, the innkeeper herself, who reopened the hotel and redesigned it after years of closure. She told me, "There is this whole generation of Kinderhookers who had no life experience in this building. But the generation before, they all had their first job here. They met their spouse here, some of them honeymooned here. This was their regular haunt for drinks and dinner. There was so much connection to the community. And they know it as the Dutch." Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Extended Blurb

Camptown Hotel

Camptown is what happens when a 1930s motor lodge gets a second life – and if I may say so, a very alluring glow-up. Just past the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Leeds, New York, this 50-room retreat is the latest from Ray Pirkle and Kim Bucci, the duo behind Rivertown Lodge (also on the Cozy Map). They took the bones of an old roadside motel and turned it into a very cozy oasis. You can go classic with a lodge room or tuck into one of 26 log cabins, where wood-burning stoves and kitchens make settling in way too easy and leaving your rooms quite difficult. Outside, you've got 22 acres of woods to explore, but a lot of action is at the fire pit, sauna, and at Casa Susanna (also on this map!), where you'll find Jaliscan flavors and great cocktails. Comfy Key: • Lodging • Dining • Fireplace • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Apres Ski • Retreat • Fire Pit

Foxfire Mountain House

Foxfire Mountain House is what results when a dream and a lot of DIY determination come together in the Catskills. Tim Trojian, a chef with a love for open-fire cooking, and Eliza Clark, a television producer and writer, turned a forgotten inn into one of the most atmospheric stays in upstate New York. They poured concrete for a bar, laid Moroccan tiles, and designed custom beds and light fixtures themselves to create an 11-room retreat that feels both deeply personal and completely cozy. Set on 10 wooded acres, Foxfire welcomes you to snuggle in to their velvet armchair by a roaring fireplace, sip a cocktail at that concrete bar, or take a wander through the misty mountain grounds. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Dining • Farm To Table • Fire Pit • Cocktails

The Arnold House

The Arnold House kind of feels like that ideal friend who owns a giant house in the Catskills and lets you use it whenever you want. Tucked into 80 acres of woods in Livingston Manor, it’s been a gathering spot for over a century, balancing history with laid-back hospitality. The Tavern is lively (also on the Cozy Map!); there's a greenhouse-turned-dining room, and a storied Pole Barn. Sixteen rooms make it easy to stay the night or the weekend, or as long as you'd want to, I guess. For the past few years, they transform their Barn into the "Frostfire Lodge," a cabin retreat made for fireside unwinding and aprés-ski (minus the skiing). Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Dining • Apres Ski • Fire Pit

Hemlock Neversink

Here's the Hemlock Neversink, two of the coziest words that ever went together. It's wellness-meets-wilderness across 230 acres in the Catskills, designed for deep relaxation. That could mean a morning hike through snow-covered meadows, a candlelit yoga session, or an afternoon spent drifting between the sauna and the indoor pool. With 33 rooms across five buildings, an onsite spa, and a restaurant serving seasonal meals (it's called Bittersweet, and it's also on the map here!), every stay is personally curated to help you unplug. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Dining • Retreat

Lost Fox Inn

Slip past the stone foxes at the gate and step into a world that feels like you've entered a Daniel Craig James Bond scene in the moments before he recklessly destroys it in a shoot out while holding a cocktail upright and wearing a very tight suit. You've just found the Lost Fox Inn, a reimagined 1740s tavern outside Litchfield, Conn., that carries the history of its colonial past with a roguish edge. Inside, candlelit nooks, vintage portraits, and crackling fireplaces set the mood, while 10 guest rooms and a converted schoolhouse cottage offer a stay that’s as cozy as it is cinematic. The Lost Fox Tavern and Restaurant (also on this Map!) plays with New England flavors – olive oil poached halibut, Cornish game hen – turning tradition on its head in the best way. Whether you’re swirling a cocktail fireside or settling in for the weekend, Lost Fox Inn makes it easy to lose track of time – you may let centuries pass you by before you want to leave. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Dining • Farm To Table • Daytime Cozy • Wine

Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy Catskills is a high-altitude hideaway where the "frontier caricature" meets maximalist indulgence. Tucked into 68 acres in the Big Indian Wilderness, this Pendleton-fever-dream is all about clawfoot tubs, crackling fires, and cocktail-fueled stargazing. One of their proudest amenities, it seems, is the lack of any cell service. Five distinct buildings offer rooms with their own aesthetic, from cedar soaking tubs on private decks to wood-paneled suites that feel like Taylor Sheridan wrote, directed, and cast himself as them. Also visit the Public House, where dinner is a lively, whiskey-warmed affair, and The Parlor, where the drinks flow and the bingo gets competitive. Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Dining • Retreat • Daytime Cozy

Little Cat Lodge

EXTENDED BLURB! Little Cat Lodge is so special that it takes two states to house it. Nestled at the base of Catamount, where the New York and Massachusetts borders meet, this family-owned boutique hotel carries on the legacy of the beloved Swiss Hutte in a way that retains its storied past while bringing in some modern twists. Owners Magdalena, Sam, and a cousin whose name I don't know at the moment have created a space where every detail is intentional – you've got a flicker of candlelight here, a crackle from the fireplace over there, the sound of ski boots clunking their way toward the bar just right there, reclaimed mushroom wood cladding the walls, and furniture built from trees culled on-site all over the place. The restaurant (also on this Map!), helmed by Chef Linda Japngie, pulls from the same ethos: local, seasonal, unfussy, but deeply considered. Led by manager Michael Brenes and guest experience supervisor Kimberly Peacock told me they want you to feel at home. Kimberly wrote me this message, something of a postcard: "Around me, happy vacationers send their kids off to ski races or ski school after a breakfast buffet of fresh croissants and homemade jam. I glance out the window and see a fairytale unfolding, skiers gliding down the Catamount slopes, the snow-covered landscape alive with winter magic. These are the moments that make Little Cat Lodge so special." Comfy Key: Lodging • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Dining • Farm To Table • Daytime Cozy • Apres Ski • Retreat • Brunch • Family Friendly • Pet Friendly • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Restaurants

The Athens Rooster

The Athens Rooster is the kind of café where you grab a coffee and end up staying an hour longer than planned. Tucked into the heart of Athens with the Hudson River just a scone's throw away, this family-owned place keeps the village caffeinated with strong coffee, satiated with house-baked pastries, pizzas, sandwiches and soups, and perfectly situated in its cozy vibe. Comfy Key: Breakfast • Pastries • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Comfort Food

The Bird And Bottle Inn

While dining at The Bird And Bottle Inn, you might think it's a memorable experience, but in fact it's literally historic: Set inside a Dutch Colonial home built in 1761, this Hudson Valley landmark has served as a stagecoach stop, a tavern, and a refuge for Continental troops. Now, under Marjorie Tarter and Brendan McAlpine, it’s a candlelit dining experience that honors its past while keeping things fresh. Executive Chef Kristian Meixner channels the Bird’s legacy, blending Creole flavors from its very first chef, Lena Richard – using a cookbook of hers he found from the 1940s – with modern Hudson Valley ingredients. Expect dishes like duck pappardelle and spring pea risotto, while the tavern serves charcuterie, flatbreads, and warm, shareable plates. The cocktails are strong, the fireplaces crackle, and every meal feels like a continuation of a centuries-old story. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

The Black Walnut Mercantile

The Black Walnut Mercantile is built like a well-balanced negroni: equal parts restaurant, cocktail lounge, and thoughtful shop – all tucked into the grand old Delaware Hotel in Callicoon. Conceived by the duo behind The Farmhouse Project, this space feels like stepping into a Sophia Coppola period drama starring Kirsten Dunst: Roman Clay walls, European murals, and tin ceilings that play with the light. At its heart is Executive Chef and Co-owner Camille Rodriguez whose seasonal Mediterranean dishes build out the menu: Think fresh pastas, bright citrus, and wood-fired everything, served in a dining room that’s as enveloping as the food. Before (or after, or during, I guess) dinner, settle into an antique sofa with a classic cocktail, or peruse the shelves stocked with the highly aesthetic homewares they're known for. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Brunch • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Rivertown Lodge Tavern

I tend to find myself at the Tavern for brunch more than any other place, because it's the most unique around. The menu might change, but recently it swapped your standard Eggs Benedict for poached eggs with aji amarillo tzatziki, and served cardamom-scented yogurt with granola and seasonal preserves. For something heartier, there’s the kuku sabzi – a vibrant Persian frittata – or the Dutch baby, puffed to perfection and topped with ricotta and maple. Brunch-purists will find comfort in classics like the two-egg plate and spent grain biscuits with cultured butter and jam. Dinner is just as innovative and surprising. Think rye sourdough troccoli with dashi cacio e pepe or grilled pork chop with sunchoke au poivre and pickled apple. For drinks, the list of natural wines takes you on adventures, and their cocktails blend classic foundations with some modern ideas. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Brunch • Farm To Table • Wine

Casa Susanna

Casa Susanna is where I ate my very first ant. You, too, will have fun experiences at this memorable place, the much-covered and acclaimed restaurant at Camptown (also on this Map!). Chef Efrén Hernández draws from his Mexican heritage and time in Michelin-starred kitchens to craft a menu that’s both rooted and inventive. Past menus have included pear dressed in Meyer lemon and gochujang or a masa pocket stuffed with blood sausage; mains like smoky goat birria tatemada, wood-fired veal sweetbreads, and whole grilled mackerel al pastor that arrives grinning on the plate. Don’t forget the tortillas – hand-pressed, nixtamalized and made to order. Wife Of The Year Jess Lima, a Guatemalan and serious about tortillas, says these are the real deal. The bar is wrapped in cognac leather and serves mezcal Negronis and Cel-Raicilla, a tequila cocktail with guanabana and celery juice. Pair it all with a natural wine from the eclectic list, and you, too, will feel like you're wrapped in congac leather. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Farm To Table • Fireplace • Wine • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Sylvia

Since opening in 2017, Silvia has committed to sourcing locally and sustainably, using pasture-raised meats, organic produce, and additive-free pantry staples. The open kitchen and wood-fired grill are more than just design features—they reflect a transparent, back-to-basics approach to cooking that’s as honest as it is refined. Comfy Key: Dining • Farm To Table • Cocktails • Wine • Comfort Food

Le Perche

Le Perche is French hideaway in the middle of Hudson. Baguettes and croissants come fresh daily out of a rare, 17-ton wood-fired oven, imported brick by brick from France’s Le Perche region. The menu leans French, the ingredients are local, and the setting – whether by the winter fireplace or in front by the pastry counter – sure makes it easy to linger. Comfy Key: Breakfast • Pastries • Brunch • Dining • Fireplace

The Old Inn On The Green

It doesn't get much cozier than dinner at The Old Inn On The Green. You'll feel like you've stepped back to George Washington times – candlelit dining rooms, flickering fireplaces, and a menu dictated by the seasons. Chef and owner Peter Platt’s refined take on New England cuisine elevates local ingredients with elegance, and even better is the "Dining by Candlelight, Fireside Ambiance Welcome Menu," served Wednesday to Sunday: three courses with choices, an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, for $85 per person that Zagat described as "The best bargain in the Berkshires." Comfy Key: Fireplace • Comfort Food • Wine • Farm To Table • Dining

Prairie Whale

Prairie Whale is Berkshire farm-to-table without the fuss. Housed in a former antiques shop, this spot is the vision of veteran restaurateur Mark Firth, who swapped Brooklyn’s restaurant scene for a slower, more connected way of cooking and is now at the helm of No Comply Food nearby. Expect house-butchered meats, peak-season produce, and natural wines – all best enjoyed at the zinc-topped bar. Comfy Key: Dining • Family Friendly • Cocktails • Comfort Food

Peekamoose Restaurant

Peekamoose is a Catskills staple – part farm-to-table dining, part laid-back lodge. Housed in a restored farmhouse, it’s got a daily-changing menu, a taxidermy-lined taproom, an indoor treehouse for kids, and a fire pit awaiting your s’mores. This place has turned many first-time visitors into regulars, and maybe even upstate residents for life. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Beer Hall • Family Friendly • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Daytime Cozy

Trotwood Restaurant

Trotwood at Glen Falls House (a lodge that's also on this Map!) nails that perfect Catskills balance – cozy but not fussy, rustic but refined. The menu leans hyperseasonal, pulling from local farms to build dishes that shift with what's fresh and available. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Pet Friendly • Fireplace • Brunch

The Tavern At Beekman Arms

The Tavern at Beekman Arms is as classic as it gets – low-beamed ceilings, an open hearth, and the kind of warmth that only comes with HUNDREDS OF YEARS of history. While the inn dates to 1766, the menu is a bit more recent. Chef Joe Kirtland balances hearty tavern staples with the seasonal ingredients of 2025. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Wine • Farm To Table • Lodging • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Eliza

Eliza is a neighborhood bistro that delivers where it counts: a wood-fired grill, a smartly built menu, and a laid-back bar with a well-curated wine list. Their choose-your-own-adventure approach means you can order items a la carte to build the meal you want – whether that’s a simple pork chop and fries or a full spread with vegetable boulangère and rice grits. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Wine

Fellow Mountain Cafe

Daytime cozy "This winter, in collaboration with Moonrise Bagels and West Kill Brewing, Fellow is the place to be after a day on the slopes! Join us every Saturday from January 18 to February 15, plus Sunday on February 16, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm for a cozy post-ski gathering." Dining

The Dining Room At The Urban Cowboy Lodge

The Dining Room at the Urban Cowboy Lodge feels like a Looney Tunes set designed by Taylor Sheridan. It's so over the top. Their menu features seasonally-rotating and locally sourced ingredients from "the surrounding landscape," presumably Big Indian in the Catskills. The current menu features gnocchetti with honey nut squash, shrimp, and red miso, as well as roasted pork belly, annatto spice rub, and seasonal chutney. Comfy Key: Dining • Wine • Cocktails

The Mill

The Mill (also known as The Old Mill) in South Egremont is going through a bit of change. It's a reader recommendation, so we definitely need to include it on our map, and as you can see in the image above, there's a certain David Lynch appeal to the redecorated space. Technically and publicly, The Old Mill closed last year after 46 years of serving the Berkshires. And Google still shows it as "permanently closed." But if you know a real Hudson Valley Insider, such as myself, I'll tell you that it's still open for service during the week – for now, and potentially now known as "The Mill." Owner Terry Moore told me he closed last year because his longtime staff retired or went on to other opportunities, and that he's quietly transitioning to a new menu, new interior vibe, and new staff. Best to call to see when he's open (but he still doesn't take reservations) – (413) 528-1421

The DeBruce Restaurant

The DeBruce dining room feels like a hidden perch above the valley, with glass walls that pull the mountains right into your meal. It's kind of like one of those penthouse restaurants atop New York City, except here, you're looking out over Catskill Park. Each course of the tasting menu arrives at just the right time, while the à la carte option keeps things fast and loose. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Lodging • Wine • Cocktails • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

The Arnold House Tavern

The Arnold House Tavern is as easygoing as its namesake inn (also on the Map!) – a lively Catskills watering hole and cozy hideaway. The wood-paneled space is filled with conversation, cocktails, and comfort food. And in winter, the transformed barn becomes a "Frostfire Lodge," a cabin retreat made for fireside unwinding and aprés-ski (minus the skiing). Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Live Music

Butterfield Restaurant

Butterfield at Hasbrouck House is about understated elegance – historic stone walls, a wraparound porch, and a menu that lets Hudson Valley ingredients really show themselves off. Smoke and fire do the heavy lifting, cocktails keep things grounded, and if the night’s too nice to leave, the hotel is always there (also on the Map!). Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Fireplace • Wine • Farm To Table • Lodging

Kitty's

EXTENDED BLURB! Kitty's... Where do I even begin? This was the first breakfast sandwich I ever had, and one of the reasons I decided to move here. I'm constantly hitting on them on Instagram. I don't know if they feel the same about me. The counter service for breakfast and coffee is cozy enough, but they really go above and beyond during dinner service, where they elevate comfort classics with a nod to coastal traditions – after all, they are right there in the center of the Waterfront District at the banks of the Hudson River. Kitty’s is a Hudson staple – market café, restaurant, backyard hangout, all anchored by a commitment to local farms and bold flavors. The menu shifts with the seasons, but the spinning chicken stays, best eaten with crispy potatoes and chili oil. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Wine • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Brunch • Family Friendly • Pastries • Extended Blurb

Foxfire Mountain House Bar & Restaurant

Foxfire Mountain House’s restaurant feels like a well-kept secret – it's not: They have a really good social media team and a lot of publicity. But the moody lighting, wood-fired ambiance, and just the right amount of candles gives it a vibe that feels like you're the only person who knows about this magical and cozy place. The cocktails – such as The Fog Is Rising, with earl grey-infused dry gin, and the Smoked Clocktower, with rye, applejack, and Amaro Montenegro – are clearly serious. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Wine • Comfort Foods • Lodging

Prospect

Prospect at Scribner’s takes lodge dining up a notch. There's the notch that you're probably thinking of with classic burgers and dark beers – but then there's this one notch above it where invention and creativity bring out some extremely cozy vibes. That's where Prospect sits. The wood-fired menu is fresh, unfussy, and shaped by the Hudson Valley’s best ingredients, including produce from the lodge’s own garden. By the way, Scribner's has its own blurb here on the Map! Whether fireside in winter or cocktail in hand at sunset, a dinner at Prospect is the kind of meal you won’t rush through. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Bimi's Canteen

Bimi’s Canteen turns out colorful small plates that let peak-season produce do the talking – think tomato and melon salad with citrus whipped feta or crispy macha potatoes with lime and sesame. It's one of my favorite burgers around: two organic beef smash patties, pickled red onion, cheddar, Bella’s secret sauce, lettuce, house pickles, potato bun, and perfect fries. The underground bar is not to be missed. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Family Friendly • Wine

The Freight Yard Pub

Freight Yard Pub is North Adams’ go-to for hearty plates and no-nonsense hospitality. The menu leans classic – think burgers, steak tips, and crispy wings – served alongside cold beers and strong cocktails. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Beer Hall • Comfort Food

Babblers

Babblers is one of the spots where Windham slows down – whether it’s locals gossiping over coffee or visitors rehydrating after a day on the trails. The menu is full of comfort food made with seasonal ingredients, with by a bar that knows its way around a spicy cucumber margarita. Save room for a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Pastries • Comfort Food

Klocke Estate

Klocke Estate was the talk of the town last year when it opened, blending a velvety brandy experience with a perfect sunset view of the Catskill Mountains. The restaurant focuses on terroir-informed dishes, pairing them with house-distilled brandy and vermouth. It's on 160 acres of vineyards and orchards, but be careful with how much of that brandy you enjoy – the long winding road down the hill could throw you for a loop. I recommend getting there while the sun's still up so that you can take advantage of that amazing view. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Farm To Table

Shire Breu-Haus At The Stationery Factory

Once a brewer of beer, the Shire Breu-Haus at the Stationery Factory now aims to be a "mom and pop version" of a Dave and Busters, with beer-pub classics (giant pretzels, cheese fries, Buffalo mac and cheese), beer, of course, and free-to-play arcade games. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Beer Hall • Dining

The Stagecoach Tavern At Race Brook Lodge

The Stagecoach Tavern dates to the 1700s, once a stop on the Hartford-Albany stagecoach route. Today, its low-beamed dining room serves wood-fired steaks, pan-roasted trout, and seasonal vegetables from nearby farms. Dine fireside in winter or in the courtyard under string lights when the weather’s right. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Comfort Food • Wine

The Lantern Inn

The Lantern Inn keeps Wassaic well-fed with wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and a burger people drive an hour for. The beer list is local – except for one tap of Bud that’s been pouring for 43 years. Inside, the vibe is warm and familiar; outside, the fire pit and string lights steal the show. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Fire Pit • Comfort Food • Family Friendly

Feast & Floret

Feast & Floret brings a light touch to its historic space, bringing in dried flowers, fireplaces, and handmade pastas. The menu stays simple and seasonal, built around wood-fired cooking and Italian flavors. A glass of wine, a plate of pasta, and you’ve found a cozy, romantic spot. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Wine • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Canoe Hill

Canoe Hill brings a quiet kind of cool to our Cozy Map, and to Millbrook as well, where it's located. The menu shifts often, highlighting local ingredients without the usual farm-to-table clichés. Oysters and cocktails keep the bar humming, while the dining room – anchored by a wood stove – delivers polished comfort with zero pretense. This was a reader recommendation, and I couldn't agree more. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Comfort Food • Farm To Table • Wine • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Stissing House

Stissing House dates back to 1782, and Clare de Boer’s cooking makes it feel like her team's been cooking there this entire time. The menu is unfussy but deeply considered – wood-fired meats, handmade pastas, and buttermilk sherbet draped in sesame-cardamom caramel. The dining room, all low beams, candlelight, and fire places, is as timeless as the food. Comfy Key: Dining • Fireplace • Wine • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

Cantina

Cantina is a farm-owned restaurant where the menu starts in the fields of Mill River Farm and ends on the plate, shifting with the seasons. Expect house-butchered meats, just-picked produce, and drinks infused with herbs and berries from the property. The cocktails are sharp, the vibe is laid-back, and reservations go fast. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Farm To Table • Wine • Comfort Food

Lost Fox Tavern

The Tavern at Lost Fox Inn brings a fresh take to a historic 1740s tavern. The menu highlights New England flavors with dishes like olive oil-poached halibut and Cornish game hen, while the cocktail list offers inventive twists on classics. The cozy dining room and bar make it feel like a proper cozy vibe. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Comfort Foot • Wine

Stewart House 1883 Tavern

The ca. 1883 Tavern at Stewart House is a feast for the eyes and the table. Hand-painted murals and tin ceilings set the scene, while Executive Chef Rachel Bartlett crafts a seasonal menu built on farm-sourced ingredients. Cocktails, craft beer, and live music keep the bar cozy year-round. Note: The restaurant will close February 17 to March 5 for its winter break. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Beer Hall • Live Music

Bittersweet At Hemlock Neversink

It's a plant-forward menu at Bittersweet, the restaurant of Hemlock Neversink (also on this Map!). The menu shifts daily and features locally sourced ingredients in seasonal soups, salads, and prix fixe dinners that extend the hotel's philosophy of making your life as refreshed as it can possibly be. As an added bonus, depending on the time of day, you'll hear the gentle beating of the rescue goats outside. Comfy Key: Dining • Lodging • Wine • Farm To Table • Retreat • Daytime Cozy •

Bars

Darlings

Darlings brings Southern comfort to Tillson with fried chicken, hush puppies, and pimento cheese served in a roadhouse setting that feels both playful and effortless. The bar turns out colorful cocktails, and the 4,000-square-foot patio is built for long nights with a drink in hand. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Dining

The DeBruce Club Room

Tucked beneath The DeBruce, the Club Room is an intimate hideaway built for slow drinks and late conversations. The bar focuses on classic cocktails, with house-infused spirits and vermouth-driven pours, best enjoyed fireside. Between the shuffleboard, the river stone fireplace, and a well-made nightcap, you might have to book an "impulse room" and stay the night. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Fireplace • Escape Brooklyn-Approved Double Cozy Verified

RhineCellar

RhineCellar is an underground hideaway tucked beneath the historic Rhinebeck Hardware Company building. The cocktails are carefully built, the beer and wine list keeps things local, and the atmosphere is intensely cozy. They liken themselves to a speakeasy, but their name is on the front door, and you don't need a password or a secret entrance. Just open the door and you're inside. Comfy Key: Cocktails

The Lion's Den

Tucked beneath the Red Lion Inn, the Lion’s Den has been Stockbridge’s go-to for live music and late-night drinks for decades. The bar keeps things classic with standard cocktails and local beers, while the cozy, tavern-like space hums with nightly performances. Arrive early, because it fills up fast. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Live Music

Saisonnier

Saisonnier takes beer seriously, with 10 constantly rotating taps and a deep bottle list featuring everything from Hudson Valley craft brews to rare European finds. The menu is built for the bar – simple, high-quality cheese boards, sandwiches, and snacks, made with fresh, local ingredients and assembled by the bartenders themselves. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Beer Hall • Comfort Food • Family Friendly

Jägerberg Beer Hall And Alpine Tavern

Jägerberg Beer Hall and Ze Wine Bar is a relief to exhausted skiers leaving Hunter Mountain. The two-story chalet serves German classics with a modern twist, alongside craft cocktails, local brews, and a serious wine list. Après-ski by the fire or test your palate at Tuesday night Wine School – either way, you’re in for a very Bavarian time. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Outdoor Seating • Apres Ski • Comfort Food

Ravish Liquors

Ravish Liquors is a bar tucked inside UnQuiet, an eccentric antiques shop stocked with curiosities and a few googly eyes. The drinks are generous, the menu sticks to Southern comforts – Frito pies, crawfish étouffée – and the snug little box of a bar (formerly the jail) fills up fast. Comfy Key: Cocktails

Last Whisky Bar

The Last Whisky Bar is a temple to brown spirits, built by a group of "whiskey appreciators" in a transformed storage shed on the grounds of a former prison. It's probably haunted. You can find more than 250 whiskeys, some of which you can purchase by the bottle and store in a members-only locker program if you wish, while live music and leather-clad lounge chairs keep the mood just right. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Live Music

Lucas Confectionery

Lucas Confectionery brought natural wine to Troy, turning an 1863 confectionery into a warmly lit hideaway. The wine list is ever-changing and is best explored while eating their cheeses and charcuterie. Comfy Key: Wine • Cocktails

The People's Pub

The People's Pub took over a beloved Welsh tavern and turned it into a gathering place where we like to hang out and have a hard time choosing which of its scratch-made entrees to pick (the burger, steak frites, or lamb barbacoa??) The beer list offers European classics, as well as New England and Hudson Valley brews, and seasonal cocktails and wine compliment all the comfort. Upstairs, you'll find Stonykill Coffee (also on this Map!) Comfy Key: Cocktails • Beer • Live Music • Comfort Food

The Avalon Lounge

Partially inspired by the bars in David Lynch films, this live music venue, drag performance stage, and Korean kitchen packs a lot in its small space: midcentury style, disco nights, jazz, and live storytelling, depending on the night. Comfy Key: Dining • Cocktails • Wine • Live Music

The Dutch Ale House

The Dutch Ale House has been a Saugerties mainstay for over a century, now serving up house-smoked meats, inventive pub fare, and a serious beer list. The U-shaped bar will keep you satiated with 16 New York State beers on tap and cocktails that match whatever mood you're feeling – whether you’re here for a quick pint or settling in for the night. Comfy Key: Cocktails • Comfort Food • Wine • Beer Hall

Bar Bene

Bar Bene is an aperitivo-style wine bar in Hudson, where natural wines are served with easygoing hospitality. Tucked behind a boutique gift shop, it's one of those places that feel like you accidentally stumbled into the rest of your evening. It's primarily an old-world list, with a few from the U.S., with plates of local cheese, charcuterie, caviar, panini, and more. Comfy Key: Wine

The Airport Rooms

Tucked inside the Tourists lodge (co-owned by Wilco's bassist, John Stirratt), The Airport Rooms revives a historic 1813 farmhouse into a low-lit cocktail bar and intimate music venue. Expect unique drinks (such as Burning Down The House: smoked pineapple spirit, Lillet, passionfruit, sesame), a deep vinyl collection, and an atmosphere that feels, well, a lot like "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot". Comfy Key: Cocktails • Live Music

The Ostrich Room

Originally built in 1899 by then-owners Henry Pease and Katharine Di Pollone as a billiards room, our tavern is locally famous for its music program and the roaring fires in the inglenook (that’s a fireplace nook with facing benches).

Brunette Wine Bar

Brunette is a blush-toned hideaway in Kingston’s Rondout, intimate, stylish, and welcoming. The list highlights small producers and skin-contact favorites from all over the world, paired with a sausage on a bun or trout roe nachos at the marble bar. Comfy Key: Wine

Bookstores

Rodgers Book Barn

EXTENDED BLURB! My love for Rodgers Book Barn knows no bounds. Maureen Rodgers opened her used book shop in a run-down barn in 1972 and over the decades has layered on so many cozy elements that I've probably spent an accumulated 36 months browsing and reading here. Along with Sappho the cat, you'll find books on jazz history, U.S. politics, Indigenous canoe-making, New York history, ephemera, poetry, and much more – but especially "literature, which is after my own heart," she told me. If you'd like to hear Maureen's take on cozy reads, be sure to watch this short video we made: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE97YjGpHNE/ Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy • Extended Blurb

Bruised Apple Books

Bruised Apple Books and Music, Peekskill’s trove for book scavengers and vinyl heads, has been a cozy spot since 1993. Housed in a century-old former department store, the shop offers around 50,000 used and rare titles organized into 200 categories, alongside a curated collection of 5,000 vinyl records and vintage record players. What it’s known for: A treasure hunt atmosphere, handpicked books, an in-store vinyl listening station, and eclectic decor – down to the clippings and tchotchkes tucked between shelves. Shelves they say are spaced just "wide enough to avoid the dreaded claustrophobia."

Hudson Valley Books For Humanity

In downtown Ossining, Hudson Valley Books for Humanity bridges books, culture, community, and mission-driven entrepreneurship. This independent bookstore offers a thoughtfully curated selection of new and "pre-loved" books with an emphasis on social justice, diversity, and sustainability. Events span from bilingual children’s storytimes to book clubs tackling incarceration and equity. Founded by Amy Hall in 2021, the space doubles as a venue for open mics, yoga classes, and cozy birthday parties. What it’s known for: A commitment to fostering human connection through literature and hosting socially conscious programming.

Golden Hour Books

Golden Hour Books is a relatively new addition to the Hudson Valley indie bookstore community, located on Newburgh’s Broadway, where exposed brick, industrial bookshelves, and a cozy children’s nook set the stage for a sharp selection of new and used books. Owner Angie Venezia, formerly in public relations at Penguin Random House for 15 years, curates with her deep industry knowledge. She champions overlooked gems alongside bestsellers. Frequent author events, unique book pairings, and a focus on community-driven selections make it a welcome alternative to algorithmic shopping. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, Venezia will happily order it – no shipping fees, just a good excuse to come back and support an independent bookseller. What it’s known for: Thoughtfully curated new and used books, personalized recommendations, and an emphasis on community engagement.

Little Red Book Shack

Follow the hand-painted signs to this roadside bookstore mini-village, multiple barns and shacks filled with what owner Melanie Nelson estimates to be 20,000 used books (plus LPs, comics, and movies) – all for $1 or less. It's open 24 hours every day of the year with an honor-system cash box. It really feels like a true book farm stand. What it’s known for: Massive $1 book selection, honor-system payments, and a book hoarder's roadside paradise.

Shaker Mill Books

Shaker Mill Books offers 30,000 used, rare, and out-of-print titles, with standout selections in art, photography, and local history. Owner Eric Wilska, a bookselling veteran, has transformed the shop into a Net Zero Energy business, powered entirely by solar. In warmer months, the adjacent historic gristmill is worth exploring, and the main bookstore remains a warm, welcoming place to browse the shelves while sipping on your coffee from No. 6 Depot across the street (also on this Map!). What it’s known for: Vast selection of rare and used books, eco-conscious operations, and a well-stocked section for local authors.

Old Books

Old Books opened on Labor Day Weekend of 2024 and quickly became one of the best-curated indie bookstores around. Owner Mike curates his used books based on "whatever seems interesting," he told me. You'll find books on design, art, architecture, and history, as well as rare copies of the best literature.

Friends Of Roe Jan Community Library Book Shop

I've probably filled half of my personal library at home with books from the Friends Book Shop. Celia doesn't accept just any book donation, OK... (definitely no textbooks) which means their collection is highly vetted. And honestly, any book that's Celia-approved is good enough for me. The prices are great too, but it's fun to buy books that support our local library.

Magpie Bookshop

On Catskill’s Main Street, Magpie Bookshop is a secondhand treasure trove where well-loved paperbacks, art books, and literary surprises fill sunlit shelves. Owner Kristi Gibson curates an ever-changing selection, often sneaking free books into local cafés for the curious to discover. With vintage tables, star lanterns, and the occasional live music, it’s a cozy spot to linger and browse. What it’s known for: Thoughtfully selected secondhand books on two floors

Dove & Hudson

Dove & Hudson has been a cornerstone of Albany’s literary community since 1989, offering thoughtfully curated used and rare books at unbeatable prices. Founded by Dan Wedge and now owned by Joseph Nathan, the shop combines decades of expertise with a welcoming, collaborative spirit. Dove & Hudson has cultivated a loyal following of book lovers who appreciate its charm, personalized service, and commitment to affordable reading. What it’s known for: Unique, carefully curated book selections with a focus on literary and scholarly works, affordable pricing, and a legacy of holding down the literary excellence of Albany.

The Bookstore

A Berkshires institution since the ’60s, The Bookstore in Lenox is more than a shop – it’s a community stronghold that certainly needs to blurb from me! Owner Matt Tannenbaum, known as "a true bard of the Berkshires," has presided over this beatnik gem for over almost 50 years. When hard times hit, the town rallied to keep it alive, proving its importance as a gathering place for writers, artists, and readers. The "Get Lit" wine bar offers a pairing for an afternoon of browsing, and Shade Gallery showcases local artists. What it’s known for: A legendary owner, an in-store wine bar, and a beloved role as Lenox’s literary hub.

Market Block Books

Anchoring downtown Troy since 2004, Market Block Books is a cornerstone of the city’s revitalization. Shelves span literature, history, travel, and cooking, made extra cozy by the interior rounded alcove. You're close to Troy’s best cafés and restaurants, too. What it’s known for: Wide-ranging selection, expert staff, and a central role in Troy’s downtown revival.

O.U.R. Bookshop

Saugerties is home to Inquiring Minds Bookstore, but don't overlook O.U.R. Bookshop (short for old, used, and rare) down the street: Two floors, a staircase, and even a bathroom are packed with more than 25,000 meticulously organized books, postcards, ephemera, and more. Visits are by appointment, but I'd say it’s worth it. What it’s known for: Impeccably organized rare and used books

Inquiring Minds Bookstore & Cafe

Inquiring Minds Bookstore & Cafe has been a landmark of Saugerties since 2003, offering new and used books, vinyl records, and organic coffee in a welcoming, wheelchair-accessible space. Recognized as one of the top indie bookstores in the U.S., it’s a great third space in the community where locals gather for meetings, chess, and conversation. Pet-friendly with indoor and outdoor seating, the store emphasizes inclusivity, affordable pricing, and its mission to create a safe space for everyone. What it’s known for: community-driven atmosphere, a mix of books and vinyl, and its role as a cultural and social hub in Saugerties

Binnacle Books

Binnacle Books in Beacon offers a carefully curated selection of new and used literature, poetry, nonfiction, art, philosophy, and more. Run by a team of writers, editors, and educators, it’s known for its community engagement. Binnacle founded the Beacon Prison Books Project, which connects Hudson Valley bookstores to provide books to incarcerated individuals. If you’re searching for a specific title, they’ll gladly order it, and they’re always on the lookout for quality used books to expand their collection. What it’s known for: Thoughtfully curated literary titles, community activism through the Beacon Prison Books Project, and a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere.

Merritt Bookstore

Merritt Bookstore has been a beloved part of Millbrook for over 37 years, offering new releases, classics, and a curated selection of toys, games, puzzles, and small gifts. Now under the ownership of a former English teacher passionate about connecting people with books, the store also provides custom services such as bespoke book subscriptions, library curation, and school partnerships. The recently renovated space includes an upstairs gallery. Special orders are welcome, with most books arriving in one-to-two days. What it’s known for: Personalized service, curated gifts, and a legacy of literary engagement in Millbrook.

Oblong Books (Millerton)

Oblong Books in Millerton has been a community cornerstone since 1975, offering a vast selection of books for all ages, along with gifts, toys, and educational materials. With a commitment to supporting local schools, libraries, and nonprofits, Oblong has become a hub for readers and learners of all ages. Through their two locations (Millerton and Rhinebeck), they host over 100 events annually, including author signings at farmers markets and school visits. The store also participates in advocacy efforts such as Banned Books Week. I think my favorite book I found at Oblong is my copy of Tara Booth's graphic novel "Processing: 100 Comics That Got Me Through It". What it’s known for: Wide-ranging book selection, community events, and partnerships with local schools and organizations.

Rough Draft Bar & Books

No Cozy Map Of Comfy Places would be complete without a stop for Rough Draft Bar & Books. Here we have a vibrant "third space" in Kingston’s historic Four Corners, offering a well-curated selection of new books alongside beer, cider, wine, and Counter Culture coffee. They also serve local pastries, savory pies, and nightly events. While browsing, stay for a drink, or join the conversation during readings and community gatherings. For audiobooks, check their online store powered by Libro.fm, and for used books, visit their neighbor, Half Moon Books. What it’s known for: Combining books, drinks, and events to create a lively community hub in Kingston’s historic district.

Hobart Book Village

EXTENDED BLURB! Sometimes, when you're on a cozy journey, not just any bookstore will do. Sometimes, you might need to drive out to the only "bookstore village" east of the Mississippi. Hobart Book Village is nestled in the Northern Catskills and features seven independent bookshops: William H. Adams' Antiquarian Books, Blenheim Hill Books, Creative Corner Books, Liberty Rock Books, More Good Books, New York Books & Ephemera, and Quarry Books. You can find second-hand and antiquarian books, prints, and ephemera, art galleries, vintage shops, and antiques, too. A few years ago, I spent the day with Don Dales, the "founding father" of Hobart Book Village, to learn the story. Oh and to get some books. You can see that video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs1hpjYgn6h

Coffee Shops & Third Places

WYLDE

WYLDE is a café, wine bar, and retail space for hanging out, having some coffee, holding a meeting, seeing some live music. They serve Irving Farm coffee or natural wine and sell vintage-inspired fashion and local beauty products. It's an airy space with plenty of cushy seating. Comfy Key: Wine • Pastries • Live Music • Daytime Cozy • Brunch • Coffee • Third Space

Cook & Larder

Cook & Larder is a café and market, as well as my go-to comfort food spot for their egg sliders: egg cups (of sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, chives, and cherry tomatoes) and bacon with heirloom tomato butter or pepper jam. They serve great coffee, pastries, and daily-changing meals. They also sell a selection of high-end pantry staples. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Comfort Food • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy

Willa's

Willa’s is a vibrant neighborhood café serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. House-made pastries, custardy quiche, and super fulfilling breakfast sandwiches pack the house. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Brunch • Daytime Cozy

Twisted Sisters Coffee House

Twisted Sisters is a welcoming café with a vibe that sort of feels like its run by a coven of witches that serve coffee in the morning and solve small-town mysteries at night. Just outside Roe Jan Brewing Co., (also on this Map!), it's a friendly place with specialty drinks that rival even the most famous of coffee chains. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Pet Friendly

Tunnel City Coffee

A Berkshires institution, Tunnel City Coffee has been roasting beans daily since 1992. Now with new ownership, the café continues serving richly brewed coffee, house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and quiches. With a roastery in North Adams and a MASS MoCA outpost, it remains a cornerstone of the Williamstown college coffee scene. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy

No. Six Depot Roastery And Cafe

This is the coffee we drink every morning. The Blue Bali Moon from No. Six Depot. We buy ours at Guido's, but this is where it's made, and their cafe is housed in a historic train station (The depot at number six. Or is it because it's located at number 6 Depot Street? Is the depot named after the street??) Daylight floods their space, which is usually abuzz with people noshing on their house-made pastries, looking at the art in the gallery, or gazing out at Lenox Mountain. You can also visit the roastery and tell the beans yourself how much you love them. Then go grab a book at nearby Shaker Mill Books (also the Map!). Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Daytime Cozy

Morningbird Cafe

Housed in the historic Knitting Mill (one of the coziest places in Kinderhook), Morningbird Cafe serves Gotham Coffee espresso and drip from the BIPOC and queer-owned Coffee Project. You'll definitely want to eat the house-made pastries, breakfast, and Southeast Asian-inspired lunches, and if they have them, the mochi donuts. If I'm being honest, I think you should get one of everything. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Dining

Hudson Roastery

Recently mentioned in Vogue and now mentioned in the James Cave Instagram Feed Comfy Map Of Cozy Places, this corner coffee shop is a required first stop before a Warren Street stroll. They now roast their beans (in styles named "Catskill Campfire" and "Taconic Traveler") in-house after a recent expansion next door. They offer a menu of breakfast (shakshuka, avocado toast) and lunch options (Maine lobster roll, caesar salad) as well as wine and beer. Comfy Key: Coffee • Wine • Dining • Breakfast • Pastries • Daytime Cozy • Third Space

Bread Alone Bakery

Bread Alone’s Boiceville bakery, its original home since 1983, is now a carbon-neutral café and production facility that uses absolutely zero fossil fuels. Wood-fired brick ovens bake organic sourdough breads using the techniques of the ancients. Stop in for traditional fresh-baked breads, pastries, and locally sourced café fare in a space built for the future. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy

Bartlett House

EXTENDED BLURB! Whenever friends come upstate and stay with us, we always order takeout from Bartlett House to stock up the cake stand we bought just for this occasion. Here's what we usually get: a few pistachio croissants, some cruffins, ham and cheese croissants, a cherry cornmeal scone for me, and about a dozen chocolate chunk cookies. I've found that it's smarter to preorder, because there's usually a line waiting outside for them to open, and a few regulars (I won't name names) are very serious about being first to the counter. A local rumor says that Julia Roberts is a regular, but she's not the scary ones I'm talking about here. Oh, right: the cozy vibe. It's housed in a four-story, 19th-century national landmark building that was once a railroad hotel, and the interior, with brass finishes, a large full-wall library, patterned wallpaper, and reclaimed balustrades, often have me opening my takeout order and eating right then and there. Comfy Key: Breakfast • Brunch • Dining • Pastries • Third Space • Coffee • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly • Extended Blurb

REV Coffee

The dark and moody coffee shop of the skating community with mismatched plush sofas, chairs, a lot of plants, and a lamp with a hat on. The coffee is gourmet fair trade, certified organic, and the pastries are good. Just don't touch the shrine; everyone knows it brings you bad luck. Comfy Key: Third Space • Coffee • Pastries • Daytime Cozy

Village Coffee And Goods

Run by husband-and-wife duo Mark Palmer and Anthea White, Village Coffee and Goods serves expertly brewed espresso drinks, house-made pastries, and fresh breakfast and lunch. Specialty lattes feature house-made syrups, while the nearby Village Grocery & Refillery offers sustainable provisions, coffee, and local goods. It's really close to Eliza and the Center for Photography at Woodstock (both on the Map!). Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy

Citiot

Citiot comes reader-recommended (although I love it, too). Here's what a Jiffy Reader says about this community hub: "I think Citiot in Catskill is pretty cozy – especially on a cold day. Stop in for a coffee, stay for an art peruse, pick up a little gift or pantry staple and perhaps chat with Pim while he entertains you with tales of Amsterdam, where he is from. Or perhaps his husband, Gert, will play a tune on the grand piano in the middle of the store or take you next door [to Artecue] to see how large-format art reproductions will cozy up a place and transform your space." Because every reader of The Jiffy is intelligent and incredibly well-informed, you know you can trust this description. Comfy key: Third Space • Coffee • Pastries • Books • Family Friendly

Stonykill Coffee & Records

Stonykill Coffee & Records is a second-floor coffee shop (above the People's Pub, which is also on the Map!) and record shop overlooking the cozy main street of Chatham. They serve brewed coffee alongside vinyl, books, and tapes. A hub for music lovers, it hosts live shows, pop-up events, and a biweekly Electromagnetic Radio show. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Live Music • Daytime Cozy

Boutiques & Shops

North Branch Cider Mill

The North Branch Cider Mill is ex-treeemeeee-ly cozy. A historic cider mill reborn by the husband-and-wife team behind Homestedt, NBCR blends Catskills heritage with the lifestyle brand's signature style. You can find curated home goods, pantry provisions, and cider, of course. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Homestedt Livingston Manor

Homestedt’s first location is a little jewel box of a boutique filled with thoughtfully curated home goods, outdoor gear, and Catskills-inspired gifts. It's just off Main Street and introduces you to such covetable items as Amundsen bags and wood-framed snowshoes with rawhide webbing. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Kaaterskill Market

Kaaterskill Market offers home goods crafted from natural, plastic-free materials such as wood, glass, and linen. Owner Katie Hartsough prioritizes Hudson Valley artisans and Fair Trade makers and focuses on sustainability, utility, and timeless design. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Batterby House

Batterby House is one of those places that you think you'll go to buy gifts for other people but end up spending all your money on yourself. They have very specific things – think hand-forged brass pie servers or antique corkscrews with boar tusk and sterling silver handle – to make your space feel intensely cozy. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

bluecashew Kitchen Homestead

Bluecashew is Kingston’s go-to for high-quality kitchenware, home essentials, and immersive cooking classes. This design-forward shop stocks expertly curated tools for every home cook, from fermentation crocks to high-end cookware. They also host workshops in their demo kitchen, so that you can learn how to make cozy meals such as chicken pot pie from Melina Hammer and stocks and stews. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Fulton And Forbes

Fulton and Forbes is a cozy wine and spirits shop, expertly curated by personal friend of the James Cave Instagram Feed, Rachel Merriam. You'll find sustainable wines from classic European regions alongside the best from Hudson Valley vintages and craft spirits. She offers weekly tastings and, while she won't be able to interest me in Taylor Swift, she knows how to find me just the right wine for any type of dinner. Comfy Key: Wine • Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Hammertown Barn

Hammertown Barn has a few locations across the Hudson Valley and Berkshires, but their headquarters in Pine Plains is by far the coziest. They say owner Joan Osofsky, who opened this housewares and furniture store in 1985, pioneered the "collected" look, and this is my source for a lot of the furniture we have in our house. It was especially helpful during my Vibe Enhancement Project of 2024, when I restored a desolate corner of my house into an Ultimate Cozy Corner. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Corduroy Shop

One of the surest ways to make your place cozy is custom upholstery from recycled textiles. Corduroy Shop is a place to find this, and it's a reader recommendation! "The Corduroy Shop doesn't get cozier – as Chrissie sits mending clothing and making old furniture look like new with vintage fabric scraps." Thank you for recommending Chrissie's shop, dear reader!

MX Morningstar Farm Store

MX Morningstar Farm Store is one of the coziest farm stores that exists anywhere; their staff is always friend, and it's stocked with the best produce, pantry provisions, and now bagels. You might remember Farm Dog Of The Year, Taco, from the 2024 Jiffy Awards. Taco's here. This is also where I get fresh flowers, and when flowers are harder to find, I get the mysterious Buddha's Hand, a type of citrus fruit that fills my house with a flowery aroma for weeks. Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Hillsdale General Store

Helping to keep Hillsdale "world class but low key," Hillsdale General Store is filled with cozy-making treasures. You'll find beautiful copper cookware, handwoven baskets, aromatic toiletries, antiques, stationery, the friendly Paul behind the counter, and Window William in the window. You'll also find the sartorially dapper owner, Matthew White, who also owns HGS Home Chef across the street and came up with the description about Hillsdale being "world class but low key." Comfy Key: Daytime Cozy

Otto's Market

A Germantown staple since 1927, Otto’s Market offers fresh Hudson Valley produce, local products, and everyday grocery essentials. Grab one of their deli sandwiches, house-made baked goods, and Touchy Coffee espresso. They've got indoor and outdoor seating, plus craft beer and cider to stay or go – it's a trusty community hub. Comfy Key: Coffee • Third Space • Pastries • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy

Diners

Millbrook Diner

You'll find the utmost classic diner fare at this vintage Jerry O'Mahony-built stainless diner, which was installed here in 1952. It's known for being a diner to the stars: Gerard Butler, Jake Gyllenhaal, Mary Tyler Moore, Katie Couric, and others too famous to mention. The hand-carved sign was originally designed by Peter Wing of Wing's Castle fame. It's right next to Canoe Hill (also on this Map!). Comfy Key: Dining • Comfort Food • Wine • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Elizaville Diner And Deli

Believed to be the last surviving Kullman Dutchess model diner, Elizaville Diner was rescued in 2005 just before demolition. Originally the Eat Well Diner in Pennsylvania, it was moved across three states and meticulously restored – right down to its 1956 jukeboxes and terrazzo floors. It’s even been featured in Jim Jarmusch’s "The Dead Don’t Die." Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Dad's Copake Diner

Dad's celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and the first day of construction back in 2000 also happens to be the current owner's birthday. Brian Peacock started as a dishwasher (it was his first-ever job) at Dad's Diner and worked his way up in the kitchen, went to school and returned to eventually purchase the restaurant from the original Dad, John Edge, who retired in 2021. Classic diner fare with comfort-food specials, such as crispy Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and French onion dip. Comfy Key: Dining • Comfort Food • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Village Diner

The Village Diner, or as the current owners like to say, the "Historic" Village Diner, is a rare Silk City Diner from the 1920s beautifully preserved here in Red Hook. It's moved multiple times to follow shifting travel routes, but it seems pretty happy where it stands today, serving classic diner fare and sharp Art Deco style. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Phoenicia Diner

Built in 1962 and moved to this spot in the Catskills in the '80s, Phoenicia Diner serves fresh, locally sourced takes on diner favorites. The menu highlights Hudson Valley farms, and it’s our go-to for hearty breakfasts and modern comfort food whenever we're near. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Eveready Diner

It opened in 1995 but feels about 50 years older, Eveready Diner famously serves up classic comfort food with house-roasted meats, scratch-made soups, and fresh-baked pies, using apples from their own orchard. The old-fashioned soda fountain still scoops up real ice cream shakes, too. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Oakhurst Diner

Oakhurst Diner blends classic diner coziness with a modern, locally-sourced menu in a restored 1940s Silk City Diner. You'll find grass-fed burgers, lemongrass dumplings, and house-made desserts, just steps away from the Harney & Sons tea shop. Hey, Oakhurst is owned by one of those sons! It's a must-visit for those of us in need of comfort food and CBD sodas during ~these times~. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Dan's Diner

This 1925 Jerry O’Mahoney Diner was saved from a Connecticut scrapyard in 1993 and lovingly restored over 12 years by one Dan Rundell. Dan has since stepped away from the day-to-day business, but Dan’s Diner still serves up classic American breakfasts and lunches in his pristinely preserved vintage setting. Comfy Key: Comfort Food • Breakfast • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Art Studios, Museums, and Galleries

Center For Photography At Woodstock

The Center for Photography at Woodstock recently reopened in its new space, the former Van Slyke & Horton cigar factory, and, it must be said, for cigar factories, this place is very cozy. They now have 6,000 square feet of exhibition space, a theater, an expanded digital media lab, workshop rooms, offices, and a photo library. While you're there, you should check out Village Coffee and Goods, and Eliza (both of which are on the Map!). Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Albany Institute Of History And Art

EXTENDED BLURB! One of the country’s oldest museums – it was founded in 1791! – the Albany Institute of History and Art offers a cozy escape with Hudson River School landscapes, historic galleries, and a quiet café. A great spot to linger, explore regional history, and stay inspired by its presentation of art and history. It has a mission of connecting "diverse audiences to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley," which is the same mission for us here at the James Cave Instagram Feed! They're currently exhibiting "Americans Who Tell The Truth," a selection of work by Robert Shetterly that features portraits on wood panels and quotes by the subject etched onto the surface. I love documentary paintings. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Olana State Historic Site

We see it on the hilltop and drive by it all the time, and everyone should spend a day wandering the halls and rooms (and hiking trails and carriage roads) of Olana, gawking and ogling at all the detail and inspiration. If you have a local library membership, you can book free passes. Built by painter Frederic Church with help from Calvert Vaux (who was also busy designing Central Park's buildings) the house was finished in 1891, influenced by architecture the Churches saw on travels through Beirut, Jerusalem, and Damascus. The stenciling on the walls and doors inside have never been painted over, and the best way to clean them is with a Pink Pearl eraser, isn't that something? In an early win for historic preservation in the 1960s, Olana was saved nearly three weeks before it was scheduled to be bulldozed 🫨😅 highly recommend. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

EXTENDED BLURB! I spent many hours at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site for my series "This Old Vibe" last year. It was very helpful in teaching me the ways of understanding Hudson Valley houses. In fact, Executive Director Emerita Betsy Jacks told me she thinks it's THE "quintessential Hudson Valley house." Cedar Grove, the site's main house, is an 1815 federal-style house where a man would make many paintings and inspire a generation of landscape artists that would become known as The Hudson River School. He was also friend and mentor to Frederic Church, whose home, Olana, is across the river (and also on this map!). Not only is Cedar Grove cozy, but it's intimate, as well, as you get a glimpse into the journals, books, studios, and even bedroom of Thomas Cole and his wife, Maria Bartow Cole. From the expansive front porch, you can see Thomas's views of the Catskill Mountains, which would end up in his landscapes. In my video below, Betsy Jacks takes us on a tour of Cedar Grove and Cole's original studio: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAT7JF_S59M/ Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Clark Art Institute

The Clark Art Institute, nestled in Williamstown, Massachusetts, offers a very serene experience for the cozy enjoyment of art. It opened in 1955 and has become renowned for its intimate galleries and stunning natural surroundings. I'm talking about 140 acres of expansive lawns, meadows, and woods that you can hike or snow shoe around, or just look at through the warmer galleries' many large windows. You'll find a diverse collection of European and American art – Renoir, Degas, and my favorite, Winslow Homer – and I overheard two ladies at Big Y recently who ironically couldn't stop talking about how the current show on modern French tapestry "will lave you speechless." The Clark is currently offering free admission through March 30. Comfy Key: Dining (Lunch) • Daytime Cozy • Third Space

MASS MoCA

Sometimes what you need to feel cozy is a place that's perfect for slowly wandering around, losing track of time, forgetting ~current events~. MASS MoCA is perfect for this; its large-scale installations and multimedia exhibits basically require a slow, contemplative focus: physically, emotionally, and intellectually – this is a deeply cozy form of engagement. You might think it's too expansive to be "cozy," but there are quiet corners, intimate nooks, and exposed beams all over the place. It also has plenty of dining options: Lickety Split, Tunnel City Coffee, Bright Ideas Brewing, BIGGDADDY’s Philly Steak House, and Casita. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy • Dining • Family Friendly • Comfort Food

Wassaic Project

EXTENDED BLURB! Now is when we need art to give us Deep Winter Warmth, and "A Space Between Worlds," currently on view at Wassaic Project through March 15, does this in many layers. Nine artists, seven floors, a historic grain mill converted into exhibition and studio spaces. Dana Robinson’s fabric sanctuary wraps you up; Mary Tooley Parker’s hooked tapestries pull you into her domestic scenes. Then Paolo Arao’s geometric weavings reshape your perspective. Regina Durante Jestrow’s quilts bend the landscapes of her hometown of Miami (a warmer place). Amira Pualwan's handwoven cotton and jacquard hanging pieces use vibrant reds, gentle oranges, peaches, and blues to evoke sunsets and flames, iconically cozy things. They all work together to take you to a "strange somewhere else between this world and another," somewhat like my interactive map here does, too, hopefully. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy • Extended Blurb

Community Centers & Libraries

Phoenicia Library

Phoenicia Library sits among the high peaks of the Catskill Mountains in a little yellow building at the heart of the village. Recently rebuilt, they say it's the first Passive House designed, energy efficient library in the U.S. Their children’s area offers a cozy spot for kids to play with the library's collection of Catskill-inspired toys, including a pretend campfire. There's an Angler’s Parlor, modeled after a rustic fishing shack and made with 150-year-old wood repurposed from the original building. Comfy Key: Family Friendly • Daytime Cozy • Third Space

Tuxedo Park Library

A historic gathering place since 1901, the Tuxedo Park Library was designed by architect Bruce Price to serve as both a library and a community hub. Once home to a bowling alley, card room, and public baths, today it remains a welcoming space with sunny reading nooks, a deep local history collection, and an active community calendar. They also offer a wide array of services, including notary public assistance, digital navigation support, copy/scan/fax facilities, public computer access, Wi-Fi hotspot lending, a local history room, museum passes, and adventure backpacks. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Mountain Top Library

Housed in a renovated 1954 Catholic Marian center, the Mountain Top Library is a community hub in the heart of Tannersville. Originally founded in 1900, this welcoming space offers educational programs, local history resources, and quiet corners to read books or the Cozy Map Of Comfy Places, all with the scenic Catskills as a backdrop. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy • Family Friendly

Kinderhook Memorial Library

Once a small collection housed in the Masonic Temple, the Kinderhook Memorial Library is a hopping literary hub for a village with a surprising amount of successful writers who live there. Expanded in 2018, the library now offers sunlit reading nooks, quiet study spaces, and a calendar filled with such interesting events as the Festival of the Unknown, the Miniature Ren-Faire, Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and, very relevant to most Kinderhookers, Tax Credits for Historic Properties workshops. Comfy Key: Fireplace • Family Friendly • Third Space • Dadytime Cozy

Troy Public Library

More than any old library, the Troy Public Library is a beautiful example of American Renaissance architecture, with intricate marble carvings, an original Tiffany stained-glass window, and an ornately carved mantle that Meryl Streep falls asleep next to in "Ironweed." It opened in 1897 as the Hart Memorial Library; it was designed to integrate art into architecture at a time when it was trendy to evoke Italian Renaissance palaces. Through the decades, it has expanded to serve Troy’s evolving community, from early book delivery stations to today’s wide ranging programs and historic archives. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy

Hudson Area Library

EXTENDED BLURB! Set inside the stately old Hudson Armory, the Hudson Area Library has provided all of us here at The James Cave Instagram Feed many services to help us tell stories about this area. The History Room's curated archive provides you with access to rare photographs of 19th-century riverfront industry and detailed maps tracing the evolution of Warren Street, among many other records. You can search through every artifact, newspaper clipping, or handwritten document to learn Hudson's stories. As Brenda Shufelt, the library room coordinator, told me, "I always say, 'All roads lead to Hudson.'" The ongoing Oral History Project gives the city's history a personality, and the Ecotopian Collection of books and artwork will show you how to have a nice, sustainable, community-driven life. Comfy Key: Third Space • Daytime Cozy • Extended Blurb

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Wine • Fire Pit • Daytime Cozy

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Third Space • Daytime Cozy

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Cocktails • Beer Hall • Comfort Food • Family Friendly

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Daytime Cozy