If you missed it last summer take a look at the Seven Days article, "Slip Into an Elegant Meal, or a Pirate's Bay, in Essex, N.Y." by Hannah Palmer Egan (@FindThatHannah). The hostess rushes in. She leans on the bar and beckons to the bartender, a skull and crossbones on the … [Read more...] about Praise for Old Dock and Essex Inn Dining
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Ausable Brewing Company Is Starting Up
[Ausable Brewing Company] ABC is a small farm-brewery operation located in Keeseville, NY. Brothers Dan and Dylan Badger are working to provide high quality beer and soda within the Adirondacks. We will be working with local farmers to produce many of our own ingredients as well … [Read more...] about Ausable Brewing Company Is Starting Up
Live Music Peformance and Potluck This Sunday
This Sunday, July 20th: Song, Dance and Anti-Consumer Sermon! I'm writing to invite you to a performance and potluck with the Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir. There are 25 singer/members of this anti-consumerism, anti-globalization gospel choir, who … [Read more...] about Live Music Peformance and Potluck This Sunday
Gastro-Tourism in Essex, New York
I few years ago friends invited me to visit the Brome—Missisquoi for a sybaritic weekend of dining and wine tasting along The Wine Route (La Route des Vins). Although I've lived in France and Italy—two countries celebrated for their gastronomic and oenological heritage—the … [Read more...] about Gastro-Tourism in Essex, New York
Old Dock House Restaurant Reopens May 23
The Old Dock House Restaurant will be opening for its 2014 Season on Friday, May 23. According to an Old Dock source the lakeside restaurant is planning to be open daily for lunch at noon closing at ?? The kitchen usually serves until 10 pm depending on demand and … [Read more...] about Old Dock House Restaurant Reopens May 23