The enticing smell of barbecue wafted through the village as we disembarked from the ferry. We followed it a couple of blocks south and found its source: the Monday night barbecue at the Essex Inn. Executive chef Jordan Sauter prepares the informal meal on summer Mondays. … [Read more...] about Exploring the Eats in Essex, New York: Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast (SEVEN DAYS)
The Old Dock Restaurant
Exploring the Eats in Essex, New York: Old Dock Restaurant (SEVEN DAYS)
For Vermonters who want to dine in the Adirondacks without driving on the far side of Lake Champlain, the first stop is the ferry landing in Charlotte. [...] The Old Dock Restaurant & Marina, beside the ferry dock, has a patio on the lake and indoor seating, as well as a … [Read more...] about Exploring the Eats in Essex, New York: Old Dock Restaurant (SEVEN DAYS)
Essex Buzz: Autumn 2015 Snapshots
This has been a singularly spectacular autumn. So many sunny "bluebird days". And the temperature seems to have been more mild than usual as well. In fact, yesterday my bride and I managed an incredibly pleasant windsurfing outing. Not bad for the week of Thanksgiving. Social … [Read more...] about Essex Buzz: Autumn 2015 Snapshots
Old Dock Open May 23
It's just about that time again! Summer 2015 will be here before you know it, and we are busy readying the Old Dock for opening weekend. We are projecting to be open the weekend of May 23 and are excited to see all of our loyal patrons again very soon! Stay tuned for more … [Read more...] about Old Dock Open May 23
Old Dock Opening July 1
I stopped by The Old Dock Restaurant on Thursday to catch up with Steve McKenna who was pruning hedges and getting the parking lot ready for their July 1 opening date. Really? Really! Despite totally record breaking Lake Champlain flooding, McKenna has worked around the clock … [Read more...] about Old Dock Opening July 1