Happy Monday

January 22nd

Events can change, because things happen and I’m not perfect…

Hope everyone had a great weekend and got some snow dumped on them! I am a bit behind today, had to hit the slopes!

We crossed the 1,200+ subscriber mark, so sharing a big welcome to all the newbies that have recently joined and another thank you to the folks that have been here all along.

I have a quick ask before we dive in:

Next week, I’ll hopefully be announcing something BIG…

If you’re involved with a Catskill-based business of any kind (i.e. restaurant, bar, service, grocer, product, hotel, etc.) please shoot me an email over at [email protected] and mention the Ultra Top Secret Project so I can tell you more about what I’m cooking up and how you can get involved prior to the announcement.

And with that, lets get right into it.

Cheers,

Michael 🫡 

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James Beard Awards 🧑‍🍳 

The 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists have just dropped for the James Beard Awards — and Upstate is being represented by some culinary legends!

But if you don’t know what the James Beard Awards are yet, here is a quick TL;DR.

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. Established in 1990 and first awarded in 1991, the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards are one of five separate recognition programs of the James Beard Awards. The awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. The 2024 Restaurant and Chef semifinalists are recognized across 22 categories.

So who from upstate made the cut? Lets take a look shall we…

Outstanding Restaurant presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water:

• The DeBruce, Livingston Manor

Outstanding Bakery:

• Mel the Bakery, Hudson

Best Chef: New York State 

• Doris Choi, Good Night, Woodstock

• Efrén Hernández, Casa Susanna, Leeds

• Shaina Loew-Banayan, Cafe Mutton, Hudson, NY

• Chris Mauricio, Harana Market, Accord, NY

Weekly Breakdown 😲 

Monday 29th

• Foxfire Mountain House, Mt. Tremper - Happy Hour at 4pm 🦊🔥 

• Colony, Woodstock - World-Famous Colony Open Mic hosted by Brendan O’Shea at 8pm

• Union Street Brewing, Hudson - Trivia starts at 6:30pm

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Karaoke w/ Cowboy Del at 8PM

• Brunette Wine Bar, Kingston - Industry Night with special guests Samosa Shack, 25% off bottles, 5-10pm

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - Industry Nite means $5 pours from 3pm to 10pm 🫡 

• Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Celtic Night starts at 7:30pm

• Rough Cut Brewing, Kerhonkson - Nachos and trivia night at 7pm

Tuesday 30th

• Tubbys, Kingston - The Sporrs are a power pop/punk band kinda in the vein of Carbonas/Black Lips/Jay Ratard. TV Sleep is a new lofi indie/post punk thing from Joseph Wright and friends. Oakley from Black Lips will be spinning the goods before and after tickets

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Trivia Break Tuesdays with Andre at 6:30pm

• Darlings, Tillson - Stitchin’ is Bitchin’, last tuesday of every month, Buck Shot spinning vinyls whilke you spin yarn, with 20% wine bottles 🪡 

Wednesday 31st

• Colony, Woodstock - The Deadbeats start at 8pm tickets

• Upward Brewing, Livingston Manor - Wing Wednesday 🐔 

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Sean Fietta-Franz Mega Party 8PM, Free

• Hutton Brickyards, Kingston - Wednesdays at the Hutton Hangout, this week with Anthony Cubbage from 6-9pm

• Park Theater Hudson, Hudson - Community Sound Bath tickets

Thursday 1st

• Wayside Cider, Andes - A Lil’ Local Love, three vinyl sets and 20% off all night

• Tubbys, Kingston - Chris Brokaw, Alan Licht, and Bill Nace tickets

• Colony, Woodstock - F yez all: A Tribute to Shane MacGowan ft. County Hell and El Front start at 8pm tickets

• Salt Box, Kingston - Monthly Happy Hour from 6-9pm

• Rough Draft, Kingston - Trivia with DJ Maxwell from 6-9pm

• Park Theater Hudson, Hudson - A Galere of Poetic Autopsies RSVP

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Burt Bodie on stage with the guitar at 6pm

• Nats Mountain House, Tannersville - Live music with The Wallpapers Duo from 5-8pm 🏔️ 

• The Local, Saugerties - Song of Peace and Love: Joy Clark at 7pm tix

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - On The Fly Story Slam: Love Hurts
  Sign up @ 6:30,

Friday 2nd

• Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Day 1 of The Winter Hoot, community dinner, music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason schedule and tickets

• Starlite Motel, Kerhonkson - Ooooooo its Fridays with The Catskill Cocktail Club from 5-10, get there, PS they have a community sauna and cold plunge 7 days a week 🥵 🥶 

• Van Smokey, Livingston Manor - Karaoke 8 to midnight

• Hudson Wine Merchants, Hudson - Pop Up Tasting with Urugula Creative Kitchen and wine tastings

• Kingston Bread, Kingston - 4 Year Birthday Party, with burgers, snacks, cocktails, and beers, from 5-9pm

• Tubbys, Kingston - Second Annual Tiki Night with Moon Mullins, Saapato, Dolphin Xpresswy tickets

• Seminary Hill, Callicoon - Live music with pianist and multi instrumentalist, John Bernstein from 5:30-8:30pm

• Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Reelin’ in the Years, celebrating Steely Dan from 8-11pm buy tickets

• Darlings, Tillson - Miss Education, DJ Set from 6-10pm

• Ommegang, Cooperstown - First Fridays Vinyl Night with DJ Raphael from 6-9pm

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - The Classics 6-9pm

• Colony, Woodstock - The Pink Floyd Project starts at 6pm tickets followed by DJ Lenny Tofu at 10pm more tickets

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Sprawling psych-folk from North Carolina’s Sham… whimsical indie by Samuel Boat, lo-fi songwriting by Domestic Drafts, at 8pm

• Park Theater Hudson, Hudson - Kadir Yucel takes the stage with his style of cinematic orchestra tickets

• Keegan Ales, Kingston - Bourbon Sprawl “Classic Country… and none of that modern crap” at 7pm

• Stonehill’s, Accord - Eat Church Fireside South East Asian pop-up from 5-9pm

Saturday 3rd

• Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Day 2 of The Winter Hoot, hiking, music, square dancing, local libations, and MORE music schedule and tickets

• Inness, Accord - Inness has teamed up with Disco Chalet (founders of Stockade Faire and Hudson Modern) for an après ski soirée in the barn, from 7pm to LATE! tickets 

• Dette Flies, Livingston Manor - Fly tying classic focused on Catskill Flies

• Wayside Cider, Andes - Queer Open Mic, Performances from 6-9pm and a dance party from 9-10pm

• Arnold House, Livingston Manor - 2nd Annual Fire and Ice event at the Frostfire Lodge. Ice Carvings, raw bar over ice, turntable DJ, fireside bar, and an epic food menu, 12-5pm

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - Eat Church Pop Up 1-7pm

• The Local, Saugerties - “Lightning Striking” with Lenny Kaye tickets

• Park Theater Hudson, Hudson - Big Weather musical group with special guest Nora Knight tickets

• Slopes, Hunter - The Slopes Show with Mike Sounds & DJ Niks

• Angry Orchard, Walden - Sushi Making Class from 6-8pm details

• Colony, Woodstock - The Lucky 5 with Daria Grace and The Pre-War Ponies tickets, then Strangehouse Presents: Femme Fatale Follies at 10pm more tickets

• Graveside Variety, Woodstock - You Matter Story Hour with Upstate Color, starts at 10am free

• Seminary Hill, Callicoon - Orchard & Cidery Tour with Tasting from 11am-1pm, cost is $48 and includes tasting

• Tubbys, Kingston - Booker Stardrum and Photay tickets

• Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock - Rock Academy Presents: Best of Season Show more info

• Keegan Ales, Kingston -Disco Dance Party - 70s early 80s with DJ PJ at 8pm

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Jak Lizard / beccs. Ultra-catchy and danceable neo-soul from the unofficial mayor of Catskill, Jak Lizard. Don’t miss the opening set by beccs, great indie-pop from a truly remarkable vocalist, starts at 8pm $12

• Union and Post, Windham - Winter Music with Lithium 5 at 8pm

• Ommegang, Cooperstown - Winter Concert Series with Freelance Armstrong from 6-9pm

• Hotel Lilien, Tannersville - Ilegal Mezcal and DJ series 5-10pm 🥃 

Sunday 4th

• Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Day 3 of The Winter Hoot, Yoga and community sing schedule and tickets

• Cooperstown Winter Carnival, Cooperstown - Blizzard Bash Tailgate Party from 3-5pm more info

• Wayside Cider, Andes - Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at 2pm

• West Kill Supply, Kingston - Chickadee Felting Workshop and DJ Tolten 4-7pm

• Seminary Hill, Callicoon - Lunch with Local Authors 2-3:30pm

• Colony, Woodstock - Follow Your Arrow: A Queer Singer / Songwriter Night tickets

• Angry Orchard, Walden - Live Music with Andrew Jordan details

• Ommegang, Cooperstown - Sunday Brunch BINGO starts at 10:15am

• Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Noah B. Harley / Dallas Ugly / Margo Ross.
  Gorgeous roots-tinged songwriting by Nashville’s Dallas Ugly. Leftfield Americana by Harley, and chamber-folk by Ross, 8PM, $10

• Nats Mountain House, Tannersville - Tarot card readings 3-6pm

• The Local, Saugerties - Flex’N Street Dance Workshop at 1pm tickets

A wee bit of trivia 🎩 

Keep it Moving 🏃 

I’ve always been a proponent of exercise in any form, and recently had the opportunity to connect with the folks behind Hill 99 and thought it may be of interest to some of you! So, I asked Erica, the mastermind behind the club, to share some words that I can pass on here.

"Have promises slipped through the cracks this year? The Hudson Valley's newest running/walking club, Hill 99, is here to transform aspirations into achievements. Inspired by Hill 99 in Woodstock, they are a not-for-profit community encouraging movement, nature, and connection.

Join them as they challenge each other to achieve something extraordinary 99 times—walk or run at least 99 miles in 2024! They invite individuals to create their own Hill Challenge or Walk the Hill 99 in Woodstock, meeting fellow Hillers. Memberships include a progress-tracking wall calendar, an honorary Hill 99 sticker, and a commemorative pinning ceremony at year-end

They aren't just about numbers; they are also a new community offering monthly meetups both on and off the Hill, socials, and a support group to keep participants inspired. Just walking a mile a day can boost health, and setting and achieving goals is invaluable. Join them in conquering your challenge, one step at a time!

Join Hill 99 Club today at www.Hill99club.com, and let the high-fives begin!"

Adopt a Pup 😀 

“Remi is a 3 year old female Jack Russell. Remi is a girl who excitedly waits for some adventure! She loves to run around in open fenced in areas and zoom around and she enjoys car rides very much. If you're laying under a blanket, she'll find a way to wiggle under there with you and cuddle you until you both doze off to sleep. She loves attention and once you start petting her, she won't let you stop. Remi would do fine in a home with cats and is selective with dogs. She would do fine in a home with children who can respect her and her belongings.” - More pics and info

Jobs 🫰 

Rowan Woodwork in Kingston is hiring multiple roles including:

Draftsperson, Finisher, Sr. Apprentice, Jr. Apprentice, and cabinetmakers.

Learn more and apply here

If you’re hiring, let me know!

Send your feedback, news, events, and suggestions

Reach out on IG @catskillcrew or email [email protected] 

If someone forwarded this to you, take the leap and join the crew!