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The Hudson Valley: Where to Stay, Eat, Shop, and More!
Swoon is known for its delicious take on American classics. Menu additions change daily, offering locally sourced specials such as cheese plates, pâtés, local veg and house-made pastas, all designed for sharing. READ MORE
Albany Times Union
14 spots making burgers right in the Capital Region
On a fresh sesame brioche bun from sister business La Perche, Swoon’s signature burger, The Standard, features two skillet-seared, all-natural, grass-fed Kinderhook Farm beef patties with a gorgeous crust.
Whether you choose sweet caramelized onions, house-pickled chiles, or sautéed oyster and shiitake mushrooms as your toppings, you can’t go wrong, and take your pick of house-made tater tots or fries as your sides… READ MORE
The New York Times
Where to Drink Wine in the Hudson Valley
The emergent food culture of the region includes wonderful restaurants and cafes… READ MORE
Edible Hudson Valley
Evolution of a Vanguard
Crushing on Swoon in Hudson
A decade ago, Hudson was not the culinary hot spot and quaint shopping destination it is today. There was a smattering of high-end antique stores but not much else. Warren Street was lined with dealers of a different kind, and the only decent place to eat in town was a neighborhood burger joint… READ MORE
Albany Times Union
Swoon keeps high standards as always
In the fickle restaurant world, there's something to be said for staying power. A steady stream of chefs, food purveyors and culinary trends continue to find homes on Hudson's Warren Street, but originals like Swoon Kitchenbar have proven reliable mainstays, even as high-profile darlings quicken pulses and turn heads… READ MORE
Travel + Leisure
Hudson’s latest act
Back on Warren Street, I settle into the elegant apartment above Alvaré’s shop, which he rents to weekend visitors. Evening plans are loose: dinner at Swoon Kitchenbar (a local favorite)… READ MORE
Travel Channel
Hudson Valley Road Trip
One of the Hudson Valley's most inventive restaurants can be found in the small town of Hudson at Swoon Kitchenbar. While diners may enjoy the country chic decor of hammered tin ceilings, the real standout here is the food. The chefs here earned their chops working in some of New York City's finest kitchens, such as Union Square Cafe. Now they present countryside-inspired meals comprised of locally grown ingredients. Indulge in a cheese plate consisting of local goat's milk cheese from Cohoes, NY, a pork face terrine, shaved fennel salad or a local duck breast with cranberry beans, foie gras, jus, ratatouille and Swiss chard. Do save room for dessert, and enjoy a rhubarb buttermilk custard pie, or chocolate ricotta cannolis..… READ MORE
Rural Intelligence
A rapturous experience in Hudson
It was just above 15 degrees out when we came upon a silver sign with just the letter “S” hovering over foggy windows. Inside, the bar scene was a wooly one. Patrons ordered with urgency, throwing off their scarves, gloves and hats. It was a Friday night at Swoon Kitchenbar in Hudson, New York.… READ MORE
The New York Times
Flavorful Ingredients, Grown Close to Home
THE experience at Swoon Kitchenbar in Hudson begins before you even enter the restaurant. Pots of flowers and herbs — sage, lemon thyme — line the ramp up to the entrance, enveloping you in a kind of tunnel filled with the sights and smells of nature.… READ MORE