James Beard Foundation awards nearly doubled year over year for Hudson Valley chefs and restaurants. This year's semifinalists include The DeBruce, Mel the Baker, Clare de Boer of Stissing House, Doris Choi of Good Night, Efrén Hernández of Casa Susanna, Shaina Loew-Banayan of Cafe Mutton, and Chris Mauricio of Harana Market.
Despite Nick Lowe's dapper appearance and illustrious musical CV featuring stints as a pub rocker, alternative pop star, songwriter and Stiff Records-trained producer extraordinaire, even he is not immune to the grottier aspects of life on the road as a touring musician – like having to wash your smalls.
A Woodstock family purchases a historic 1961 Ranch-style home to prevent it from becoming a short-term rental and to address the lack of affordable housing in their community.