11 Delaware County Eating places That Are Well worth the Drive

In search of an excuse to hit the open street this October? There’s no higher pairing than a leisurely autumn drive by way of the Catskill Mountains that ends with a considerate meal made with elements sourced from the area’s bounty. Due to a wealthy farming historical past that has seeded the bottom for a strong farm-to-table restaurant scene, Delaware County within the western Catskill Mountains presents a various tapestry of eateries and craft beverage faucet rooms which might be well worth the drive all on their very own.

With the area’s mountain peaks and rolling river valleys bursting into dazzling coloration this month and the peaceable great thing about the winter panorama shut behind, vacationers who set out on a culinary pilgrimage are rewarded with a feast for the eyes as effectively.

We’ve put collectively a drive by way of Delaware County paired with eating locations that present a style for what the area’s inventive culinary minds are dishing up.

Fleischmanns

Route 28 is a meandering stretch of byway that provides a one-of-a-kind tour by way of the majesty of Catskill Park. Observe Route 28 from Kingston to the village of Fleischmanns simply over the Delaware County line and uncover a quiet group dotted with stately Victorian houses tucked into the forested mountainside.

Opened this July, The Print Home is a brand new “vinyl music bar” situated in a c.1905 constructing on Foremost Avenue Fleischmanns that when housed unbiased writer Purple Mountain Press. Cease by for afternoon brunch or dinner for signature cocktails, wine, and beer, plus hearty bites like huevos rancheros, a domestically sourced cheese board, meatballs, and rustic flatbreads—plus dwell music from visiting artists and an in depth vinyl file soundtrack.

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Margaretville

Simply 10 minutes previous Fleischmanns on Route 28 is the bustling city of Margaretville. Vacationers will wind previous the Bush Kill Stream, the place eagles are sometimes seen perched within the timber or hovering above the water attempting to find their subsequent meal. With loads of companies, eating places, and unbiased shops stacked alongside its inviting Foremost Avenue, Margaretville presents a splendidly full day of shop-hopping.

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In search of a spot to cozy up in Margaretville for an hour or two? Hunt down Zada’s Speakeasy & Music Membership, the place the homeowners are combining their French and Southern heritages right into a sultry, spirits-forward cocktail record that pairs completely with nibbles like a cheese and charcuterie board, a smoked salmon board, and quite a lot of basic croques (or French grilled cheese sandwiches) and dwell music from native acts.

Up for an exploratory wine sipping session? Head over to the just lately opened Oda Wine Backyard, which focuses on historical world wines and Balkan small plates.

Andes

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As vacationers proceed on Route 28 from Margaretville to Andes, the street traverses by way of lovely minimize mountain passes and large fields. Simply earlier than Andes is the signal for the Palmer Hill Path. Pull off into the parking zone for a jaw-dropping scenic overlook of the mountains to the east, or get out of the automobile and luxuriate in a simple hike that loops by way of previous farmland and forest.

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Andes’ charming Foremost Avenue presents quite a lot of choices for the culinary-minded adventurers.

Begin with a pop into the sumptuously adorned restored barn at Wayside Cider, which has been sourcing wild and deserted homestead apple timber to make its cider since 2014. Strive its ciders by the glass, in addition to a full bar of different native drinks and spirits alongside a rotating menu of small bites, then cozy up on the outside patio or by the hearth pit.

For a meal to refuel, take a look at the Andes Resort. The eclectic, consolation meals menu presents all the pieces from basic wings and spinach artichoke dip to a fig jam and goat cheese flatbread to a crave-worthy smashburger, rooster parm, child again ribs, and peanut butter pie.

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Photograph by Alfredo Alcántara

Hamden

After Andes, Route 28 continues alongside a bucolic stretch of farmland with gently rolling mountains on both facet till descending into the populated school city of Delhi. As soon as there, take NY-10 southwest to Hamden. This scenic drive weaves alongside the West Department of the mighty fly-fishing mecca of the Delaware River and presents beautiful glimpses of the river valley alongside the best way.

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With a historical past that dates again to the 1840s, the newly renovated Hamden Inn & Lounge in Hamden presents a heaping serving to of old-school appeal and basic architectural particulars. Positioned on the primary flooring is its restaurant and bar, which presents up domestically sourced takes on basic bistro fare starting from a beloved Cobb salad to fish and chips to the vegetarian “*Not* a Fried Rooster Sandwich.”

Make sure to cease for provisions at Hamden Normal Retailer, and if there’s room for one more nibble or two, an elevated tackle a basic bodega sandwich from Tiny’s.

Walton

Proceed simply 10 minutes southwest alongside Route 10—soaking in much more of these streamside and valley views—to achieve the city of Walton. Simply off the principle thoroughfare are architectural gems just like the Walton Theater and the Fortress on the Delaware that harken again in time.

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For old-school consolation meals and bar fare—from pizza to wings, burgers, brisket, and extra—take a look at Danny’s and Packin Warmth. For a meal that comes with a heaping serving to of ambiance, head to Rainbow Lodge. Perched on the sting of an eight-acre pond with panoramic mountain views, the laid again menu focuses on steakhouse fare with Portuguese affect.

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Photograph by Tom Reichert

The Rainbow Lodge presents panoramic views.

Franklin

As a substitute of heading southwest onto Route 10 in Delhi, vacationers even have the choice to move northwest and take a scenic drive alongside Route 14 to Franklin close to the county border.

Route 14 weaves and winds previous the small and lovely Spring Lake, with forests and fields showing intermittently. The street then passes by way of the quaint city of Treadwell earlier than assembly up with NY 357 for the final two-plus miles to Franklin.

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As soon as in Franklin, make a beeline to The Tulip & The Rose, a restaurant Vice Munchies as soon as described as “the kind of place you would drive by for years and don’t know of the vivacity till you stroll inside.” Began by members of the Osmanli Dergah, a Sufi Muslim group that calls Delaware County its dwelling, the restaurant serves worldwide meals specializing in Malaysian, Indian, Turkish, Thai, and American recipes.

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That is only a style of the various sights, sounds, and flavors of Delaware County. For extra inspiration on the place to go and what to do, go to Greatwesterncatskills.com.