Author: BGHV

Samuel’s is a cozy coffee bar & sweet shoppe centrally located in the charming historic village of Rhinebeck, NY.  We are proudly celebrating our 17th year offering delicious coffee & teas, original specialty chocolates, and creative gifts. Although Samuel’s serves clients nationwide, a person really must walk into the store to truly understand its quaint [...]

For the owners of the Fox and Hound, Tom and Nick, their vision was to make wine shopping less intimidating for people. To provide a warm and welcoming environment where people are comfortable browsing and discovering wines for themselves; to have a friendly and knowledgeable staff always at the ready to offer assistance without being [...]

Otto’s Market is a small town grocery store carrying an amazing selection of products in a small space. The market has been a part of the community since 1927, and in its newest incarnation, you will find an old-style grocery store that has about anything you’ll want.  From the very basics at a good price, [...]

Gunk Haus is a German gastropub located in Clintondale, NY. The owners, past residents of Washington, DC welcome the Hudson Valley's LGBTQ Community with open arms! They serve thoughtfully prepared comfort food made from carefully sourced ingredients. We are seasonal when we can, local when possible, and as organic as sensible. We make everything from [...]

Cocoon has evolved into a shop with something for everyone. It is full of eye candy for the design-inclined individual. They have fabulous items for baby gifts, innovative chefs, clean-lined furniture, artisan jewelery, and yummy scents. Come check us out if you happen to be in the area – New Paltz is nestled in the [...]

  Welcome to the brand new Big Gay Hudson Valley.com!  You like our new look? We've been hard at work soliciting your feedback about what you like, what you don't, and what you want more of.  We're especially proud of introducing a more interactive approach to connecting with your community.  Our new geo-driven format is [...]

The Locust Grove Estate has been making history in the Hudson Valley for more than two centuries.  Nearly 100 acres of land, farmed by the Livingston family since the 1700’s, formed the nucleus of a property acquired by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1847.  Morse spent more than 25 years at Locust Grove, shaping his [...]

Nestled in the heart of Beacon's heavily artsy community, Chill Wine Bar offers wine and beer, light tapas, and frequent live music 7 days a week starting at 5pm.