The Kaatskeller

Where to EatFor breakfast, head to <a href=http://www.northbranchinn.com/ target=_blank>North Branch Inn</a>, whose motto is “always sourcing product from good people we know.” The rustic dining room opens up to a 100-year-old bowling alley, but don’t let that distract you from the farro salad topped with roasted squash and a sunny-side-up egg.Grab lunch at <a href=http://www.mainstreetfarm.com/ target=_blank>Main Street Farm</a>, a market-meets-café where locals stock up on freshly-caught trout and cheese or grab coffee and sandwich boxes before a long day of hiking. Owner Jon Westergreen dedicates himself to all things organic, local, and thoughtfully-sourced and it shows in his healthful menu of house-made soups and sandwiches. Try the Reuben with roasted portabello mushroom, onion, and garlic, with lacto-fermented sauerkraut (made in-house), and vegan dressing.Wind down with dinner at <a href=http://thekaatskeller.com/ target=_blank>The Kaatskeller</a>. If the weather is pleasant, make yourself comfortable at one of yard’s many picnic tables. Otherwise, head upstairs into the retro-chic dining room. While Kaatskeller is known for its wood-fired pizzas, the local emphasis lends itself to lighter dishes, too. The cedar trout comes from nearby Beaverkill Trout Hatchery and is served with plenty of veg, fresh herbs, and a spritz of lemon. The craft cocktail menu was designed by the minds behind New York City’s Apotheke, and it offers refreshing tipples such as the Gardener’s Gimlet: vodka with fresh basil and mint, muddled with juniper berries and black peppercorns before being topped off with green chartreuse and a twist of lemon. The potent, earthy blend is just the necessary nightcap to wrap up a perfect spring day of mountain air.Photo: courtesy of The Kaatskeller

The towns of Hudson, Kingston, and Saugerties have had their heyday. But if you want to visit a pocket of <a href=/articles/2017/07/swimming>upstate New York</a> where you won’t run into your Brooklyn neighbors, the Sullivan Catskills, along the Delaware River, is the place to do it. A new wave of innkeepers, <a href=/articles/2015/07/veggie-salts>restaurateurs</a>, and <a href=/articles/2017/01/indagare-american-southwest>outdoor enthusiasts</a> have brought life to this little sliver of New York. Here, how to get the most out of it.Where to StayFoster Supply Hospitality landed on the scene just a few years ago years ago, and now local Sim Foster’s portfolio includes four expertly-curated tranquil inns and guest houses.The company’s newest property, <a href=https://www.thedebruce.com/ target=_blank>The DeBruce</a>, is also the most upscale. Situated on 600 acres, the 14-room inn has chic modern furniture and Malin + Goetz toiletries. A nightly multi-course dinner, prepared by executive chef Aksel Theilkuhl, features primarily local ingredients, with many foraged on the property.Just 20 minutes away, in the sleepy town of Callicoon, there’s <a href=http://www.nineriverroad.com/ target=_blank>Nine River Road</a>. Less formal than its sibling the DeBruce, Nine River Road has a cozy living room with abundant board games and a roaring wood stove. The riverfront location makes kayaking or rafting day trips convenient. What to Do...for the angler:Head to Roscoe where some of the best anglers in the world have fished the Beaverkill, a tributary of the Delaware River known for wild brown trout. <a href=http://beaverkillangler.com/ target=_blank>The Beaverkill Angler</a>, a guide service operating in town since 1979, will take you out for a half-day on the river with one of its many experienced guides....for the hiker:The 3.2-mile Parksville O&ampW Rail Trail runs along a route once used by the New York, Ontario &amp Western Railway’s main line, parallel to the idyllic Little Beaverkill trout stream. Today, the improved trail is a scenic spot for hiking, trail running, or mountain biking. (In winter, it’s a great area for cross-country skiing too.)...for the culture buff:You could easily spend all day browsing the boutiques of Livingston Manor—<a href=http://nest-store.com target=_blank>Nest</a>, with its highly-curated collection of treasures from around the world, is a particular favorite—or seeking out antique stores in the area. Another option: explore <a href=https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/ target=_blank>Bethel Woods Center for the Arts</a>, the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Bethel Woods is also just a five-minute drive from Catskill Distilling Company, which produces a rare buckwheat-based spirit alongside a full line of whiskeys.

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