40 West

Best Duck Two Ways

Rhinebeck

A Spot of Tea

Best Afternoon Tea

Rhinebeck

Adam's Fair Acre Farms

Best Fresh Produce

Poughkeepsie

Adam's Fair Acre Farms

Best Plant Nursery/ Garden Store

Poughkeepsie

All Sport

Best Health Club

Poughkeepsie

Alto Music

Best Music shop

Wappingers Falls

American Bounty Restaurant

Best American

Hyde Park

Anatolia Tribal Rugs

Best Carpets

Woodstock

Andy's Place

Best Chili

Poughkeepsie

Arlington Wine and Liquor

Best Liquor Store

Poughkeepsie

Armadillo Bar & Grill

Best Jalapeno Shrimp

Kingston

Aroma Osteria

Best Italian

Wappingers Falls

Aroma Thyme Bistro

Best Bistro

Ellenville

Avenue A

Best New Capitol District Restaurant

Albany

Baba Louie's

Best Vegan Soup

Hudson

Babicz Guitars

Best Guitars

Poughkeepsie

Bananas

Best Comedy Club

Poughkeepsie

Bannerman Castle

Best Ruins

Beacon

Bardavon

Best Indoor Venue for Plays and Concerts

Poughkeepsie

Beso

Best Year Old Restaurant

New Paltz

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Best New/Old Music Venue

Liberty

Biggy's BBQ Bistro

Best Homemade biscuits

New Paltz

Bird and Bottle Inn

Best Putnam County Restaurant

Garrison

Blue Martini

Best Martini

Newburgh

Bowdoin Park

Best Park & New Music Venue with a View

Wappingers Falls

Bread Alone

Best Bread

Boiceville

Bullis Hall

Best Place to Pretend You're in an English Country Home

Bangall

Butter Hill

Best Antiques Shop

Cornwall-on-Hudson

By Hammer By Hand

Best Custom Blacksmithing

Mahopac

Café Les Baux

Best French Onion Soup

Millbrook

Caldwell House

Best Bed and Breakfast

Salisbury Mills

Ca'Mea

Best Homestyle Italian

Hudson

Cathleen O'Halloran

Best Fashion Designer

Millerton

Cathryn's Tuscan Grill

Best Italian Wine List

Cold Spring

Catskill Mountain Coffee

Best Organic coffee

West Hurley

Catskill Native Plant Nursery

Best Native Plant Nursery

Kerhonkson

Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

Best Community Theatre

Rhinebeck

Chefs on Fire

Best Quirky Pizza

High Falls

China Rose

Best Chinese

Rhinecliff

Christopher's

Best Men's Wear Shop

Poughkeepsie

Corner Bakery

Best Muffin

Pawling

Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant

Best Westchester County Restaurant

Chappaqua

Crew

Best Soup

Poughkeepsie

Daily Planet

Best Place to Eat with Kids

Lagrangeville

Davies Hardware

Best Hardware Store

Poughkeepsie

Debra T's

Best Ice Cream

Poughkeepsie

Dennis Warner, WELV 107.9

Best Radio Personality

Ellenville

Depuy Canal House

Best Cheese Course

High Falls

De'S Jewelers

Best Jewelry Store

Poughkeepsie

Dia:Beacon

Best Museum

Beacon

Diaspora

Best Greek

Rhinebeck

Double O Grill

Best Late night dining

Rhinebeck

Dove & Hudson

Best Used Bookstore

Albany

Dutch Cabin

Best Karaoke

Poughkeepsie

Dutchess County Fair

Best Fair

Rhinebeck

Eduardo's Restaurant & Pizzeria

Best Cheap Eats

Salisbury Mills

Ellenville Regional Hospital

Best Comeback

Ellenville

Emerson at Woodstock

Best Braised Short Ribs

Woodstock

Erin Quinn, New Paltz Times

Best Newspaper Columnist (tie)

New Paltz

Escoffier

Best Special Occasion Dining

Hyde Park

Eveready Diner

Best Diner

Hyde Park

Farm & Granary

Best Free Range Eggs

Wawarsing

Fisher Center

Best New Performing Arts Center

Annandale-on-Hudson

Flavour Café and Lounge

Best Sociable Café

Troy

Foam & Wash

Best Car Wash

Poughkeepsie

Foster's Coach House

Best Comfort Food

Rhinebeck

Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum

Best New/Old Museum

Cold Spring

Frankie's Superette

Best Butcher

Hopewell Junction

Freelance Café

Best Coconut Shrimp

Piermont

French Corner

Best Fish dish

Stone Ridge

Friends and Family

Best Oxtails

Accord

Gadaleto's Seafood Marketing and Restaurant

Best Fish Market

New Paltz

Galerie BMG

Best New Art Nook

Woodstock

Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Best Band

Cold Spring

George Cole Auctions and Realty

Best Auction House

Red Hook

Gigi Trattoria

Best Pasta

Rhinebeck

Gypsy Wolf Cantina

Best Chicken Quesadilla

Woodstock

H.G. Page and Sons

Best Home Design Showroom

Poughkeepsie

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Best Bike Trail

Millerton

Harney & Son

Best Teas

Millerton

Hickory BBQ

Best BBQ chicken

Kingston

Hobby House

Best Hobby Store

Poughkeepsie

Hobnobbin' Pub

Best Happy Hour

Poughkeepsie

Hudson House River Inn

Best Popovers w/ Strawberry butter

Cold Spring

Hudson River Rowing Association

Best Community boathouse

Poughkeepsie

Hudson Valley Living

Best Place to buy Lace

Highland

Hudson Valley Outfitters

Best Place to rent a kayak

Cold Spring

Hudson Valley Philharmonic

Best Orchestra

Poughkeepsie

Hudson Wine Merchants

Best Wine selection

Hudson

Hudson's Ribs and Fish

Best Seafood

Fishkill

Hugh Reynolds, Daily Freedman

Best Newspaper Columnist (tie)

Kingston

Hummingbird

Best Custom Goldsmithing

Rhinebeck

Hunter Mountain

Best Ski Area

Hunter

Hyde Park Brewing Co. and Steakhouse

Best Beer Selection

Hyde Park

Il Cena'Colo

Best Orange County Restaurant

Newburgh

Il Tesoro

Best Octopus

Goshen

Indian Ladder Farms

Best Agricultural Advocate

Alamont

Jade Palace

Best Egg foo yong

Rhinebeck

Jaipore Royal Indian

Best Indian

Brewster

James Earl Jones

Best Actor

James Gurney

Best Artist and Author

Jean Claude's Patisserie and Dessert Café

Best Patisserie

Warwick

Jeff Armstrong

Best Local Musician

Hyde Park

K&D Deli

Best Deli

Poughkeepsie

Keegan Ales

Best Hop fix

Kingston

Kenco

Best Outdoor wear

Kingston

Kenneth Rohrer Salon

Best New Salon

Fishkill

Krause's Chocolates

Best Chocolate/ Candy Store

Saugerties

Krishna Groceries

Best Indian Food Ingredients

Poughkeepsie

Kyoto Sushi

Best Japanese/ Sushi (tie)

Kingston

La Batisse

Best Bouillabaisse

Poughkeepsie

Lachman Bakery

Best Black & White Cookies

Saugerties

Lanterna Tuscan Bistro

Best Parmesan baskets

Larchmont

Larry Knapp

Best Coach

Poughkeepsie

Le Bouchon

Best Boudin Noir

Cold Spring

Le Canard Enchaine

Best Piano bar

Kingston

Le Chambord

Best Romantic Escape

Hopewell Junction

Le Fontane Ristorante

Best Pumpkin Ravioli

Katonah

Le Petit Bistro

Best French

Rhinebeck

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine

Best Thai

New Paltz

Locust Grove

Best Landscaped Venue

Poughkeepsie

Locust Tree

Best Secret Dining

New Paltz

Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant

Best Irish Pub & Singles Scene

Poughkeepsie

Main Course

Best Caterer

New Paltz

Main Street Bistro

Best Breakfast (tie)

New Paltz

Maple Grove

Best Unknown Historic Treasure

Poughkeepsie

Marcia Gay Hart

Best Local Celeb (tie)

Mariner's Harbor

Best Restaurant with a View

Kingston

Marion Salonspa

Best Salon for a Bride

Pleasant Valley

Marisa Hanson

Best Example of Aging Gracefully

Pleasant Valley

Mark Bolger

Best Haircut

Poughkeepsie

Marlboro Trading Company

Best Gift Shop

Marlboro

Marlene Weber Day Spa

Best Day Spa

Poughkeepsie

Martinez Gallery

Best Latino Art Gallery

Troy

Mary Tyler Moore

Best Actress

Maurice Hinchey

Best Politician

Kingston

Max's Memphis BBQ

Best BBQ

Tivoli

McCann Memorial Golf Course

Best Golf Course

Poughkeepsie

Mexican Radio

Best Margaritas

Hudson

Michael's Sports Bar and Restaurant

Best Sports Bar

Fishkill

Mid-Hudson Animal Aid

Best Place to get a cat

Beacon

Millbrook Vineyards and Winery

Best Winery

Millbrook

Miracle Ford

Best Best Car Repair

Salt Point

Mohonk Mountain House

Best Place for a Wedding

New Paltz

Monster Taco

Best Mexican Garnishes

Poughkeepsie

Montanos

Best Old-style shoe store

Saugerties

Mother Earth's Storehouse

Best Health Food Store

Poughkeepsie

Mountain Wings Inc./ E-Ville Outfitters

Best Outdoor Sports Store

Ellenville

Mr A's Ice Cream & Chick

Best Gigantic burger

Mahopac

New World Home Cooking

Best Blackened String Beans

Saugerties

Next Boutique Limited

Best Boutique

Kingston

Nina

Best Filet mignon

Middletown

Northern Spy Café

Best Blueberry Cheesecake

High Falls

Oblong Books

Best Bookstore

Millerton

October Country

Best Comic Shop

New Paltz

OII

Best Short rib taco

Beacon

Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.

Best Local Cheeses (tie)

Old Chatham

Old Drovers Inn

Best Cheddar cheese soup

Dover Plains

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Best Air Show

Rhinebeck

Olde Hudson Gourmet Cheese Shop

Best Gourmet Shop

Rhinebeck

One Body

Best Small Spa

Accord

Osho

Best Japanese/ Sushi (tie)

Poughkeepsie

Overlook Mountain Bikes

Best Bike Shop

Woodstock

Pamela's Traveling Feast "On the Hudson"

Best Chocolate Truffle Torte

Newburgh

Panera Bread

Best Sandwich

Poughkeepsie

Paolo Lombardi's

Best Rensselaer County Restaurant (tie)

Wynantskill

Park Place

Best Mac 'n cheese

Goshen

Pastry Garden

Best Dessert

Poughkeepsie

Pastry Garden

Best Bakery

Poughkeepsie

Patti Smith

Best Friend to dogs

Putnam Valley

Pawprints-n-Whiskers

Best Pet Gift Baskets

Kingston

Petting Zoo at Love Apple Farm

Best Petting Zoo

Ghent

Pine Bush Equipment

Best Place for Big Boy Toys

Holmes

Pizza Mia

Best Pizza

Kingston

Plato's Closet

Best Used Clothing Store for Teens

Albany

Premier Garage

Best Garage makeover

Ossining

Project Mercury

Best New Band

Nyack

Pure City

Best Place for Purists

Pine Bush

Quinta Steakhouse

Best Portuguese Cuisine

Pearl River

Raccoon Saloon

Best Burger

Marlboro

Red Onion

Best Chocolate Mousse Cake

Saugerties

Red Rooster Drive In

Best Drive-in Fare

Brewster

Relish

Best Apple fritters

Sparkill

Rhett Myers c/o Vassar College Golf Course

Best Golf Pro

Poughkeepsie

Rio

Best Mexican/ Latino Restaurant

Poughkeepsie

Rip Van Winkle

Best Hudson River Cruises

Kingston

Ristorante Caterina De' Medici

Best Dutchess County Restaurant

Hyde Park

River Grill

Best Waterside/ Al Fresco Dining

Newburgh

River Street Café

Best Rensselaer County Restaurant (tie)

Troy

Robert De Niro

Best Local Celeb (tie)

Roger Baker

Best Artist

Rosegarten

Best Florist

Ellenville

Rosendale Café

Best Homey Music Venue

Rosendale

Rosner Soap

Best Local Soap

Sugarloaf

Sabroso

Best Neuvo Latino

Rhinebeck

Salem Saddlery

Best Horse Gear

North Salem

Salon Doriano

Best Hairdresser with Heart

Fishkill

Sapore Steakhouse

Best Steakhouse

Fishkill

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Best Outdoor Venue for Plays and Concerts

Saratoga Springs

Saugerties Furniture Mart

Best Furniture Store

Saugerties

Scenery

Best Thing About Living in the Valley

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Schneider's Jewelers

Best Place to buy a diamond

Kingston

Scrimshaw Restaurant at The Desmond

Best Albany County Restaurant

Albany

Serevan

Best New Restaurant

Amenia

Shawangunk Ridge

Best Place to try mountain climbing

New Paltz

Ship Lantern Inn

Best Romantic Dining

Milton

Skate Time 209

Best Place for a Kid's Party

Accord

Soho East

Best Gifts for the home

Dobbs Ferry

Soul Dog

Best Hot Dog

Poughkeepsie

Spanky's Restaurant

Best Cajun

Poughkeepsie

Spillway House

Best Chocolate Dessert

West Hurley

Sprout Creek Farm

Best Local Cheeses (tie)

Poughkeepsie

Stair Galleries & Restoration

Best Appraisals

Stephen Bruce Design

Best Floral Design

Stone Ridge

Steven Amendola Salon and Spa

Best Beauty Salon

Hopewell Junction

Stissing House

Best Mussels

Pine Plains

Stone Crow

Best Albany Happy Hour

Albany

Stoneleigh Creek

Best Meatloaf

Carmel

Suruchi

Best Vegetarian Indian

New Paltz

Sweet Sue's

Best Breakfast (tie)

Shokan

Sweetbriar's

Best Candy Apples

Warwick

Swoon Kitchenbar

Best Columbia County Restaurant

Hudson

Tabor Wing House

Best Government offices

Dover Plains

Tantillo's Farm Market

Best Homemade Pies

Gardiner

Tavern

Best Shepherd's pie

Garrison

Terrapin

Best Appetizers

Rhinebeck

Thacher & Thompson's Lake State Parks

Best Park you've probably never visited

East Berne

Thayer Hotel

Best Brunch

West Point

Thayer Hotel

Best Hotel/ Inn

West Point

The Bakery

Best Bagels

New Paltz

The Basement Bistro

Best Greene County Restaurant

Earlton

The Busy Bee

Best Lunch Spot

Poughkeepsie

The Chance

Best Live Music Joint

Poughkeepsie

The Cheese Plate

Best Cheese Shop

New Paltz

The Crossings of Colonie

Best Convient Park

Loudonville

The Gilded Otter

Best Place to brag about climbing

New Paltz

The Living Seed

Best Yoga Center

New Paltz

The Men's Room Barber Crew

Best Men's Hair Salon

Poughkeepsie

The Muddy Cup

Best Local coffee chain

Hudson

The Rustic Bohemian

Best Organic wares

New Paltz

The Spotty Dog

Best Quirky bookshop

Hudson

The Would Restaurant

Best Ulster County Restaurant

Highland

Thomas Bull Memorial Park/ Orange County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

Best Snowtubing

Montgomery

Torches on the Hudson

Best Grownup Singles Scene

Newburgh

Toscani's

Best Italian Deli

New Paltz

Town Tinker Tube

Best Place to go Tubing

Phoenicia

Toys and More

Best Toy Store

Wappingers Falls

Traphagen Restaurant

Best Historic Atmosphere

Rhinebeck

Troutbeck

Best Work/play getaway

Tuthilltown Spirits

Best Distillery

Gardiner

Twist

Best Dining Twist

Hyde Park

Umami Café

Best Kid-friendly café

Croton-on-Hudson

Umberto's

Best Bambino pizza

Poughkeepsie

UPAC/Bardavon

Best Arts Merger

Poughkeepsie

Valley Restaurant at the Garrison

Best Best-Kept Dining Secret

Garrison

Valley Restaurant at the Garrison

Best Wine List

Garrison

Vanderbilt Mansion

Best Place for a Picnic

Hyde Park

Vassar Farms

Best Escape from Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie

Vertigo

Best Pork dish

Nyack

Via Nove

Best Mediterranean

Fishkill

Village Tea Room

Best Quiche

New Paltz

Warwick Valley Winery

Best Hard cider

Warwick

Washington Avenue Armory

Best New/Old Entertainment venue

Albany

Wendy Costa

Best For-Fun Artist

Troy

Westchester Broadway Theater

Best Dinner Theater

Elmsford

William Kennedy

Best Author

Averill Park

Williams Lumber & Home Centers

Best Home Supply Store

Rhinebeck

WKZE

Best Grown Up Radio Station

Red Hook

Woodbury Commons

Best Bargain Shopping

Central Valley

Xaviar's

Best Rockland County Restaurant

Piermont

Zimmer Bros.

Best Place to Buy a Rolex

Poughkeepsie