Hudson Valley Fall Guide 2021

FallHUDSON VALLEY

Guide

4 Fabulous Farms – p 2
Spotlight on Home Improvement Experts – p 6

Muscoot Tavern – p 13
The Donut Report – p 14
New Chef in Town—Selvia Tjandra – p 16
Phat Olive’s Fall Recipe – p 18
Westmoreland Sanctuary – p 19

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COVER PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL | TOP PHOTO: SOPHIA AND OLIVIA URBANSKI | BOTTOM PHOTO: KAI, MIKAYLA AND LIAM BUSSINGER

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HALSTON MEDIA 4 fabulous farms
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

The Staff and orchards to visit

EDITORIAL TEAM BY VIM WILKINSON counterparts in the cities flock to these out- fall agricultural experience, a local culture
Vim Wilkinson We are literally located in the epicenter door treasures while we, the locals who live that never gets old. Here’s an essential guide
in the midst of them, prance proudly among to what you’ll find along with a snippet of
Special Sections Editor of some great farm country. As we turn our the out-of-towners, soaking up the whole history, latest information and attractions.
[email protected] calendars to the month of September, our

ADVERTISING TEAM HARVEST MOON
Paul Forhan
914-806-3951 FARM & ORCHARD

[email protected] OPEN:DAILY 9 A.M.-5 P.M. outdoor seating area is open.
Bruce Heller
914-486-7608 This family owned and op- The farm store is open daily.Its

[email protected] erated apple orchard located bounty of groceries includes
Corinne Stanton
914-760-7009 in North Salem is run by first- farm-raised meats, dairy prod-

[email protected] generation farmers and has ucts and fresh produce. It also
Lisa Kain
been expanding every year hosts big season events: Eas-
201-317-1139
[email protected] since 2011, when they started. ter Egg Hunt; Hardscrabble

Shelley Kilcoyne The goal at Harvest Moon is Cider Live Music and Pizza
Co-Founder

914-924-9122
[email protected]

Jay Gussak
914-299-4541
[email protected]

PRODUCTION TEAM
Tabitha Pearson Marshall
creative director/photographer

[email protected]

to supply the community with Nights.

EXECUTIVE TEAM STUART’S fresh and healthy local food,
Brett Freeman
ceo & publisher direct from the farmer, and to FUN FACT:
845-208-8151
provide a fun, family-oriented Harvest Moon has its very
[email protected]
FRUIT FARM atmosphere. own hard cider – The Hard-
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OPEN:DAILY 9 A.M.-6 P.M. family in the crisp September air Warm apple cider donuts, Apple-picking is by reserva-

subscriptions are complimentary for residents What began as a cattle farm while taking in the beautiful fall fruit pies, the famous pumpkin tion and on weekends only.

.and2 in 1828 has evolved to an agri- foliage. cheesecake and specialty pas- Tickets need to be pur-
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businesses in the town

out of town mail subscriptions are cultural farm, owned by one of tries. The kitchen offers deli- chased online.

$150 per year for first class mail. the friendliest farming families FUN FACT: cious bacon, egg and cheese Parking for one car only

newspapers published weekly by around. It’s no-fuss and laid- Current owners of Stuart’s sandwiches and other slow- No pets allowed

HALSTON MEDIA, LLC back. Farm are Bob and Betsy Stuart, food dishes made with ingre- Pumpkin Patch opens in

who live and work there. Bob is a dients grown on the farm.New mid-September

NMeawhsopac HIGHLIGHTS AT STUART’S: seventh-generation Stuart. 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
914-485-1210 • harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
MNeawhsopaMNceaMNwhesaowhpsoapcac In the fall, the farm comes

alive for apple and peach picking. THINGSTO NOTE:

2 The farm stand comes with fresh Parking is free and there is no

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2 2 produce and great hospitality. A orchard fee
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without a visit to the bakery to Only Stuart’s farm bags are

sample its delicious apple cider allowed to be used by apple-

main office donuts, homemade pies, muffins pickers
118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100
and scones, baked daily. The bo- Pets are allowed
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
©2021 Halston Media, LLC nus? Visitors can picnic with the

62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs PHOTOS: VIM WILKINSON
914-245-2784 • stuartsfarm.com

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TAVERN

MUSCOOT celebrating100years
TAVERN

Our outdoor seating & dining tent are the ideal spot
for a Safe, Warm & Scrumptious dining experience!

Our Food is Extraordinary and our Charm Unforgettable! Stop in and try our
Chefs fresh daily seafood specials, famous “Mussels Muscoot”, our juicy, secret

house blend burgers, chops & signature thin crust pizza!

After all, we were Voted one of New York States BEST HOLE IN THE WALL
Restaurants “That will blow your taste buds away”

To place your takeout order! Give us a call: 914-232-2800

view our menu: www.muscoottavern.com • 105 Somerstown Turnpike, Katonah, NY 10536

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WILKENS FRUIT & FIR FARM

OPEN: WEDNESDAY-MONDAY 10 A.M.-5 Winery,White Hill Vineyard – open Satur-

P.M. (CLOSED TUESDAY) day and Sunday noon-4:30 p.m.Wine tastings

In 1916, siblings John and Anna Wilkens, will be held outdoors.

along with Jeremiah Murphy, bought 71 acres Corn Maze – new and updated design ev-

to start an all-purpose farm that included rais- ery year.

ing cattle and growing apples and peaches. The Farm Market – apple cider made fresh

John built the barns while Jeremiah purchased and unfiltered (but UV-treated for safety),

105 acres more.The farm continued to expand jams, jellies, preserves, honey, maple syrup and

and in 1968, the orchard opened for the first more.

time to the public. In 1966, John Wilkens Country Market – sells country-themed

passed away and his nephew Johnny Wilkens gifts, local crafts and souvenirs.

and his wife Barbara Keller Wilkens took over

the business. Barbara still resides in the farm as FUN FACT:

the third and fourth generation family mem- The 2021 season marks the 105th year of

bers run the farm today. harvest at Wilkens!

HIGHLIGHTS AT WILKENS: THINGS TO NOTE:
Pick Your Own Apples – more than 10 No reservations needed; first come, first serve
Accepts credit cards and cash
juicy varieties to pick from. No dogs allowed
Bakery – fresh baked pies, apple cider do- Pick Your Own: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Masks are encouraged
nuts, cookies, strudel sticks, brownies, loaves of
breads, hot dogs, hot and cold apple cider.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WILKENS FRUIT & FIR FARM 1335 White Hill Road • Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111 • wilkensfarm.com

OUTHOUSE ORCHARDS

OPEN: DAILY 9 A.M.-5 P.M. with locally made hamburgers with fries

Just down the street from Harvest and hot dogs. The corn maze and hay-

Moon Farm is the Outhouse Orchards, rides will be open (weather permitting).

a landmark orchard located in North Sa- Selected goods such as daily fresh-picked

lem. The farm is run by fifth-generation produce, local honey, maple syrup, arti-

Outhouses, brothers Andrew and Jesse. sanal goods including oils and vinegars,

The open-air marketplace that sells pro- jams, jellies and preserves are for sale.

duce and other farm products offers the

most beautiful mountain view. Walk- FUN FACT:

ing into the orchard is accompanied by The farm stand, or The Barn, was built

breathtaking views that transport visitors in the 1930s using locust posts harvested

into fruit heaven. The massive orchard from forests around the farm and stands

features neat rows of apple, pear, sweet today as the fresh-air marketplace.

nectarine and peach trees.

THINGS TO NOTE:

HIGHLIGHTS AT OUTHOUSE Apple picking daily; reservations re-
ORCHARDS: quired on weekends.

Warm apple cider donuts, fresh apple Friendly dogs on leashes are allowed

cider and homemade pies are available. Weekday parking is free. There is a

On weekends, the Outhouse brothers of- parking fee on weekends and space

fer some delicious wood-fired pizza along needs to be reserved online.

PHOTO COURTESY OF OUTHOUSE ORCHARDS 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
914-277-3188 • outhouseorchardsny.com

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Prepping the home for the colder months is not a choice. Ask any home expert and your home to ensure a safe season.

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about prepping your home’s plumbing commercial clients and specializes in all boilers. Its heating services also include in- buildup, as well as reverse osmosis filters

than the experts at a company that has types of commercial mechanical systems, stallations of baseboard heating radiators to enhance the quality of your tap water.

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Prepping for safety with Six Diamonds Tree Services

With colder months come winter storms 5TIPS FROM SIX DIAMONDSTO STAY 3. Avoid walking underneath trees 5. Refrain from doing tree work
that are brutal on trees. Most homes in the SAFE AFTER STORM DAMAGE that have broken limbs dangling. yourself. Pruning large limbs or removing
area are surrounded by trees, some too close trees is a dangerous business that requires
for comfort. Do we wait till disaster strikes 1. Never touch or attempt to remove 4. If you need to inspect a tree after a specialized equipment and training.
when limbs and branches or even the whole fallen limbs from downed or sagging power storm, do not walk underneath its suspend-
tree are in danger of falling on the house? lines; always report downed lines to your lo- ed branches or leaning trunk. Approach a Six Diamonds also has a dedicated hotline
Finding the right company to handle this is cal utility company. leaning tree from the opposite side of the for emergency tree removal assistance. Cus-
the key for a stress-free storm season. direction in which it is leaning. Binoculars tomers can reach the emergency service at
2. Keep away from areas where are great for inspecting trees from a safe dis- 914-755-0317.
Six Diamonds Tree Services and Land- uprooted trees may have damaged under- tance.
scaping is a family run operation servicing ground utilities.
Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess coun-
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Muscoot Tavern

A landmark eatery with charm and character

BY VIM WILKINSON APPETIZERS gus and roasted potatoes. Also on

Sometime prior to 1925, Mus- It’s appetizers galore with the the specials menu: Muscoot salad,

coot Tavern was established and chilled seafood trio of clams, oys- a mélange of 4-ounce lobster tail,

has gained a glowing reputation ters and jumbo shrimp.The burrata arugula, fresh vegetables and avo-

for its delicious meals served in an kicks in with a perfect medley of cado served with a homemade bal-

oddly shaped red house with a low prosciutto, roasted peepers and fig samic dressing; and rack of lamb,

ceiling and crooked walls, alluring jam with a balsamic glaze. For the New Zealand baby rack of lamb

foodies and all, who are looking more adventurous,a grilled octopus served with mint jelly, topped with

for a comforting yet different din- arrives with crumbled blue cheese, balsamic reduction, accompanied

ing experience. Although it has avocado and balsamic glaze over by sauteed broccoli rabe and baked

changed hands a number of times, baby arugula. The stuffed mush- potato. And as its name suggests,

the eatery from the Roaring ‘20s rooms star caps stuffed with crab “Chicken Your Way” features a

has embraced a legacy as a friendly meat, wild mushrooms, onions and pan-seared boneless chicken breast

retreat for a hearty meal and as a peppers complemented by a lobster served “your way”: Marsala, fran-

great local hangout. cream sauce.In the mood for Mex- cese or scampi style over pasta of

Current owner Bobby Epstein ican? Try the mahi-mahi tacos, soft choice.

cherishes the good old tavern that tortillas cradling grilled mahi-mahi

he has inherited and is passionate and served with cabbage, pico de DESSERT

about maintaining it in its origi- gallo and guac in a light chipotle Peach crème brulee, apple blue-

nal glory. This season, it is offer- drizzle. berry cobbler, avocado cheesecake,

ing some mouthwatering dishes berry cheesecake or the Key lime

curated in its kitchen and provid- ENTREES pie comprise the dessert lineup for

ing patrons with an unforgettable The veal chop Scarpariello plates a grand finish.

experience. Some may have their a 3/4-pound bone-in veal chop, Unpretentious, delicious dishes

favorites at “the ‘Scoot,” but the pan-seared with broccoli rabe, that define this rustic eatery prom-

specials menu always impresses. sweet sausage, cherry peepers and ise a great culinary experience for

sweet vinegar peppers served over each patron.This reasonably priced

A SPECIAL COCKTAIL mashed potatoes. The Chilean sea gem tucked in the corner of Route

The Pear Martini with Grey bass is pan-seared in a homemade 100 and 35 in the Somers and Ka-

Goose Pear Vodka, fresh lemon lobster cream sauce and served over tonah area is well-known among

juice,simple syrup and St.Germain sauteed zucchini and carrots. The those who cherish its magic and all

make up this refreshing sipper. swordfish scampi is a play of pan- its glory.It has become part of these

seared swordfish and baby shrimp, communities from generation to

SOUPS sautéed in a garlic butter sauce and generation. Going to the Muscoot

French onion, New England served with sauteed snow peas and Tavern is almost a cultural event

chowder and the seasonally apt fingerling potatoes. The 12-ounce here and it should remain as it is

butternut squash comprise a delec- rib eye sizzles in a Cognac cream for another hundred years or more.

table trio of offerings. sauce which is served over aspara-

Muscoot Tavern
105 Somerstown

Turnpike
Katonah
914-232-2800
muscoottavern.com

PHOTOS COURTESY OF
MUSCOOT TAVERN

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The Donut Report

In search of the best apple cider donuts

VIM WILKINSON the fall drinks, apple cider donuts are orchard experience.
The outside, slightly crispy with an up there in the rankings of fall food My family and I recently embarked
must-haves.
added crunch of fine sugar; the inside, on a hunt for the best apple cider do-
pleasantly soft, cakey and fluffy with This treat made from dough typi- nuts in the area. We visited four farms
a complex flavor that moves it far be- cally infused with apple cider and in two days. Here’s what we found:
yond “just another donut” territory. spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg They were all good, each with their
That’s how I would describe apple is a favorite among orchard-trotters own unique blend, baked fresh ev-
cider donuts. come September and October. The ery day right at the farm. Here is the
donuts complete the whole farm and Wilkinson family’s Donut Report.
If pumpkin spice latte is the king of

HARVEST MOON

Donut taster for the day, Josie Wilkinson (9) with her apple North Salem DONUT REPORT vest Moon Farm over the years and
cider donut from Harvest Moon harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com It had one of the best aromas. Per- its donuts have always been served
warm. The moist cake-like texture is
With a reputation for producing fect-looking donuts topped with fine everything you would want. The bal-
award-winners, Harvest Moon’s do- sugar crystals, casting a mesmerizing anced flavors leave an unforgettable
nuts are gems to be devoured while spell. As we fell in a trance that pulled aftertaste, enough to hold you for a
sitting at one of the farm’s well- us toward the first bite, the sweet aro- year, till you return next year.
manicured areas and enjoying the fall ma hits, exciting the taste buds. This
festivities. was one of my many trips to Har-

WILKENS

845.621.4450 Yorktown Heights DONUT REPORT
wilkensfarm.com Perfect-sized donuts burst with the
[email protected]
219 Watermelon Hill Rd. Mahopac This farm’s bakeshop has a long list right combination of delightful aroma,
of goods that draws flocks to its bakery texture and flavor. It’s almost a master-
• Full-Service Equestrian Training Facility for 20+ Years window. The bakeshop has been making piece of meticulously crafted portions of
• Located on 18 Acres • Riders of All Levels Welcome cider donuts for about 52 years and it is ingredients resulting in a crispy but not
one of the main highlights here. Wilkens hard, moist but not greasy and not overly
• Staff of Experienced, Caring Professionals Farm cider donuts come in a few vari- sweet combination. The whole experience
• Lessons Available • Birthday Parties • Boarding/Leasing eties. There’s the cinnamon-sugar cider is topped by a lingering taste that sum-
donuts and chocolate-covered cider do- mons more. Picnic tables and the shade
• Horses for Sale or Share/Lease nuts. Every cider donut and every batch of a large tree just outside the bakeshop
made uses apple cider produced fresh at provide a great place to enjoy their fresh
Visit our Beautiful Facilities— the farm. goodness.
You’ll Be Impressed!

PHOTOS: VIM WILKINSON

PHOTO COURTESY OF OUTHOUSE ORCHARDS SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 – FALL GUIDE – SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO HALSTON MEDIA – PAGE 15

OUTHOUSE ORCHARDS

North Salem
outhouseorchardsny.com

Our next stop was at Outhouse Orchards.
Here, you’ll get to enjoy these donuts sur-
rounded by mountains whose foliage in the
fall is hard to beat. If you are anything like
my kids, that donut in your hand will be
long gone before you even notice the scenery.
Compliments to the baker? Sure.

DONUT REPORT
is orchard had uniquely di erent-

tasting apple cider donuts. e donuts were
larger and darker than the others. It felt more
compact yet had the right amount of soft,
cake-like texture in every bite. ere was no
compromise in the rich avors that outlasted
the last bite. One person in our family felt
that the Outhouse donut was his favorite.
Andrew Outhouse, who runs the orchard, let
us in on a secret about the darker shade of
the Outhouse donuts: It’s due to the apple
cider Outhouse uses to make them.

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