After a few setbacks, the empty diner on 9W is finally almost on the verge of opening to be a new restaurant once again! Many of you have mentioned the lack vegan and vegetarian options in Newburgh. Nimai’s the Bliss Kitchen will be a new option for you. What is interesting about this venture is that it was started by a family of doctors, looking to give their patients and Newburgh an affordable, tasty, and healthy place to eat. Dr. Raval is a pediatrician that works in Newburgh. Talking to various people he found that many people have the misconception that vegetarian diets lack protein and iron. At Nimai’s the Bliss Kitchen they are looking to prove that a plant based diet does not have to lack flavor.
The Raval’s are Indian, however the restaurant will be multi-cuisine. Dishes will be vegan and vegetarian along with an assortment of soy based “meat”. There will also be fruit and vegetable smoothies. Lunches will run $8-$10 and they hope to be open by the end of the month.
When in “discovery mode”, sometimes you have to stray off the beaten path to stumble upon a noteworthy place that deserves recognition and a “shout-out” to Newburgh Restoration followers. I traveled to Newburgh last week in order to tend to business regarding the purchase of my rowhouse on Overlook Place, (A “Needy Rowhouse” update will be posted here early next week regarding that), when the explorer gene in me kicked into high gear. After my appointment with an electrician was completed, I then headed on a much anticipated diversion along Overlook Pl in the direction of Monument Street in order to basically “historic rowhouse stalk”. It did not disappoint as my stroll took me past a myriad of row and Victorian style houses with a good number of them, I am pleased to say, in decent to well kept condition.
My journey would include checking out a little eatery that I had put on my radar since discovering the Heights neighborhood last November. That place is called Washington Heights Pizzeria, located on the corner of South Lander Street and Overlook Pl. I had saved my appetite (missing breakfast) to make sure I could grab a couple of slices there and not feel guilty about doing it.
On my way there, I stopped to have a pleasant conversation with a gentleman doing some early spring yard clean up in front of his extremely well kept rowhouse (with a gorgeous cornice, I must say), who had told me he’d been born some 50 years prior in that house. He and his wife had moved back there after inheriting it from his mom. When I told him I was also purchasing a home on Overlook too, he shared helpful information with me in addition to describing the renovations and rehabs that were recently completed on his street (pure joy for me). Naturally good comes with some disappointment, as he also explained that a few of the homes had deteriorated over the last few years too (Pioneers take note….that spells more opportunity!!).
But back to my post, (I love to stray), regarding Washington Heights Pizzeria! I turned onto South Lander St and was treated to an attractive commercial exterior. Seeing this cozy pizza restaurant conform to the historic nature of the Heights neighborhood, with vintage detail on the facade like dental molding and simple yet tasteful carved signage, was a pleasant surprise. As I walked into the place one can’t help but notice that the interior of this little oasis is bright, spotlessly clean and super cheerful with just a few comfortable booths and framed baseball memorabilia on the walls. Naturally for the pizza lover in me it offered a staple yet good variety of basic pizzas (nothing too designer but with ample toppings) plus wings, heroes, finger foods and more. As for my Brooklyn pizza loving heritage well, I will always be spoiled by the Borough of Kings. But, this was definitely worth the walk off the beaten path. Just for the record, my two slice order, could have easily become three if I didn’t exercise some restraint. Check out Washington Heights Pizzeria, 102 South Lander Street. Eat in or take out, but no delivery service. And worth the walk to appreciate the vintage architecture along Overlook Place!
The fresh local food options in Newburgh just keep growing! There is a new fresh produce initiative that is different from the NewBurgh Food Co-op. This is a volunteer effort on the part of Drew Morrison, Hannah Brooks and Safe Harbors of the Hudson.
“This year for the first time, Huguenot Street Farm will be offering weekly community supported agriculture distribution at the Safe Harbors/Ritz Theater location at 115 Broadway in Newburgh. It’s local, organic produce arriving fresh to your table…from a farm only 22 miles away! Distributions will be on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm, June 6th through late October.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) relies on individuals who pledge to support the costs of a farm operation. In return, they receive weekly ‘shares’ of the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season.
Your membership provides you with 5+ months of the freshest locally grown organic produce this side of the Hudson!
Please visit HuguenotStreetFarm.com to sign up or contact us at csa@huguenotfarm.com. Membership Options: Full Vegetable Share ($595) Half Vegetable Share ($395) Full Fruit Share ($165) Half Fruit Share ($95) Huguenot St. Farm Offers Divided Payment Plans.
There will be a one-time $16.50 delivery charge for all Newburgh members”
If you are interested in getting fresh, local and natural food at discounted prices this meeting is for you. This could be the groundwork of a storefront market in downtown Newburgh, so please get the word out and share this with your friends, family and neighbors. Click here to join the group, and click here to take a survey so that your needs can be better met.
The latest discussions about the availability of healthy food in the City of Newburgh has been a hot topic. Plans for a supermarket on Broadway are still very much up in the air. In the meanwhile, a great new plan has been started up to bring fresh and local produce to the City.
Wholeshare allows people to order food online as part of a group which increases purchasing power and lowers cost. The food is also very fresh since it has not been sitting on a grocery shelf for a long period of time. Previously Newburghers looking to join a food co-op had to go to Beacon. It is very exciting to witness what the creative minds of Newburgh are coming up with.
Joining is FREE. Click here to join the Newburgh Wholeshare group. The site also contains in informative video of how Wholeshare groups work. If this becomes popular enough it could pave the way for a permanent market storefront in Newburgh. Super exciting! There is also a survey that the Newburgh Wholeshare group would like you to fill out to better understand the needs of Newburgh.
For further questions you can read Wholeshare’s FAQ’s page, or contact the organizer Noel: newburghfoodco@gmail.com, 845 418 6024
Share this with all of your friends in the City of Newburgh who want fresh, healthy and local food!
Orange County Rowing Association is seeking to raise $5,000 by March 22 to build a dock on the Hudson River. In furtherance of that goal, they are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Sale. Vice Chair and Co-Founder Megan Shedden, a gourmet cupcake baker and owner of Yummee Cupcake Cafe spearheaded this fundraising effort.
“All of our dedicated members are bringing their skills to bear to help us raise the money,” says Shedden. “I am happy to offer my services to help us toward our goal of improving the Newburgh waterfront.”
Cupcakes are available in three themed flavors: “Guinness”, “Green Velvet”, and “Bailey’s Irish Cream”, and are available as “mini” cupcakes or traditional size.
Orders can be placed on the OCRA Facebook page, Yummee Cupcake Cafe website, or by emailing the club at OrangeCountyRowing@gmail.com. Send OCRA a message or click the image below for more information.
