Fine Dining in Poughkeepsie area

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

We will be visiting our daughter at Marist college for parent's weekend. I am looking for somewhere that is very nice, but has a good selection to choose from. We went to the culinary Institute and ate at the Amerian Bounty Restaurant. I thought it was way to overpriced for the amount served. Anyway, last time we went to The Brass Anchor. If I could find another place similiar to that, that would be good. Or, a good Italian restaurant. We try to always go somewhere new. Thanks

[Linda VH Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Linda VH]

I saw that nobody responded to this so I'm suggesting you go to www.chowhound.com and check out their forums. They have one that would cover that area. Linda

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Beekman arms it is one of the oldest places in the US and has been on TV.
It is north of Poughkeepsie and in the Reinback area.

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

Frabk, thanks for the suggestion. We have gone to Beekman Arms for lunch. Thanks also for the link to chowhound. I'll check that out as well.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Ann-Marie how did you like Beekman Arms for lunch? We passed it 2 days ago when we went to the Dutchess county fair.

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

Bigfrank, we went for lunch, but sat in the back room by the what I will call the "rustic bar". It was very good. I went to chowhound.com, and came up with a few ideas for dinner. I printed out a couple of menus, and I am leaving the final decision up to my hubby. We will be visiting our daughter for parents wekend, and it will be busy in all of the restaurants. I want to make reservations now. We might also go up the weekend after labor day. When we go up on October 7, I was thinking of going to Barton Orchards to pick apples, and they also have a corn maze that helps guests discover the "Island of Manhattan". This might be interesting.