Thursday, May 31, 2012

Simmons' Way Village Inn, Millerton, NY


After dining at No. 9 restaurant inside Simmons' Way Village Inn, a nine-bedroom B&B in Millerton, New York, we wandered the property and chatted a bit with innkeepers Jay and Martha Reynolds.
The inn is named after Edward W. Simmons, a businessman, educator, statesman and lawyer who built the original manse in 1854. It was transformed into an elegant Victorian residence in 1892 by Edward H. Thompson, then president of Millerton National Bank. From 1903 to 1983, the house served as doctors' offices and residences. It was transformed into an inn by Carol and Robert Sadlon in 1984, and the Reynolds purchased the estate in 2003. Learn more at www.simmonsway.com.

The restaurant is run as a separate venture by chef Tim Cocheo and his wife Taryn, with a farm-to-table philosophy.


Sebastian, with Martha Reynolds.

Inside the main entry of Simmons' Way Village Inn.


Torch for outside dining at No. 9 restaurant.

Car belonging to a friend of the chef.

Crispy black sea bass that was among dishes enjoyed at No. 9.

Fresh pea soup with mint and ricotta, and white truffle soup with Parmesan crisps and mushrooms.

Quark spƤtzle with wild mushrooms, black truffle, asparagus and tomatoes.

22-ounce bone-in ribeye with wild mushrooms and onion crisps.

Monday, May 28, 2012

A trek through Smorgasburg, Brooklyn

Stopped in at the Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg for a quick bite of one of my old favorites, a Porchetta sandwich, and a new one, deep-fried anchovies from Bon Chovie, all washed down with watermelon lemonade. At 27 N. 6th St. Saturdays and Sundays during summer.