BEST BURGER IN THE CATSKILLS

BURGER QUEST

The quest to find the best burger in the Catskills has led me far and it has certainly led me wide. I’ve traveled vast miles, consumed unhealthy amounts of calories, and have forgotten the taste of a leafy green.

The contenders were all sourced from the Top 20 Crew Member Nominated Burgers — and now before your patty passions swell, this is of course subjective to my hyper-sophisticated burger palette that I’ve honed over decades.

With that all being said (and I am sure you’ve already looked), I’m thrilled to announce THE CATSKILL CREW BEST BURGER OF THE CATSKILLS along with some of my other absolute favorites. This list has it all, from the classics, to the smash, the gourmet to the creative. Anyways, go try them. I’d just advice you pace them out.

THE GUIDE

Last week’s April Fools day joke “A Local’s Guide to Top Secret Swimming Holes and Fly Fishing Spots” went exactly according to plan - hearts dropped, anger swelled, and laughs were had - Job well done. We gotta have some fun my friends, life is far too short.

For those who asked for coordinates - I’ve taken the sacred oath, sworn to silence — I don’t even tell my mom where I fly fish…

SKI BEAR

There is still snow on the ground and the Ski Bear Hats are shipping out. I have a few extras (9 to be exact) if anyone wants to snag one they are here now and gone tomorrow. Grab one if you want one.

THE BULLETIN

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Sea Change is a small-scale, woman-run flower farm in Accord, NY, growing flowers with regenerative farming practices. They are launched the Arrangers' Club, a new weekly flower membership for creative souls who love the art of flower arranging. Meet other flower-lovers, grow your flower-arranging skills, and take home a weekly bundle of fresh flowers, curated to help you create a beautiful arrangement for your home.  Join the Arrangers’ Club Today.

Sew Catskills (aka my good friend Jennifer) has you covered for all your sewing services needs. She can do clothing alterations, vintage restoration, and home interiors. Want to get a bit more creative? She can make you custom pillows, cushions, curtains… anything to make your home in the Catskills more homey. Learn more here.

REPORT

ADOPT PETS

This week we got some new friends that need some new homes. Starting things off with Grimsby, a Boykin Spaniel - a good boy but apparently the little guy needs some help with his manners. A kitten with a first name and last name, Salt Sinclaire. Finally, we have Dolly the Alpaca. She has quite a story of being rescued and we hope she can find a good home along with her three best friends who are pigs.

LAND 

A freshly painted 1840’s farmhouse that’s sitting on 20+ acres. This beauty comes with a 3 story garage, fruit trees, berry bushes, a pond… and there are over 500 freshly planted Christmas trees.

GAME

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Buckle up, we got a double header to celebrate the new beer collaboration between West Kill Brewing and Bunker Brewing. Swing by Tubby’s on the 11th, then come by Ralph’s on the 12th for some beers, bowling, and good times, or better yet, just come to both.

The Opening Reception for Funny Feeling by Brian Cirmo takes place this Saturday from 2–6pm at Hawk + Hive in Andes. The exhibition features 28 oil paintings that blend humor, unease, and poignancy through stylized human figures in curious domestic and outdoor scenes LEARN MORE

Celebrate Spring with a special multi-course menu surrounded by an intricate forest installation on Foxfire’s beautiful indoor veranda. GET TICKETS

TUESDAY 8TH

Tubby's, Kingston - Leya and Sunk Heaven performing from 7-11pm details

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Trivia Night at 6:30pm

Park Theatre, Hudson - The Magenta Room: Part 2 with burlesque, DJs, and a dance party at 7pm get your tix

WEDNESDAY 9TH

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Sleepover Trading Co. Presents: The Woods, a brand-new horror film shot right in Catskill and throughout upstate NY from 7-9:30pm get a tix
https://www.viewcy.com/e/sleepover_trading_co_7

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Hudson - Lecture about Clipper Yacht Races with Jacqueline Kavanagh at 7pm details

The Pines, Mt. Tremper - Music Night with Cowboy TV from 7-9pm eat a burger

Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale - Music Fan Series: Becoming Led Zeppelin at 7pm tickets

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Erica Brown & Elka Gotfryd present: Well-Being Happy Hour from 5-7pm followed by a Jazz Jam at 8pm details

THURSDAY 10TH

Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale - Bob Berman: Secrets of Light In The Universe at 7pm very cool

Cafe Mutsi, Andes - A Winemaker’s Dinner with Nate Ready of Hiyu Wine Farm from 6:30-10pm get your ticket

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - California Guitar Trio with Special Guest Kaki King at 7pm check it out

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - The War and Treaty at 8pm join waitlist

Tubby's, Kingston - DJ Night from 7-11pm details

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Bard College Electronic Music Presents: Christoph Heeman info

FRIDAY 11TH

Assembly Kingston, Kingston - The Hudson Line ft. Mercury Rev, Hannah Cohen, and Wild Pink, show starts at 8pm tix

Rondout Waterfront, Kingston - Hop & Shop along the Waterfront all weekend long details

Senate Garage, Kingston - Spring Awakening pop-up sale 10am-6pm get it

Black Oak Tavern, Oneonta - Jump the Shark performing live at 8pm check it out

Muddy River Tap House, Oneonta - Vinyl night with 3 DJs from 6-9pm

Park Theatre, Hudson - Performance by Dylan Dunlap and Cypress from 8-11pm tix

The Local, Saugerties - Gypsy Jazz Virtuoso Stephane Wrembel at 8pm details

Laugh it Up Comedy Club, Poughkeepsie - Stand up comedy with Tara Cannistraci at 7pm tix

SATURDAY 12TH

Cafe Mutsi, Andes - Funky Fika with Sounds Good spinning some vinyl from 11am-2pm have fun

Temple Shiro, Stamford - Sound Ceremony at 5:05pm tix

Ralph's Bar & Bowling, Big Indian - West Kill Brewing Beer Collab Party from 4-10pm along with Bierhalle Series #2 musical performance along with 7-11pm deets

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Oysters and a Dead Tribute Band from 2-5pm info

Quinnie’s, Hudson - Passover Seder from 5-10pm details

Park Theatre, Hudson - Performance by Western Skies / Bluestone Quarry from 8-11pm check it out

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Yot Club + Vundabar at 6pm tix

White Feather Farm, Saugerties - Designing a Natural Landscape from 10am-12pm reserve your spot followed by Full Moon Yoga, Meditation, and Gong Immersion at 6pm details 

Assembly Kingston, Kingston - Gay Gasp: A Queer Comedy Showcase, presented by Big Gay Hudson Valley at 8pm tix

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Kingston - Public Sail Adventures from 10:30am-12:30pm all aboard

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Shaken Not Stirred, a 5k Run to support Parkinson’s research details

SUNDAY 13TH

Opus 40, Saugerties - Indigenous History Walks with Wild Hudson Valley from 10:15am-11:45pm tix

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Annual Turkey Calling Seminar with the man, the myth, the legend, Bob Monteleone at 2pm gobble gobble

Skatetime, Accord - Mid-Hudson Misfits Spring Fling Scrimmage from 5-8pm get after it

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor - Sunday Flicks: Wattstax at 6pm info

Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Earth Fest starts at 12:30pm more info

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - The Dip: Love Direction Tour Part II at 7pm tix

Mountain View Studio, Woodstock - The Golden Notebook presents Adam Snyder in conversation with Peter Aaron at 12:30pm info

Chesters Creative, Barryville - Book reading with live art from 2-4pm details

Quinnie’s, Hudson - Passover Seder from 5-10pm details

MONDAY 14TH

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