This morning’s trip was to Beacon, NY. This once depressed town is enjoying a resurgence (has a long way to go). Easily accessible by train or car, one can stroll down Main Street and visit the quaint new shops (which are nestled between the empty store fronts). With many art galleries and the Dia Art Center, Beacon is becoming a mecca for the arts.
The Second Saturday of each month is a chance for visitors to celebrate the arts while exploring the town’s many galleries.
Joanne dragged Jessica and Leah to second Saturday and after a grumpy walk half way down Main Street, we stumbled upon a hidden gem, Homespun Foods. Walking through the door, Joanne immediately recognized the mismatched ancient tables just like the ones in her grandmother’s apartment in the Bronx. The dessert display was like a beacon in Beacon. Ranging from quiches to fancy layer cakes, salads to sandwiches, who could decide…! We were stuck at the tricky time of 11am- did we choose the mouth-watering lunch menu or a second breakfast.
Once again, breakfast won out. We ordered a Spanish tortilla made of spinach, goat cheese and potato (delish). We could not pass by the desserts, so we also ordered a cherry scone and a slice of coffee cake…and of course coffee. We asked for tap water and were served just that in a chilled glass bottle…nice touch!
The meal was fantastic, the ambiance homey, staff was friendly, coffee was good and prices were reasonable. The bathroom even had wainscoting and lavender soap! (a personal favorite).
There will certainly be a return visit in the near future for lunch…and maybe a specialty cake!
And for you pet lovers, be sure to stop at the Beacon Barkery. They too had a mouth- watering display of treats from woofie pies to cannolis. The owner told us that the ingredients were healthier than human treats.
The Second Saturday of each month is a chance for visitors to celebrate the arts while exploring the town’s many galleries.
Joanne dragged Jessica and Leah to second Saturday and after a grumpy walk half way down Main Street, we stumbled upon a hidden gem, Homespun Foods. Walking through the door, Joanne immediately recognized the mismatched ancient tables just like the ones in her grandmother’s apartment in the Bronx. The dessert display was like a beacon in Beacon. Ranging from quiches to fancy layer cakes, salads to sandwiches, who could decide…! We were stuck at the tricky time of 11am- did we choose the mouth-watering lunch menu or a second breakfast.Once again, breakfast won out. We ordered a Spanish tortilla made of spinach, goat cheese and potato (delish). We could not pass by the desserts, so we also ordered a cherry scone and a slice of coffee cake…and of course coffee. We asked for tap water and were served just that in a chilled glass bottle…nice touch!
The meal was fantastic, the ambiance homey, staff was friendly, coffee was good and prices were reasonable. The bathroom even had wainscoting and lavender soap! (a personal favorite).
There will certainly be a return visit in the near future for lunch…and maybe a specialty cake!
And for you pet lovers, be sure to stop at the Beacon Barkery. They too had a mouth- watering display of treats from woofie pies to cannolis. The owner told us that the ingredients were healthier than human treats. 
Today we're off to Pawling. Still searching for the 4 cupper
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