Anne Cruz
Staff Writer
Anne Cruz is a writer and oat-milk evangelist. Raised in Texas and Southern California, she came to New York in 2014 to study journalism and politics, and has lived in the city ever since. Before joining The Infatuation, she also lived a previous life as a rock climbing instructor.
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The Best Long Island Wineries
These are the vineyards, tasting rooms, and Adirondack chair-filled lawns you’ll want to be camped out in all summer long.
The Best Restaurants In Atlantic City
You’re probably not here for the food, but you might as well have a great meal while you’re in town.
Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now
Crawfish croissants in New Orleans, curry kolaches in Houston, and more pastry destinations we can’t stop thinking about.
We Think We’ve Seen These Restaurants Before
It’s not just restaurant deja vu. These are the restaurant transplants we actually like, plus some we’re growing tired of.
Where To Find The Best Food At Denver International Airport
DIA is home to some excellent food, alongside some out-there conspiracy theories.
The Best Restaurants & Bars In Disney Springs
Stop by these spots when you need a break and a bite from the Disney theme parks.
Lil' Deb's Oasis
Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson feels like a tropical artist retreat with really excellent food.
Stissing House
Stissing House is an American restaurant in Pine Plains where you can gaze at your date in the candlelight and split some airy coconut cake.
Feast & Floret
Feast & Floret feels sort of like a curated playground for adults who like Nice Things in Hudson.
The Best Restaurants & Bars In Hudson, New York
Get ready for antique hunting and some of the best food in the Hudson Valley.
Mel The Bakery
Mel The Bakery is a small bakery in Hudson where you can get flaky sweets and tangy loaves of sourdough bread.
The Best Restaurants In The Hudson Valley
Our favorite spots in the upper Hudson Valley, from Cold Spring to Kinderhook and lots of towns in between.
Tivoli General
Tivoli General is a shop and cafe where you can stock up on provisions, but you should also stop in for their excellent focaccia sandwiches.
Jaeger Haus
Jaeger Haus in Tivoli is an excellent German spot where you can eat bratwurst and schnitzel on a beautiful patio.
Miss Lucy's Kitchen
Miss Lucy's Kitchen serves a menu of comfort food, and you should not miss the cornbread or the Bloody Mary.
Morningbird
Morningbird is an all-day cafe in Kinderhook where you can have an incredible breakfast sandwich and great coffee before shopping for fancy pantry goods next door.
The Aviary Kinderhook
The Aviary Kinderhook is a Southeast Asian restaurant perfect for a nicer date night in a sleepy Hudson Valley town.
Ziatun
Ziatun is a Palestinian restaurant in Beacon where you'll want to stop in for a kofta burger and za'atar fries before hopping back on the Metro-North.
The Best Restaurants & Bars In Woodstock
Consider this town your home base for exploring the Northern Catskills’ hikes, farm stands, and more.
Small Talk
Hang out all night at Small Talk, a tiny bar in Woodstock with great snacks and cocktails.
Early Terrible
Early Terrible, a funky-looking Woodstock wine bar and small-plates spot, is the perfect place to sit outside and drink with someone you do couple-y things.
The Mud Club
Eating a bagel in The Mud Club's giant, tree-filled yard is the perfect way to spend a leisurely morning in Woodstock.