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Taste of New Paltz

  • March 13, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Brooklynite22 from Brooklyn, New York
Taste of New Paltz

This popular annual event, which takes place each September, offers locals and tourists alike a chance to sample food from great restaurants at reasonable prices, browse and purchase locally made products, crafts, art and see live bands perform. Local businesses also occupy one part of the fair, offering their services, chances to enter raffles, and a plethora of free pens. There are also activities for kids including magic shows, and huge blowup slides and games.

Despite all this activity, the food is the highlight of the day. The fair is popular so arriving early is recommended, otherwise be prepared for a long wait to drive through town to get to the fairgrounds. After parking and paying your three $3 entrance fee, you then get the chance to buy tickets for $1 a piece. Buy a bunch, especially if you're hungry. I would recommend going with a few people, investing about $10 each and sharing. You use these tickets (one or two, depending) to get your tastes, which range in size from single bites to significant portions.

The quality and type of food also varies. The restaurants represented come from New Paltz and the surrounding areas, and each offer a number of different choices. Selection ranged from the normally super high priced and Zagat rated fare, including the restaurant at Mohonk Mountain House whose "tastes" consisted of baby lamb shanks, to locally made ice cream, and baked goods, from the local bakeries. With so many restaurants represented I would suggest taking a walk around and planning accordingly, so as not to fill up before getting to try everything you would like. Some of my favorites included Tuna Tar Tar from Gadaletto's for a mere two $2, hearty portions of ribs, mousse from the French connection, sesame encrusted scallops with whole wheat pasta, to die for pumpkin cheesecake, and so much more.

Taste of New Paltz promises great food, and great atmosphere. I recommend bringing friends and sharing, you will want to try way more than you will be able to eat.

From journal New Paltz - My Home Away From Home

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