Mc Gillycuddy's: Hot Spot in New Paltz

Are you looking for a casual place to take your family out to dinner? Or maybe you’re looking for a place to bring your girlfriend on a date. Or, perhaps, you want to watch the playoff game with some buddies and have a few drinks. Whether you are looking for a restaurant, a sports bar, or just somewhere to have a good time, McGillycuddy's is the place. McGillycuddy's is a local restaurant located in the center of town on Main Street. It is a mix of an Irish pub and a sports bar. McGillycuddy’s is definitely a hot spot in New Paltz. It has great food and awesome entertainment.



My Experience
I went there for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. The crowd is a mix of adults, families, and college kids. It was packed; we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The staff was friendly but not so good considering our waitress screwed up our order. She brought my friend a salad instead of a side of French fries. She apologized though and brought out the fries a few minutes later. The food was good in my opinion. I wasn’t expecting a five meal so I was quite satisfied with my pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. My friends ordered a chicken fajita and a cheeseburger. We also shared appetizers; Irish nachos and a plate of mild wings. I definitely recommend the pulled pork sandwich; it is to die for. I order it every time I go. The Irish nachos tastes like heaven; they are waffle fries covered with melted cheese and bacon bits. The first time I ever had Irish nachos was at McGillycuddy’s. If you have never tried them before, you should most definitely order a plate at Cuddy’s!



Nightly Specials
Cuddy’s is the only restaurant in New Paltz open 7 days a week until 4 am every night. They serve food until closing. Every night Cuddy’s has a special. Monday night is wing night. For 40 cents a wing, you definitely get your money’s worth and you get to choose from a variety of awesome wing sauces. There are also $5 Miller Lite Pitchers starting at 9 pm. Tuesday nights enjoy a free poker tournament starting at 7 pm and $2.50 Bud Light drafts. Wednesday is trivia night where teams of two to six people compete for a first place prize of $25 gift certificate or second place prize of $10 gift certificate. Every Thursday night at 10 pm you can pick a song and sing with The Lounge Lizards, a live local band! And if you’re too shy to get up and sing, you can just request your favorite song for The Lounge Lizards to sing. Also, every Thursday there are $1 tacos from 9 pm to 3 am, $5 Bud Light pitchers and $8 margarita pitchers. Friday night is music video madness with DJ Chris Gilbert starting at 10 pm. Watch thrilling music videos on the huge flat screen TVs. Friday night drink specials include $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $3 Malibu drinks, and $3 whipped cream vodka shots. Saturday night is known as “Party Rock Saturdays” at McGillycuddy’s. DJ Joe Fresh plays the hottest music starting at 10 pm. Dance all night long to some awesome beats and drink $2.50 Miller Lite pints, $3 Bacardi drinks any flavor! Sunday night, the party continues with free pool starting at 10 pm and $2.50 Bud Light and Miller Lite pints.



Food, Prices, and Service
Cuddy’s is known for their award winning wings. There are over twenty flavors to choose from ranging from very very hot to sweet. Some of these sauces include: raspberry chipotle, coconut peanut, red hot BBQ, and honey buffalo. If you are in the mood for something different, order these flaming frisky flavors on your wings to spice things up! The menu has the usual food you would find at a pub or diner. They offer soup and salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, etc. They only serve lunch and dinner. The prices are decent. They give you a good amount of food for the amount of money you pay. The service is not the best I have ever had; however, they are all very friendly and accommodating.



Entertainment
Cuddy’s turns into a bar/ club scene at night. It is filled with mostly older adults. Cuddy’s used to be known as a college bar. However, the staff has gotten very strict with only letting 21 year olds in after 9 PM. The crowd is mostly local older adults that are looking to relax, enjoy good music and a few drinks.



Policies
McGillycuddy’s is very strict with identification and dress code policies. No one under 21 years of age is admitted after 9 pm or 8 pm on Monday nights. The dress code is “casual but proper” according to the official website of McGillycuddy’s. My friends told me they went to McGillycuddy's on a Monday night for wing night; however, they were not allowed in since they are under 21. I suggest you check out the website for more information before going to the restuarant since proper attire and identification if required.
http://www.cuddysny.com/

Overall, McGillycuddy’s is a good restaurant in New Paltz. It definitely is a good contribution to the community. I would give it a 4 star rating. I certainly recommend anyone to go to McGillycuddy's; on any given night, you are sure to have a good time and a good meal. Your stomach and your wallet will surely thank you.

My Trip to P and G's

            Recently, my friends and I visited a popular restaurant in New Paltz, New York, called P and G’s. It is located in the heart of the small town. Loyal customers make weekly trips to this restaurant. It is a pretty typical pub with alcohol and food. During the day, P and G’s is a restaurant, but at night it turns into a bar with a night club atmosphere. At first I was skeptical about going; because of the night life I assumed that the restaurant would be dirty. With all the people that go there at night, this was an understandable assumption. I was pleasantly surprised to be proven otherwise.

            Stepping into P and G’s I was immediately hit with the titillating scent of the grill. I could smell the steaks and the burgers cooking. My stomach started to growl because of this. It was on a Friday night around 6 p.m.; pretty much prime time for the restaurants in town. We waited maybe two minutes before we were seated. There were seven of us and we got a nice booth by the table. It over looked one of the side roads off Main Street. Inside P and G’s is not too complicated. It looks like it is made of wood and stone. On the wall are drink specials and beer decorations, like a wood bat that says Budweiser. There are T.V’s above the bar and around the restaurant, which was good because my favorite teams, the Knicks, Yankees, and Devils, were all playing at the same time and I got to watch them all.  First walking in, you see a long bar to your left and seating to your right. There is also a dance floor in the back that has more tables on it during the day.

            The menu is also pretty standard for a pub. The Appetizers menu, or in the Beginning…, as they call it, is the typical one all pubs have; Nachos, Mozzarella sticks, Buffalo Wings, Spinach and Artichoke dip, for example. We got two orders of the Party platter, which is a half rack of St. Louis Ribs, Wings, and Mozzarella Sticks. It took us about fifteen minutes to get our appetizers, and only about five minutes for a waitress. To drink, because we are college students trying to be on a budget, we got pitchers of water for the table. I enjoyed to appetizers, but it wasn’t anything special. The ribs were good but I did not like the wings. The wings were drenched in sauce, and I thought it was too much. For the main part of the meal I ordered a Reuben Sandwich: Corn Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing between rye bread. I ordered fries on the side. I also ordered a Cesar salad. My salad came out first, and it was satisfactory. I enjoy Mcgillicuddy’s Cesar Salads a lot more. The Cesar Salad at P and G’s cost $3.95, and the sandwich cost $6.95. The sandwich was a good size, not too big and not too small (for me at least). I finished that sandwich in minutes. It was delectable. The fries were average but served their purpose as a snack on the side. I was so full after that meal I couldn’t move for a couple minutes.

            My friends ordered different things. The classic BLT, a burger, “The P and G’s Club Sandwich”, soup and salad, and the infamous, “The P and G’s Burger”.  My friend ordered it that one. It was an eight once burger with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and gravy on a hard roll. It was the first time he had ever ordered it and he loved every second that burger was in his hand. It was monstrous, and I don’t think I could have eaten the whole burger. “It was $6.95 of pure heaven,” said my friend, Dan. Everyone was satisfied with their meal so no one ordered dessert. I only paid eleven dollars plus a two dollar tip. It was pretty affordable. The service throughout the meal was average. Although they never took too long with the food (it took about 20 minutes to get our food) they did not make many trips to the table to ask if we needed anything. My friend did not get ketchup and it took a while to get some. I understood because there were only a couple waitresses and they were decently busy. We also did not have enough utensils and took a couple minutes to get more. They were very friendly when they did serve us though.

            Over all I enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere. I will most likely be going to P and G’s again. I want to see if I can finish that whole burger. It was fun to go out to dinner with my friends, and not have to eat that gross Hasbrouck food (the campus dining hall). Also, the affordability is great for people with college student budgets. After the meal we seat, talked and watched the games for a while. I asked my friends what they thought about the restaurant, the food, décor, and the service, they all agreed with me when I said it was average food but a good atmosphere. I had a good experience at P and G’s and even though all the food isn’t spectacular, you will enjoy your time there.

By, Tyler Mitts

Bang For Your Buck at the Main Street Bistro

Main Street Bistro, New Paltz, NY

The Bistro is a small eatery nestled in between many other small restaurants on the main street of New Paltz. The town is a constantly busy place, and the majority of restaurants on the main street receive very good business. Ever since coming to SUNY New Paltz, I had heard about the infamous Bistro and how tasty the food is. Determined to find out if the restaurant lived up to all the hype, I went with high expectations, ready to have a unique experience of my own.

My dad and I decided to take a trip to the Main Street Bistro when he came to pay me a quick visit a couple days ago. I had heard from every person that had gone there before that the wait could be extremely long - one friend had waited for an hour and a half once - so I was prepared to be waiting for a while. However, there was barely any line leading outside which I always witness on weekend mornings when I pass by. Since my dad and I were there in the early afternoon on a Wednesday, the wait was at most five minutes long. I assumed that the wait is the longest during late mornings on Saturdays and Sundays because the brunch menu is the most popular at Bistro. As soon as my dad and I walked in, the sounds of a busy diner were heard. Sounds of people talking and silverware clanging filled our ears. We were seated at a two-seat table right next to the front windows with a view of the bustling main street. The service was quick and speedy and the waitress was kind.

The Railroad Dave's

I ordered the “Railroad Dave's” sandwich which came with fries for $7.95 off the lunch menu full of sandwiches with quirky names, which was delicious. I was especially satisfied because eating off campus, away from the dining hall, is always a special treat for me where I get to fill up on real food. My dad ordered the “Peacemaker” sandwich with fries for $8.95 and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food as well.

The Peacemaker

Overall, the atmosphere is wonderful and has a very laid back vibe - something New Paltz is already known for. The place is small and compact, but has at least 20 tables and booths placed strategically throughout so that there is enough room for people to move about comfortably. The menu has breakfast and lunch staples, such as eggs, home fries, caesar chicken wraps, and turkey burgers. Bistro, however, is known for its healthy, unique menu options, such as the stir-fry eggs and “Tofu Tomorrow” sandwich - complete with grilled portabella mushrooms, tofu, sliced red onions, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce & roasted red pepper salsa for only $6.95. Breakfast and lunch options are mostly priced anywhere between $2.00 and $8.00 - perfect for the broke college student looking for a tasty, hearty meal to eat off campus. According to the menu, the Bistro Breakfast special is the “best deal in New Paltz” and includes two eggs any style, home fries, and whole wheat toast  for $1.95, ($2.25 if you add meat.)

If you’re looking for a fulfilling meal that is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds, I highly recommend the Main Street Bistro! I will definitely be headed there again for more tasty delectables.

A Sushi Sensation: Hokkaido is the place to go!

It was a chilly and wet evening as my friend and I rounded the corner and walked through the fence to Hokkaido. This little, hidden, Japanese eatery in the town of New Paltz was somewhat crowded, but very quiet, which was a nice surprise. The place itself felt very comfortable due to the confined area, dim lanterns, the paper screens and pull down shades on the windows, and the wood paneled walls as well. Unfortunately, because of a lack of seating my friend and I were sent to the sushi bar in the back corner until a table opened up shortly after. We would have waited patiently but it was nice to see the hostess wanted to help us enjoy a good meal right away. This really displayed the sort of quiet charm and sweetness of the employees. After only a few minutes we made our switch to a small table in the center of the dining area and took our time glancing through the extensive menu selections. 

There were appetizers, udon dishes, noodle dishes, rice dishes, sushi and sashimi, specials, combos and beverages galore. Yet I hadn’t had sushi in quite some time and so it did take me while to make a final choice as to what rolls I wanted. It would have been nice to try a wider selection, however we were not willing to empty our wallets, even though it would have been quite easy. We both ordered the miso soup which was really flavorful because of it’s fish based broth as opposed to water based. It also had a good amount of soy and seaweed in it which was great because I usually get very little of both at other Japanese restaurants. We split an order of edamame, or steamed soy beans, that were a perfectly warm temperature and not super salty.

Their dishes were also very visually pleasing. These soup spoons are my favorite to eat from! The small wooden table enhanced the warmth of the environment and made our food appear to be more home made. 

Miso Soup and Edamame

We were both  drooling as our plates were placed in front of us. I ordered a special, a mango salmon roll, and tried it immediately. WOW. The fish was very fresh, and there was a hint of spice and a small crunch to the entire roll. Then the mango...I love mango. It added the perfect amount of tang and sweetness that lingered about shortly after swallowing, and it was spectacular! My tuna roll, though not as exciting as the other, was equally as fresh. Simply wrapped in sticky white rice and seaweed, and greatly complimented by a dab of wasabi and a dip into the soy sauce. My friend ordered a yellowtail scallion roll which he allowed me to try. This would not have been a first pick for me because I don’t quite enjoy yellowtail. Despite my own palatal opinions, it was also really fresh and the scallions added a nice, light crunch. He also decided upon a spicy salmon hand roll which seemed a little too complicated for me to try so I asked him to describe it for me. He said it had good texture because of the larger fish pieces, that the coldness of the fish was a nice contrast to the warm white rice and that there was a really good balance of spice and flavor.  “Delicious!” is how he concluded.

Mango Salmon Roll and Tuna Roll

Yellowtail Scallion Roll and Spicy Salmon Handroll

 Once the plates were completely empty, I felt content and not too full. The final cost was a little expensive, however this is to be expected at higher quality sushi joints and yet it was totally worth it! The entire experience was very relaxed and peaceful like a zen-sushi-temple, if ever such a place existed. 

To be honest, the only complaints I can come up with about that night was our silly seating swap and the fact that there was no music playing. Though I didn’t really hate the quiet too much, I think I’m just so used to background music that the lack of it distracted me. To end on a lighter note, on our way out I noticed some outdoor seating. This titillated my desire to come back and enjoy a simple, light, and mouth watering sushi dinner in the springtime sun and hopefully I’ve inspired you to do the same. When it comes to craving japanese cuisine, Hokkaido certainly knows how to enlighten your taste buds. 

Food, Drinks, and Rock and Roll

62 Main Street

We all know that finding a good vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free restaurant is not the easiest of tasks.  Most of the time your stuck eating a few leaves you found outside the restaurant because the menu doesn't have anything else for you to eat.  


LUCKILY! The hippy town of New Paltz, New York heard your cries of hunger and desperation and created a restaurant so vegan friendly and so amazingly tasty you wont ever eat leaves again! 


Not only is the food amazing in this joint, but the decor is what really keeps you entertained. 

                                                           

             

Courtesy of Tim 

            Records hanging all over the walls, pictures and                              concert tickets covering the tables, 

             even bar stools with electric guitars as backs!        The decor in this place will keep you talking and 

entertained throughout your entire meal.    

  

When me and my roommate finally looked past all of the awesome scenery, we got to the menu.  It was just as fun as the decor.  With names like "Joplin's Penne Rose" and "Hey Jude" it was hard to make a decision.  Everything on it sounded amazing and it was hard to only choose one.  (So we didn't!) Instead we both ordered an appetizer, a main dish and dessert. (we went all out)  

I got the baked mac n' cheese (8), which was covered in melted cheddar cheese and even had a splash of peppers that made my taste buds sing.  

My roommate got the three bean chili with vegetables (7).  She said it was in her top three chili dishes, which is big because shes always said that her mom makes the best chili; now there is something else in the running for that.  

After licking our plates clean, we moved on to the next dish.  Mine was "The Ballad of Garlic and Herb" (9).  This dish was loaded with plump tomatoes and green onions, tossed with perfectly cooked angel hair pasta in a light white wine and butter sauce.  Probably one of the best tasting pasta dishes I've ever had. 

Yummy Pasta

My roommates dish made me jealous that i didnt order it myself.  She ordered the "Stairway to Heaven" which is exactly what it tasted like, a little piece of heaven.  With sauteed tomatoes, onions, red peppers, artichoke hearts, fennel and pineapple humming along with broccoli and chicken in a light alfredo sauce.  Without a doubt getting this the next time i go there!

Next came dessert, which was the best way to end this incredibly delicious meal.  We shared a slice of tye-dye cheesecake.  UNBELIEVABLE! Not only was it fun to look at, it was so light and fluffy that we were fighting over who could have the last bite; I won :)! 

tye-dye cheesecake

Okay, okay, moving on from the mouth watering dishes above.  My overall experience at Rock da Pasta was...okay.  The service was a little slow and the waitress wasn't too friendly.  BUT, the food made up for it, all the dishes were worth the wait and worth the attitude.  

To all of you broke college students out there, Rock da Pasta isn't as affordable as Fat Bobs but, it is definitely a place for you to bring your parents when they come to visit. (so they can pay) 

Located at 62 Main Street, New Paltz, N.Y. (845) 255-1144

http://www.rockdapasta.com/ 

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The Roman God of Wine, Madness, and Ecstasy...

Bacchus                                 

4 South Chestnut Street                  

Picture compliments of Bacchus

 New Paltz, New York 12561                

Yes, this small town eatery boasting its collection of over 400 beers certainly has to live up to its own standard. Bacchus, located right off of Main Street, on 4 South Chestnut Street is cleverly named after the Roman god of wine and intoxication. This restaurant and, of course bar, is local and student friendly. They specialize in seafood and southwest specialties however they have an array of delicious cuisine here. Whether you’re looking for a pricier meal, or a cheap bite. You name it, they got it!

I actually discovered this eatery by winning a gift card with my friends at SUNY New Paltz. My friends and I decided we would all share the card equally and go out that Friday night. We were seated upstairs because downstairs was bustling. The infinite bar and the pool hall are located downstairs. Upstairs is more formal and quite, very good for a date night. I ordered the Lobster Ravioli with mushrooms and spinach in a cream crab meat sauce. I couldn’t believe I found a dish with all my favorite foods in it. I’m drooling just thinking about it. Being a college student I normally wouldn’t pay $18.95 for a meal, but it was worth every penny. The flavors were incredible and although a pasta dish, not too heavy. I attempted to finish it all but ended up taking some back to my dorm. By far, it was the best pasta dish I’ve ever had.

A few weeks later, my aunt had come up to visit me and we wanted to grab salads after our hard Sunday of shopping, Bacchus it was. I ordered the house salad with shrimp, about $10. Although not exactly what I was craving, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and I was full. Also, the dressing, like vinaigrette was absolutely delicious. I think it was called Mexican Italian; the cilantro was arousing.

Even just last weekend my family friends were coming to visit the college and requested a “decent” place to eat. I knew that whatever restaurant I chose would influence their feelings about the town or even school. I needed to show them a place that gave them a taste of New Paltz nightlife while still maintaining high quality and service. After much deliberation, we were off to Bacchus.

The family ordered classic American favorites ribs, wings, and burgers. I decided to try something new and ordered the Ahi Tuna sandwich which was garnished with mesclun greens, bean sprouts, avocado and wasabi aioli, served with my favorite, curly fries by choice. The tuna was cooked just the way I like it, rare, pink in the middle. They were not skimpy with the tuna or avocado either which I was even more impressed by. The crusty bun, thick tuna steak, and creamy avocado worked great together, especially with that pungent wasabi aioli for the kick. That’s definitely going to have to be a usual for now on. It was a very filling sandwich and totally hit the spot and only for $9.95. Everyone left satisfied and happy.

One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that it’s the perfect place to bring just about anyone. When in doubt…go to Bacchus! I’ve eaten at this restaurant three times since March and can’t wait to go back.

Picture compliments of Bacchus

As far as the atmosphere is concerned, the brick walls are adorned by titillating décor and the high ceilings really give you a great feel for the place. I found myself looking around the restaurant as if I were at an Applebee’s. The outdoor patio and pool hall really distinguish this restaurant from the others. Bacchus also hosts events, shows and live music throughout the year. There were dozens of people just having a genuinely good time. Great food, live music, and a billiard hall…talk about a triple threat!

Although every time I ate at Bacchus I walked out sate, there are a few things I would have liked differently. The aesthetics are there but over time, the lights dim and the adornments and wall hangings are camouflaged. The service is satisfactory, they never forgot about us but the wait staff was a little slow. Lastly, my major concern was the fact that there were two menus. One, the main menu the waiter hands you. But there is also another menu enclosed in a plastic stand that had cheaper, more eclectic cuisines. There were at least a dozen other menu options on this standing sheet, including burritos, pizzas and my Ahi Tuna sandwich. I felt tricked into buying the more expensive menu options from lack of knowledge of the second menu. Now I know, and so do you.

Picture compliments of Bacchus

I love Bacchus and everyone I have taken there loves it too. You definitely can’t get this food on campus and this is even one of my favorite restaurants in town. This restaurant is perfect for college students who want to go to a different place, not the typical Murphy’s, P and G’s or McGillicuddy’s. Although Bacchus is also a bar, there is less of a “bar feel”, this eatery is more formal and classier. I also appreciate how the restaurant does not exclude people under 21 after certain hours. There is something for everyone on every budget. This isn’t just bar food; some of this is sophisticated fare that you know was carefully manipulated with textures and spices to give you what you deserve- a fantastic meal!

Picture compliments of Bacchus

Finger-Lickin’ Good Vegan Chocolates

New Paltz chocolate lovers listen up! I have discovered a hidden treasure, a gem;  It’s the crème de la crème of chocolates and it’s right here in town! Their name’s Lagusta’s Luscious and knock-your-socks-off chocolate is their game.



Taken by Georgia Schunk



Tucked away behind Pegasus foot ware, Lagusta’s is a quaint, little house with robin’s-egg blue walls (an overall color scheme of teal and chocolate brown) and artsy, New-Paltz-hippie approved décor creating an ambiance similar to that of a craft store and a coffee shop combined.  



Taken By Georgia Schunk



On all sides of the store are deliciously-displayed chocolate bars and a small refrigerator in the corner is loaded with hand-made products such as cheeses, jams and sodas



Taken By Georgia Schunk



There are shelves upon shelves of perfectly organized spices that add to the already intoxicating aroma of fresh chocolate. If you weren’t craving chocolate before you walked in the door, you certainly are now!

Taken By Georgia Schunk





In a glass display case (perfectly in view the second you walk inside) lay an assortment of hand-crafted VEGAN chocolates! When I first heard that word I thought “oh great, tasteless chocolates… yum” but the little vegan-babies looks so darn beautiful and delicious I thought it might be worth the risk… Best decision I ever made!



Taken By Georgia Schunk



After a long debate between the salted Galápagos turtle and the almond-toffee frog I finally purchased the $3 caramel, chocolate and pecan turtle with a dash of sea salt on top (my sister getting a coconut pyramid ($2), her friend a macadamia Maui vanilla cream with chamomile ($2), and my mother: the almond-toffee frog ($2.50))



Strawberries and Cream Bark (Taken By Georgia Schunk)



Taking my first bite into my turtle I felt an explosion of spices, followed by a gooey eruption of salted caramel. The pecans, slightly roasted, snapped apart giving the candy a nice crunch palatable with the chewy caramel. I found my mouth begging for the next bite until my palm sized turtle was devoured. My chocolate craving: delightfully satiated

Taken from Lagusta's Website

The recipe for chocolate is of unparalleled taste. An odd but yet delicious marriage of spices accompanies every chocolate masterpiece Lagusta’s creates. I will warn those, however, who are not fans of experimenting or spices. With options such as the caramelized onion and chipotle truffle, the coriander-beet truffle, and the furious vulva, to call the recipes “crazy concoctions” would be a gross understatement. 



Taken from Lagusta's Website



To make my time at Lagusta’s even more pleasant (which must seem impossible by now) the most wonderful person was working behind the counter: the owner/ creator/ genius behind Lagusta’s! She had such a friendly demeanor and always carried a pleasant smile across her face. She was there to answer my many questions about her recipes, and gave off a warm and welcome feeling that instantly made me feel comfortable. Had there been a bed in the front of the store, I would have moved in permanently!



Taken By Georgia Schunk



Since my first trip to Lagusta’s I have made a weekly ritual of bringing my friends down and trying out the different chocolate (the selection varies depending on what’s available, what is prepared that day and what’s in season). With an assortment of 8 for $15, we split the coast and slowly slip into a chocolate induced coma.  



Taken by Georgia Schunk



Every time my mom stays for the weekend, she ends up leaving with a bag load of Lagusta’s. On many occasions she has even called me from home and asked me to bring her back a box for her friend’s birthday, or simply because she has a burning craving for the divinely enticing Lagusta’s!

Taken from Lagusta's Website

I would tout to anyone and everyone that Lagusta’s Luscious has the best chocolates in all of New Paltz! Every person I have ever taken along the ride with me has left with a new favorite. Whether it be the Heathen Toffee, the Pomegranate Truffle, the Rosemary Sea-Salt Caramel, or the Walk in the Woods Bonbon, there is something for everyone and always a new thing to try. Even if you don’t feel like a truffle there are croissants, chocolate drinks, cookies, teas, sweets galore! Seriously, if you don’t have a foot out the door already then you must be allergic to chocolate or nowhere near New Paltz! And if that’s the case then I’m sorry, and I can’t believe you read all of this, but for those of you who do not have either excuse, grab your wallet, a friend and an empty stomach and check out Lagusta’s Luscious!

Taken from Lagusta's Website