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Wild Hive Farm Store, Bakery & Cafe in Clinton Corners: Country Cool Farm to Table Menu & Maybe a Celebrity!

The Wild Hive Farm Store is a very cheery organic cafe in Clinton Corners, the only place to eat in this little town. I could tell by the fancy organic take-home food that the menu was going to be farm to table healthy. They serve breakfast all day, but I was in the mood for lunch so I ordered a grass-fed burger with local cheddar cheese and a side salad. My husband had the veggie burger. We started with the soup. The vegan broccolie rabe and cheddar for me. He had the potato bacon. Both were served piping hot and yummy! For dessert I couldn't resist Erika's Chocolate Oatmeal Bar. It was very good, and not overly sugary, which leads me to believe it was probably healthy (gasp!)  

A staff member there tells me that celebrities come to Wild Hive Farm often, especially during the spring and summer months. (Naomi Watts has visited before). While I was there I saw two tall blonde women sporting sunglasses who certainly looked and acted like celebrities, but I could not recognize them. Anyway, with its understated vibe, I can see how it would be a fun place to relax and people watch. They also do catering. I enjoyed eavesdropping on a catering meeting going on at the table next to me. Wild Hive Farm, 2411 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners, NY. (845) 266-5863.

Amazing Hudson Valley resident: Phillipe Petite--Twin Towers Tightrope Walker

 

I found out that the amazing Phillipe Petit lives in the Hudson Valley. In fact, he is practically my neighbor! I was only 6 years old when he pulled off the "art crime of the century" by sneaking into the Twin Towers to set up a tight rope between the Twin Towers so he could traverse the open space between them. When I see the photos of August 7th, 1974,  a whoozy feeling comes over me. My feet tingle.  I'm only learning about the Man on Wire documentary now, but I am definitely going to buy the DVD. Petit also wrote "Man on Wire" (Skyhorse Publishing, 2008)  about his experiences as a tight rope walker, and even made an appearance at the Kingston Barnes & Nobles in 2009 to promote it.  (Wish I had known!) Anyway, it is better late than never. What an inspiring human being. Who else amazes you in the Hudson Valley? Has anybody seen Man on Wire?

 

Sunfrost--Soups, Gourmet Sandwiches, and fancy cheese.

Razzberry Shake & Chicken Cutlet Sandwich at Sunfrost

I went here for 2 years without knowing their official name. (It's Sunfrost). There is no name on the wooden exterior. I will have to ask the owner one day why he likes to keep the name secret. For the small space, Sunfrost offers a good deal for the foodie-organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, imported cheeses, pates, and homemade salsa.  The sleek snack bar serves up hearty and spicy soups daily. (My favorites are Tofu Vegetable & Caribbean Kale). They have excellent sandwiches and smoothies, and very tasty take-out food. (Their garlic stuffed rotisserie chickens go quick!) The produce is top quality and a bit pricey. They also sell Christmas trees, firewood & holiday pies in the winter.  I once spotted Uma Thurman shopping for apples here-- my only celebrity sighting in the Hudson Valley to date. Sunfrost Farms, 217 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 (845) 679-6690