Category: Reviews

VHV Goes to the Golden Buddha Restaurant

| 02/05/2012 | 0 Comments
VHV Goes to the Golden Buddha Restaurant

Needing a culinary change of pace, we decided to visit the Golden Buddha Thai Restaurant in Fishkill. Well, no, that’s not what really happened. Our mission was to dine at Tanjore’s Indian restaurant but we arrived there between the hours of 3 and 5pm and the restaurant was closed. Not wanting to wait around until [...]

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Halloween in the Hudson Valley

| 10/05/2011 | 0 Comments
Halloween in the Hudson Valley

As the weather starts to cool and the fall foliage is in full effect, here in the Hudson Valley we know that Halloween is just around the corner. Because of the rich history here in the Valley, there are plenty of historic mansions and old estates that sport stories of being haunted. There is a [...]

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Fishkill AllSport: A Hudson Valley Stay-cation Spot

| 05/09/2011 | 0 Comments
Fishkill AllSport: A Hudson Valley Stay-cation Spot

Summer is approaching and the kids will soon be out of school. With rising gas prices and economic insecurity, vacations have given way stay-cations. In other words, we are all looking for less expensive ways to enjoy ourselves over the summer. Stay-cations are great on the budget but can be tough on a bored teen. [...]

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Double O’s Asparagus, Tomato Stack

| 04/23/2011 | 0 Comments
Double O’s Asparagus, Tomato Stack

I did a review on Double O’s before so this is not a review of the restaurant. This is, however, a review of dish on their appetizer menu. This dish is called the Asparagus Tomato Stack. What is the Stack Made Of? Just like it sounds, it’s a stack of small asparagus, tomato, mozzarella cheese, [...]

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VHV goes to Neko Again

| 04/04/2011 | 0 Comments
VHV goes to Neko Again

Quite a few years ago I wrote a review on Neko Japanese restaurant located in Wappingers Falls, NY. At that time we ate in their hibachi dining room. This go around, we opted for the general dining room and ate sushi instead. I wish our sushi dining experience were as favorable as our hibachi experience. [...]

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Dog Vaccination Clinic at Poughkeepsie Petco

| 03/28/2011 | 0 Comments
Dog Vaccination Clinic at Poughkeepsie Petco

Yesterday, 3/27,2011, we attended the vaccination clinic at Petco.  Honestly, I never knew they had such clinics. It wasn’t until I was on line chatting with other pet owners that I realized this was not a one-time event. Apparently many dog owners take their pets to Petco for their immunizations. Time and Place The clinic [...]

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VHV Goes to the Westchester Broadway Theatre

| 05/24/2010 | 0 Comments
VHV Goes to the Westchester Broadway Theatre

Westchester Broadway Theatre 1 Broadway Plaza Elmsford, NY Phone: 914-592-2222 (Box Office) Ticket Price: $48 (includes dinner) We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Westchester Broadway Theatre. We went there as part of my daughter’s 14th birthday celebration. We thought that taking her and two of her best friends to see the play 13 [...]

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VHV Reviews Seasons Restaurant 2

| 05/04/2010 | 0 Comments
VHV Reviews Seasons Restaurant 2

Seasons Restaurant II 1545 Route 52 Fishkill, NY 12524 (845) 896-1818 – Phone (845) 896-1727 – Fax Date: Monday, May 3, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM Party Size: 3 Wait Time to Be Seated: Immediate Wait Time for Service: Immediate

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Mid Hudson Valley Library System – A Local Treasure

| 04/12/2010 | 0 Comments
Mid Hudson Valley Library System – A Local Treasure

If you live in the Hudson Valley and don’t have a library card, you’re missing out on a great resource. The Mid Hudson Valley Library System, in my opinion, is second to none. I can’t begin to tell you how much money I saved as a result of having a library card. My brother, who [...]

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VHV Reviews The Castle Fun Center

| 08/25/2009 | 0 Comments
VHV Reviews The Castle Fun Center

Establishment: The Castle Fun Center Address: P.O. Box 132 (mail) or 109 Brookside Ave., Rte. 17M Chester, NY 10918 (845) 469-2116 Date: Tuesday, August 25,2009 The Castle Fun Center is just that, a center for having great family fun. It’s a great place to take your kids. We were fortunate and selected the most perfect [...]

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