As often as possible, I want to share a list of fun, fantastic, and local businesses that support sustainable and local values and missions. The one’s below are those that I have been to and experienced myself. Please share others that you know of that I can check out!

The Hop – Craft beer shop with a rotating draft list and a small tasting menu featuring locally grown and raised produce and meat.  458 Main St  Beacon, NY 12508  (845) 440-8676

Bank Square Coffee House – Great coffee, snacks, and treats. Features all locally made and vegan/gluten free friendly snacks. Chai comes from Coffee Labs in Tarrytown NY. They also offer Mast Brothers chocolate from Brooklyn, NY. Additionally, local bands often play in the indoor or outdoor space, and local artists work is constantly on rotating display in the shop. 129 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508  (845) 440-7165

The Cold Spring Apothecary – Amazing homemade small batch health and beauty products. Items are made locally, and are all environmentally friendly. 49 Main St. Cold Spring, NY 10516  (845) 232-1272

Echo – Eclectic mix available in both a woman’s boutique and children’s store. Local and USA made products provide a fantastic selection of items on both the boutique side and children’s side of shop. The jewelry selection is always changing to meet fresh styles of every season. 470 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508  (845) 440-0047

Tito Santana – Fresh take on Baja style Mexican food. Menu seems to be constantly expanding.  Can serve vegetarians, pescatarians, and carnivores alike. Soups, empanadas, tacos and burritos top the list as my favorites and are offered in multiple varieties. 142 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508  (845)  765 – 2350