The Would Restaurant
120 North Road
Highland, NY 12528
A great video they just completed
Showing posts with label highland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label highland. Show all posts
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
HEY, it's my kids!!!!!!!
Fred Kormann, Lisa Bozydaj, Debra Dooley and Claire Winslow
by Peter Aaron, February 28, 2012
It would come as no surprise if The Would restaurant in Highland was the visual inspiration for the 1996 film Big Night. It certainly looks the part. Housed in the lower level of a charming, three-story, ivy-covered brick building, the cozy establishment opened in 1926 as the Hotel di Prima, which fed and accommodated weekending Italian-American families from New York.
Its present heyday began in 1994, when the property was purchased by Claire Winslow and Debra Dooley, who rechristened the hotel portion The Inn at Applewood and renamed the restaurant The Would. Winslow, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, has a uniquely flavorful style that combines New American cuisine with French flair.
Known for palate-dazzling dishes prepared with local, organic produce, poultry, and other ingredients, and warm, welcoming service, The Would has truly become one of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved eateries. The restaurant has won gold and silver medals from the American Culinary Federation and rave reviews from Zagat and the New York Times.
And it’s not only the sumptuous signature entrees—pan-seared organic chicken filled with collard greens and tomato confit with a braised garlic sauce, just one mouth-watering example—that keep delighted diners coming back. A repeat winner of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence, The Would maintains a seasonal cellar populated with approximately 300 bottles of local and international vintages. The on-premises bakery draws raves for its fresh-baked breads, pies, and cakes, and divinely decadent desserts.
“In the high-stress world of work, work, work, it is more important now than ever for our guests to truly enjoy an evening out,” explains Dooley. “I want them to leave satisfied.”
And, judging by the glowing praise from thousands of contented patrons over its nearly 20 years, they always do. Only to return again. Thewould.com
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Would - Highland, New York
OPEN for LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11 am- 2 pm....
Dine in our WINTER WONDERLAND...
Serving dinner at 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday
Call today to make you Christmas Eve and New Years Eve reservations
845-691-9883
The Would Restaurant
120 North Rd, Highland
NY 12528....
Gift Certificates available.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
What a GREAT place to Dine ..........
Claire, Debra and Lisa and the rest of the "crew" are highly skilled and trained to make your holiday dinning an experience to remember.
If you are in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie area, call The Would for reservations, then email me and thank me for introducing YOU to this dining experience.
THE WOULD
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Lisa and Debra in Highland, NY
Hi dad and Marilyn and our Ohio family
Thank you for your prayers....we have our water, food , flashlights,gas,and have tied down and taken in anything that can blow away. We will be safe....and thinking of you. We will keep in contact as long as it is possible....if peer and Internet go out it wont be so easy....as long as my cell stays charged.
We will talk to you soon
Love to all
Debra and Lisa
Thank you for your prayers....we have our water, food , flashlights,gas,and have tied down and taken in anything that can blow away. We will be safe....and thinking of you. We will keep in contact as long as it is possible....if peer and Internet go out it wont be so easy....as long as my cell stays charged.
We will talk to you soon
Love to all
Debra and Lisa
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
The Would, Highland, New York
Debra Dooley
"In the high-stress world of work, work, work, it is more important now than ever for our guests to truly enjoy an evening out. I want them to leave satisfied."
Who better to run an incredibly seasoned restaurant than by someone who is incredibly seasoned in all shapes of life?
Debra Dooley was born and raised in California. She moved to this area to complete college and set her career in a new, unfamliar area. Within a short period of time, Debra became the first woman ever accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 631 of Newburgh, New York, in 1979. Desiring to learn more with a hands on approach, she became involved in Construction and Property Management, which soon led her to the grounds of The Would Restaraunt. After taking over the restaurant with Claire Winslow, Debra quickly transformed The Would into a world of its own. With local artists' works on the walls and a warm glow in the dining room, Debra has created what many call the epitome of "casual elegance."
Debra has had an assertive handle on every aspect of the restaurant. Her relationship with her staff has created a family-type setting, where each member feels more at home at the end of the night than anything else. When she hostesses she greets guests with a smile and takes time to sit and chat with them while they eat. Her dedication to each facet of the restaurant even goes into The Would's Wine Cellar, which, with over 150 wines, has won the Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence every year, since 1994. And her own words: "I've developed a passion for the business...I want to learn all that I can," shows that Debra will continue to commit her efforts to The Would, so that it can bring her guests an amazing dining experience
"In the high-stress world of work, work, work, it is more important now than ever for our guests to truly enjoy an evening out. I want them to leave satisfied."
Who better to run an incredibly seasoned restaurant than by someone who is incredibly seasoned in all shapes of life?
Debra Dooley was born and raised in California. She moved to this area to complete college and set her career in a new, unfamliar area. Within a short period of time, Debra became the first woman ever accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 631 of Newburgh, New York, in 1979. Desiring to learn more with a hands on approach, she became involved in Construction and Property Management, which soon led her to the grounds of The Would Restaraunt. After taking over the restaurant with Claire Winslow, Debra quickly transformed The Would into a world of its own. With local artists' works on the walls and a warm glow in the dining room, Debra has created what many call the epitome of "casual elegance."
Debra has had an assertive handle on every aspect of the restaurant. Her relationship with her staff has created a family-type setting, where each member feels more at home at the end of the night than anything else. When she hostesses she greets guests with a smile and takes time to sit and chat with them while they eat. Her dedication to each facet of the restaurant even goes into The Would's Wine Cellar, which, with over 150 wines, has won the Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence every year, since 1994. And her own words: "I've developed a passion for the business...I want to learn all that I can," shows that Debra will continue to commit her efforts to The Would, so that it can bring her guests an amazing dining experience
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Looking for a vacation home?
I was talking with my daughter, Debra Dooley, about vacation homes, and she gave me some interesting information I thought I would pass along.
A great way to have complete rest and relaxation is to own a second or vacation home in one of your most visited holiday destinations. This is very ideal, as you do not have to worry about booking hotel because you have your own home to spend your entire vacation in. You also get to explore the natural beauty of your desired destination anytime you want. A vacation home is really beneficial especially if you have chosen a home which is not only situated in an awesome location but also a low cost property. Buying a fantastic vacation home is not at all elusive if you know the basic guidelines.
There are specific qualities that every buyer is considering before deciding to buy a vacation home. These qualities that you look for in a home may make the entire process of property hunting a bit difficult if you do not know how to start with it. You may even be disappointed especially if there is one quality that is lacking. This is why flexibility is really important as this can narrow down your search. You can give up one quality if it is not that necessary. Find a home that suits your budget and made of high quality materials so you don't have to make any big changes to it.
Great property deals are also a practical way of looking for a vacation home. However, do not just base the property on price. Be keen enough to inspect the entire house and make sure that you do not have to resort to any major home improvement projects just to increase the market value of the house. It should have a rental potential as you will not be using it all the time.
A great way to have complete rest and relaxation is to own a second or vacation home in one of your most visited holiday destinations. This is very ideal, as you do not have to worry about booking hotel because you have your own home to spend your entire vacation in. You also get to explore the natural beauty of your desired destination anytime you want. A vacation home is really beneficial especially if you have chosen a home which is not only situated in an awesome location but also a low cost property. Buying a fantastic vacation home is not at all elusive if you know the basic guidelines.
There are specific qualities that every buyer is considering before deciding to buy a vacation home. These qualities that you look for in a home may make the entire process of property hunting a bit difficult if you do not know how to start with it. You may even be disappointed especially if there is one quality that is lacking. This is why flexibility is really important as this can narrow down your search. You can give up one quality if it is not that necessary. Find a home that suits your budget and made of high quality materials so you don't have to make any big changes to it.
Great property deals are also a practical way of looking for a vacation home. However, do not just base the property on price. Be keen enough to inspect the entire house and make sure that you do not have to resort to any major home improvement projects just to increase the market value of the house. It should have a rental potential as you will not be using it all the time.
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Would in Highland, New York
On a recent trip back East, we discovered some great "out of the way" spots. One such was a place with the strange name of "The Would." We laughed when we first heard of it ........... Who Would ............ We Would ......... that sort of thing, but we drove to this lovely spot, had a delicious dinner, and wanted to learn more about the place.
Originally part of the summer resort, Hotel Di Prima, opened its doors in 1926. The Would Restaurant has a long history of warm hospitality. The Hotel Di Prima catered to Italian families from the New York City area. In the 1940s and 1950s, thousands of vacationing families came to relax and savor the rich summer flavors of “the country.”
In 1994, Claire Winslow and Debra Dooley purchased the establishment and became partners in this famous Hudson Valley retreat. With renovations underway they changed the name of the resort to the Inn At Applewood, and the restaurant to The Would.
Many guests say that "the old resort atmosphere relaxes you and takes you back to slower days." On summer evenings guests enjoy dining on the porch, while watching the boccie players. In the winter they dine by a crackling fire with white linen table cloths, candlelight and fresh flowers.
What more can I say. We roamed around the grounds after dinner for quite a while, it is, in a beautiful setting, and the owners have kept much of the nostalgia which I am sure has been there since back in the 20's.
It really was a walk down "memory lane."
If you are in the area, or near, I suggest you try it out. You will find the ambiance relaxing, and you will almost be transported to an earlier, slower time, when graciousness was king. The food is excellent, they have an award winning wine cellar, all of the appointments are elegant, spotlessly clean, yet a truely warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Would knows how to do it right ..... Highly recommended.
Originally part of the summer resort, Hotel Di Prima, opened its doors in 1926. The Would Restaurant has a long history of warm hospitality. The Hotel Di Prima catered to Italian families from the New York City area. In the 1940s and 1950s, thousands of vacationing families came to relax and savor the rich summer flavors of “the country.”
In 1994, Claire Winslow and Debra Dooley purchased the establishment and became partners in this famous Hudson Valley retreat. With renovations underway they changed the name of the resort to the Inn At Applewood, and the restaurant to The Would.
Many guests say that "the old resort atmosphere relaxes you and takes you back to slower days." On summer evenings guests enjoy dining on the porch, while watching the boccie players. In the winter they dine by a crackling fire with white linen table cloths, candlelight and fresh flowers.
What more can I say. We roamed around the grounds after dinner for quite a while, it is, in a beautiful setting, and the owners have kept much of the nostalgia which I am sure has been there since back in the 20's.
It really was a walk down "memory lane."
If you are in the area, or near, I suggest you try it out. You will find the ambiance relaxing, and you will almost be transported to an earlier, slower time, when graciousness was king. The food is excellent, they have an award winning wine cellar, all of the appointments are elegant, spotlessly clean, yet a truely warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Would knows how to do it right ..... Highly recommended.
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