Hudson Valley Chef's Table Extraordinary Recipes from Westchester to Columbia County

The Hudson Valley is an area rich in history and art; antiques and architecture; charming towns and farms that produce bountiful local produce. America’s history comes alive here as does its beauty. Naturally, the restaurants here boast outstanding chefs with a deep and growing commitment to supporting local agriculture. Hudson Valley farmers and artisans fill out the menus with sustainable raised produce, meats, poultry, eggs, cheese, wine and other fine foods. It’s creative cuisine at its best. With recipes for the home cook from 70 of the regions's most celebrated restaurants and showcasing over 200 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Hudson Valley Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and locals alike.

Julia Sexton stepped into the role of restaurant critic for Westchester Magazine in 2007, after 15 years cooking in professional kitchens. She has published articles in the New York Times, Boston Globe, and several magazines. Her food features, reviews, and recipe-based articles for Westchester regularly appear in the New York Times food blog, What We’re Reading. In 2009, Sexton’s own blog, Eat Drink Post, won the CRMA Best Blog Award in all subjects. A Hudson Valley native, she’s been a local editor of Zagat’s Westchester and Hudson Valley Restaurant Survey since 2009.