Hudson River Valley: 2 Taste Wine Bar (August 2013)

My spouse and I dined at 2 Taste in mid-August 2013. They do not participate in Open Table, nor do they accept Restaurant.com gift certificates any longer, but they do take reservations. The restaurant is open for lunch on weekends only (weekdays for large groups and by reservation only) and dinner daily except on Mondays. The restaurant is located in a strip-mall type location, with other stores and businesses on either side. There is plenty of parking in a lot that all the businesses share. A restaurant called Twist previously held this location.

The restaurant has a few tables on their front patio adjacent to Route 9. Each table has its own umbrella, and the chairs are covered with cushions. The patio is enclosed by a decorative chain and surrounded by different flower pots, so someone has invested some time and energy to provide outdoor seating (although it is a little noisy because of the road traffic). Smoking is allowed on the front patio.

The cheese board was excellent, more plentiful and creative than others we have seen (we particularly liked the wine crackers). We also enjoyed the duck sliders, which featured thick slices of duck breast. The interior of the restaurant is attractive, with table and booth seating as well as seating at the chef's counter. The chalk board detail around the booth area was a cute touch! The restaurant offers four different wine flights, along with many choices by the glass and bottle, as well as a good selection of beers and other cocktails. Service was a little spotty, but our waitress was new (possibly her first day), and when she encountered issues, someone more experienced stepped in to set things right.

We had a pleasant meal at 2 Taste, sitting outside and enjoying the weather on a beautiful day.