Miss Lucy's Kitchen - Review - Saugerties - Hudson Valley - The Infatuation

"There’s plenty of small-town charm at Miss Lucy’s Kitchen in Saugerties. The dining room is full of mismatched farm chairs, and they have a huge chalkboard overlooking the bar that lists out their draft list and desserts. The American menu mostly consists of unfussy comfort foods like turkey pot pie and freshly made pappardelle, which act as homey antidotes to the type of crummy day that has you rage-texting paragraphs to your best friend. You can easily come here for a date or a casual weeknight catch-up over drinks and oysters. Especially because all the cocktails are great—we like the bright green Mezcalita Verde with caramelized pineapple and serrano peppers. And the friendly staff will make you want to become a regular. They'll probably swing by your table and chat with you about what farms the restaurant sources their produce from or give you their unofficial Upstate Leaf Report. Food Rundown Fried Chicken The breading on this southern-style fried chicken cracks when you bite into it. Yes, crispy shrapnel will fly everywhere, and you can always expect the meat to be solidly juicy. The plate also comes with an excellent tender cheddar biscuit and some grilled vegetables that have the perfect amount of snappiness and chew. Tacos For $14, you can get two perfect little street tacos for an appetizer or a filling snack. The protein rotates daily, but we really like their rich nuggets of pork belly paired with the lightly charred tortillas and thinly sliced pickles." - Anne Cruz