Reviews

DINING/PINE PLAINS; The Mushrooms Alone Are Worth the Drive
By ALICE GABRIEL
Published: October 29, 2006
WITH the sale of Provence, their successful bistro in Greenwich Village, Michel and Patricia Jean have settled in Pine Plains, a remote corner of Dutchess County where theyve been reviving the historic Stissing House (Lafayette slept there) and coddling local gentry with their chic, wood-smoked cuisine. What the Jeans have created in less than a year is nothing short of a scene. Late-model European cars dodge potholes in the unpaved parking lot, and weekenders in coarse-knit sweaters crowd the beautiful long bar, double kissing and drinking good wine. This is not the Hamptons, which is the point, after all; the surrounding acres have become fashionable indeed, and the folks who tip back in their Windsor chairs have a self-congratulatory air. Read the whole article.

 

Don't Blink, Just Enjoy
By: Rebecca Ransom
09/15/2006

But if there is one spot that cannot be missed while visiting Pine Plains, it is the Stissing House Restaurant and Tavern. Built in the 1700s, the Stissing House once served some of the most famous political and military leaders in history, including General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. Today, patrons of the historic tavern are less likely to come to further their political careers or prepare for battle, but rather to bask in the fabulous Colonial décor, warm atmosphere and exquisite menu. Read the whole article.