Jul 16 2009
Dutchess County Staycation…Part One
I just read in article in the Poughkeepsie Journal with ideas for your staycation. I’m going to try to give some ideas that, with a little imagination, will make you feel like you’re at the shore, or the lake, or just not stuck at home!
We took a wonderful vacation a few years back on Cape Cod. Reminded me of childhood vacations right down to the tent and the torrential downpour we experienced one night. Ever since that wonderful week, my husband has been obsessed with whole belly clams. We usually stay away from deep fried food, but there’s something amazing about a freshly shucked clam, coated in a batter and fried so perfectly that you can actually taste the clam and appreciate the contrast of the softness of the clam and the crispiness of the coating. Fried clam strips just don’t cut it!
We were driving south on route 9 right around Easter and my eyes were drawn to a sign that I had driven by a few times. This time, before we had a chance to think , we found the car turning into the parking lot for Joe Willy’s Fish Shack. We really just wanted to see what they had to offer, so we went in. The owners have done a good job trying to make you feel like you’re at the shore. They offer everything you expect if you’re at the Cape. Including Ipswich Clams. Those golden morsels of yummy-ness also known as whole belly clams. Now we had no choice but to eat here. We ordered half orders of the fried oysters and the Ipswich clams after being told they shuck them to order. How fresh is that?!?!?!
Joe Willy’s offers something for everyone! Lobster rolls, fish and chips, steak and cheese, chicken, even a veggie burger! You have the choice of fried, broiled, or grilled for many of the seafood selections. Your kids will LOVE IT HERE! They offer more selection on the children’s menu than many local restaurants do.
The best part is that they are located right next to Splash Down Beach!
Don’t waste your summer at the Galleria Mall. Find something fun to do!
Tune in next time for some fun in the Rhinebeck area…and have a great summer!
http://joewillysfishshack.com/
http://www.splashdownbeach.com/
