Our famous Japanese Salad Dressing Bring home a bottle or two of this popular feature of the Cafe. They make great gifts! Click here for more information. The Rosendale Cafe offers some of the best vegetarian food and performing artists in the Hudson Valley, serving weekly entrees, assorted salads, exciting homemade desserts, organic coffees, three tap micro brews, and wine. Weekend concerts feature both local and international musicians: singer-songwriters, jazz, blues, world, and experimental; and every other Tuesday we host Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays, a showcase of local musicians. Enjoy delicious, whole vegetarian cooking and hear great music in an intimate, smoke free restaurant environment. Recognized by Chronogram Magazine as Best Vegetarian Restaurant and Best Performance Space, we also received a four star rating for food and value in the Poughkeepsie Journal. After a concert by The Hunger Mountain Boys, enthusiastic audience member Ammuse wrote "... The Rosendale Cafe holds a special place in my heart, being among one of my favorite intimate music venues in not only my surrounding area, but in NY State itself."  Click here to see the full review, including some great photos.

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Next Event at the Cafe: Salsa Dance Friday, February 3 at 9:30pm  Cost: $5.00

Salsa dancing to recorded Latin Music. Food will not be served after 10:00pm, but the bar will be open all evening.

... and then... Tony Trischka solo performance Saturday, February 4 at 8:00pm  Cost: $15.00

Tony Trischka has been nominated for a Grammy for his album "Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular" (Rounder, 2007), he produced Steve Martin's recently Grammy nominated album "Rare Bird Alert", his album "Territory" won an Independent Music award for Americana Album of the Year, and he garnered three IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) awards in 2007, including "Banjo Player of the Year." Tony Trischka has been recording and touring for the last 35 years. He's been a key figure in opening banjo and acoustic music to wider influences. Tony has shared stage and studio with such folks as David Grisman, John Denver, The Boston Pops, William S. Burroughs, Hazel Dickens, Jorma Kaukonen, Ralph Stanley, and countless others. He's spent 35 years recording for Rounder Records and has also authored and videoized a treasure trove of instructional materials. Tony can burn with a traditional fire, or step out into more progressive areas. "A great CD! Fine picking!" --Earl Scruggs "Tony's jovial wit and deep love of the banjo and acoustic music has infected and lifted me many times. Always a trailblazer, Tony plays the banjo like Tony Trischka. And many other people around the world would love to do the same." --Jerry Douglas "Wow what a CD. For banjo lovers everywhere a Tony Trischka recording is high on the list of acquisitions. When you check out the list of players who join Tony on this project you realize that it is a must have. Get it right now so you can start enjoying it immediately." --Jorma Kaukonen "I've known Tony Trischka for a long time, and I've always admired his inventiveness. Wherever he goes musically, he always keeps it interesting - and when it comes to bluegrass, he's got a right hand that just won't quit!" --Del McCoury

... and then... Salsa lessons and dance with Bryant "Drew" Andrews and friends Thursday, February 9 at 7:30pm  Cost: $10.00

The Rosendale Cafe is excited to offer another three salsa events, each starting with an all-levels lesson from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, followed by dancing until 10:00pm. This event is part of a series of three salsa experiences happening February 9, 16, and 23. Bryant 'Drew' Andrews has studied Salsa, Rumba, and Bachata; as well as taught in Santiago Cuba on a Professional Visa. He also studied with Darlin Garcia. Drew won 1st place two years in a row at the Philadelphia SalsaFest (2010-2011), 1st place in the San Francisco World Salsa Qualifiers, and 3rd place in the 2006 ESPN World Salsa Championship. Drew is known for his authentic Energetic Salsa style which is often referred to as "Salsa on 1" or "L.A. Style" Salsa. This exciting and sensual style of Salsa is composed of flashy moves, multiple spins, and showy footwork that make heads turn.

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