A SUITABLY COLD SUNDAY IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON 2021

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Yes indeed....life is slowly returning to normal in the Hudson Valley....click on the photos and links.

Just a reminder that if you have not yet visited the Croton Estuary at the parking lot in the winter, dress extra warmly, and grab the camera. It's well worth worth it.  Mornings are especially rewarding.

But first things first---fortify yourself accordingly with the stuff of local legend: 

A Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich from the Croton Mini Deli.

Yes there have even been stories written about this place....

See  FOODSTOPS EVERY CROTON COLLEGE STUDENT MISSES--among them Croton Mini Deli, the Croton Diner, and more--7 in all; click on the link http://theodysseyonline.com/suny-oswego/food-stops-croton-students-miss/345407

But back to the estuary....

The reflective qualities of shallow winter ice are almost magical and colors become more intense--especially the blues.  Throw in early morning sunlight and well...

The photos speak for themselves.

Your visit may also be rewarded with an occasional eagle, merganser duck, and pintail sighting.

And of course it's just a hop, skip and a jump to nearby Croton Point Park---which possesses it's own kind of magic during the winter months.  Wonderful walking trails and some spectacular views await you.

The site of a closed landfill, capped long ago and the subject of a recent meadow restoration, the park also contains many wonderful old buildings--admittedly in varying states of condition. (SEE THE PHOTO BELOW).   The park, rich in natural and human history, is also home to historic wine cellars that are thought of be the oldest in New York State, as well as the Croton Point Nature Center.

You can read and see more about the Point's wine industry and the Underhill family at these links:

--THE RUINS OF THE WINE CELLARS, COURTESY OF CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES; click here.

--MORE ABOUT THE UNDERHILL FAMILY AND THE VINEYARDS AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/10/one-last-time-by-special-request.html

Of course after several hours of hiking and photographing in the cold January air, there's only one thing that will satisfy for lunch....

And that's the Greek Lemon Soup at the Croton Colonial Restaurant and Diner----a.k.a. Croton Diner.

Currently open from 9 am to 9 pm daily, it's a welcoming place with everything from breakfast to dinner....keep track of what's happening at their facebook page here.  Their STUFFED SHRIMP is also quite amazing.

And for those who may have missed it: A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON DINER--click on the link http://bit.ly/2umkWc7

p.s.  And they were the 2013 HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR for their charitable work as well; click here

We finished up our afternoon with a quick stop in Apple Farm (in the old Grand Union/Zeytinia site--more or less--for some of you former village residents) to pick up the best POPPY SEED ROLL from Northside Bakery.

Apple Farm is a wonderful addition to the local business community

ALL AND ALL, a banner day in the village....no drama...and quite a few smiles.

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