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Readers’ Choice: Hudson Valley's Best! (Putnam’s Nominees)

22 October 2025

Readers’ Choice: Hudson Valley's Best! (Putnam’s Nominees)

The Daily Voice launched the final ballot voting phase of its Best of the Hudson Valley competition. Voting is open now through November 14th. You can vote for your favorites here: Readers' Choice Landing Page | Daily Voice | Fast. Trusted. Local.

Many of the fantastic businesses that were nominated are located here in Putnam County.

[* For the purpose of this article, only business that target Tourism Visitor Spending which falls under the following categories: Food & Beverage, Retail and Recreation/Entertainment have been listed. We will not mention professional service businesses such as plumbing, contractors, medical/legal/financial experts etc. There are professional businesses from Putnam County that were nominated, feel free to vote for them as well.]
 

Pink Sugar Patries (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1100 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Bakery
Pink Sugar Pastries

General Bakeshop (Brewster, NY)
Location: 871 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Bakery
GENERAL BAKESHOP

Fiddler’s Green Pub (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1870 Route 6, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Bar/Nightlife
Fiddler's Green Pub | Carmel, NY | Irish Pub

Carmel Diner (Carmel, NY)
Location: 63 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Brunch & Diner
The Carmel Diner

Great Blue Heron Cuisine (Carmel, NY)
Location: 47 Route 311, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Burger
Great Blue Heron
 
Our Town Bagels & Bakery (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 961 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Cheap Eats
Bagel Shop | Mahopac, NY | Our Town Bagels & Bakery

Foo Kan Chinese Restaurant (Carmel, NY)
Location: 321 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Chinese

My Cousin’s (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 954 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Cocktails
My Cousin's | Best Restaurant in Mahopac

Southeast Grillehouse (Brewster, NY)
Location: 2459 Route 6, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Fine Dining
Southeast Grillehouse

Cutillo’s Restaurant (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1196 Farmer's Mills Road, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Fine Dining
Cutillo's Restaurant

Rraci's Restaurant (Brewster, NY)
Location: 3670 Danbury Road, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Fine Dining
Rraci's Restaurant | Italian Restaurant in Brewster NY

That Greek Place (Carmel, NY)
Location: 3 Fair Street, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Greek/Mediterranean
Greek Restaurant | That Greek Place | Carmel Ny

Greek Village Restaurant (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1856 Route 6, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Greek/Mediterranean
Home - Greek Village Restaurant

Carmel Creamery (Carmel, NY)
Location: 105 Towners Road, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Ice Cream
Carmel Creamery | Ice Cream Shop | 105 Towners Road, Carmel Hamlet, NY, USA  

Scoops N’ More  (Carmel, NY)
Location: 90 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlor | Scoops N More | United States

Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine (Brewster, NY)
Location: 280 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Indian
Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine - Official Website | Order Online Direct

Four Brother’s Pizza Restaurant (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 654 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Italian
Pizza Mahopac, NY | Four Brothers

Las Mañanitas (Brewster, NY)
Location: 1250 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Food Near Me | Las Mananitas

Mario’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 225 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Pizza
Mario's Wood Fired Neapolitan Pizza & Pasta - Mahopac, NY - 225 US-6 - Hours, Menu, Order

McCarthy’s Grill House (Carmel, NY)
Location: 374 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Take Out
McCarthys Grill House: A Taste of Authentic Irish Cuisine in Carmel Hamlet

Thai Golden (Carmel, NY)
Location: 5 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Thai Restaurant
Thai Golden | Thai food | Bubble Tea | Open Mic Night | Take-out | Menu | Putam County| Trivia Night | Carmel Hamlet, NY

Brooklyn Organic Kitchen (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 890 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Vegetarian
Home | Brooklyn Organic Kitchen

Lilē Boutique Spa (Putnam Valley, NY)
Location: 11 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY
Nominated for: Best Spa
lilē boutique spa

Carmel Flower Shop (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1908 Route 6, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Florist
Carmel Florist | Flower Delivery by Carmel Flower Shop Inc.

Putnam Valley Florist (Putnam Valley, NY)
Location: 15-A Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley, NY
Nominated for: Best Florist
Putnam Valley Florist - Flower Delivery by Putnam Valley Florist

DeCicco & Sons (Brewster, NY)
Location: 50 Independent Way, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Gourmet & Specialty Foods
DeCicco & Sons Brewster

Kent Countryside Nursery & Landscaping (Kent, NY)
Location: 61 Ludington Court, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Nursery/Garden Center
Kent Countryside Nursery | Landscaping | Masonry | Carmel Hamlet

Magazzino Italian Art (Cold Spring, NY)
Location: 2700  Route 9, Cold, Spring, NY
Nominated for: Best Art Museum/Gallery
Magazzino Italian Art

Putnam County Golf Course (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 187 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Country Club/Community Club
Putnam County Golf Course

Brewster Ice Arena (Brewster, NY)
Location: 63 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Indoor Recreation
Brewster Ice Arena - Skating, Sports, Hockey












Welcome Message

Nestled between the Hudson River and the Connecticut state line, Putnam County offers an abundance of adventures and experiences to suit every lifestyle. From hiking and boating to dining and shopping, Putnam is a small but mighty treasure trove of crystal lakes, beautiful hiking trails, historic sites, art and cultural experiences and quaint restaurants and shops. With five Metro-North stops, we are just an hour away from Manhattan, making day trips hassle-free and a truly easy getaway.


Contact the Tourism Department


  • Tara Keegan

    Director of Tourism