Essie's Restaurant - A Little Place That Leaves A Big Impression

Essie’s Restaurant is an elegant yet casual American restaurant situated in the heart of the Historic Little Italy section of Poughkeepsie, NY. Executive Chef Brandon Walker, a CIA graduate from Brooklyn, NY, directs the restaurant. Chef Walker’s Modern American menu is influenced by global flavors and his family roots from the Caribbean and American South.

Chef Walker’s commitment to quality and innovation is evident in his use of modern cooking techniques and local seasonal ingredients. This not only supports the local food economy but also showcases the best Hudson Valley has to offer.

Essie’s has built a fine reputation on their tight, delightful menu of well-prepared dishes. The small staff is attentive, professional, and highly efficient. The chef is reminiscent of an era when chefs would leave the kitchen to check on the patrons. The drinks are known to be potent and well-mixed.

Based on its dimensions, it is often referred to as “a hole in the wall,” but remember, good things come in small packages. By all measures, this relaxing eatery is worth a visit.

Selections From The Essie’s Restaurant Menu:

Local Pickled Vegetables: Carrots. red onions, turnips. fennel, peppers. cucumbers
Crispy Plantains: Cotija, queso fresco, chipotle, espelette, tajin scallions, mojo sour cream
Kale Chicory Salad: Lettuces, radish, cashews, apples, feta, apple cider vinaigrette, herbs
Beet NACHOS: Roasted beets, tomatillos, tomatoes, queso fresco, cotija, charred onion vinaigrette, radish
Mushroom Tartine: Wild mushrooms, jimmy red cornbread, truffle mornay
Belgium Waffles: Jimmy red corn waffles, vanilla butter, local syrup
Crispy CHICKEN SANDWICH: Lettuce, tomato, onion, siracha aioli, brioche bun, hand cut potato wedges
Shrimp n Grits | #1: Cheddar scallion grits, chorizo, aleppo butter, white wine, shrimp. mussels

Some Of The Essie’s RestaurantCocktails

Cucumber Basil-Mint Margarita: Tequla, mint, basil syrup, triple sec, lime, lemon
Hibiscus Mule: Hibiscus vodka, lime, simple syrup, ginger beer
Classic Whiskey Sour: Whiskey, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, bitters
Pineapple Mojito: Rum, lime, pineapple, ginger simple syrup, mint
Green Tea Collins: Chamomile gin, green tea

View the entire Essie’s Restaurant menu.

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