Upstate New York—the loosely defined region north of Manhattan and the Bronx boasting no shortage of lush countryside and weathered red bars, but not so much Hamptons-style traffic—is hot.
Last year, home prices in one of its major regions, the Hudson Valley, which runs along the Hudson River from Westchester to Albany, hit all-time highs, following an influx of New York City residents who left during the pandemic and continue to take advantage of remote work allowances.



The popularity surge has extended to stylish hotel openings and now restaurants. This summer a seismic wave of notable dining rooms will be open, many backed by Big Apple chefs who wanted an upstate address and the immediacy of terrific local produce.