Dine Putnam – Issue Two

Putnam County has many fantastic restaurants. From Korean to Mexican to Italian. Putnam has many options to satisfy any craving.

Welcome to Dine Putnam. We will travel throughout the County to talk to restaurant owners and highlight their establishments.  Make your reservations today. Eat Local, Dine Putnam!

[We will be travelling from East to West, North to South in Putnam to show off the different styles of cuisines Putnam has to offer at random.]

1. Pink Sugar Pastries (Kent, NY)
Address: 1100 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Pink Sugar Pastries

  • When did you open?
  Owner: We opened in September 2021.

  • What cuisine do you feature?
  Owner: A little of everything. Anything baked, from sweet cakes & pastries to savory
   empanadas.  We also offer baking classes.

  • As the owner, what is your favorite item on your menu?
  Owner: The Cake Bowls   

  • What is the most popular item on the menu?
  Owner: Currently the Dubai Chocolate Bar, a popular item trend. Overall, I would
   say our scones. 

  • What is it about Putnam, that makes it ideal to open a business here?
  Owner: The community itself was lacking a bakery which inspired me to open one. The
   residents wanted one and have been very supportive from the moment we opened.

  • Where can we find you on Social Media? (if any)
  Owner: Facebook, Instagram & TikTok @pinksugarpastries

2. Gappy’s Pizza (Kent, NY)
Address: 1323 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Home | Gappy’s Pizza

  • When did you open?
  Owner: We opened in 2000

  • What cuisine do you feature?
  Owner: Italian/Pizzeria

  • As the owner, what is your favorite item on your menu?
  Owner: The Pizza

  • What is the most popular item on the menu?
  Owner: The Pizza or the Chicken Parm

  • What is it about Putnam, that makes it ideal to open a business here?
  Owner: The location is ideal and the residents we serve.  

  • Where can we find you on Social Media? (if any)
  Owner: Facebook & Instagram @gappyspizza     

3. That Greek Place (Carmel, NY)
Address: 3 Fair Street, Carmel, NY
That Greek Place

  • When did you open?
  Owner: We opened 2 ½ years ago; November 2022.  

  • What cuisine do you feature?
  Owner: Greek Cuisine

  • As the owner, what is your favorite item on your menu?
  Owner: The Moussaka

  • What is the most popular item on the menu?
  Owner: The Gyro [Lamb & Beef]

  • What is it about Putnam, that makes it ideal to open a business here?
  Owner: The residents of Putnam. They have been very supportive and open minded to 
   tasting food cuisine.

  • Where can we find you on Social Media? (if any)
  Owner: Facebook, Instagram & TikTok @thatgreekplace