
News & Press Release
Readers’ Choice: Hudson Valley's Best! (Putnam’s Nominees) 2026
The Daily Voice launched the final ballot voting phase of its Best of the Hudson Valley competition. Voting is open now through November 22nd. 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.]
• The Baker’s Daughter (Carmel, NY)
Location: 14 Fair Street, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Bakery
The Baker’s Daughter
• General Bakeshop (Brewster, NY)
Location: 871 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Bakery
GENERAL BAKESHOP
• Liliana’s Bagels & Catering (Carmel, NY)
Location: 126 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Bagels
Liliana’s Bagels
• Carmel Diner (Carmel, NY)
Location: 63 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Burger & Diner
The Carmel Diner
• Countryside Kitchen (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 493 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Breakfast/Brunch
Countryside Kitchen | Mahopac, NY
• Geroge’s Place (Carmel, NY)
Location: 36 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Breakfast/Brunch & Diner
• The Farmhouse (Patterson, NY)
Location: 3117 Route 22, Patterson, NY
Nominated for: Best Burger & Takeout
The Farmhouse 3117 Route 22 in Patterson, NY
• Dino’s Coffee House (Mahopac, NY)
Location: 908 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY
Nominated for: Best Coffee Shop
Dinos Coffee House
• Foo Kan Chinese Restaurant (Carmel, NY)
Location: 321 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Chinese
• Gino’s Deli & Pizza (Carmel, NY)
Location: 97 Towners Road #99, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Deli• El Coyote Garrison (Garrison, NY)
Location: 1308 Route 9, Garrison, NY
Nominated for: Best Mexican
El Coyote
• Cutillo’s Restaurant (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1196 Farmer's Mills Road, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Italian
Cutillo's Restaurant
• Sauro’s Town Square Pizza Cafe (Patterson, NY)
Location: 1072 Route 311, Patterson, NY
Nominated for: Best Pizza
Home | Sauro’s Town Square Pizza Cafe
• Putnam Lake Pizza (Patterson, NY)
Location: 65 Fairfield Drive, Patterson, NY
Nominated for: Best Pizza
• Tony’s Golden House Chinese Take Out Restaurant (Patterson, NY)
Location: 101 Haviland Drive, Patterson, NY
Nominated for: Best Takeout
• That Greek Place (Carmel, NY)
Location: 3 Fair Street, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Greek/Mediterranean
Greek Restaurant | That Greek Place | Carmel Ny
• 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
• Thai Golden (Carmel, NY)
Location: 5 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Thai
Thai Golden | Thai food | Bubble Tea | Open Mic Night | Take-out | Menu | Putam County| Trivia Night | Carmel Hamlet, NY
• Thai Elephant 2 (Patterson, NY)
Location: 2693 Route 22, Patterson, NY
Nominated for: Best Thai
Thai Elephant 2 Website
• Box Office Cinemas at Carmel (Carmel, NY)
Location: 156 Route 52, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Children’s Activity
Box Office Cinema Carmel
• Carmel Flower Shop (Carmel, NY)
Location: 1908 Route 6, Carmel, NY
Nominated for: Best Florist
Carmel Florist | Flower Delivery by Carmel Flower Shop Inc.
• 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
• Manitoga (Garrison, NY)
Location: 584 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
Nominated for: Best Museum
MANITOGA
• Brewster Ice Arena (Brewster, NY)
Location: 63 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY
Nominated for: Best Indoor Recreation
Brewster Ice Arena - Skating, Sports, Hockey
Additional Articles
-
Readers’ Choice: Hudson Valley's Best! (Putnam’s Nominees) 2026 -
Putnam County Small Business Spotlight – Olde Tyme New York Hot Dogs! -
Putnam County Small Business Spotlight – Brass Monkey Home! -
Spooktacular Halloween … Haunted Putnam County -
Pathway Through History – Putnam County -
Putnam County Small Business Spotlight – Kent Lakes Farm Market! -
What is your favorite place to visit in Putnam County?? (September Edition) -
Putnam County Small Business Spotlight: The Irish American! -
Coffee and Tea Throughout Putnam County -
Putnam County Small Business Spotlight – Liberty Paintball!
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
-
Office | 845.808.1015
-
Address | 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York 10512

-
Tara Keegan
Director of Tourism