Poughkeepsie Journal from Poughkeepsie, New York • Page 9D

Friday April 25 1986 Poughkefipsie Journal 9D Dining Out at Locust Tree Inn By Miry Beth Plellfer Joemslstsll The Locust Tree Inn Restaurant is as much a delight to be in as to eat in, what with its aura of delicately restored antiquity, its softly playing chamber music, its nicely spaced tables. There seems to be something eye pleasing in every direction, from paintings in gold frames to massive overhead beams to windows framed by woodwork from eras past. One room in the oldest section is decorated in a Colonial motif of dried flowers, white stone walls and blue willow plates; another in a later section is done in gold wallpaper, stuffed Victorian chairs and antique mirrors. Locust Tree sits at the edge of a golf course within walking distance of New Paltz's historic Huguenot Street, billed as the oldest street in America. The original section of this meandering structure was built in 1759 by Abraham Elting, whose family owned it until 1954.

It was a riding school and country club before Gordon and Joanne Kreth purchased it in 1979 for a restaurant Gordon Is an engaging and friendly host who walks from table to table in an unassuming red vest and shirtsleeves, somehow setting 12 Locuit Tree Inn, 215 Huguenot St. New Paltx. 255 7888. Description: A 1759 stooe house with clipboard additions and a series of warm and comfortable rooms, decorated In early Americana or elegant Victorian. There are floor to celling windows, lovely woodwork, artwork In gilt frames and crackling fireplaces.

Lighting is salt, table coverings linen and flowers fresh. Open: Wednesday through Saturday luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Toesday through Saturday dinner 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday branch 11 a.m.

to 2 p.m., and dinner 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday. Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cart Blanche, Diners Club. Reservations: Accepted.

the tone for this marvelous eatery. The prices are as unassuming as he is, and the food as inviting. 1 The 16 entrees, which include a green salad, vegetable and rice or potato, range from $9 75 to $15 25, while the menu's seven appetizers go from 83.25 to $1.50. I have paid as rrYOch or more in restaurants that have offered far less in atmosphere, service and taste. This restaurant also takes pains to give diners a real treat in eating, what with its attractive preparation (jelly beans and white flowers served as garnishes) and use of herbs, wine, sauces and fruit The cooking is under the direction of Pat Parson, a 30 year old graduate of the culinary division of the New School for Social Research in Manhattan who began as assistant chef about four years ago.

Most of the desserts are prepared by Joanne Kreth, including peanut butter cream cheese pie and various chocolate creations. The appetizers sampled on two occasions were for the most part luscious; in fact a companion bit into a serving of stuffed mushroom caps ($3.25) and declared. "I died and went to heaven." Sprinkled with grated cheese and accented with lemon, the dish was wonderful. Another delightful creation was shrimp wrapped in prosciutto four large shrimp broiled to a nice crispness in a wrapper of salty meat It is highly recommended for a change of pace from shrimp cocktail. Sweet and sour pork ribs was also quite good and nearly a meal in itself for $3.25.

The dish consisted of four meaty and very tender ribs smothered in a tomato, green pepper and pinapple sauce that was tangy and a bit spicy. The only appetizer that failed was baked stuffed clams ($3.25) which were bready and dry. Three soups sampled were consistently flavorful including a chunky tomato with dill and black pepper and vegetable beef with a reddish brown broth flecked with mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and celery. Both cost $1.75 and were very special. The onion soup smothered with Swiss cheese ($3) was much like any other restaurant's but nonetheless good.

Recommended among the entrees are canard auz fruits or roast duckling ($11.50) and coquille St Jacques baby bay scallops poached with mushrooms in white wine and browned on top. The duck came out lightly glazed, crisp and shining. The meat was moist and trader and the orange sauce was sweet and delectable. The scallops, served in two large shells with tarragon flavored rice, were piping hot, a bit sweet and delightful Flawed but still good was filet mignon chasseur which appeared to have been scared over so high a flame that it was tough and chewy outside. The sauce of white wine, tomatoes, mushrooms and herbs was delicious though, as was a side order of warm broccoli vinaigrette Two specials sampled were loin of pork, which came with a wonderful stuffing of raisins, apple and nuts and a tangy brown gravy, and' breaded leg of lamb steak sauteed with capers ($14.95) The pork was tender, white and moist highly recommended for those whose tastes veer toward American fare.

The lamb, though tender, was heavy and somewhat overwhelmed by capers. Desserts generally run $2.25, except lor a house special, Locust Tree Devil, which was $2.75. It was a rich concoction of devil's food cake, vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream, heavenly if you like that sort of thing which I. unfortunately, do. Peach mousse was fluffy, flecked with golden peaches and nicely sweet, while lemon custard was tangy with a cake like consistency The cheesecake was light, creamy and generous of portion Among the other things working for tins restaurant arc its excellent and elegant service and its attempt to make everything special from the crackers and homemade herb cheddar cheese that begins every meal to one of the best bloody Marys Tve ever had.

I look forward to a return visit. '42nd Street' slated at Eisenhower Hall David Merrick's Broadway hit, "42nd Street," is at West Point's Eisenhower Hall Threatre for five performances, Friday through Sunday. The musical was directed on Broadway by Gower Champion, whose credits include "Hello Dolly!" Performances are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 8 p.m. with a Satur day and Sunday matinee at 2 The Eisenhower Hall troupe will not have New York cast member Mary Chris Wall, a native of Pough keepsie, with them. Wall is in the Broadway cast and was part the production staged during the recent inaugural of the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

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Late 'Night Deli and dancing until 4 a.m. Wed Sat Jarz Band on Tuesday nights Maor credit cards accepted. Banquets and private parties welcomed. CANTON Restaurant 763 South Rood Poughkoopsio 4 297 7722 Enjoy a leisurely dining experience in an authentic oriental aimospnere unoose from Cantonese Srechuan and Polynesian specialties Full American menu also available Try our 6 course buffet lunch served Tues Fri for only S4 40. Dinner LA FONDA DEL SOL Old Rout 9, Wappingers Foils NY 297 5044 Authentic and Spanish cuisine in a charming Mexican stylo atmosphere.

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9 I mils N. ol 9 4 9G Intsrssction in fthinebeck (9141876 1234 Hudson Valley's only authentic Japanese cuisine. Full Japanese menu: Teriyaki chicken. Tom purs. Negimaki beef.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM JAPANESE RESTAURANT 1 50 Moks Grand Union Ptoio HsMuXN.r. 97 9691 Now there Is a choice in the Hudson Vslleyl Enkjy Japans charm In a casual setting featuring tataml rooms ss well ss traditional sesting We offer the finest In Tempur. Chicken Teriyaki. Sukiyski. noodle o.slies.

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CHRISTO'S RESTAURANT 1 55 Wilbur Boulevard, Poughkeepsie. NY 471 3400 ChriBto's Invites you to a Traditional Continental Restaurant to Sample some of our Favorite dishes. Enjoy excellent food and service in a romantic, candkjllght country cluD setting. pan mm mo uio.is.vo ssinsmnnipi variety of seasonal Items. Open to the public.

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All dishes cooked to order. Blackboard specials available daily. Enjoy the dining room, piano lounge or rise patio deck. Banquet facilities. Lunch 1 1 33 4:30 PM.

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Evenings. Closed Tues. PAOLUCCIS Route 44, Millbrook, NY 1 2545 677 974,677 3178 Country Italian cuisine encompassing the flavors and techniques of all the regions of Italy, south to north, with some bordering on French and Swiss fare The owner chef. Joseph Paolucci. has combined the best of cuisine with the comforts of country ambiance All dishes cooked to your preference Dmnei Tuesday through Saturday 5 00 pm 10 00 pm.

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