The Starlite Motel is one of our favorite local businesses in the Hudson Valley. A beautifully renovated 1960’s motor lodge, the Starlite Motel is an amazing place to stay while visiting the area. It also happens to be a hub for community gatherings. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, the Starlite hosts pop-up events with other local businesses. They’ve thrown many a cocktail evening, food pop-up event and exercise session. They’ve also hosted larger gatherings, including dinners, fundraisers and summer celebrations.
As the weather turns chillier, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the events from this year and spotlight some of the amazing local businesses that have taken part. If you don’t already, make sure to follow Starlite on Instagram for the most up-to-date info on upcoming events! We can’t wait for more!
The Catskills Cocktail Club
The Catskills Cocktail Club is a frequent visitor at Starlite. They partner with other food pop-ups and create custom craft cocktails that reflect the changing seasons. Last week’s pop-up featured a classic Hot Toddy.
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Not to be missed, The Catskills Cocktail Club will be at Starlite most Fridays in November. Be sure to stop by!
Mushroom Mania
One of the big events this year was Mushroom Mania and featured a variety of vendors. Showcasing everything fungi-focused, the event also included a film screening of Fantastic Fungi. The event was co-hosted by Accord Market and The Catskills Cocktail Club.
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Melina Hammer of Catbird Cottage
Local chef and bed-and-breakfast proprietor Melina Hammer has also been a summer mainstay. Participating in Starlite Motel’s “Summer Fete”, her food and recipes are focused on local, farm-fresh ingredients. The Summer Fete was also a fundraiser event for the Rondout Valley Food Pantry!
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Root Strength NY
Starlite has also hosted Root Strength NY, a local fitness instructor offering regular personal training classes. In May, Starlite and Root Strength hosted a 12-hour fitness day marathon that featured lunch by Common Table and dinner by Dixon Roadside.
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Two Five
Another fan-favorite food pop up has been Two Five. Their Asian comfort food menu often includes Korean Japchae Glass Noodles and Korean Kimbap. They were part of last Friday’s pop-up alongside The Catskills Cocktail Club.
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Sirilat Thai
Sirilat Thai can frequently be found at pop-ups at Starlite, but they can also be found at other pop-up sites! Find their delicious food all around the Hudson Valley at Phoenicia Flea, Hasbrouck House and Butterfield Stone Ridge!
…and many more!
Needless to say, there were many other pop-up participants at Starlite this year. Huge thanks to the team at Starlite for bringing together such an amazing community of people throughout the year and for showcasing the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer!
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