10 Things You Want to Know About Chef Richard Erickson

We recently sat down with Richard Erickson, co-founder and Chef of Bistro-To-Go and Blue Mountain Bistro. He told us about his food journey, how he came to call the Hudson Valley home, and the success behind one of the areas busiest, award-winning food establishments known for their homemade comfort food, delicious daily specials and take-out oven-ready meals. He even shared a recipe for his delicious Easy-Stuffed Chicken Breast. Blue Mountain Bistro, another one of his gastro-babies, is also a local favorite for catering special events and galas.

Read the full exclusive interview with Chef Erickson HERE >

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You can also whet your appetite with 10 (other) things to know about Richard Erickson here:

Your Fave Restaurant other than your own?
Namaste Indian food in Saugerties and Sushi Makio in Kingston

Go-to Coffee Shop or Bakery?
Sorry, I never go.

Fave Local view?
The Hudson River from the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge. It always delights and reminds me of what an amazing place we live.

Fave local Activity?
Road biking

Fave “me time” activity?
Reading and yoga/PT/stretching, it’s kept me going all these years

What are you reading?
I’m always reading a New Yorker, 44-year-long subscriber.

What are you watching?
Unforgotten

Listening to? 
Never get tired of the American Songbook type music. Cole Porter etc….

Last home-cooked meal you made?
Spaghetti with peas and prosciutto

What’s your current state of mind?
Grateful for just about everything

If you were granted one superpower, what would it be?
Whoa!! Got to be careful with that one!
Tell the world to take a deep breath and just be nice to everyone. Everyone.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN BISTRO-TO-GO
Blue Mountain Bistro-to-Go is open 7 days a week serving healthy take out food in the Hudson Valley. Our Goal is to satisfy and delight you by providing superior quality prepared foods and healthy take-out options. We call it FEEL GOOD FOOD!

948 NY-28, Kingston, NY 12401
Check out their Menu HERE
Phone: (845) 340-9800