![]() ![]() A dozen bottled beers range from Pabst Blue Ribbon for $2.75 to Adirondack Bear Naked for $4.25. The modest wine list includes but is not limited to local favorites, such as white zinfandel and moscato, and bottle prices top out at $30. I was grateful to be able to enjoy the view with a crisp, dry white Bordeaux blend from Chateau Bonnet for $23 a bottle. Even our busy server, attending to a large crowd on a July weeknight, stopped dreamily for a second and stared over our heads as the pink of sunset started to fade: "This is my favorite moment," she murmured, "when the fireflies start lighting up." The tumbling waters of Rockwell Falls blend with the hum of crickets and frogs. On summer nights, if you are lucky enough to get one of the outdoor tables, the place is sheer magic. Visitors who stop for a scoop will not feel that the old-fashioned ice cream parlor has faded away, but they may be surprised to find wasabi-crusted tuna with soba noodles and exotic mushroom ravioli offered alongside burgers and sundaes. ![]() In April 2011, local artist Betsey Brandt and her husband, the chef Andrew Van Bourgondien, bought the space, increased the river views from the interior rooms, filled them with art and added a high-end menu to the ice-cream-parlor fare. New owners who took over five years ago never caught their stride, and the business closed in 2010. The original building burned in 2002, and the Gardner family rebuilt on an adjoining lot with an even more stunning view of Rockwell Falls, a challenging spot where the Hudson River is still wild. Parking: Street and adjacent lot See More Collapse Reservations: Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended for groups and deck dining For maximum enjoyment of the outdoor tables, remember your favorite form of insect repellent. Ambience: Old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain in front, with a indoor table seating and sheltered deck overlooking Rockwell Falls. ![]()
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