Excitement is
brewing as The
Ridge by Mill House”s owners,
Executive Chef Daniel Crocco and Brewmaster Jamie Bishop, announced that the
new restaurant will open its doors on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Located at 387
South Street in Highland, NY, the eagerly anticipated mountain-top eatery marks
Mill House Brewing Company’s first expansion into Ulster County.
“We’ve poured
our hearts into every detail of The Ridge over the last several months of
construction and preparation, working to perfect it from the ground up,” said Crocco.
“From carefully curated wallpaper to locally sourced fixtures and a menu we’re
especially proud of, every aspect of The Ridge is intentional. We cannot wait
to welcome you to this corner of our world and to raise a glass with friends we
know — and the new ones we’ll make.”
While The Ridge
will have an ever-changing menu, patrons can expect to see dishes such as a
Swordfish Skewer, Brown Butter Squash and “Chicken & Dumplings” Gnocchi,
alongside casual bites such as The Ridge Burger and Pad Thai Kale Salad during
the restaurant’s first few months of operation. Beyond the main menu, the
restaurant will also offer Sunday brunch, a raw bar and an in-house dry-aged
steak for two – served on handcrafted cutting boards from Hudson Valley
artisan, Living Edge Designs, that double as a statement art piece in the
dining room. Additionally, the cabin-esque property will serve a variety of
Mill House Brewing Company’s award-winning craft beers on tap, including a new
signature ale dubbed Haus Hefeweizen, thoughtfully crafted for The Ridge.
The Ridge aims
to be a place where locals and visitors can celebrate special moments, both big
and small, or enjoy a date night with one of its decadent desserts, like their Ricotta
Cannoli Crepes or Peach Brown Sugar Strudel, which will pair perfectly with one
of the soon-to-open restaurant’s handcrafted cocktails, such as the Desperado,
The Ridge’s take on the locally famous Mill House Brewing Co.’s Shinebox, or an
indulgent after-dinner drink such as the S’mores Coffee.
“We’ve worked
hard to create a space that feels both fresh and familiar,” said Bishop, who
grew up in Clintondale. “While we’ve put our own spin on things, we wanted to
honor the charm and character that made this place special to so many before
us. Every decision was made with our future guests and neighbors in mind, and
we can’t wait to unveil it to our community.”
The Ridge’s
opening marks a momentous occasion for Crocco and Bishop as they continue to
expand Mill House Brewing Company’s presence throughout the Hudson Valley. Most
recently, the dynamic duo announced they were hitting the road with a
full-service catering business, Embers by Mill House. With both of these new
ventures, Mill House aims to bring its signature flavors and esteemed hospitality
to a wider audience.
For more
information on The Ridge by Mill House, including updates around reservations –
which will go live on March 12, 2025 – and hours of operation, follow The Ridge
on Facebook (@The Ridge by Mill House) and Instagram (@theridgebymillhouse).
