Woodstock Restaurant Guide

The owners, Pierre-Luc Moeys and Nina Paturel met in Amsterdam, Holland and decided to move back to the Hudson Valley, where Nina is from, to start something of their own.Nina's history started in Woodstock, New York where her parents, Marylou and Bernard Paturel ran a little place called the Cafe Espresso in the sixties. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were among the many people that played music, drank coffee, played chess and enjoyed long summer nights on the patio. Although Nina was just a baby, she's always dreamed of following a bit in her parents footsteps. Pierre-Luc is a French and classic Italian trained chef who has worked with many master chefs in Holland, France and England. Together they've combined their skills and love of food into their restaurant. The menu is tasteful and simple with something for everyone. With Love are members of slow food and use locally grown produce as much as possible.Michael Bernardo is a 2001 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. His culinary career includes experience in many of the finest restaurants in the Mid Hudson Valley. He has focused on the preparation of progressive American fusion cuisine. By creating partnerships with local farmers and purveyors organic goods Michael is constantly developing cuisine that can be considered truly indigenous to the Hudson Valley.Oriole 9 is located in the heart of Woodstock and will cater to everyone in an European way. It will be a place where you can eat, drink, read, meet , listen to music and relax and enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.