Swoon Kitchenbar, Hudson, NY

Nothing like a day of wandering through galleries and shops to build an appetite. And on a chilly December day, the home-style split pea soup with ham was very warming and delicious. Served with a basket of crisp-crusted bread, it was a full meal. It reminded me of my mother's homemade soup, about as big a compliment as I can deliver. I want to go back, I loved the menu: Spanish wines, health margarita, tapas, pates, there are lots of things here that have my name on them. Very nice atmosphere, a nice place to sit, relax, chat.