Restaurants

Leaders in the movement to use fresh, local produce and farm-fresh products, Catskills chefs are an adventurous lot. Seasonal ingredients like ramps—a garlicky green that grows wild—are all the rage. Even the smallest hamlets contain pleasant surprises and top-notch meals. That said, dining in the region remains a casual experience, and even the fanciest places have a come-as-you-are attitude.