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The Lazy Beagle 2 PEARL STREET LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY 12758 845.439.3405 WWW.LAZYBEAGLEPUB.COM
Livingston Manor is a quaint Catskills town filled with restored homes and a vibrant Main Street. We came looking for the Lazy Beagle because we loved a small, unique-eats kind of coffeehouse next door, called Peez Leweez, also owned by Sims Foster. It was well worth the trip.
It was prominent on their blackboard menu, so we had the fish & chips made with Atlantic cod. A crisp batter and a load of hand-cut fries, fried to golden bliss and ready for 44
Local trout, caught that day just up the road in the Willowemoc, was pan seared to crisp perfection and paired with roasted baby red potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Vegetarians have no fear. Try the Chef ’s unique vegetable burger on a brioche bun, or the seared tofu in a hoisin glaze served with stir-fried vegetables. The décor is casual meets funky and the bar serves strong drinks and has a great selection of international beers. It’s a fun place to gather with friends and family to enjoy simple food made great with exciting flavor profiles and the freshest of ingredients. Enjoy.
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE RESTAURANT
We started with the cream of asparagus soup and knew we found Chef Martin Ruef ’s sweet spot. Our friends had the truffled macaroni and 3 cheeses, which is definitely not for kids, and the duck confit with apricot sauce served over spring greens.
vinegar. I enjoyed the filet of lemon sole, well cooked, seasoned and herbed, served with polenta bubbling over with gorgonzola cheese and perfectly cooked vegetables.