Dutchess Diner Apartments For Rent - Poughkeepsie, New York

Posted by Justin Habersaat on February 18, 2009 11:09

Ah, the joy of an east coast diner. If you've ever watched the hilarious antics of New York apartment-ites George, Kramer, Jerry and Elaine on 'Seinfeld', you know firsthand how import the New York diner is to the east coast experience. More than just an eatery, the diner is a confessional booth, family reunion, unofficial town hall meeting and gossip newspaper all rolled into one, with never-ending cups of coffee

for all. Fortunately for Poughkeepsie-area apartment-ites, a plethora of diners awaits within a few miles, although ask many a local resident which is the best and more than a few will reply with a quick retort of 'The Dutchess, of course!'.

The beauty of diner food is that the menus are generally the same, but the localized flair and new twists on old favorites make for a unique experience just about every time. The Dutchess is a diner of the most traditional order - Greek. Meaning that in addition to the usual standards of the Happy Waitress and the Tuna Melt, one can leave the snowy Poughkeepsie winter instantly and be transported to Athens via their Slouvaki Platter, or a heaping gyro with yogurt sauce. Fries come standard of course, and breakfast, like everything else on the menu, is served 24 hours a day.

Got a case of the late night apartment munchies at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday evening? No problem. The Dutchess literally never closes, open every day of the year including Christmas and Thanksgiving. A full bar is also in effect, so feel free to order that scotch to go with your steak dinner, but be sure to leave room for dessert as the Dutchess' selection of fresh baked pies, cakes and cookies rivals any bakery this side of NYC. The perfect late-night (or early morning!) stop on your way to the apartment after a night out on the town, the Dutchess Diner will make you a meal fit for a king while treating your wallet like a pauper.