Food News
by Paul De Angelis

     Milagros in Tivoli continues to expand its hours and activities. In late fall owner Pamela Morin began showcasing her Indian specialties-from Shrimp Curry to Vegetable Jalfrezi, to Lamb Korma and Tikka Masala-Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 9. For those patrons who are not in the mood for Indian food she offers a good piece of steak (with chutney if desired), fresh vegetabls from the Hudson, or an interesting piece of fish. Meanwhile the hall upstairs in the old church is getting a workout as a place for celebrations, and in December will become the theater space for the Cocoon Theatre's Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.
     In response to the recession and customer demand, Meri Puccio of Julia & Isabella is putting more and more "comfort food" on her daily menu: pot roast, fish & chips, turkey pot pies made fromfree-range Northwind Farm birds. . . and keeping the price of entrees between $9.95 and $11.95.
     Daniel Gendron of Gendron Catering has started offering weekly home delivery of nutritious home-cooked meals to shut-ins, seniors, busy people, and the homebound. What could be more appropriate this particular winter?
     A couple of oldtime country establishemnts that had been closed recently re-opened for business: the Quail Hollow Inn, off the Taconic parkway on Hibernia road, is now open for business as a French Country restaurant Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm. And the Bangall Counry Store has reopened after a few months's shutdown, and is now open Fridays and Saturdays until 8pm.
     Finally, if you like sushi, don't forget to stop in at the new sushi joint in the Harsdscrabble Mall, Hana Sushi, which has already become the hangout of several AboutTown denizens.