Holiday Happenings

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Rebecca McKinney

I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.

I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.

So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!

Eat well & travel often,

Becky McKinney

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I honestly cannot believe that it’s already November. Thanksgiving is only three weeks away! And if I’m being really honest, I did just text my best friend yesterday to let her know that there are only seven more Monday mornings until Christmas so … do with holiday happeningsthat what you will. Regardless of whether or not over zealous holiday fans bother you, you cannot escape the fact that the holiday season is just about here and with that knowledge, comes great responsibility. Gift giving can be fun but it can also be a little stressful – especially when you don’t know where to start. Holiday Happenings at Good Tidings are the perfect solution!Continue Reading

Eight Tips to Enjoy Your Local Farmer’s Market

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Rebecca McKinney

I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.

I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.

So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!

Eat well & travel often,

Becky McKinney

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One of my favorite things about the summer season is shopping at the local farmer’s markets. There is something to be said about locally sourced food and the experience itself. I like to wake up early, head down to the market, stop at my favorite pop up café and then scope out the scene before I start But first, coffeeshopping. Speaking of scoping out the scene, that’s one of the eight pieces of advice I am going to elaborate on in today’s post. While wandering aimlessly around the farmer’s market is enjoyable, it can help to go in with a plan. Here are my top eight tips (in no particular order) for an optimal summer market experience.Continue Reading

McKinney & Doyle Celebrates 30 Years

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Rebecca McKinney

I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.

I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.

So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!

Eat well & travel often,

Becky McKinney

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Today’s post will be short but sweet. I wanted to take a moment to congratulate my father, as well as the entire McKinney and Doyle family on celebrating the business’ 30-year anniversary this month. Last Sunday, May 8 marked three decades of early mornings, late nights, shared celebrations, working holidays, and devotion to the Corner Bakery Day 1Pawling community and beyond for M&D and I couldn’t be more proud and honored to be even just a small part of this legacy.Continue Reading

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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Rebecca McKinney

I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.

I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.

So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!

Eat well & travel often,

Becky McKinney

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As we come to the close of another wonderful year (hard to believe that 2015 is practically over), I just wanted to take a moment toMerry Christmas! wish all of you a happy, safe, and of course, delicious holiday from our M&D family to yours.

 

In the restaurant industry, holidays often mean less time with our families and more time at work. However, family and tradition are very important to us here at McKinney and Doyle and so, while we are more than happy to be open and of service to you and your family through Christmas Eve, we hope that you will understand our decision to close and spend Christmas Day with ours.

 

M&D’s doors will re-open on Saturday, December 26 for both bakery goods and brunch and dinner service in the restaurant.

 

Important hours to remember:

 

Christmas Eve (December 24, 2015): Bakery closes at 4PM and the last seating in the restaurant will be at 8:15PM

 

Christmas Day (December 25, 2015): Bakery and restaurant both closed all day

 

Saturday, December 26 – Thursday, December 31, restaurant will be serving brunch daily from 10-3 (except for Monday, December 28 when the restaurant will be closed as usual)

 

January 1, 2016 – Bakery and restaurant both closed all day

 

Sending thanks and all of our love to those of you reading. We are thrilled to have connected with you in this way for a full year already! Again, have a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year.

 

See you in 2016!