Farmers & Chefs

Farmers & Chefs Farmers & Chefs is a casual Hudson Valley restaurant envisioned by Chef and restauranteur, John Lekic
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Our goal is to utilize as much as possible locally sourced Hudson Valley ingredients, promote this region, and create a special place that will provide you with a memorable dining experience.

You haven’t lived until you’ve tried this special tonight — creamy burrata, fire-roasted poblanos, and grilled sweet cor...
06/20/2025

You haven’t lived until you’ve tried this special tonight — creamy burrata, fire-roasted poblanos, and grilled sweet corn packed into crisp endives. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

🍝 Bucatini Cacio e Pepe al TartufoA decadent twist on a Roman classic — perfectly al dente bucatini swirled in a creamy ...
06/20/2025

🍝 Bucatini Cacio e Pepe al Tartufo
A decadent twist on a Roman classic — perfectly al dente bucatini swirled in a creamy emulsion of sharp Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper, crowned with shaved imported Italian summer black truffles. Finished with a silky, golden pheasant egg yolk from Quattro Farms for added richness and depth. Pure, indulgent simplicity with a touch of wild elegance.

🌿 Beet Carpaccio DelightA vibrant, elegant dish where paper-thin slices of roasted beets are layered with peppery arugul...
06/20/2025

🌿 Beet Carpaccio Delight
A vibrant, elegant dish where paper-thin slices of roasted beets are layered with peppery arugula, tangy goat cheese crumbles, and toasted pistachios for the perfect crunch. Juicy orange supremes add a burst of citrus, while a silky passionfruit vinaigrette ties it all together with a tropical zing. Light, colorful, and irresistibly fresh — this is beet carpaccio, reimagined.

Local meets luxurious. Fresh crab meat and pappardelle, swirled in a garlic-lime cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, an...
06/11/2025

Local meets luxurious. Fresh crab meat and pappardelle, swirled in a garlic-lime cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, and finished with golden parmesan-lemon breadcrumbs. Every bite is summer on a plate. ☀️

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Waffles Featuring Fishkill Farms Strawberries 🍓Savor the taste of summer with our Strawberry Shor...
06/03/2025

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Waffles Featuring Fishkill Farms Strawberries 🍓

Savor the taste of summer with our Strawberry Shortcake Waffles, crafted using the freshest organic strawberries from Fishkill Farms . These golden waffles are layered with sweetened whipped cream and juicy, farm-fresh strawberries, creating a perfect harmony of flavors.

🌿 Farm-to-table freshness in every bite.

🍝 Beet Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with Local Farm Egg & Summer Black Truffle 🍳Experience the perfect harmony of farm-fresh i...
06/03/2025

🍝 Beet Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with Local Farm Egg & Summer Black Truffle 🍳

Experience the perfect harmony of farm-fresh ingredients and culinary artistry. Our vibrant beet spaghetti is tossed in a creamy cacio e pepe sauce, crowned with a silky local farm egg, and finished with delicate shavings of summer black truffle.

🌱 Sourced locally. Crafted with passion.

I ❤️ NY Goats 🐐
06/01/2025

I ❤️ NY Goats 🐐

🌱✨ From Farm to Fork — Meet Your New Obsession: Beet-Infused Spaghetti 💜 with a luscious Beet & Goat Cheese Cream Sauce,...
05/29/2025

🌱✨ From Farm to Fork — Meet Your New Obsession: Beet-Infused Spaghetti 💜 with a luscious Beet & Goat Cheese Cream Sauce, topped with perfectly Sautéed Shrimp 🦐

A harmony of earthy sweetness, tangy richness, and ocean-kissed elegance — every bite is a love letter to spring.

🌿 Rainbow Trout Al Cartoccio 🌿Delicately baked in parchment paper to lock in flavor and moisture, our Rainbow Trout Al C...
05/28/2025

🌿 Rainbow Trout Al Cartoccio 🌿
Delicately baked in parchment paper to lock in flavor and moisture, our Rainbow Trout Al Cartoccio is a celebration of seasonal simplicity —

🍋 Lemon & thyme for brightness

🍅 Cherry tomatoes & Kalamata olives for rich, savory depth

🥔 Fingerling potatoes & crisp string beans for hearty balance

Wrapped, roasted, and revealed — this dish is as beautiful to unwrap as it is to eat.

📍Only at Farmers & Chefs — where the Hudson Valley meets the Mediterranean.

A Seasonal Symphony of Luxury ✨ White Asparagus, gently poached pheasant eggs from Quattro Farms nestled on a bed of sha...
05/28/2025

A Seasonal Symphony of Luxury ✨ White Asparagus, gently poached pheasant eggs from Quattro Farms nestled on a bed of shaved black truffles, finished with a delicate drizzle of white truffle oil. An unforgettable expression of spring’s finest.

We ❤️ our local farms 🫶
05/27/2025

We ❤️ our local farms 🫶

We thank all the brave men and women who have served—and those who continue to serve. Wishing you and your family a safe...
05/26/2025

We thank all the brave men and women who have served—and those who continue to serve. Wishing you and your family a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Address

40 Albany Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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Our Story

Farmers & Chefs is a casual Hudson Valley restaurant envisioned by Chef and restaurateur, John Lekic. Drawing inspiration from our regions beautiful Hudson Valley farms while combining the freshest in season local ingredients combined with global influences.

“We believe in preservation of boutique agriculture and we support our small farms while emphasizing that two same ingredients are not always equal to each other. How are things done and grown at the farm matters.” Embracing philosophy of less is more which means cleaner food with less chemicals, pesticides, and fillers. Chef and Owner John Lekic has been in the industry for past 23 years. His Chef De Cuisine for past 4 years is Isuf Sahiti. John Lekic has an extensive resume that encompasses his work experience in various cuisines and concepts in some of the finest restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas and Hudson Valley. Our goal is to utilize as much as possible locally sourced Hudson Valley ingredients, promote this region and create a special place that will provide you with a memorable dining experience.