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Westy’s & Winning
That leads us to the point of this blog, which is to convey to our readers that our “Wests are Winners” phrase now applies to more than just the immediate West family. Not long ago, we reached out to hundreds of classmates, alumni, and friends and asked for financial support to reach our goal of…
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Westy’s & Highland Falls
There is a lot of history associated with Highland Falls. Holly has been a part of that history since she was a freshman in high school when her father retired from the Army and chose to buy a home in the Village. She considers herself a townie. When Mark and Holly were stationed at West…
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Westy’s & Blowing Off Steam
We laughed out loud, and it got us thinking about all the different ways people blow off steam. Some people blow off steam through exercise. Some blow off steam through yoga or meditation. Others blow off steam by hitting a punching bag. While others blow off steam by getting away from the grind of life…
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Westy’s & Derby Day
As we mentioned last week, spring has sprung! April showers bring May flowers, and the month of May brings Derby Day! This Saturday marks the 151 st running of the Kentucky Derby. Eighteen thoroughbreds are expected to run for the roses and earn their mark in the history of horse racing. Mark and Holly have…
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Westy’s & the Seasons
Each season you can expect to see an updated menu with delectable bites that will impress your palate. You can also expect to see specialty cocktails that mirror the seasonal spirit at hand. And, of course, you can expect the selection of beers to subscribe to every trait each season has to offer. These expectations…
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Westy’s & Beer
It has been said that beer is the nectar of the gods. You may be familiar with another famous quote about beer: “Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it is so good!” Frank the Tank, “Old School.” Much has been said about beer, both good and bad; but one thing is for…
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Westy’s & the Army-Navy Rivalry
You can expect to see your fair share of Army Navy memorabilia at Westy’s. It won’t be over-the-top, but we plan to outfit Westy’s with items such as pennants, and old Army Navy programs and posters. We will even have our own Beat Navy Tunnel for patrons to walk through – but that is all…
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Westy’s Pavilion
The weather is finally starting to warm up in the Hudson Valley. This means more and more folks will come out of winter hibernation and begin enjoying the outdoors again. The warmer weather also lends itself to more outdoor construction at Westy’s! Our 4-seasons pavilion is finally taking shape. The concrete foundation is complete, and…
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The Westy’s Journey Has Begun
While Holly and I have frequented MANY bars in our lifetime, we’ve never had the chance to work in one. So this journey to open Westy’s has been eye opening to say the least.