CONTRIBUTORS

CAROLINE ALEXANDER
publisher
q. Why this?
Hudson Food + Travel started as a fluid appreciation of Hudson - a kind of visual narrative. It began with MAKERS, featuring artisans, then broadened beyond Warren Street, to open thinking about the region and ties between the river and her fertile landscape.

My close friend reminds me “we are the sum of all we’ve done before,” so HF+T is an immersion in design and culture, inspired by my earlier work in public broadcasting, then content development and design.

q. Is it sustainable?
Well, the source is definitely sustainable. Every time there’s an inquiry, a world of vibrant life comes into focus. For example, the FARM |TABLE page - since the design is intended to be cyclical, to connect things to a larger cyclical energy, it’s natural to feature restaurants with close relationships with farms. And also to feature work by dedicated local groups who bring food to the table of those in need. There’s a new generation addressing the city’s local food needs - they’re young, diverse and full of promise. That’s sustainable; and we want to support their work, so we connect directly to their sites’ donation pages. Please support them!

q. What’s your financial support base?
The content here is designed to draw readers to specifics within a larger whole ... Hudson within the context of the river valley. Inns, shops and businesses are such a vital energy - it’s why so many love this city and cities throughout Hudson Valley. So we’d like to feature businesses as an integral asset rather than an all-too-familiar invasive ad. There’s a space designed in the footer, appearing on every page, where sponsors have a presence. It’s an important presence for us, and a beautiful one because we deeply respect all who are engaged.