By Rebecca DeVito
Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca DeVito. Many of you know me from The Print House- the bar and restaurant my husband and I own, formerly home to The Purple Mountain Press. We’ve been full time Fleischmanns residents since 2023, but have had a house here since July of 2020. I am originally from Astoria, Queens and my time spent in Fleischmanns has been my first time living anywhere outside of the Brooklyn/Queens area. My entire career has been hospitality focused, and it's been a dream come true to have our own space. In fact, the collaboration and brainstorming for The Print House all took place around the long communal table in the restaurant, which we bought from a neighbor in the building we were living in for $120 and the rest is history!
Right before I responded to the ad in search of Neighborhood Correspondents on Facebook, I had just been telling a friend I was interested in doing some sort of writing for one of the local papers as I continue immersing myself within the community any opportunity I get.
This past summer, I joined the Fleischmanns First Board and have hosted a few community focused events including a fundraiser for the organization and a meet and greet for new residents. On Saturday, December 13th we are hosting the Fleischmanns First Community Holiday Brunch! The brunch will be held at The Print House and begins at 11am until 1pm. There will be delicious pastries, frittata, and light refreshments, on gratis, courtesy of Fleischmanns First.
After our Fleischmanns First Board meeting last Wednesday night, I met my husband at Goatie White’s for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised when a gentleman named Joe dropped off a sheet of paper and a pencil for us to participate in Trivia. The first round was Christmas themed, followed by a Deck of Cards round. Truly just wholesome fun.
With the 2025-2026 ski season having begun, we are starting to see a slight up tick in visitors here in Fleischmanns. Fridays are still a slow start, but the last couple of Saturdays have really been jumping. Our little village is quickly becoming a culinary hotspot with Doolittle’s now serving sandwiches and the addition of quiche on the weekends, San Mul serving up delicious soups and Korean specialties, and the newest addition, Catskills Taco Shack and their authentic tacos. We see folks flock to Two Stones Farm Store for delicious cheeses, and Robin’s fabulous baked goods. The Print House has had the kitchen open at 3pm Friday-Sunday. We have seen lots of folks in for Après-Ski specials, and great crowds for our entertainers. We had Joelle and River Friday night, and The Arborline this past Saturday- an incredible folk trio based out of Hudson who always
draws a great audience. After the Community Brunch on the 13th, we’ll be hosting a private event for a dear friends’ birthday from 5pm-7:30pm, but re-opening at 7:45pm to welcome everyone to see Jaketown Road, another local favorite.
The businesses in Fleischmanns are gearing up for The Second Annual Fleischmanns Holiday Extravaganza Sunday 12/21 throughout the village! Here's what you can look forward to:
● Village Parade @ 2pm - led by Fleischmanns Fire Department with special guests from Finch Farm, and MTC (participants welcome and can contact me at helloprinthouseny@gmail.com!)
● Photos with Santa following the parade
● The Print House Ugly Sweater Party from 3-6pm with a performance from Joe Colwell at 4pm.
● Two Stones Farm will be hosting Gingerbread Cookie Decorating ● Arts Inn will have Heidi’s delicious cookies and a toasty bonfire to roast marshmallows. Heidi is also searching for some carolers if there is anyone interested!
● Doolittle’s will be hosting a community judged Holiday Cookie Competition ● Two Doors Down will have a cider bar and free gift wrapping with purchase ● San Mul will be holding a kimchi tasting and a special menu with delicious Korean dumplings
● Golden Nest will have custom jewelry
Immediately after Joe Colwell, at 5pm, we’re welcoming The Riley Burke, a fantastic songwriter, who performs with a long time friend of mine, Aaron Denney. Perfect way to wrap up an evening of celebration and cheer! We hope you’ll bundle up and join us for the festivities!
That’s the happenings around here! If you’d like to reach me, you can email me at rebeccamariefreehill@gmail.com
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