Mill House Brewing Co. to open Highland restaurant

From left, Jamie Bishop and Daniel Crocco, co-owners of Mill House Brewing Co. in Poughkeepsie, at what is soon-to-be The Ridge by Mill House in Highland. Photographs courtesy Mill House Brewing Co.

After serving up rave reviews in the greater Poughkeepsie community, Mill House Brewing Co.’s Daniel Crocco, executive chef and co-owner, and Jamie Bishop, brewmaster and co-owner, have announced their latest venture – The Ridge by Mill House. The new restaurant, at 387 South St. in Highland, New York, on the former site of Gunk Haus Restaurant & Bakery – is slated to open this winter.

The Ridge will serve what a spokeswoman called “elevated yet playful” American cuisine, a rotating menu alongside Mill House’s array of crafted ales in a cabin-like atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating boasting views of the Shawangunk Mountains.

“After perfecting our menu, service and overall guest experience for the last decade, opening a new restaurant felt like the natural next step,” Crocco said in a statement. “We’re proud of what we’ve created here in Dutchess County, and we’re eager to bring that same passion and experience, with a twist, of course, to a new community.”

Added Bishop: “The only thing better than Mill House-level food, craft beer and cocktails is enjoying them with an incredible view of the Gunks. We’ve been brewing ideas, pun intended, and can’t wait to bring a one-of-a-kind dining experience to Ulster County.”

Launched in 2013, Mill House has made a name for itself in the region and beyond, being recognized by Hudson Valley Magazine, Tap NY, the New York State Craft Beer Competition, Yelp, international beer competitions and more.

The Ridge represents Crocco’s third venture in the restaurant industry and a new phase in his partnership with Bishop as the two continue to make their mark in the Hudson Valley.