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If you are looking to treat yourself, there is no sweeter way than with some freshly baked goods! In Kingston, NY, we have many local bakeries that offer a tasty selection of treats. Stop by some of our favorites! 6 Favorite Local Bakeries Near Kingston, NY Deising's Bakery and Restaurant This family-operated business was established in 1965 and has been expanding ever since. They make over three hundred items fresh every single day, including bread, pastries, specialty cakes, and donuts. If you're looking to fill up, you can also settle in for a meal at their full-scale restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch. Make sure to visit both the bakery and restaurant to get the full experience! Local Artisan Bakery This bakery is exactly as the name describes! They make their products by hand and in small batches, so you will get high-quality products every time. They locally source their ingredients from the Hudson Valley area whenever they can, meaning that visiting this bakery supports other artisans in the community. You can often find them selling their baked goods at farmer's markets in our city! Bread Alone This bakery has four locations within a half an hour's drive of Kingston, so it's always easy to get your hands on some of their delicious bread. They bake with organic grains and their products are sold in many supermarkets around the northeast. This company is dedicated to its values, which push them to innovate to better serve the community. Their upcoming project is a carbon-neutral bakery just down the road in Boiceville! Sweet Maresa's This place is another lovely local spot, made special by their strong commitment to ethical food. Their ingredients are fair-trade, meaning you can always feel good about what you're eating. Every item is also vegan, allowing everyone to enjoy a sweet dessert without worrying about checking ingredients. They are famous for their delightful and brightly colored macarons, so don't forget to try some when you stop by! Grainne This bakery and restaurant's cool name comes from the Irish pirate queen, Gráinne Ní Mháil! Their food is locally sourced and handmade, which contributes to the quality taste. Best of all, they offer a cookie club subscription service, where you can sign up to have cookies mailed to you or a friend every month. The boxes come in different sizes and often have special cookies included, so you'll be excited every time! Village Coffee and Goods This specialty coffee shop offers a laid-back environment for you to enjoy your morning coffee and baked goods. They offer organic, gluten-free, and vegan options, so there's something for everyone. They strive to make the shop a community space, featuring handmade ceramics and fresh produce from local farms. There's also an outdoor seating area that is the perfect place to cozy up with your coffee. Next time you find yourself craving something sweet, stop by one of these great places in our area. While you're out, visit Romeo Ford of Kingston and let our highly-trained staff help you find the vehicle you've been dreaming of! Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Ready to take your tastebuds on an unforgettable journey? You can do that without even leaving Kingston, NY by enjoying all the delicious Chinese cuisine we have right here in our town. But where can you go to find the very best Chinese food that our area has to offer? Check out our list below for our picks of the five local spots that do this traditional cuisine best and you'll know where to go next time your cravings strike. 1. Eng's Chinese Restaurant More than just a place to eat, Eng's is a local tradition and has been serving up delicious meals in our area since way back in 1927. You'll taste the tradition in every delicious bite you here. They have a lot of variety to pick from on their menu, but for us, nothing compares to the Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs. The tangy dipping sauce that comes on the side and the tender meat is a match made in heaven. 2. Great Wall Stop in early at Great Wall to get a great value on a filling meal with their lunch specials. Our favorite has to be the savory flavor of their Beef with Broccoli dish. The lunch special comes complete with your choice of pork fried rice or white rice, as well as either an egg roll or some egg drop soup to finish the meal. Wash it all down with the soda that comes as part of your combo deal. 3. Super Bowl Cuisine With over 35 years of experience between them, the chefs at Super Bowl know a thing or two about how to prepare the most mouthwatering Chinese cooking around. They let you build a Hot Pot that is customized to your tastes, starting from a range of broths from spicy to herbal. Then pick your choice of ingredients to go in, with everything from fried tofu to squid for you to choose from. 4. Kai's Friendly service from the staff at Kai's elevates your experience to the next level, and the food is up there with the best as well. Start your meal out with the smoky flavors of their Barbecued Beef Stick appetizer. Then for a main course, you can't go wrong with the Crab Meat Chow Mein. 5. Wing Shui The welcoming atmosphere at Wing Shui will help you feel right at home when you sit down for a meal here. The appetizing Chinese cuisine they serve up is just as inviting, too. Seafood lovers will enjoy the nutty flavor of their shrimp with cashew nuts dish. They also have a diet section on their menu that gives you all the flavor of Chinese cooking in a healthier dish. One thing that all of these unique eateries have in common is the top-notch service they'll treat you to. We keep up that same spirit of service with the customers who come in to our dealership. Come visit Romeo Ford of Kingston to experience that service for yourself! Photo courtesy of Pexels.

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are spending more time at home than before. While this can feel stressful and overwhelming at time, it also gives us all more time to bond with our kids. Here are a few fun indoor activities you can try to add some fun to your days at home. Card games A deck of cards can easily turn into hundreds of different games. Kid-friendly card games include Go Fish, War, Memory, Old Maid, and Crazy Eights. Pen and paper games With just a sheet of paper and a pen or two, you can create fun puzzle games. Try simple games like Hangman, Dots and Squares, Sprouts, and Why? Because. Toilet paper roll cities If your kids have grown tired of play dough, bring out some new materials they can build with. Collect empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls, popsicle sticks, cardstock, and paint or markers. They can paint the rolls and use the paper to make windows, doors, and roofs. Puzzles You probably have a handful of puzzles stored somewhere in your house. Pull them out, let your kids pick one out, and put the puzzle together as a family. You can also let your kids try making their own by drawing pictures on heavy paper or cardboard and then cutting them into interesting shapes. Romeo Ford wishes you and your family a safe and pleasant spring. Remember to call us for any vehicular needs this season.

So you’ve decorated your lawn, your house, and your tree for the holidays, but what if you could decorate your Ford, too? If you really want to add some pizzazz to your Christmas party, here are our tips for decorating your Ford with Christmas lights. Only decorate for events While it would be cool to see a Ford covered in Christmas lights driving down the highway, it’s probably illegal. As a result, you should only decorate your Ford for events where you’ll be taking them off afterwards. Get a power inverter A vehicle’s car battery alone typically can’t power a string of Christmas lights. That’s why you need a power inverter. The 12V DC produced by the car battery is converted to 110V AC by the inverter in order to power the Christmas lights. Use outdoor lights This may seem obvious, but your best bet is to use string lights rated for outdoor use. These are the kind you’d put on a house rather than on your Christmas tree, for example. This is so the elements won’t cause any problems for you, especially rain. Secure the lights well You don’t want your Christmas lights to drag. When you decorate, make sure you keep everything secured. Drivers can use anything from zip ties to magnets to keep Christmas lights securely attached to your Ford.   Romeo Ford wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas. For more ways to decorate your truck or for suggestions on holiday events to attend, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

We are now officially in the holiday season. This means many families have travel plans coming up very soon. If you plan to do any driving for Thanksgiving, there are a few times you should avoid and some that you should aim for. Here are the best and worst Thanksgiving travel times. Worst Times In general, the worst time to leave for your Thanksgiving weekend is Wednesday evening. However, according to AccuWeather, Tuesday evening can also be pretty bad in the greater New York area. After the Thanksgiving holiday, Sundays are going to be the busiest travel day to return home. Best Times If you don’t have far to travel, the best time to drive will be anytime on Thanksgiving Day. For your return trip, Friday, Saturday, or even Monday will give you the lightest traffic. If you have to leave earlier than Thanksgiving Day, try to leave early in the morning to avoid most of the traffic. You should also try to plan your route to avoid the most congested highways. Keep in mind that Thanksgiving is a bit later this year and falls on Nov. 28. Here in New York, that means the likelihood for snowy or icy weather goes up. Schedule your Ford vehicle’s seasonal maintenance appointment here at Romeo Ford before winter sets in. We’re here to help ensure that your holidays are as safe as they are fun.

This August, a few of the top vehicles from the Romeo Auto Group were polished up and on display including the all-new Kia Stinger, the spacious Kia Sedona, and the ever-popular Kia Sorento. For Chevrolet Buick, GMC folks were able to get the first view of the all-new 2019 GMC Sierra and the dependable 2019 Chevrolet Silverado as well as the Chevy Bolt that boasts up to 251 miles per charge! Ford had the all-new F-150 and the family-friendly SUV Explorer on display. What a great way for everyone to see the new line-ups! The Romeo Auto Group's mission is to play a role within the surrounding community. The group chose the HealthAlliance's Oncology Support Program, where "no one has to face Cancer alone," in hopes to raise awareness with our "Roll Over Cancer" selfie campaign at the Dutchess County Fair. For every selfie that was taken and uploaded to our websites, the Romeo Auto Group donated $1.00 to this organization. Participants varied and everyone from infants, kids, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters to even our own employees at Romeo - got involved! You can check out some of the selfies on any of the Romeo websites, linked here: RomeoCars.com, RomeoFordofKingston.com or RomeoKia.com.  We look forward to making the "Roll Over Cancer" selfie campaign grow over the upcoming years, as well as look forward to helping better our community by giving back to those in need! Choose Romeo And Help Make A Difference!