RCC’s Hudson Market Reopens; Working With New Operator, Genuine Foods
RCC’s Hudson Market on Main at 5 North Broadway in Nyack reopened this week after a seven-month hiatus with a new operating partner, Genuine Foods of Manhattan.
he company is a quality-focused food service company that shuns packaged, processed, and frozen ‘food’ in favor of scratch-made, wholesome, culturally relevant meals created with fresh, vibrant seasonal ingredients,” according to the company’s website.
Genuine Foods services K-12 schools, higher education, senior and hospital facilities, and communities.
Hudson Market will have a grand opening celebration in October 2022; details will be posted to the website at www.hudsonmarketonmain.com.
“We’re excited about this new collaboration with Genuine Foods,” said Beth Coyle, Vice President of Operations for Rockland Community College. “Their mission aligns with the mission of the Market and with RCC – to be a true community partner to the residents of Rockland County. The Market is also a great opportunity for our students, and a fantastic addition to the Nyack food scene, offering great options for lunch, dinner, and catering right on Main Street.”
The Market, a Taste of New York vendor, uses ingredients sourced from Hudson Valley vendors. Taste of New York highlights quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced, or processed in New York State. Taste of NY aims to create new opportunities for producers through events, retail locations, and partnerships.
The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center was created in response to the growth in restaurants and tourism in the Mid-Hudson Valley and to be an incubator to train workers. It offers fast-track culinary arts certificate programs, workforce-ready training for veterans and under-served populations and a state-of-the-industry teaching kitchen. Students will continue to work with the Market through the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center providing food as well as operating a pop up restaurant in the spring each year.