Have You Heard of the Hudson Valley's New 'Cheese Church'?

It's time to bow our heads and receive this day our daily cheese.

The Hudson Valley seems to be in the middle of another renaissance. While the last few years saw Beacon exploding many unique businesses (like a custom marshmallow store), it seems like Newburgh might be the next city to undergo a transformation.

Newburgh, NY has recently welcomed some very creative entrepreneurs, including the mind behind cheese Church (Google Maps)

New Businesses Opening in Newburgh

While it's still tough for small businesses to open (and stay open), a few brave entrepreneurs are putting in the work to help develop what used to be a massive tourist destination.

Betty's Snack Bar opened in Newburgh in 2023 (Google Maps)

Specialty Nights Hosted in Newburgh, NY Businesses

The new projects coming to Newburgh can be broken into two categories: those that involve renovating physical spaces (like the beloved Betty's Snack Bar, above), and "mobile" business owners that operate within those spaces (like the Sunday drag bingo at Betty's).

Cheese Church Launches in Newburgh, NY

Cheese Church it in the latter category, as it is hosted in another new Newburgh business, 190 Bar. Here's what you need to know about the "church" that worships dairy:

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Cheese Church at 190 Bar in Newburgh, NY

Cheese Church is a monthly event hosted at 190 Bar by Sarah, a cheese monger and food lover behind the Instagram account laowai.eats. The third Sunday of the month sees cheese devotees crowding the pews to learn what she has to offer.

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What Is Cheese Church?

Cheese Church shares both the techniques that go into making one of our most favorite foods as well as samples to enjoy throughout the night. Past themes have included Easter, women in cheese, and black-owned businesses.

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If the schedule continues, the next Cheese Church will be held at 190 Bar (location at 190 Broadway in Newburgh, NY) on Sunday, May 18th. Updates can be found on the laowai.eats Instagram page.

LOOK! Abandoned Orange County Chopper HQs in Newburgh-TLC's 'American Chopper'

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.

City of Newburgh Firefighters Save Dog on Frozen Hudson River

Lilly, the dog needed a little help from Truck 1 and the City of Newburgh Fire Department back on February 11th. Thankfully, she was returned to her owners without injury. Round of ap-PAWS for the City of Newburgh Fire Department for their quick response and heroic efforts.

Gallery Credit: Timothy Dexter