EASTDALE VILLAGE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF LOLA’S CAFÉ
Beloved Hudson Valley Eatery Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Third Location to Open in 2026
As Eastdale Village, the Hudson Valley’s first live-work-play community, continues to grow and expand, it is poised to welcome another exciting addition: a third location of the beloved Lola’s Café, on the heels of the restaurant’s 20-year anniversary. At 6,000 square feet, the new location will serve as the eatery’s largest to date, thoughtfully designed by FW Interiors and is expected to open in 2026.
“Eastdale Village’s offerings have continued to evolve over the last several years, and the addition of Lola’s Café – an established favorite in our community – feels like the perfect fit,” said Joseph Kirchhoff, partner and founder of Kirchhoff. “Its strong reputation and foothold here in the Hudson Valley makes it a natural complement to the experience we’re creating at Eastdale and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to our neighborhood for our residents and visitors to enjoy.”
A Culinary Institute of America graduate, Ed Kowalski, chef and owner, opened Lola’s first location in Poughkeepsie in 2005, quickly establishing it as a lunchtime staple. Twelve years later, in 2017, he brought its sought-after menu to a New Paltz location. At Eastdale, guests can expect to experience some of the eatery’s signature dishes with new additions including a selection of shareables and Sunday brunch. The restaurant will include a large bar, featuring specialty cocktails and local beers and wines, along with a private dining room to accommodate intimate events, such as wedding tastings and small private dinner parties. In the warmer months, garage style doors will open the space up for al fresco dining.
“Expanding to a third location is an incredible milestone for us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this new, larger space to the community,” said Kowalski. “We had been searching for the perfect property for years, knowing that this time, we wanted to own the real estate. When the opportunity at Eastdale came up, it just felt right – it’s the perfect space to bring our vision to life.”
For more information about Eastdale Village or Lola’s Café, visit www.eastdalevillage.com or www.lolascafeandcatering.com.
About Eastdale Village
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Eastdale Village is a live, work, play situated on 35-acres in the Town of Poughkeepsie. With more than 120,000 square feet of commercial real estate including restaurant, medical, retail, and Class A office space, Eastdale also boasts over 400 luxury residential apartments – making it a go-to, walkable experience that combines shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working.
About Kirchhoff
Kirchhoff is a real estate principal investment firm that is dedicated to creating value for its partners, its clients, and its communities. The Firm seeks out opportunities in which it believes it is uniquely suited to successfully reposition a property over the medium term while constructing portfolios which are capable of enduring for decades. Kirchhoff’s team comprises talented individuals who possess a broad and complementary array of skills, and who are committed to operating in accordance with the Firm’s core values. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Kirchhoff invests and operates in markets across the country.
About Lola’s Café
Established in 2005, Lola’s Café & Catering has become a cornerstone in the Hudson Valley culinary scene, renowned for its signature entrée and premier off-premise catering. With current locations in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz, New York, the restaurant will expand to its third location in Eastdale Village in Winter 2025.
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