why the upstate table?
Inspired by life in the Catskills—mornings on the front porch, days in the garden, nights around the table—I started hosting pop-up dinners and events in the area. These gatherings led me to dream of a permanent home, one where I could continually welcome guests and share my love for upstate living with a focus on food, hospitality, and community. Our Kingston brick-and-mortar studio is the evolution of that dream, a space that embodies the spirit, passion and creativity that surrounds us daily.
with love, Rebecca
elevating the every day...
At the Upstate Table we are dedicated to nurturing a love for cooking, gathering, and entertaining.
We aim to elevate everyday living by savoring the small things, from simple breakfasts to seasonal pleasures.
We want to highlight special days, too, by sharing the festive energy that permeates the house during holidays, birthdays, and other milestone events.
...and vegetables whenever possible
Our meals at The Upstate Table are made with the same love and care we take when feeding our own families.
We are greatly inspired by local farms and what we find at the weekly outdoor markets, allowing the seasons to dictate our menus. We wait with anticipation for spring's first strawberries and are grateful for watermelon radishes that store well into winter—and therefore, by default, our meals are almost always vegetable forward.
come find out what we're all about
Inspired by the nature that surrounds us, we strive for an unfussy modern sensibility. We value what's old and always look to incorporate what's new, whether it's food, design or ideas.
At the Upstate Table we’re here to learn, create, and do good things, but really, we want to have fun along the way. We hope you will join us and share in the experience.
rebecca miller ffrench
she/her
FOUNDER OF THE UPSTATE TABLE
A cookbook author and collaborator, recipe developer, cooking instructor, and events planner, Rebecca is the creative force behind the Upstate Table. She has a deep passion for connecting people—to information, food, ideas, and each other.
A resident of the Catskills for over 27 years, Rebecca has dreamt of a place Upstate where she could bring people together. The Upstate Table is a culmination of Rebecca’s 22 years of experience at stellar companies like Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Conde Nast, with a particular focus in food and marketing.
She studied culinary nutrition at The Natural Gourmet Institute (now a part of the Institute for Culinary Education), has taught in top cooking schools, contributes to national publications, and has appeared on national television shows like Good Morning America and NBC’s Emmy award-winning Naturally, Danny Seo. She has written and collaborated on ten cookbooks.
From lingering meals and endless taste tests to family travel and local hikes together, Rebecca's husband and two daughters have always been her greatest source of inspiration.