Wine Spectator - Award of Excellence

Calico was rated "outstanding restaurant" by Zagat Guide and ranked top 15 for Food and Service in the Southern New York and Connecticut Guide.

Chef Anthony Balassone inducted into the Chaine des Rotisseurs.

In the Taste of the Hudson Valley Competition Calico was awarded 1st place for Appetizer and 1st place for Dessert, The Peoples Choice Award, and the Grand Award called the "Sonnenschmidt Award".

Chef Anthony Balassone and Pastry Chef Leslie Balassone have been invited to be guest Chefs at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.

Calico has been invited five times to prepare dinner at the James Beard House in New York City.

Wedding Cake featured on Style Networks "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?" Episode 403

Hudson Valley Magazine Readers Choice Awards -
Best Bistro
Restaurant with the Best Value
Best Dessert Cart
Best Special Occasion Cake

Poughkeepsie Journal - 5 out of 5 stars

Kingston Freeman - 4 out of 4 stars

Quotes

"There is enough good word of mouth to tear the roof off! I believe in saving the best for last and that is what you will find at Calico Restaurant & Patisserie. The food is obviously a labor of love for these two young stars, who cook every meal themselves. Calico has quickly become one of the best Restaurants in the area."
Allison Craig for Dutchess Magazine

"Dining at Calico is a totally wonderful experience. It's a place I count on for exquisite food, professional service, outstanding wines and the most incredible dessert selection you'll find in a restaurant."
Brenda Buchbinder Sachs for the Poughkeepsie Journal

"With only seven tables, the Calico is a very small package indeed. But it's no exaggeration to call it a gem."
Alex Silberman for Hudson Valley Magazine

As seen in - Food Arts Magazine, In Style Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, The Wine Spectator, Travel & Leisure, Departures, Hudson Valley Magazine and Dutchess Magazine.

"Best of the Year". Named by Bon Apetit in January 2004, as best of the year in the Hudson Valley.