Five New Businesses to Discover Across Ulster County

A new business can change an ordinary errand: a different lunch stop, somewhere to browse records, or a place to meet a friend after work. Across Ulster County, September and October brought several such additions.

These five businesses have reported openings or grand-opening celebrations within the two-month window ending October 29, 2026. The route spans Kingston, the town of Ulster, New Paltz, and Highland; the adult-use dispensary is a separate option for eligible adults.

Soho Eatery — Town of Ulster

Address: 1304 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Location: Ulster Avenue corridor, town of Ulster (Kingston mailing address).

Soho Eatery held a September 25 soft opening on Ulster Avenue. Its mix of deli, market, espresso bar, and hot-and-cold food bars offers a flexible alternative to choosing a single restaurant entrée.

The bar’s pay-by-weight format is worth understanding before loading a plate. Browse first, ask about ingredients, and check the posted price so lunch brings the kind of surprise you intended.

YoYo Chicken — Town of Ulster

Address: 1304 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Location: Ulster Avenue corridor, town of Ulster (Kingston mailing address).

YoYo Chicken followed with an October 16 grand-opening celebration. Opening coverage highlighted chicken sandwiches, wings, burgers, and combinations, while its current location menu is the place to check today’s selection.

Soho and YoYo are distinct concepts on the same commercial corridor, making them useful alternatives for different appetites. Their Kingston mailing addresses should not be confused with locations inside Kingston’s city boundary.

The Parlour — Kingston

Address: 1 Main Street, Kingston, NY 12401. Location: Uptown Kingston, city of Kingston.

The Parlour began serving during its September soft opening at 1 Main Street, in the former Uptown Coffee space. The concept connects a daytime café atmosphere with the options of a neighborhood cocktail lounge.

Its own description includes espresso drinks, cocktails, low-alcohol and alcohol-free choices, food, art, and vinyl turntables. That range makes it a candidate for a relaxed catch-up when everyone wants something a little different.

Bad Time Records — New Paltz

Address: 11 Church Street, Suite 3, New Paltz, NY 12561. Location: Village of New Paltz.

Bad Time Records opened its physical shop on September 19, with a follow-up report documenting the celebration. The store and label headquarters are at 11 Church Street, Suite 3.

Its official page lists punk, ska, reggae, and jazz, plus new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes, and collectibles. Browsing a specialist shop offers a different experience from replacing a record you already know you want.

Rosie’s Botanicals — Highland

Address: 3565 US Route 9W, Building B, Unit 5, Highland, NY 12528. Location: Shamrock Square Plaza, Highland, town of Lloyd.

Rosie’s Botanicals celebrated its grand opening in September, as documented in local coverage published September 22. The business is in Shamrock Square Plaza at 3565 US Route 9W in Highland.

Its official website provides current location and product information for adult customers. This is an adult-use cannabis retailer, so readers should check applicable age and identification requirements and keep any visit separate from driving after consumption.

Five Openings, More Than One Kind of Outing

There is no need to turn this list into a countywide shopping marathon. Start with the business that fits your interests, whether that means a lunch pickup, a record-store browse, or coffee with a friend. For a mixed-age group, choose the dining and music stops. The dispensary is included as local business news and is a separate destination for eligible adults, without any claim about medical benefits.

Check each business’s latest hours and menu before making a special trip. Soft openings and grand openings mark different stages, and a celebration date does not always establish the very first day a business served customers. A first visit is a chance to see how a new place fits your own routine. If you enjoy the experience, a return visit can matter long after the opening-day attention has passed.

Opening-date sources: local report 1; local report 2; local report 3. Featured image: AI-generated editorial illustration; not a photograph of the businesses.