Food With A Story

Open For Takeout, Curbside Pickup, Indoor &

Outdoor Dining

Joseph Moore

Born in Middletown, NY and raised in Bullville, Joe has deep roots in the area.  After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in 2009, Joe was quickly named Sous Chef for Siena Restaurant, an establishment that has received numerous accolades from Rhode Island Monthly as the best Restaurant in Providence, RI. However, the urge to return back to New York was too strong and Joe soon found himself at Café Centro in midtown Manhattan. New York City broadened his awareness and appreciation for fine dining and a few years later, he made the switch to Westchester County Country Clubs, exclusive member’s only clubs with affluent clientele.   It was there that he honed his abilities and pushed the boundaries of his own cooking and the dining programs of the Clubs for which he worked.  Joe looks forward to showcasing his talents at Oak & Reed.

Laura Moore

Also born and raised in Middletown, Laura met Joe on a cold November night at a pop-up dinner that he was hosting in his parents' house.  He sealed the deal with his food and six years later, the two were married in August of 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Middletown. With more than ten years of experience in Advertising Account Services, Laura has continuously proven to run flawless advertising programs, putting clients' satisfaction at the top of her list; a direct correlation to the food service industry. She holds a marketing degree from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business, and she studied Advanced Management and Marketing at the University College Cork, Ireland.  She is eager to bring her sense of hospitality to Middletown. 

Trace Martin

Born in Baltimore, MD and raised in the small town of Port Deposit, Trace started in the kitchen at a young age and when he turned 17, found himself fully immersed in the culinary world. It was then that he realized he needed to further his education and soon graduated top tier of his class from The Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts. The last three months of his education were spent as an intern at Cafe Centro, a fine dining French restaurant in Midtown Manhattan (where he met Joe). As his career developed, he gained invaluable experience and exposure at a variety of establishments including a hip-jazzy restaurant in Brooklyn, NY and a high end Country Club in Westchester, NY.  Trace has spent a lot of time in Middletown with both Joe and Laura  and considers the City and its suburbs a home away from home.  He is excited to share his expertise and knowledge with our customers. 

During this time, Oak & Reed is taking orders for

Takeout, Curbside Pickup, Indoor & Outdoor Dining. 

To place an order you can call the restaurant at 845.775.4200. 

Please note that the menu changes daily based on product availability. 

You can find the daily menu here.

- SCHEDULE -

Tuesday: 5 pm - 9 pm: Take Out, Curbside, Indoor & Outdoor Seating

Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 9 pm: Take Out, Curbside, Indoor & Outdoor Seating

Sunday: 11:30 am - 8 pm: Takeout, Curbside, Indoor & Outdoor Seating

Monday:  Closed

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We remain committed to maintaining the safest possible environment for our guests and employees.

We will adhere to all recommended guidelines and protocols,

which means that for the time being, dining with us will look and feel a little different.

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Please be aware of the following when visiting:

• Please use the Orchard Street Corridor Entrance for picking up your takeout food and for checking in for your reservation.   

• Waitstaff & kitchen staff have been educated on the best practices.

• Printed menus will be disposable (one-time use only) 

• We kindly request that during this time reservations are made by calling the restaurant at 845-775-4200. We have very limited tables, so we highly suggest making a reservation!  We also politely ask that limit your time to 90 minutes, so we can accommodate all of our friends and neighbors! Reservations will be held for 15 minutes, so please call if you are running late or we may give the table away.  

• The current guidelines restrict us to only 10 people per table.

• Guests may only enter the restaurant via the North Street Corridor door to use the restroom.

• Our outside tables do have heaters, however we have a limited amount so please make a reservation.

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We appreciate all the support during this uncertain time. 

The Oak & The Reeds

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We chose to name our restaurant after this Aesop's Fables classic for its moral depiction of resilience.  It is incredibly relevant as the City of Middletown has made great strides towards revitalizing the area, sparking a Renaissance in the Lower Hudson Valley.  It also represents how we as a restaurant conduct business, with humility and flexibility.  After all, it is our City too and we take pride in serving our neighbors.

A very large oak was uprooted by the wind and thrown across a stream. It fell among some Reeds, which it thus addressed: “I wonder how you, who are so light and weak, are not entirely crushed by these strong winds.” They replied, “You fight and contend with the wind, and consequently you are destroyed; while we on the contrary bend before the least breath of air, and therefore remain unbroken, and escape." - Aesop (Townsend version), 1919

Painting by Achille Michallon

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