Central Park Hotel

06/16/2026

🚨 CLOSED TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 🚨

Now before anybody gets the wrong idea and thinks we’re spending our “weekend” lounging around somewhere with a cold drink in hand...

Absolutely not. 😂

Today’s agenda includes:

✔️ Painting
✔️ Staining
✔️ Cleaning
✔️ Giving the patio a little more TLC
✔️ Working on new signage
✔️ Getting another room ready to list
✔️ Plotting and planning Father’s Day Brunch

And yes...

🐸 Frog legs are officially on the Dad’s Day menu.

Somebody has to keep Tim happy.

As for me? As per usual, I accidentally got paint on my face. But this time? I decided to turn it into battle paint. At this point, there is no turning back.

I will NOT be defeated by weathered wood, ugly shutters, endless to-do lists, or a 160+ year old hotel with opinions of its own. ⚔️🎨🤪

At some point later today, we may attempt to get cleaned up and venture out for dinner somewhere. Research & Development is important, after all.

Which brings me to my question...

👇 Tell me your favorite Tuesday night spot!

Bonus points for:
🍻 Cold drinks
☀️ Outdoor seating
🍔 Great food
🏔️ Beautiful views
🎶 Live music (this one is a stretch on a Tuesday… I know, I know)

Tag your favorite places below. We love supporting other local businesses, especially when we’re closed and can sneak away for a little inspiration.

See you Thursday, friends.

🖤✨Signed,

The World’s Messiest Painter
Keeper of the Frog Legs
Owner of a 160-Year-Old Hotel With Trust Issues

06/15/2026

🌮☀️ MONDAYS ARE KIND OF A BIG DEAL AROUND HERE ☀️🌮

Well folks...

You’re used to Monday Wing Night.

And don’t worry — we’re still running with what we’ve got left tonight.

BUT...

We’re also giving you a little sneak peek of something we’ve been cooking up.

Consider tonight the official unofficial preview of...

🌮🔥 MEXICAN MONDAY 🔥🌮

And let me tell you...

We may have gotten a little carried away.

We’re putting together a Mexican-inspired taco bar featuring:

🌮 Slow-cooked chicken
🌮 Slow-cooked beef
🌮 Homemade tortilla chips
🌮 Homemade salsa (and yes, I am way too excited about the salsa… I love making salsa)
🌮 Homemade taco shells
🌮 Mexican rice
🌮 All the fixin’s
..and because we’re Central Park Hotel and normal is overrated...

🦪 Mexican Mussels.

Because why not?

Pair it with a Cape May Tan Limes dressed up with a Tajín rim and fresh lime and suddenly you’re not sitting at the foot of North Mountain anymore...

🏖️ You’re basically on a beach in Mexico.

Matter of fact, I’ve got two beach chairs going in the sand pit with your names on them.

☀️ Beautiful weather
🌮 Great food
🍺 Cold drinks
🏔️ Mountain views

Not a bad way to spend a Monday.

Come see us tonight, friends.

You don’t need a passport..:. Just a ride to Central 😋🌴

06/14/2026

🚨🍗 PLOT TWIST! 🍗🚨

Nobody told the wings, but they’re on the menu tonight.

We’re kicking off Sunday Wing Night a little early and an awful lot spontaneously, because sometimes the best ideas happen when nobody overthinks them.

So here’s the deal:

🍗 WING NIGHT IS HAPPENING NOW

Come get ’em hot, crispy, saucy, and paired with your favorite cold beverage.

We’re making Sunday Nights Wing Night around here this summer, and tonight is the unofficial official kickoff.

Now for the really important question…

🤔 “What’s happening on Mondays?”

Well…

🌮 MEXICAN MONDAY 🌮 Has a pretty nice ring to it, don’t ya think?

We’re thinking tacos, margaritas, good vibes, and giving everyone a reason to look forward to Monday for once.

Stay tuned… tomorrow. 🤪

For tonight, though…

🍗 Wings.
🍺 Beer.
🏔 Mountain views.
😎 Patio vibes.

Come get saucy with us.

See ya at Central. 🖤

06/13/2026

🌞🍺 GOOD MORNING FROM THE MOUNTAINS! 🍺🌞

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect day to take a drive, grab a drink, and soak up some mountain views, this is it. I have a feeling it’s a good day to have a good day!!!

The patio is calling your name, the sun is shining, and we’ve got plenty of reasons to make the trip to Central today:

🦪 Mussels Special Tonight
Served as an appetizer or over pasta with our white wine lemon sauce, bacon, and Parmesan.

🍔 Slider Special All Day
A happy little accident turned into a delicious masterpiece featuring our house cherry bacon jam, Swiss cheese, and Leanda’s homemade jalapeño popper dip. And the accident kept accidentally making its way into this weekends lineup…. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

🍻 Cold drinks.
🏔 Mountain views.
😎 Patio vibes.

And don’t forget…

🥂 AYCE BRUNCH BUFFET TOMORROW
Starting at 11 AM with Bottomless Mimosas because hydration is really important to us here at your Gateway to the Gamelands.

☎️ Reservations: 570-925-6650

👔 FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH 👔

We’re putting together a brunch fit for dads everywhere.

🍖 Ribs
🍔 Sliders
🐸 Frog Legs (because Tim would haunt us if we didn’t)

And plenty more goodness to celebrate the dads, grandpas, bonus dads, stepdads, and father figures who somehow managed to keep us alive long enough to become adults or every time mom needed a timeout.

Come celebrate Father’s Day at the Historic Central Park Hotel — the oldest (and arguably coolest) little hotel around.

We’ll save you a seat, a mimosa, and maybe even a frog leg.

See ya soon. ❤️

🍻🏔️☀️

06/06/2026

Well folks, we lost power during the storms and the eta is 1AM for restoration so unfortunately we will be closed this evening. Join us for BRUNCH tomorrow at 11AM followed by music with Rick & Chopper from Whiskey and Woods at 3PM!

Sincerely hoping this actually posts (poor/no cell service and wifi out)! Sorry for the inconvenience - hope to see ya again soon! ✌️

06/06/2026

🍔 HAPPY LITTLE ACCIDENTS 🍔
(But also… beer never broke my heart 💔)

Our food order got mixed up.

Our food supplier zigged when they should’ve zagged. We ordered burgers and got sliders. Naturally, we covered them in popper dip and bacon jam and called it innovation🤣🍔🍻

Instead of complaining, we got creative.

Today’s lunch special:

Centrals Bitchin’ Sliders! Two sliders topped with:
🔥 Cherry Bacon Jam + Swiss
🔥 Leanda’s Homemade Jalapeño Popper Dip + Cheddar

Think of it as the Three Bi***es Grilled Cheese taking a detour and ending up between a couple buns.

Not everything that goes wrong has to stay wrong. Sometimes it ends up covered in bacon jam. We are pairing it with a frosty mug of raspberry lemon shandy (on tap NOW) and calling it a win.

💪 Mussels are still available this weekend until we’re out.

🥞 Brunch tomorrow. Leanda says the shandy is the perfect breakfast beer. I agree 🙃.

🎶 Rick & Chopper from Whiskey & Woods tomorrow afternoon.

🏔 Mountain views included.

🍺 Beer sold separately.

Come spend a little time in the mountains and see what all the dumpster drama is about.

See ya at Central. ❤️

06/05/2026

💪 MUSSELS WEEKEND 💪

Some people spend hours working on their muscles…
We spent one perfecting our mussels. 😏

This weekend’s special is a bowl full of happiness, topped with a rich white wine lemon sauce, bacon, and Parmesan, and served two ways:

🍋 As an appetizer for sharing (or not sharing… we don’t judge)

🍝 Over pasta as a full dinner that’s worth loosening your belt for. In fact, I saw Dave grab his belly when he walked out the door and let out a big sigh, so you know it’s Dave approved!

The photos speak for themselves. Fresh mussels, crispy bacon, bright lemon, garlic, herbs, and enough sauce to make you grateful for the toasted bread.

The weather’s looking fine, the patio is waiting, and Fish Fry Friday is calling your name.

Come flex those mussels with us this weekend at Central Park. 💪🐚



P.S. If you order the pasta version, we highly recommend resisting the urge to lick the plate. We said resisting… not succeeding. 😘🍋🍝

06/04/2026

🚨 FINAL DUMPSTER UPDATE 🚨

Well friends...

The saga is complete.

After four sides, several questionable artistic decisions, one celebrity dumpster, and entirely too much encouragement from the internet, Side #4 is officially finished.

Introducing:

🛑 DON’T BE TRASHY 🛑

(Advice for both bears and humans.)

This morning WNEP stopped by to film the dumpster and interview me about the artwork. Somewhere along the way this thing has gained more local attention than any dumpster reasonably should.

Yesterday alone, FIVE people stopped while I was painting to check on the progress. Joe stopped by this morning while WNEP was here. At this point, this dumpster is becoming a local legend, like the late Gimpy, may his soul rest in peace.

The best part?

The local bear community has remained suspiciously quiet this whole week.

No break-ins.
No dumpster diving.
No criminal activity from the Central Trash Panda.

I don’t know if the bear-proofing is working or if they’re simply waiting for the news coverage before making their next move.

Speaking of which...

📺 Tune into WNEP tonight at 6PM and watch me discover whether I sounded clever or completely unhinged on television. Probably both…

🍤 And don’t forget — it’s SEAFOOD NIGHT!

I’ll be filling in for MG behind the bar tonight, so come grab some clams, shrimp, seafood specials, cold drinks, and help us refill the most famous dumpster in Columbia County.

Because let’s be honest...

The bears aren’t gone.

They’re just waiting for Thursday leftovers.

🐻🗑️

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🐻🚨 CENTRAL TRASH PANDA UPDATE #3 🚨🐻

The wanted poster is officially up.

Charges currently include:
• Trespassing
• Stealing leftovers
• No respect for neighbors
• Leaving a mess

The good news?

It’s been two full nights of radio silence at the dumpster.

No break-ins.
No midnight snack raids.
No strongly worded complaints from local wildlife.

At this point we’re cautiously optimistic that our highly scientific bear-proofing techniques may actually be working.

Or…

He’s plotting.

We’ll keep you posted.

📍 Just a reminder:
We are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays each week.

We’ll be back at it Thursday evening for Seafood Night, serving up all the good stuff (preferably to humans and not bears).

Until then, enjoy the timelapse, enjoy the sunshine, and remember:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best Trash In Town
(According to local bears.)