Historical Facts

The Gurley family is carrying on a family tradition
started when The Smith Brother's Restaurant opened in
Poughkeepsie, New York over 100 years ago. The
restaurant was famous for fine home-cooked meals and
fabulous pastries. The Smith brothers were also the
originators of Smith Brother's Cough Drops.

Many well-known people such as Alfred Einstein and
Eleanor and Teddy Roosevelt frequented the Smith
Brother's Restaurant. Mrs. Roosevelt purchased pastries
weekly while Teddy enjoyed ice cream served to him at
curbside. Our staff will also carry on another family
tradition, "Southern hospitality".