Mardi
Gras Valentine Wine
TastingFeb. 13, 7-10
Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville
Live music, food, wine and dancing. Three open wine tasting bars including The Red Bar, The
White Bar and The Dessert & Champagne Bar, each paired with foods and appetizers. $50 per person and available online. (845) 496-3611; www.brotherhoodwinery.net
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Special Overnight
Offer For Guests
Hilton Homewood Suites, Stewart Airport,
Newburgh
The Hilton Homewood Suites Stewart Airport is offering a special rate of $89 per night for
Brotherhood's Mardi Gras Valentine Event guests. Includes round trip transportation from the hotel to the winery and breakfast on Valentine's Day. (845)
567-2700
Big Easy Bistro Mardi Gras
Feb. 23, 5-10
Newburgh Waterfront, Newburgh
New Orleans comes to the popular Big
Easy Bistro on the river with live music from the Saints of Swing, dinner specials featuring foods of the Big Easy, drink specials and a lively party. Dress in
costume and reserve early. (845)
656-3939
Farms &
Festivals
Palisades Indoor Farmers
Market
Feb. 6-May 15,
9-1
Palisades Community Center,
Palisades
Selections include seasonal fruits and
vegetables, chicken, eggs and meat, pies, cupcakes, pickles, cheese, breads, nuts, jams, fair trade coffee and more from regional farmers and vendors. www.palisadesny.com
Innovation &
Diversification – Adding Value To Your Products
Feb. 5
Henry Wallace Center at FDR Library, Hyde
Park
Offered by Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corp. and Cornell Cooperative Extension for all growers and ag-prenuers. Day-long
conference featuring topics including market developments, food safety, product development, with special sessions for dairy, livestock and fruit/vegetable
producers. $15 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Mary Ann Johnson. (518) 828-4718; majohnson@hvadc.org
Farm-To-Table Salad
Greens
Feb. 21, 11-1 &
2-4
Stone Barns Center, Pocantico
Hills
Up close and personal farming. Harvest greens
and vegetables in the greenhouse or in the field and collect eggs from the hens. When the farm work is done, cook everything up into a simple snack. $20 for
adults; $15 for children ages 2-14. (914) 366-6200; www.stonebarnscenter.org
On The Menu
Peter Kelly's Super Bowl Bash
Feb.
7
Restaurant X, Congers
X2O,
Yonkers
Watch the big game in style at X20 or Restaurant X and feast Xaviar's style. Chef Peter Kelly
offers his now legendary Super Bowl Bash on both sides of the Hudson. The menu begins at X20 with a sushi bar while Restaurant X features a raw bar. The
feasting continues with hors d'oeuvres, stadium snacks, an open bar, Cowboy Rib-Eye at half-time, and a full menu with selections such as roast rack of
lamb and king salmon passed buffet-style to your table. Hi-Def giant screen TVs keep the game in view. Cost $100 per person (excludes tax and tip).
Reservations for Restaurant X (845) 268-6555; for X20 (914) 965-1111.
Cooking Demo &
Wine Tasting
Feb. 23 or Mar. 23, 6:30PM
Lanterna Tuscan Bistro, Nyack
Enjoy a four-course meal as Chef Rossano
Gianni shares his
traditional Tuscan recipes, demonstrates how to prepare the meal and pairs each course with a different wine. $75 per person (tax and tip included).
Reservations required. (845) 353-2941
Comedy
Night At Starr Place
Feb. 6, 8PM
Starr Place, Rhinebeck
All "starr" line-up with a variety of comics
from New York City followed by a special musical guest. Hosted by Rob Kirwood. Special comedy menu and drinks. Reservations suggested. (845) 876-2924; www.starrplace.com
Cooking Vegetarian Class
Wednesdays in Feb. & Mar., 7-9
Garden Cafe, Woodstock
Weekly cooking class with chef/owner Pam Brown. Each week presenting a new vegetarian/vegan
recipe. Class includes instructions, recipe and lots of food and fun. $30 per person. Reservations required. (845) 679-3600; www.gardencafewoodstock.com
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"Taste The Menu"
Feb. 1-28, 5PM
Bell's Cafe Bistro,
Catskill
Every Friday and Saturday, Bell's Cafe Bistro offers a 4-course menu for $27.
Free Latin World
Cuisine Cooking Demonstration
Feb. 14, 1PM
Adam's Fairacre Farms,
Kingston
Local Chef Erika Mahlkuch of Sabroso Restaurant offers a unique seminar on preparing her
tantalizing version of Beef Bourguignon.
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