{"id":32132,"date":"2012-09-28T14:30:21","date_gmt":"2012-09-28T18:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=32132"},"modified":"2019-06-24T20:34:42","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T00:34:42","slug":"hudson-valley-restaurant-week-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/32132\/hudson-valley-restaurant-week-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the Train, Come Hungry: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

There have been many destinations that have compelled us to board a train or bus to the Hudson Valley over the years, Breakneck Ridge, Bannerman Castle, the Rockefeller Estate, Stone Barns, Dia: Beacon, Shakespeare at Boscobel, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Storm King Art Center, but knowing each car-free adventure will lead to a delicious locally-sourced meal is the ultimate reason we keep coming back.<\/p>\n

Normally held in early spring, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week<\/strong> is now a bi-annual affair with the addition of this year\u2019s fall event on November 5-18. Over 150 participants will offer three course dinner menus for $29.95, with many places also serving a prix-fixe lunch menu for $20.95. From Italian trattorias to French bistros to American grills and caf\u00e9s, there is something to suit every palate.<\/p>\n

Here are 11 of our favorite restaurants\u2014all serving the best produce, cheese, meat and wine from the Hudson Valley\u2014that you can easily get to without a car from the city.<\/p>\n

Harvest on Hudson <\/strong>| 1 River St. | Hastings on Hudson | 914.478.2800 | www.harvest2000.com
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Bistro Rollin <\/strong> | 142 Fifth Ave. | Pelham | 914.633.0780 | www.bistrorollin.com
\nBistro Rollin has teamed up with nearby Lieb\u2019s Organic Farm to present diners with fresh, locally farmed produce. All their seafood comes from the North Atlantic region including their rotating selection of oysters\u2014on offer right now are Wiley Points from Rhode Island in addition to other varieties. While you\u2019re there check out R Bar, the newly expanded bar space that\u2019s separate from the main dining room. With ample seating and it\u2019s own unique menu with items like the House-made Tuna Burger, you can make a night of it right at the bar. How to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North New Haven Line from Grand Central to the Pelham, NY stop. The restaurant is approximately two blocks from the train station.<\/p>\n

The Cookery Restaurant<\/strong> | 39 Chestnut St. | Dobbs Ferry | 914.305.2336 | www.thecookeryrestaurant.com
\nThe menu focuses on Italian comfort food and changes seasonally as much of the produce is purchased at regional farmers markets. Of particular note is the pig dinner consisting of an appetizer, whole pig and three side dishes for $65.00 per person. The whole pig is brought to the table and patrons watch as the chef cuts the pork away from the bone. For an extra charge, you can have each course paired with draught beer or wine. Pig dinners will be available during restaurant week, however reservations must be made in advance. Call or visit the restaurant\u2019s website for further details. How to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central to the Dobbs Ferry stop. The restaurant is approximately two blocks up the hill from the train station.<\/p>\n

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Dolphin<\/strong> | 1 Van Der Donck St. | Yonkers | 914.751.8170 | www.dolphinrbl.com
\nSeafood is the main draw at this waterfront venue with an ultra modern bar and lounge area featuring geometric leather couches and large flat-screen TVs. In an effort to conserve energy, LED and halogen lighting is used throughout the interior of the restaurant. Dolphin offers raw bar selections like oysters, shrimp and clams and the full dinner menu includes pasta, chicken and steak in addition to other seafood-based dishes. General Manager Jimmy Rugova says the pri-fixe, three-course restaurant week menu will feature wine pairings. How to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central to the Yonkers stop. The restaurant is across the street from the train station near the waterfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Sneak <\/strong>Peek<\/strong>:
\nHudson Valley Restaurant Week
\nFeaturing Caf\u00e9 of Love<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A former food writer for Ladies Home Journal, <\/em>Leslie Lampert is now a successful restaurateur with two popular Mount Kisco establishments: Ladle of Love, a gourmet food shop, and Caf\u00e9 of Love, a farm-to-table eatery.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe try really hard to support all the community growers,\u201d Lampert says of the dozen or so local farms she works with. Alongside talented chefs Hector Coronel and Mike Donnelly, Lampert designs the seasonal menus, like this autumn-inspired sampling below.<\/p>\n

Appetizer<\/strong>
\nTuna Tartar with a Lemon Fig Vinaigrette<\/p>\n

Entrees<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Pan Roasted Cod over Stewed Moroccan Red Lentils and Shaved Brussel Sprouts<\/p>\n

\u2022 Double Cut Pork Chop with Warm Apple Cabbage Slaw and Acorn Squash seasoned with Taram and Brown Butter<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beef Burger with Crispy Apple Ring, Cheddar Cheese and House-made Cinnamon Ketchup<\/p>\n

Dessert<\/strong>
\n\u201cRe-imagined\u201d Pumpkin Pie with House-made Shortbread Crumbles, Spice Pumpkin Custard and Bourbon Kiss Whip Cream<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: Every table also gets Caf\u00e9 of Love\u2019s signature Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip served with a selection of artisan breads and house pickled radishes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Hudson House River Inn<\/strong> | 2 Main St. | Cold Spring | 845.265.9355 | www.hudsonhouseinn.com
\nBuilt in 1832, the Hudson House River Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The River Room restaurant has an extensive wine list that includes Hudson Valley wines like the popular Millbrook Chardonnay and the kitchen uses local cheeses such as Coach Farm Goat Cheese. If you\u2019re thinking about an overnight stay, Restaurant Week might be the best time to make the trip as the Inn plans to offer special accommodation rates and package deals with other area attractions. Check the Inn\u2019s website for further details.
\nHow to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central to the Cold Spring stop. The restaurant is approximately one block away near the riverfront.<\/p>\n

McGrath\u2019s Tavern<\/strong> | 146 East Main St. | Pawling | 845.855.0800 | www.mcgrathstavern.com
\nThe atmosphere here is casual and relaxed. The main dining room has a stone fireplace that\u2019s often ablaze during fall and winter. House specialties are distinguished on the menu with the tavern\u2019s logo and include the McGrath Burger topped with gorgonzola, bacon and horseradish sauce and the Pub Fried Chicken served with mashed potatoes and pepper cream gravy.
\nHow to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Harlem Line from Grand Central to the Pawling stop. The restaurant is approximately a ten minute walk down East Main St.<\/p>\n

Tarry Lodge<\/strong> | 18 Mill St. | Port Chester | 914.939.3111 | www.tarrylodge.com
\nChef and TV personality Mario Batali is part of the executive team behind Tarry Lodge, a casual Italian trattoria in Port Chester. As a Certified Green Restaurant, Tarry Lodge has taken steps to reduce waste and promote sustainability such as installing a water filtration system that eliminates the need for bottled water and using 100% recycled paper products. In keeping with the trattoria aesthetic, the menu features a variety of pizzas and pastas as well as main course options like Game Hen with Chanterelles and Truffle Vinaigrette and Grilled Tuna with Spicy Sicilian Pepperonata.
\nHow to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North New Haven Line from Grand Central to the Port Chester stop. The restaurant is approximately three blocks from the train station.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 of Love<\/strong> | 38 East Main St. | Mount Kisco | 914.242.1002 | www.cafeofloveny.com
\nIf you\u2019re wondering how the restaurant\u2019s name came about, Caf\u00e9 of Love is an offshoot of its sister establishment Ladle of Love, a gourmet food shop serving prepared soups and stews. The d\u00e9cor exudes rustic elegance with mismatched, antique-looking tables and chairs and a dramatic wrought iron chandelier in the center of the dining room. Owner Leslie Lampert is committed to farm-to-table dining and sources as many ingredients as possible from local farmers and growers. A chalkboard at the back of the dining room lists the foods currently in season. How to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Harlem Line from Grand Central to the Mount Kisco stop. The restaurant is approximately a five minute walk from the train station.<\/p>\n

Chat American Grill |<\/strong> 1 Christie Place | Scarsdale | 914.722.4000 | www.chatamericangrill.com
\nAs the name suggests, you\u2019ll find hearty American fare here such as steak, fish, pastas, meatloaf and entr\u00e9e size salads. Get cozy next to the fireplace with a martini from the bar\u2019s award winning list\u2014order the Cappuccino Martini made with real espresso for a pick-me-up or try the refreshing Lemon Basiltini with lemonade and muddled basil leaf. An enclosed patio with heaters means outdoor dining is possible for the majority of the fall season. How to get there:<\/strong> Take the Metro-North Harlem Line from Grand Central to the Scarsdale stop. The restaurant is approximately a five minute walk from the train station.<\/p>\n

Red Hat on the River<\/strong> | 1 Bridge St. | Irvington | 914.591.5888 | www.redhatbistro.com
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*<\/strong><\/em>Reservations are recommended for restaurant week and menu items are subject to change. Visit hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n

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