The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is the world’s premier culinary institute in Hyde Park, NY.  Enjoy a day out of the city with other members of the group as we dine at American Bounty Restaurant for lunch, walk off the calories on the famous Walkway Across The Hudson State Park and enjoy a visit to Val-Kill the historic home of Eleanor Roosevelt.

How it works:

• Take the 9:50am Metro-North train from Grand Central or points north to Poughkeepsie, NY (65 miles north of NYC). You may also drive to meet the group at the train station.
• You may also opt to take our van from midtown there and back. (see below)
• Your guide will pick you up and bring you to the CIA campus overlooking the Hudson River.
• Enjoy lunch at American Bounty and a limited tour of the campus.
• Following lunch we will visit Val-Kill the historic home of Eleanor Roosevelt.
• Weather permitting we will bring you to The Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest elevated pedestrian train bridge in the world! (1.2 mile flat walk over a converted train trestle high above the river with amazing views)!
• You will be back on the 5:50pm train at the latest.

Cost:  $165 General admission ($155 lifetime VIP members) includes 3 course lunch, 1 soft drink or cocktail, the walkway experience, , transportation to and from the train station to all activities.  (Space is limited to 7)

 

 

Not Included: Train fare, items purchased outside of our package.

Menu Subject to change

Starters

• Mixed Greens

  roasted grapes, candied nuts, McGrath Creamery cheese, hazelnut-white wine dressing

• Roasted Pear

  goat cheese, dried cranberries, spiced walnuts, Meyer lemon vinaigrette

• Tequila Cured Salmon*

  citrus crème fraîche, fingerling chips, sourdough croutons

• Cauliflower Soup

  jumbo lump crab, orange zest, spiced pistachio

• Butternut-Apple Soup

roasted apples, blue cheese, crème fraîche, pepitas

• Chestnut Ravioli

spiced sweet potato broth, brown butter braised endive

• Sage-Potato Gnocchi

  caramelized fall squash, spiced pepita, grana padano

• Smoked Chicken Mac and Cheese

  ricotta cavatelli, wild mushrooms, goat cheese

• Thai Style Mussels

  housemade sausage, fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms, grilled country bread

• Sautéed Octopus

  shishito peppers, chili vinaigrette, scallion gel

• Chilled Oysters

  mojito mignonette, cucumber, mint, rum

• Cider Braised Pork Belly

  malt vinegar aioli, shaved pear salad, cider syrup

• Chicken Fried Quail

  smoked guava BBQ, celeriac slaw, fried quail egg

Mains

• Market Fish

  cauliflower-celery root purée, roasted treviso, red wine fumé

• Sautéed Salmon*

  peewee potatoes, bacon, oyster mushroom ragout, heirloom tomato emulsion

• Mushroom and Seitan Wellington

  rosemary fingerling potatoes, horseradish-cashew crème

• Pan Roasted Chicken Breast

  fall vegetables, seyval blanc velouté, parsnip purée, fines herbes emulsion

• Grilled Strip Loin*

  sweet potato purée, heirloom carrot-turnips, charred shallots, black garlic sauce

• Herb-Rubbed Lamb Chop*

  potato-leek gratin, roasted vegetable, rosemary-lamb jus

• Pan Roasted Duck Breast*

braised greens, smashed peewee potatoes, rhubarb chutney

Dessert Menu

• Ice Cream Float

  Root Beer OR Creamsicle
  vanilla bean ice cream

• Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

  summer berries, coconut tuile

• Espresso-Mascarpone Mousse Cake

  caramelized cocoa nibs, mandarin orange sauce

• “S’mores” Chocolate Tart

  toasted meringue, banana foam

*Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk for food-borne illness. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu. Please inform your server if you have an allergy so that we may accommodate your requests. 

Can I come alone?Yes, most guests do! It’s a great way to meet new people.

Dress Code:   Keep it neat, be yourself and look your best. There is no dress code for the restaurant.  Be comfortable and casual.  Wear sneakers or comfortable shoes.

Ages: 21+

Questions? Email Dave Cervini at dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212.873.2256, M-F 10am to 4pm.

Nonrefundable unless canceled.

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Illness Protocols/Refunds
In accordance with current city and state protocols vaccination status or masks are not mandatory for this event.  However, we do ask that participants act in a responsible manner and do not attend if feeling ill, showing symptoms or have been recently exposed to any of the current illnesses. Mask wearing is optional unless the venue or city has mandated that.  Everyone should respect the comfort levels of others as we transition into this next phase of socializing.

This event is nonrefundable unless canceled.  If you have tested positive for Covid or are sick with any ailment  that prohibits you from attending, we will do our best to provide you with credits for select future events with a copy of your positive test results or doctor’s note. Credits may or may not equal the cost of the event missed and may only be applied to events selected by NYSN.