SOLD OUT: Ultimate Culinary Institute of America Hudson Valley House Weekend

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  • 09/16/2022 - 09/18/2022
    4:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Take a tasty and relaxing weekend away at a beautiful home in the Hudson Valley. This is the ultimate foodie trip! We have rented an amazing house overlooking the Hudson River directly across from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) where we will be dining for 3 separate meals.

The House:

  • It’s located 65 miles north of NYC in Highland, NY.  You may take the 2:33pm Metro-North to Poughkeepsie where we will pick y0u up or you may drive directly to the house.
  • Set on the bluffs overlooking the Hudson River directly across from the CIA
  • Spacious with lots of windows, outdoor deck, outdoor hot tub, large common areas. 3 bedrooms plus a separate bedroom over the garage.
  • See photos below.

 

The Plan:

Friday

  • Arrive by 5:30pm
  • Dinner at American Bounty Restaurant at the CIA 7pm 3 course meal (menu below subject to changes)
  • 9:30pm wine and conversation on the deck at the house.

Saturday

  • 9am Breakfast at the house
  • 10:30am Relaxation time
  • 12pm visit to Walkway Across the Hudson State Park for breathtaking views of the valley.
  • 1pm Lunch at the Culinary Institute Cafeteria; “The Egg”
  • 3pm Hard cider tasting at local farm stand (also get fresh berries and veggies!)
  • 5:30pm Return to house to freshen up
  • 6:15pm Dinner at Caterina De Medici Italian Restaurant 4 course meal (menu below subject to changes)
  • 9pm:  wine and conversation on the deck at the house

Sunday

  • 9am Breakfast
  • 11am check out
  • Return to train

 

Cost:

SOLD OUT: Master Bedroom: 1 King Bed, private bath with jaccuzzi tub, overlooking river  $1,100 (Supplement  $400 for additional guest)

 

SOLD OUT: Separate Apartment: 1 king bed, private bath  $950, River views (Supplement  $400 for additional guest)

 

SOLD OUT: Single Room:  1 king bed /shared bath. Overlooking river $725, (Supplement  $350 for additional guest)

 

Shared room:  Bunk beds.  Queen (bottom) Full size (top) Overlooking river $675

 

Included:

  • 2 nights accommodations
  • Transportation to and from train station and to all activities during the weekend.
  • 3 course dinner at Bocuse French Restaurant Friday (tax, tip, 3 courses, coffee, tea) alcohol extra
  • 4 course dinner at Caterina De Medici Italian Restaurant Saturday (tax, tip, 3 courses, coffee, tea) alcohol extra
  • Lunch at CIA Cafeteria (entree & soft drink)
  • Breakfast at house (eggs, protein, grains, French toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, juices)
  • Wine, Hard Cider, Beer and soft drinks at house
  • Snacks at house
  • linens & towels
  • Cleaning fees
  • House host

Not Included:

  • Train fare
  • Alcohol with dinner/lunch
  • Hard cider tasting (since not everyone will drink)

Other Info

  • 99% of those attending will likely be coming on their own.
  • Ages will likely be 30s-50s
  • Dress code: Summer casual / neat

COVID-19 Protocols

In accordance with current city and state protocols vaccination status is 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.  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 in the Covid era.
This event is nonrefundable.  If you have tested positive for Covid and cannot attend, we will do our best to provide you with credits to select future events with a copy of your positive test results. Please note that due to the cost involved in some activities credits may not be used for the event you missed.

Nonrefundable unless trip is canceled.

American Bounty Menu (Subject to seasonal changes)

Starters

  • Caesar Salad: garlic croutons, parmesan, pink peppercorn, chives

  • Chopped Salad: salumi, beans, havarti, cabbage, radicchio, sun-dried tomato, Sherry vinaigrette

  • Watermelon Panzanella: tomato, cucumber, frisée, red wine vinaigrette

  • Tuna Tartare: cucumber, avocado, sriracha aioli, sour dough crostini

  • Gumbo Ya Ya: chicken, andouille, popcorn rice

  • Spring Corn Chowder: corn, shrimp, fines herbes

  • Smoked Salmon Flatbread: pastrami style salmon, fromage blanc, red onions, cornichons, chives
  • Popcorn Rock Shrimp: gochujang emulsion, crispy lemon, parsley
  • Beer Battered Soft Shell Crab: asparagus, Spring peas, dandelion salad

  • Baby Octopus: fingerling potatoes, green beans, fennel slaw, tomato aioli

  • Shrimp And Grits: Palmetto Farms, tiger shrimp, Tasso ham, gravy

  • PEI Mussels: garlic-tomato broth, herb crusted bread

  • Crawfish Beignet: spring onion, crème fraîche, Creole seasoning, lemon zest

  • Oyster B.L.T. :bacon, bibb lettuce, fried green tomatoes, red pepper remoulade, Durkee’s dressing

Mains

  • Market Fish: sweet corn custard, fingerling potatoes, spring vegetables, champagne vinaigrette

  • King Salmon*:fondant potato, asparagus, fine herbes beurre blanc

  • Cioppino 29: assorted seafood, crostini, fennel, fingerling potatoes, tomato broth

  • Scallops and Pork Belly: apple-radish salad, cauliflower puree

  • Sunny Brook Farm Chicken: parsnip purée, Utica greens, rosemary jus

  • Grilled Filet Mignon: creamed spinach, warm potato salad, buttermilk fried onions, sauce Bearnaise

  • Berkshire Pork Porterhouse*: chorizo-sweet potato hash, fried brussels sprouts, umami sauce

  • Pan Seared Hudson Valley Duck : savory bread pudding, smoked carrots, duck jus

  • Rack of Lamb: street corn salad, crispy artichoke hearts, chimichurri

  • Pan-Fried Eggplant: tomato sauce, roasted peppers, spinach, olive tapenade

  • Grilled Asparagus and Trumpet Mushrooms :charred green asparagus, cipollini onions, za’atar emulsion, pomegranate molasses

  • Lobster Pot Pie: Maine lobster, leeks, Yukon potato, tarragon, sherry

  • Mushroom, Leek, and Kale Pot Pie:peas, corn, wild mushrooms, thyme

 

Dessert Menu

  • “S’mores” Chocolate Tart: graham cracker-chocolate chip ice cream, toasted meringue, raspberry foam

  • Ice Cream Float:root beer or creamsicle
    vanilla bean ice cream

  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée: seasonal berries, coconut tuile

  • Espresso-Mascarpone Mousse Cake: caramelized cocoa nibs, mandarin orange sauce

  • Key Lime Pie tropical fruit compote, coconut sorbet

  • Profiteroles: salted caramel ice cream, chocolate fondue

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake: poached rhubarb, wild flower honey ice cream

Menu Caterina De Medici

Menu  (4 courses) Menu is subject to change

 

Appetizers

Grilled Caesar Salad :
Parmesan-Black Pepper Frico, Boquerónes, Croutons

Salumi :
Assorted Cured Meats, Seasonal Pickled Vegetable

Grilled Octopus :
Aleppo, Fava Bean “Hummus,” Pepper and Olive Dressing
Pizza Margherita :
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad :
Supremes, Provolone, Pine Nuts, Citrus Vinaigrette
Beef Carpaccio :
Truffle Aioli, Caper Berries, Arugula

Wood Fired Shrimp Scampi  :
Polenta, Garlic Butter, Crostini

Calabrian Mussels :
Garlic, Fried Shallots, Pangritata
Pizza of the Day

 

First Course

Escarole and Bean Soup:
White Bean, Shaved Parmesan

Taleggio and Mushroom Ravioli :
Treviso, Brown Butter, Pine Nuts

Egg Yolk Pappardelle Bolognese :
Pork, Beef, Herb Impastada

Aquerello Risotto :
Squash, Mushroom, Pepita, Pecorino
Linguine Alle Vongole :
White Wine, Chili Flake

Ricotta Cavatelli :
Amatriciana, Guanciale, Parmesan

 

Main Course

Mediterranean Branzino :
Swiss Chard, Crushed Fingerlings, Manodori Balsamic, Mirum Oil
Cioppino :
Fin Fish, Clams, Shrimp, Mussels, Braised Fennel, Crostini
Pork Saltimbocca :
Broccolini, Polenta Gratin, Madeira Jus

Lamb Duo:
Winter Caponatina, Baby Artichokes

Roasted Chicken :
Cauliflower, Artichokes, Romanesco

Grilled New Zealand King Salmon :
Fregola, Kale, Acqua Pazza

Grilled Strip Steak :
Spinach, Truffle Fries, Chili Aioli, Bordelaise
Dessert

Pear Tart :
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Almond Cream, Apple Cider Sauce

Panna Cotta :
Macerated Berries, Honey Tuile
Tiramisù :
Mascarpone Cream, Espresso Lady Fingers

Affogato :
Vanilla Gelato, Espresso, Almond Cantucci

 

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