Culinary Institute Of America Lunch Holiday Wine Tasting & Largest Holiday

Get Tickets Here: [hidden] RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email [hidden] Cost: $180 General admission includes 3 course lunch, 1 soft drink or mocktail, the wine tasting, transportation to and from the train station to all activities**. (space is limited to 8)** EVENT DESCRIPTION: The Culinary Institute of America 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 Bocuse French Restaurant for a 3 course lunch, then enjoy a holiday wine tasting at a local winery and check out the house that holds the Guinness record for the most holiday lights! The trip is easy to get to from Metro-North! 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. · Your guide will pick you up and bring you to the CIA campus overlooking the Hudson River. · Enjoy lunch at Bocuse and a limited tour of the campus. · After lunch we will enjoy a wine tasting at a new local winery. · After the winery we will check out The Guinness Book record holder for the Largest Holiday Lights Display. · Following the display, we’ll head back to the train. Not Included: Train fare, items purchased outside of our package. 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. Dress for the weather Ages: 21+ Questions? Contact Dave Cervini at [hidden] or call [hidden] M-F 10am-4pm This event is nonrefundable unless the event is canceled or rescheduled. Menu First Course La soupe aux Truffes Noires V.G.E (+5) Chicken Consommé, Root Vegetables, Black Truffles, Foie Gras, Mushrooms, Puff Pastry Salade de Choux Bruxelles Roasted Squash, Pomegranate, Shaved Cauliflower, Radicchio, Almond Crumble, Garlicky-Apple Cider Vinaigrette La salade d’Automne Pear, Endive, Hazelnuts, Rainbow Carrot, Smoked Cheddar, Maple Vinaigrette Les Huîtres Gratinées Oysters Gratinées, Spinach, Bacon, Onion, Parmesan-Reggiano, Panko Le Saumon Fume Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche Quail Eggs, Buckwheat Blini, Steelhead Trout Caviar, Dashi Gelée Tartiflette California Potatoes, Bacon, Crème Fraîche, Onion, Preféré de nos Montagnes Cheese LEEKS VINAIGRETTE Fourme d’Ambert Cheese, Pickled Plum, Pistachio, Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette La Betterave Roasted Beets, Sheep Camembert, Toast, Mâche, Candied Walnuts Second Course Le Boeuf de boucher (+5) * Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Mushroom, Broccolini, Leek-Potato Hash Brown, Béarnaise Fricassée de Lotte Monkfish, Shrimp Dumplings, Marble Potatoes, Pickled Onions, Mushrooms La côte de porc Pork Chop, Delicata Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Chestnut, Grapes, Armagnac-Rosemary Cream Sauce La Agnolotti farcie au Homard (+5) Stuffed Lobster Agnolotti, Mushrooms, Onion Marmalade, Crustacean Bisque Le Poulet Rôti Local Heritage Chicken, Caraflex Cabbage, Dirty Rice La mârais fraiche * Market Fish, Mushrooms, Kale, Honeynut Squash, Véronique Sauce L’Omelette Classique Classic French Omelet, Fines Herbes, Lettuce, Fries THIRD COURSE Baba Au Rhum Savarin Dough, Soft Vanilla Cream, Rum Opera Almond Biscuit, Coffee Butter Cream, Dark Chocolate Ganache Pot de Crème à la Citrouille Pumpkin Custard, Walnut Granola, Oat Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream, Cranberry Fromages Selection of 3 Cheeses, Seasonal Accompaniments *Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk for food-borne illness. Venue: Take The 9:50am Metro-North Train from Grand Central or Meet At Poughkeepsie Train Station Hosted by Dave Cervini's [hidden] and several partner MeetUp groups. Don't worry about coming out alone, that's what many do... you will always have a host to greet you and introduce you to other members at our events. Get Tickets Here: [hidden] More Info below.