3 Local Eateries Participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

Stay close to home and still dine out three nights during the fall 2014 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week program which begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and runs through Nov 16.

Among the restaurants participating this year are Cortlandt Colonial, Peekskill Brewery, and Ralph & Dave’s in Verplanck.

The lunches and dinners haven’t changed : $29.95 per person for a three-course dinner and $20.95 per guest for a three-course lunch. Beverages from coffee to cocktails, tax and gratuity are additional.

If you want to venture further afield, nearly 200 restaurants from the region’s seven counties – Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster and Columbia – participate in the two-week dining experience.

“Restaurant Week, especially Fall Restaurant Week, is by far the largest culinary event in the Hudson Valley,” said Janet Crawshaw, founder of HVRW, in a press release. “During Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, chefs have the fabulous opportunity to showcase not only their restaurants, but also their fresh, creative dishes to people who may be first-timers in their restaurants.”

Look up participating restaurants by county, cuisine or town, To make a reservation, call the restaurant directly or visit Open Table.

HVRW coincides with the launch of the Westchester County Farms & Orchards Visitor’s Guide, which offers visitors a list of resources – hotels, restaurants, orchards and activities – to help plan their getaway in the county during the fall. A major component of the brochure is Westchester’s highly-acclaimed farm-to-table dining opportunities. Fifteen of the restaurants in the guide are participating in HVRW. The digital version of the guide can be viewed by visiting http://www.bent-creative.com/westchester-tourism-brochure-flip/.

“Our unique chefs show off their amazing talent by using products grown locally during the fall harvest season,” said Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. “So pick up the phone, send a text, send a Tweet and tell your friends to ‘Meet Me in Westchester’ for an amazing meal at a great price. It’s something you won’t want to miss.”