Tarrytown's Twisted Oak Among Restaurants Participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

The following announcement is from Westchester County government:

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced today that Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW), presented by The Valley Table magazine, returns to Westchester November 3-16. Restaurant Week gives diners the opportunity to sample dishes featuring farm-to-table and sustainable products at nearly 100 of the county’s popular restaurants.

“Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to try the best dishes at Westchester County’s top restaurants,” said Astorino. “Our unique chefs show off their amazing talent by using products grown locally during the fall harvest season. 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.”

HVRW gives diners the opportunity to enjoy a variety of international flavors with a local flair at an approachable price point. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $29.95 and lunches are $20.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip).

Participating restaurants in Westchester County include well-known establishments such as The Parlor in Dobbs Ferry, 42 The Restaurant in White Plains, Restaurant North in Armonk, Tarry Lodge in Port Chester and X2O Xaviars on the Hudson in Yonkers. Joining the line-up this fall are four new restaurants, including Port Chester Hall & Beer Garden in Port Chester, Destination Bistro in Yorktown, Twisted Oak in Tarrytown and L’inizio in Ardsley. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at www.HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com and www.visitwestchesterny.com.

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/.

“Restaurant Week, especially Fall Restaurant Week, is by far the largest culinary event in the Hudson Valley,” said Janet Crawshaw, founder of HVRW. “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.”

Restaurant Week celebrates the Hudson Valley’s agricultural heritage, distinct cuisine and diverse dining scene. Nearly two hundred restaurants from the region’s seven counties – Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster and Columbia – participate in the two-week dining experience and support local restaurants, purveyors and businesses.
To make a reservation, call the restaurant directly or visit Open Table.

Join the conversation with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, hashtag #HVRW.

For more of the latest events and happenings in Westchester, log onto www.visitwestchesterny.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/westchestercountytourism), follow us on Twitter @westchestertour or call 1-800-833-9282. To view the Westchester County Destination Guide, please visit http://digital-editions.mediatwo.com/westchester-destination.

About Westchester County Tourism & Film

Tourism & Film is Westchester County’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a division within County Executive Robert P. Astorino’s Office of Economic Development.

About Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

In 1996, Janet Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky took an eight-­month sabbatical, traveling 35,000 miles across the country seeking authentic American experiences. They found that local farms, bakeries, fish markets, wineries and breweries were the key to understanding the country’s distinct regions. Inspired by their trip and the Chefs Collaborative, an educational sustainable food movement, the couple returned to their home in the Hudson Valley with a mission to awaken the region’s food consciousness. In 1998, they launched The Valley Table, a colorful quarterly, magazine that celebrates the agricultural heritage and cuisine of the region, leading the development of the Hudson Valley’s local food movement. Crawshaw and Novesky launched Hudson Valley Restaurant Week in 2006 with a distinguished board of advisors, including chefs, restaurateurs and tourism leaders. The two-­‐week culinary event premiered with 70 restaurants. Today, with nearly 200 participating restaurants spanning seven counties it is among the largest Restaurant Week events in the country, involving farmers, growers, wine makers and chefs. Participating counties include Dutchess, Westchester, Columbia, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. To learn more about Hudson Valley Restaurant Week or to become a sponsor please visit: www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com.