County Executive Robert P. Astorino marked the start of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW) Monday by rolling up his sleeves and helping Harvest on Hudson executive chef David Amorelli prepare pear and blue cheese pizza using only locally sourced produce.
"Learning how to cook one of my favorite dishes with an excellent chef at an iconic Westchester restaurant – I can't think of a better way to celebrate the start of spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week," Astorino said. "This two-week long celebration, where the concept of farm-to-table dining is showcased, has become a signature event in Westchester that many people look forward to. So text, tweet, and call all your friends and family to 'Meet Me in Westchester' for a terrific meal at an affordable price."
During HVRW, which runs from March 9 to 22, diners will have the opportunity to sample dishes featuring farm-to-table, sustainable products at more than 100 restaurants in Westchester. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $29.95 and lunches are $20.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip).
Harvest on Hudson, located in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson, offers diners a relaxing ambience with views overlooking the Hudson River. With a fully functioning garden, Harvest on Hudson expands on the farm-to-table menu concept offering a wide selection on its menu including fish, meat, chicken, pasta and much more. The restaurant also features a wood-fire pizza oven.
"Harvest on Hudson is happy to help kick-off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week with Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino," said Bruce Bernacchia, co-owner of Harvest on Hudson. "It has been a long winter and it's time to go out and sample Westchester's finest restaurants during these coming weeks."
Other participating venues include well-known establishments such as such as Crabtree's Kittle House, and X2O Xaviars on the Hudson. Joining the lineup this year are 13 new Westchester restaurants including: Trattoria 160 in Pleasantville, Birdsall House in Peekskill and Halstead Avenue Bistro in Harrison.
Janet Crawshaw, event founder and publisher of The Valley Table magazine, noted the growth of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week.
"Our mission is to support the Hudson Valley region, which has become an epicenter of the farm-to-table concept and is at the forefront of the craft food and beverage movement," said Crawshaw. In 2014 alone, $20 million in sales revenue was generated during Restaurant Week events—that's a major boost for local businesses, farmers, producers and purveyors."
A complete list of participating restaurants is available at www.HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com.
For local produce in Westchester County, please refer to the following list of local farmers' markets:
Bronxville Farmers Market
Stone Place at Paxton Avenue
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
www.bronxvillefarmersmarket.com
Chappaqua Farmers Market
Chappaqua Train Station
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Beginning June
www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org
Cortlandt Farm Market
2267 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor
Wednesdays, April-December
www.cortlandtfarmmarket.com
Croton Down to Earth Farmers Market
Lot on Municipal Place-off Rt 9 exit
Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May-November
Dobbs Ferry
Corner of Cedar Street and Main
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www.dobbsferryfarmersmarket.com
Hartsdale Farmers Market
Hartsdale Train Station parking lot
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
914-693-2935
Hastings Farmers Market
7 Maple Avenue (library parking lot)
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org
Irvington Farmers Market
Main Street School parking lot
110 Main Street, Irvington
Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.net
John Jay Homestead Farm Market
400 Jay Street
Saturdays, , 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
June 22- October 13
www.johnjayhomestead.org
Katonah at Muscoot Farm
51 Route 100
10am-3pm
www.muscootfarm.org
Larchmont Down to Earth Farmers Market
Parking Lot off Chatsworth Ave-enter Myrtle Blvd
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 25-December 21
Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
168 West Boston Post Road
(at the corner of Mt. Pleasant Ave.)
Mount Kisco Winter Farmers Market
St. Marks Church, 85 East Main Street
Saturdays, , 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December-June
New Rochelle Farmers Market
Hugenot Park/Twin Lakes (near Iona College)
New Rochelle Downtown BID Farmers Market
1 Library Plaza
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
June 1-October 26
www.newrochellegrandmarket.com
Ossining Down to Earth Farmers Market
Parking Lot on the corner of Spring & Main Streets
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May-December
Ossining Indoor Winter Farmers Market
Claremont Elementary School
400 Executive Bvld, Ossining
Peekskill Winter Farmers Market (January 10-April 25)
The Field Library
4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
www.peekskillfarmersmarket.com
Pleasantville Farmers Market (Outdoors)
May 23-November 21
Memorial Plaza (Metro-North parking lot)
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. beginning May 25
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org
Pleasantville Farmers Market (Indoors)
December 6-May 9
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
40 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org
Pocantico Hills at Stone Barns
630 Bedford Road
1 Sunday a month 10am-4pm
www.stonebarnscenter.org
Pound Ridge-Scotts Corners
65 Westchester Ave
Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ridge Hill Down to Earth Farmers Market
1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers
Fridays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
June-November
Rye Farmers Market
Parking Lot behind Purchase St
Sundays,8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May-December
Tarrytown Down to Earth Farmers Market
Patriots Park on N. Broadway (Rt. 9)
Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May-November
Tuckahoe Farmers Market
Depot Square (near Metro-North station)
10am-4pm
White Plains Farmers Market
Court Street, between Martine Ave and Main Street
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Beginning May