September 11th & 12th – Dutchess Co. Fairgrounds – Rhinebeck, NY
Cooking Demos
We at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest are excited to bring you, along with a 150 vendors, a slew of cooking demonstrations for your weekend enjoyment. The schedule is as follows:
Building D – Demonstration Stage
SATURDAY:
12PM – Marcus Giuliano of Aroma Thyme Bistro – Wine Seminar
1:00PM – Chef Vincent Tropepe – Stuffed Oranges and Stuffed Mushrooms
2:00PM – Chef Maria Liberati -The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holiday First courses
3:30PM – Chef Vincent Tropepe – CHOCOLATE! Chilean Seabass Vera Cruz & How to make homemade chocolates
SUNDAY:
12PM – Chef Vincent Tropepe – Red Zinfandel Chicken Burger
1:00PM – Chef Maria Liberati -The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holiday appetizers
2:00PM – Chef Vincent Tropepe -Fried Pork Cutlet Sandwich with Prosciutto & Provolone
3:00PM – Debbie Decker – Something “Cheesy” Exceptional Hudson Valley Cheeses
Band Shell – Live Music
Kyle Esposito & the Backburners
*All schedules subject to change without notice. See on-site signage for specific times and more details
Don’t forget to buy your ticket before Saturday to save $5! Also, the Amtrak deal also goes until Sept. 8. With over 150 vendors from wineries to gourmet specialty foods to crafts, you don’t want to miss out on this fantastic event!
Chef Vincent Tropepe Returns to the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
New York gold medalist winner and celebrity chef Vincent Tropepe is proud to announce that he will be returning this year as a demonstrating chef at the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest.
Chef Tropepe has distinguished himself as an expert both in the field of culinary arts as well as the restaurant business. With each passing year, Chef Tropepe has continued to grow in popularity, delighting food show goers with his ingenious ideas for delectable dishes.
During the 2009 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Chef Tropepe unveiled his exclusive new line of gourmet food products, aptly named Forgetaboutit! Foods, LLC.
Now, at the 2010 show, Chef Tropepe will not only be unveiling a slew of new Forgetaboutit! products, including some recently USDA Certified organic dressings, but will also be promoting his latest culinary venture as executive chef of EPOCA restaurant in New York City.
Located at 136 W 31 Street, EPOCA will be having its grand opening twelve days after the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest. Foodies and long time patrons will surely be licking their lips over his new and exciting menu, which will include such delectable dishes as tomato fettuccini, lemon linguine, grilled prime rib eye with red Zinfandel sauce, sausage stuffed mushroom caps and Parmesan encrusted swordfish steaks.
Chef Tropepe will be showing off the skills that made him such a success as part of the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest’s cooking demonstration stage.
A schedule of his cooking demonstrations, along with others, can be found on our blog page.
Lodging Deals for the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Looking to come to the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest but need accommodations? Perhaps you’re thinking about jumping on our amazing 2 for 1 Amtrak® Fare Special but need some nearby lodging recommendations.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
If you’re looking for something quaint with a local feel, Jenny’s Country Manor should be right up your alley. Located in Stanfordville, Jenny’s Manor is mere minutes off the Taconic State Parkway at Rhinebeck. Simply mention the code Wine Fest to save 10% off each night when you book a two night minimum stay. You can book your accommodations online or by calling 1-800-859-8978 or 845-876-1151.
We also worked out a deal with the Holiday Inn in Kingston. Book through this accommodations link on their site and save $30 a night when booking a two night stay for the Wine & Food Fest. These rates are are valid when booking from August 17, 2010 through September 1, 2010.
Lastly, though camping is not available to the general public at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, there are several campgrounds within a short driving distance to the event including Breezy Point Campground and Interlake RV Park.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to e-mail me at Shannon@Hudsonvalleywinefest.com. Hope to see you in September!
