Lord & Taylor’s Dynamic Women of Westchester

by Katie Schlientz January 7, 2020

I am extremely humbled to be joining a panel of incredible women Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 PM for the Dynamic Women of Westchester event, hosted by Lord & Taylor in Scarsdale, NY.

Alongside some of my favorite people—Ana Mantini, Associate Publisher of Westchester Home; Sarah Stefanski, Co-Founder of the Marigold App; and Susie Mordoh, Event Planner, Life Coach + Speaker at Susiemordoh.com—we will offer career advice and personal experience through a Q+A panel.

The event also includes a “What to Wear to Work” fashion show showcasing styles such as business formal, business professional, business casual, and casual. There will be light bites, refreshments, music, enter-to-wins and so much more!

Hope to see you there!

Lord & Taylor: 750 White Plains Rd, Scarsdale, NY

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Enjoy Contemporary Italian at Granita Cucina & Bar in Hartsdale

by Katie Schlientz January 7, 2020

written by Katie Schlientz

Granita Cucina & Bar co-owners Brad Nagy and Angelo Viscoso transformed their previous Hartsdale spot into a modern Italian trattoria, offering craft cocktails (at a beautiful bar), sharable pizza, pasta and more. The chef-driven kitchen serves up a fresh, seasonal take on Italian cuisine into the restaurant’s sophisticated-casual atmosphere.

Enjoy the Part-Time Love (best cocktail name ever), made with gin, strawberry, hibiscus, and lemon during Granita’s Happy Hour, running daily from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.

One of my favorite apps? The Wood-Fired Meatballs with pomodoro, creamy polenta, and basil pesto.

I loved the flavor of the lemon-saffron smoked mozzarella Arancini.

When you walk in, the aroma coming from the wood-fire is intoxicating. The chefs at Granita offer a variety of wood-fired pizzas like this Soppresata pie without tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh oregano, and fresno chili.

Pastas are also a plus—at the top of my list is this Short Rib Ragu Gnocchi.

The Hand-Cut Rigatoni combines spicy lamb sausage and grilled octopus with tomato sauce and market greens.

Granita Cucina & Bar: 202 E. Hartsdale Ave Hartsdale, NY, 914-725-8420, www.granitany.com

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Get Lucky with Sambal’s Chinese New Year Specials

by Katie Schlientz January 7, 2020

written by Katie Schlientz

January 25th marks the Chinese New Year, and 2020 celebrates the Year of the Rat. While you may recoil at the thought of the rodent (or maybe, with the popularity of Pizza Rat, you may be having a laugh), in Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and surplus.

For the second year in a row, Chefs Navjot Arora and Rikhi Pandeya have worked together to create a special menu—full of ingredients specially curated for their lucky associations—at Sambal Thai & Malaysian in Irvington. The Chinese New Year menu (listed below) is available for dinner service January 15th to 31st.

Sambal’s Chinese New Year Menu

Jiaozi-Steamed Pork Dumplings ~ $10
Steamed pork and leek dumplings
Dumplings: to wish you wealth

Crispy Noodle Salad ~ $12
Crispy wheat noodles shredded veggies, sesame oil
Noodles: to wish you happiness and a long life

Stir-fried Chinese Greens ~ $17
Chinese broccoli, baby bok choy, string beans, broccoli, sautéed garlic
Vegetables: to purify you for the new year

Lions Head Beef Meatballs ~ $20
Tender meatballs, pepper sauce
Meatballs: represent family unity and abundance

Soya Sauce Duck ~ $22
Crispy half duck served with sticky rice and plum sauce
Duck: to wish you fertility

Grilled Snapper with Black Bean Sauce ~ $24
Whole snapper, black bean sauce, steamed veggies
Fish: to wish you an increase in prosperity

Szechuan Lamb Chops ~ $26
Frenched lamb rack, Szechuan pepper reduction, pepper salt potatoes
Szechuan: to wish for thriving business in the new year

Banana Roll ~ $9
Golden fried banana with vanilla ice cream
Fruit: to wish you the best in new beginnings

Sambal Thai & Malaysian: 4 W. Main St., Irvington, NY, 914-478-2700, sambalny.com

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Introducing IntoxiKate’s Cocktail Club

by Katie Schlientz January 3, 2020

written by Katie Schlientz

Learn about the newest innovations in the spirits industry with IntoxiKate’s Cocktail Club! Meeting every third Tuesday of the month, this class combines a fun, social atmosphere with a part tasting-part demo “lesson” about a specific spirit, wine, or beer brand.

$40 per person*

Meeting at a different location each month, each class is dedicated to—

Understanding the creation process
Hands-on tasting
Lively discussion
Two cocktail demos (pairing beverages and garnishes)
Pairing food (light bites provided)
Cocktail recipes
Cool people

Whether you are someone who orders the same cocktail or entertains at home, drink outside the box! Expand your palate and try new recipes. Book now—limited to 25 spaces.

Our January meeting will be hosted Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 PM at The Rare Bit in Dobbs Ferry. The evening’s spirit is Legent Bourbon.

TICKETS

About Legent Bourbon

Legent™ is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey partially finished in wine and sherry casks. But it’s more than that. It pushes the boundaries for how bourbons can be created while remaining true to the core of bourbon’s principles. It’s a collaboration between two whiskey legends – Fred Noe & Shinji Fukuyo – and two unique styles of whiskey making.

About The Rare Bit

The Rare Bit is a neighborhood restaurant with something for everyone. A welcoming place with a bit of food, a bit of booze and a bit of fun.
GO: 23 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522, 914-693-8000, therarebitdf.com

*P.S. We eat, everyone eats. For every ticket sale to an IntoxiKate event, $5 is donated to my heart charity, Feeding Westchester. There, the magicians and volunteers at work turn that money into $20 worth of meals to 1 in 5 people in Westchester County who are food insecure.

January 3, 2020 0 comment

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Feast of the Seven Fishes: Seafood Marinara Recipe

by Katie Schlientz December 15, 2019

written by Katie Schlientz

L’inizio’s Chef Scott Fratangelo’s Seafood Marinara Recipe

For the first time ever, Chefs Scott and Heather Fratangelo are opening L’inizio for Christmas Eve, offering ‘Feast of the Seven Fishes’-style a la carte specials from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. The Italian-American celebration includes—

Antipasti
Tricolor Salad: radicchio, endive, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, pecorino pepato
Seafood Fra Diavolo Toast: clams, octopus, calamari, shrimp
Crispy Calamari: graham cracker crust, arugula, black garlic aioli

Secondi
Pappardelle with Maine Lobster: leeks, tarragon pernod cream
Faroe Island Salmon: parsnip puree, hen of woods mushroom, roasted parsnip, almonds, dill

Pastry Chef Heather rounds out the dessert course with seasonal specials, including Eggnog Panna Cotta with Cranberry Biscotti, Gingerbread Cake Pudding topped with Tiramisu Cream, and a Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Cake with Nutella Mascarpone.

The duo strongly suggestion reservations be made ahead of time at 914-693-5400.

Planning on cooking your own Feast of the Seven Fishes? Check out Scott’s recipe for Seafood Marinara below!

Chef Scott Fratangelo’s Seafood Marinara Recipe

Ingredients
1 lb small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lb calamari
1 lb scungilli
1 lb mussels (optional)
1 small can of chopped clams and juice (2-21/2cups)
2-1/2 c tomato sauce
1-1/2 c olive oil
1 c white wine
6 cloves garlic sliced thin
1 lemon juice and zest
10 basil leaves torn
1/2 bunch Italian parsley chopped
Red pepper flakes to liking

Directions
Toast the garlic in the olive oil in a large pot or sauté pan until light brown. Add the calamari, scungilli (no juice), and shrimp followed by the white wine. Reduce by 1/4 and add the lemon zest and juice, clam stock, and the tomato. Let reduce by half. Add the mussels. Once the mussels open, let simmer until tomato sauce consistency. Add salt to taste, red pepper, basil and parsley leaves. Finish with some olive oil for shine. Plate in a bowl or on top of toasted bread.

Scott Recommends

For the seafood: A&S Seafood: 4 Williams St., Elmsford, NY 10523, anselmsford.com, 914-592-9250
For the pantry ingredients and fresh herbs: DeCicco’s & Sons: 21 Center St., Ardsley, NY 10502, deciccoandsons.com/ardsley, 914-813-2009
For the toasted bread: The Kneaded Bread: 181 N. Main St., Port Chester, NY 10573, kneadedbread.com, 914-937-9489

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IntoxiKate Creates Signature Cocktail for HRM After Dark

by Katie Schlientz October 8, 2019

written by Katie Schlientz

Event alert! Join me Saturday, October 19th for HRM After Dark: Gilded Age Masquerade from 7:00–10:00 PM. The Hudson River Museum, one of my new favorite places in Yonkers, will showcase their galleries, planetarium, and Glenview mansion in a spooky night of fun.

I’ll be there, dressed head to toe in a themed costume for the evening, hosting with the evening’s signature cocktail in tow. The “After Dark” is the perfect cocktail to pair with the evening’s festivities, which includes:

Music by DJ Jericko & dancing
The aforementioned specialty cocktail, “After Dark” crafted by IntoxiKate (plus beer, hard cider, & wine)
Haunted tours of Glenview historic home
Bone-chilling planetarium shows
Glamorous mask making and masquerade-themed face painting
A scavenger hunt through the galleries

Tickets: $25; Members $20; one drink included; cash bar for 21+. >> I’M IN

October 8, 2019 0 comment

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Join Me at Feeding Westchester’s An Evening in Good Taste

by Katie Schlientz October 6, 2019

written by Katie Schlientz

WESTCHESTER’S TOP CHEFS HELP FEEDING WESTCHESTER FIGHT HUNGER AT COUNTY’S PREMIER TASTING EVENT: AN EVENING IN GOOD TASTE

Feeding Westchester is pleased to announce the date for its annual “An Evening in Good Taste” event. Experience an exclusive, interactive tasting event and enjoy an extraordinary culinary display from more than 30 of Westchester’s finest restaurants. The decades-long event has inspired numerous imitators over the years, but none have the legacy or longevity of the original! Attracting more than 600 of Westchester’s most philanthropic and food-fanatical residents, the event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to help provide food to Westchester residents in need.

This year’s benefit will be held on October 24th at 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. The County’s most-renowned chefs will sizzle – all in one place – to show off their culinary skills and lend their support for Westchester’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization.

Purchase of a VIP ticket package provides patrons with:

Exclusive access to gourmet cuisine prepared by chefs from:
- L’inizio, Peter X. Kelly, Sonora, The DESSERTIST and Abigail Kirsch

One-hour early admittance prior to General Admission
Specialty cocktail drinks prepared by a celebrity mixologist

Every ticket helps provide:

Countless meals for families in Westchester County! Through partnerships with retailers and partners across the county, Feeding Westchester can turn $1 into 4 meals.

We have a growing list of silent auction items including: custom children’s electric convertible signed by Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, exquisite jewelry provided by Wilson & Son Jewelers, (2) VIP tickets to ABC’s LIVE with Kelly & Ryan in New York City, tickets to major sporting events and Broadway shows, golf packages, tasting experiences and so much more!

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets and to see the list of participating restaurants, please visit: https://feedingwestchester.org/event/aeigt/

The proceeds from this event help Feeding Westchester provide good, nutritious food to hungry neighbors in need throughout the county.

ABOUT FEEDING WESTCHESTER

Feeding Westchester is the county’s leading nonprofit hunger-relief organization at the heart of a network of more than 300 partners and programs. One in five people in Westchester is hungry. We source and distribute good, nutritious food and other resources to every community in Westchester – from Mount Vernon to Mount Kisco. Last year, we delivered more than 10.1 million pounds of food or 8.5 million meals to our neighbors through soup kitchens, food pantries, schools, shelters, and residential programs. Together, we can end hunger right where we live. We feed Westchester HERE. Hungry to help? Visitfeedingwestchester.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

October 6, 2019 0 comment

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3 Beast Feast with Campbell Meats

by Katie Schlientz October 6, 2019

written by Katie Schlientz

3 Beast Feast with Campbell Meats at L’inizio

Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM: 3-Beast Feast featuring a pairing L’inizio’s very own Scott Fratangelo with our favorite butcher—Matt Campbell (Campbell Meats, Dobbs Ferry)—for an interactive, delicious meal.

Our festive celebration provides a meat-forward, family-style meal presented by Scott and Matt. Learn how the evening’s meal made its way from farm to butcher to the table.

Campbell Meats is a whole-animal Butchery & Charcuterie shop located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Since opening in the Summer of 2016, it has provided residents of the Rivertowns and beyond with expertly fabricated meats, seasonal produce, artisanal provisions and an extensive selection of house-made charcuterie, some of which you’ll be tasting during the meal. Campbell Meats strives to showcase the bounty of the Hudson Valley, sourcing all its products within a 90-mile radius.

Our sommelier, David, will make recommendations for red and white wine pairings that can be purchased a la carte. As you leave, you will be provided with recipe cards provided by Campbell Meats and L’inizio.

Come hungry!

$100 per person, gratuity and tax included, drinks a la carte

PURCHASE TICKETS

2019 GREENWICH WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL

by Katie Schlientz September 14, 2019

written by Katie Schlientz

Stewart and Eight Chefs from Connecticut and New York to be Honored at Opening Night Master Chef Wine Gala on September 20; Festival Ambassador Chefs Return to Join in the Celebration Friday and Saturday

The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo today announced the Serendipity 2019 Most Innovative Chefs – eight Connecticut and New York chefs recognized for their creativity, passion and expertise in culinary arts, as well as their local community efforts. This year’s class includes:

Pasquale Abbatiello (Southern Table, Pleasantville, NY)
Matt Aita (Little Beet, Greenwich, CT and New York, NY)
Aaron Bautista (F.I.S.H Restaurant, Stamford, CT)
Evans Corrales (Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood, Rowayton, CT)
David Guimaraes (Milestone Restaurant, Redding, CT)
Emily Migrone (Tavern on State, New Haven, CT)
Brian Sernatinger (Único, Hartsdale, NY)
Jeff Taibe (Taproot, Bethel, CT)

In addition to this local talent, Martha Stewart will be honored at the festival’s opening night event.

“In an area filled with some of the very best food and beverage options around the country, I am thrilled to be honoring the leading culinary talents in Connecticut and New York,” said Suni Unger, founder and CEO of Unger Media, the parent company behind Greenwich Wine + Food and Serendipity magazine. “Not only does this talented list of individuals show off the very best of their cooking skills in their restaurants, but they are also active in our communities participating in charitable functions, shopping at local farmers markets and further putting the foodie scene of our area on the map!”

“The addition of Martha Stewart, a name synonymous with cooking, entertaining and all things lifestyle-related, truly rounds out our list of honorees this year,” added Unger. “We are honored to be able to recognize her contributions to not only the culinary industry, but also her philanthropic work over her career.”

This year’s Most Innovative Chefs, as well as Stewart, will be honored at the festival’s opening event, the Opening Night Gala presents “The Big Easy” honoring Martha Stewart, on Friday, September 20. The evening, hosted by Gary Dell’Abate (Executive Producer of The Howard Stern Show, “Baba Booey”) and Rob Burnett (five-time Emmy Award-Winning Writer- Director), will showcase the culinary and music scene of New Orleans, featuring the cuisine of this year’s talented chefs, as well as a number of Festival Ambassador Chefs. The evening will include performances from GRAMMY award-winning Rebirth Brass Band and Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers.

Festival Ambassador Chefs participating in Friday evening’s intimate event include:

Zac Campion (Bailey’s Backyard, Ridgefield, CT)
Rui Correia (Douro, Greenwich, CT)
Lisa Maronian (Sweet Lisa’s Exquisite Cakes, Cos Cob, CT)
Nick Martschenko (South End, New Canaan, CT)
Deb Ponzek (Aux Delices, Darien, Greenwich and Riverside, CT)
Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering, Stamford, CT)
Matt Storch (Match, Norwalk, CT and Match Burger Lobster, Westport, CT)
Bill Taibe (Jesup Hall, Kawa-Ni and The Whelk, Westport, CT)

“After this amazing celebration that officially marks the start of our ninth annual event, we’re looking forward to a fantastic Saturday full of festivities, including tastings and demonstrations from more than 150 of the area’s finest food, wine and spirits experts, and areas devoted to the best in burgers, BBQ, tacos and more,” added Unger. “In addition to our celebrity chef participants, we are looking forward to welcoming back additional Festival Ambassador Chefs, who will be preparing an exceptional dinner for our VIP ticket holders in a special waterside tented area. At the heart of our entire Festival is our charitable component, raising money for such hard-working and relevant organizations as Food Rescue US, looking to reduce food waste and hunger around the country. ”

Ambassador Chefs participating in Saturday evening’s VIP Dinner include:

Susanne Berne (Bianco Rosso, Trumbull and Wilton, CT)
Jes Bengtson (Terrain, Westport, CT)
Arturo Franco-Camacho (Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, New Haven, CT)
Julio Genero (Prime, Stamford, CT)
Joseph Giordarno (Gabriele’s, Greenwich, CT)
Stavros Karipides (Famous Greek Kitchen, Greenwich, CT)
Geoff Lazlo (Geoff Lazlo Food, CT)
Stephen Lewandowski (Harlan Social, Stamford, CT, Harlan Publick, Norwalk, CT and Harlan Haus, Bridgeport, CT)
Brian Lewis (OKO, Westport, CT and Rye, NY, The Cottage, Westport, CT)
Nadia Ramsey (Meli-Melo Catering, Greenwich, CT)
Armando Sanchez (Washington Prime, Norwalk, CT)
Brad Stewart (Flinder’s Lane, Stamford, CT)
Ian Vest (Back 40 Kitchen, Greenwich, CT)
David White (Bianco Rosso, Trumbull and Wilton, CT)

In addition to the Grand Tasting Tent, guests will experience sommelier, mixologist and brew master presentations, celebrity book signings, cooking demos with Special Guest Chefs, a celebrity green room with live interviews, an exclusive Meet the Masters panel discussion, The Tailgate Party with The Ultimate Taco, Burgers & Beers, and Grill Masters & BBQ. The 8^th Annual Burger Battle and 6^th Annual Top Bartender Showdown will also return, providing friendly competition between area restaurants and bars.

Confirmed celebrity talent includes Emmy Award-winner Valerie Bertinelli (Food Network’s Valerie’s Home Cooking), Geoffrey Zakarian (Chef/Partner The Lambs Club at The Chatwal and Point Royal at The Diplomat Beach Resort, Co-Host of Food Network’s The Kitchen and Judge on Chopped), Margaret Zakarian (President of Zakarian Hospitality), Marc Murphy (Food Network’sChopped), David Burtka (Life is a Party cookbook), Jessica Tom (Food Network Star season 14 winner), David Rose (Food Network Star season 13 finalist) and caterer to the stars Mary Giuliani (Mary Giuliani Catering & Events). Michael Franti & Spearhead and Little Big Town will close out the 2019 event with live musical performances on the Pepsi stage.

Tickets for the event are available via www.greenwichwineandfood.com or by calling 203.588.1363. Ticket options include the All Weekend Pass ($700), Friday’s Opening Night Gala ($275), Saturday All Day Pass ($200) and Saturday VIP Pass ($500). On-Stage and Lawn Dinner Tables are sold out, but to be added to the waitlist, please call 203-588-1363.

The Festival weekend will be held rain or shine, and anyone under 21, including infants or children in strollers, will not be admitted. Pets are also not permitted.

ABOUT GREENWICH WINE + FOOD

Greenwich Wine + Food celebrates community, charity, food, beverage and more in the Connecticut and New York area with multiple events throughout the year, including the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo, the GWF Golf Classic presented by Pure Leaf, and the GWF Fun Run presented by Aquafina. 2019 beneficiaries include Food Rescue US and the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation. Greenwich Wine + Food is a part of Unger Media. For more information, visit www.greenwichwineandfood.com.

ABOUT THE GREENWICH WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL

The Greenwich Wine + Food Festival presented by PepsiCo is a multi-day event celebrating the area’s rich culinary landscape and showcasing innovation in the food and beverage industries. Previous participants include chefs Daniel Boulud, Scott Conant, Mary Giuliani, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Adam Richman, Marcus Samuelson and Geoffrey Zakarian, as well as musical artists Tim McGraw, Train and Ziggy Marley. This year’s festival will benefit Food Rescue US and the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation Foundation; previous beneficiaries include Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and Ment’or. Sponsors to date include Pepsico, LifeWTR, Pure Leaf, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Jeep, Compass, Monogram, Aitoro Appliances, Westy Self Storage, Yale New Haven Health Greenwich Hospital, NuKitchen, Rudy’s Limousine Service Inc., Barbara Zaccagnini, Whistle Pig Whiskey, 90+ Cellars, Valerie Wilson Travel, Don Julio, Ketel One Botanical, Tanquerary, The Capitol Theater, Rhone, WhiteHaven, Talbott Vineyards, Sam Bridge Nursery, Delamar and Stamford Marriott.* The Festival was created by Suni Unger, founder and CEO of Unger Media, the parent company behind Greenwich Wine + Food and Serendipity magazine. For more information, visit www.greenwichwineandfood.com, or the event’s social media channels: Facebook (@Greenwichwineandfoodfestival) and Instagram (@greenwichwineandfood).

This press release was supplied to IntoxiKate.com.

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I am extremely humbled to be joining a panel of incredible women Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 PM for the Dynamic Women of Westchester event, hosted by Lord & Taylor in Scarsdale, NY.

Sambal’s Chinese New Year Menu

Learn about the newest innovations in the spirits industry with IntoxiKate’s Cocktail Club! Meeting every third Tuesday of the month, this class combines a fun, social atmosphere with a part tasting-part demo “lesson” about a specific spirit, wine, or beer brand.

$40 per person*

Our January meeting will be hosted Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 PM at The Rare Bit in Dobbs Ferry. The evening’s spirit is Legent Bourbon.

About Legent Bourbon

About The Rare Bit

L’inizio’s Chef Scott Fratangelo’s Seafood Marinara Recipe

Chef Scott Fratangelo’s Seafood Marinara Recipe

WESTCHESTER’S TOP CHEFS HELP FEEDING WESTCHESTER FIGHT HUNGER AT COUNTY’S PREMIER TASTING EVENT: AN EVENING IN GOOD TASTE

Live Music, Outdoor Games, Delicious Food & Drink

3 Beast Feast with Campbell Meats at L’inizio

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Stewart and Eight Chefs from Connecticut and New York to be Honored at Opening Night Master Chef Wine Gala on September 20; Festival Ambassador Chefs Return to Join in the Celebration Friday and Saturday