HAPPENING NOW! News 12 reporter Tara Rosenblum has graciously given me full access to take over her Instagram account (@TaraRosenblum) today, so buckle up, because we’re about to live life deliciously!
{Thank you, Tara!}
For the skinny on where to order from tonight, on Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and more check out my recommendations in Tara’s stories.
I’ll be sharing throughout the afternoon and into the evening, so check back for more! (And a BIG announcement!) 🎉
Breaking News: Alvin & Friends Sunday Brunch now available for take out!
Have you been missing Alvin & Friends’ famous Sunday Brunch? We’ve created a special take out menu of brunch favorites available for curbside pick up on Sundays ONLY from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Choose from an assortment of Eggs and Omelets, plus some of our best-loved dishes like Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Sweet Plantains Foster French Toast and our new Breakfast Burger (grilled andouille sausage,two eggs, jerk remoulade and cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin).
And because it’s not brunch without some Punch, we’re also offering bottles of Alvin’s famous (and my favorite!) Trini style Rum Punch as well as Sorrel (with or without Rum). Call 654-6549 to make your Brunch order!
RENDERED is dedicated to uncovering the spark of bringing food to table. The show focuses on the business of food— through interviews and visual storytelling via unfettered access, the show explores the ‘switch’ or focused passion that drove people to go to work in the food industry and the challenges they face making their way every single day in a highly competitive, and ever-changing business.
Constantine Kalandranis, chef/owner of 273 Kitchen (Harrison, NY) and 8 North Broadway (Nyack, NY), talks about how his restaurants have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The small business owner also sheds light on the expenses of a typical restaurant, how those expenses look in the current environment, how he’s pivoted to a takeout model, and more.
This concept has been registered with the Writers Guild of America East.
For the list of restaurants who are currently offering takeout and delivery, please click here: https://intoxikate.com/westchester-restaurants-delivery-takeout/
Please note: The list is updated in realtime, so please check back and hit ‘refresh’ for the most up-to-date listing, organized by town.
If you are a restaurant owner or chef who would like to be added to the list, please click here: https://forms.gle/T6yJb89iZsJsmyvt8
This list has been shared with local media, bloggers, and Instagrammers, so it is being used as a resource for media as well as the general public.
Please note: If you are a restauranteur or chef that would like to be included, please take 3 minutes to provide your information here.
For more ways to help local restaurants who are currently forced to close doors to in-service dining due to the COVID-19 virus, please share this information.
Fishkill, NY – March 16, 2020 – Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which was to begin today, has officially been postponed. Today Media, along with its advisory board of local restauranteurs, agree that this is a prudent step in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic and New York State’s recent mandate restricting restaurant business. The annual celebration of restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley will take place at a later date.
This is a difficult time for all restaurants, and we will continue to promote those that remain open for take-out, curb-side pickup or delivery. When the dust settles on this awful virus, we will begin planning our next restaurant week, celebrating the local restaurateurs, producers, and artisans that make this region a culinary destination.
Stay connected with us for updated information at valleytable.com, @valleytable #HVRW
This post was amended Monday, March 16th after Governor Cuomo closed restaurants’ doors, allowing them to only serve customers through takeout and delivery.
The COVID-19 virus is here, and I know you are feeling the impact. For many of us, the mandated quarantines, implemented rules, and new regulations have interrupted our lives, and have a lot of us working from home.
But some of us cannot work from home. The livelihood comes to a complete stop. This is true when it comes to those in the hospitality industry. At the risk of sounding dramatic, I’d like to share a reality with you—if restaurants are shuttered for weeks, they will not be able to pay bills and staff will be laid off.
I will remind you of the IntoxiKate mission—to support local restaurants to the best of my ability.
Restaurants have always made safety for their staff and clientele a priority, but please note—they are taking extra precautions at this time.
With various degrees of physical participation. I hope you can partake in one or two of the suggestions below. And I hope you help spread the word. Because together, as a community, we can move mountains… Even from home.
If you do not feel comfortable dining out, try calling to see if you can pick up your favorite meal. Most locations are offering curbside pickup, making it extremely convenient for you! Please note—many bakeries, coffeehouses, and gourmet shops are doing this as well.
Not all are doing this, but many restaurants are keeping waitstaff employed by allowing them to make local deliveries. Instead of ordering through third-party platforms like UberEats and Seamless, who take a percentage of the profits, call the restaurant directly to see if there are other ways to get your food delivered. It may also save you money!
Okay, it goes without saying that this tip should be enjoyed by those 21 and over, but with the recent state-wide mandated closures, Governor Cuomo has provided a waiver for establishments to provide takeout alcohol. (Something we may all need at this point!)
Purchase a gift card now and use it later! Again, many are taking information over the phone and will mail it directly to you.
Have a birthday party or need to schedule a special occasion a few months away? Now is a great time to reach out to the event planner or restaurant owner to book your party. Have an event already booked in the next few weeks? If you can, instead of canceling, try to reschedule. We will all need to do some celebrating when this is all over!
Don’t want to risk any of it? Okay, that’s cool! Spread a smile on social media by posting about your favorite restaurant. Share their messages with friends. Post your favorite dish. Share a photo of you enjoying your takeout meal. It will be a much needed (but brief) escape from the news. Flood our feeds with positivity.
You can be connected to the capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121. Demand that restaurants and those working in the food industry be part of the federal stimulus plan. Don’t know what to say? Click here for a helpful script.
Stay safe, and restaurant on!
A progressive dinner is a dinner party with successive courses prepared and eaten at the residences of different hosts, with one course enjoyed at each location. At our Premier party, we will enjoy three-courses, as we move the three unique spaces at The Premier Collection’s stunning location in Elmsford—
Stationary Menu: grilled octopus with pickled celery root, chicken and mushroom spedini, marinated bean salad, mushroom arancini with black garlic aioli, shrimp ceviche, plantain chip, spiced popcorn
Passed Small Plates Include: Flat iron steak, crispy cacio pepe polenta, chimichurri sauce, beef tendon AND Grilled cauliflower, scallion aioli, raisin agro dolce
Dessert: Brown butter cake with strawberries and cream AND Coffee panna cotta with espresso shortbread
Ticket: $100 per person including beverages + gratuity, plus EventBrite fees
Percentage of ticket sales donated to and silent auction of Rio’s painting benefit Feeding Westchester.
Meeting at a different location each month, each class is dedicated to—
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. 21 and over only!
*P.S. We eat, everyone eats. For every Club member 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.
Grab your girlfriend’s for a FREE Galentine’s Day event!
Plus, enjoy complimentary hair styling by Michele Lisa Salon, DJ, personalization, makeup, and more!
Cocktail attire is welcome. {It is a party!}
#ladiesnightout #galentinesday