October is all about festivals, creating some of the best events in Westchester! From the beer guzzling fun of local brews at Oktoberfest celebrations to bringing the best ingredients from Hudson Valley farms home from Harvest Fest, you’ll want to save these upcoming events in your calendar!
Greenwich Food and Wine Festival presented by Serendipity Magazine
October 3 – 5th
Roger Sherman Park in Greenwich, CT
Tickets are $125 and up
Why you should be there:
- – The event benefits The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
- – Thursday’s Kick Off Party features wines and gourmet hors d’oeuvres from some of the top chefs in the area.
- – Friday’s Grand Tasting Gala allows you to taste menu items from local chefs and vendors.
- – Bravo “Top Chef All-Stars” winner Richard Blais will be on hand (as well as several other celeb-status chefs).
- – Features food from Eric Gabrynowicz, Restaurant North, Armonk, N.Y. and Eric Korn, Good-Life Gourmet, Irvington, N.Y.
- – Did someone call for The General? Check out the live performance by indie rock band Dispatch!
Hudson Hop and Harvest
October 5th, 2 – 9 p.m.
Peekskill Riverfront Green Park
FREE
Why you should be there:
- – The music is free, and the beverage and food is pay as you go, so this festival is budget-friendly (and fun)!
- – To celebrate the harvest, chefs are providing amazing food sourced from local farms.
- – Featuring foods from Peekskill Brewery, The Village Dog, The Bayou, The Cookery, Ladle of Love, Polpettina’s, Coffee Lab Roasters and more.
- – Get a pour of some craft beer from Peekskill Brewery and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
- – Feel like taking some goodies home? Hit up the farmer’s market to stock up on some of the last veggies of the fall season!
A Taste of Westchester Cooking Class at Sonora
Westchester Community College
October 8th, 6 – 8 p.m.
179 Rectory Street, Port Chester
$15 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH + optional $20 cookbook, payable to instructor)
Why you should be there:
– Along with a demonstration, students will have a sample taste of Chef Rafael’s creations in a Latin setting.
– The menu for the evening includes sirloin steak empanadas with guajillo pepper aji, grilled salmon with quinoa tabbouleh and saffron mojito sauce, and an authentic dessert of cinnamon churros.
IntoxiKate Happy Hour at Alvin & Friends
14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle
Thursday, October 10th
7 to 9 p.m.
Free
Why you should be there:
- – Drink Specials & Free Food Courtesy of Alvin & Friends (Make sure to thank Alvin!)
- – Score some prizes! Tweet a picture to @KatieSchlientz and @AFRestaurant with #intoxikate and you’re entered to win!
- – Meet IntoxiKate creator Katie Schlientz (that’s me!) as well as other members of the Westchester #FoodieNation.
To RSVP, please visit https://intoxikate.com/rsvp-event-in-westchester/
Harvest Moon Beer Pairing Dinner with Captain Lawrence
October 13th, 6 -8 p.m.
444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford,
Tickets $75
Four course meal + tasting
Why you should be there:
- – The four course dinner (served family style) includes menu items prepared by Chef Carl Van Dekker of The Village Dog paired with special Captain Lawrence ales like Golden Delicious, Hops and Roses and Xtra Gold.
