Taste, savor, sample, and sip regional flavors and wines in a week-long celebration

Westfield, NY - The Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail, Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association, and the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau announce the second annual celebration of regional flavors in America’s Grape Country, August 15-23, 2009.  The nine day event kicks off with the America’s Grape Country Wine Festival, western New York’s largest wine event, at the Dunkirk Fairgrounds, August 15-16.  The AGC Wine Festival features wine sampling, sales, educational wine seminars, arts and crafts, and live music.  Then, all week long,  wineries, markets, and area businesses will provide a week filled with regional history, tours, art, music, outdoor adventures, wine and local foods.  Read more »

Catskill, NY - Looking for good deals this summer?  Check out GreeneDining.com, a new  website offering coupons and discounts at more than 120 restaurants, food retailers, catering services and other food-related businesses in Catskill, Coxsackie,  Athens, Windham, Hunter, Greenville and other Greene County locales. Read more »

Spectacular views and good food go hand in hand this summer throughout the city’s boroughs

New York, NY - NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is touting a new trend in town this summer: high-altitude brunches. From Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens, rooftops are catering to people seeking more than just a meal. In the vertical city of New York, good food and good views go hand in hand. From 230 Fifth, Hudson Terrace and the Gansevoort in Manhattan to the Ravel in Queens and Alma in Brooklyn, the City offers some excellent options for those lazy summer weekends. Read more »

Geneva, NY - Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Don’t miss a great opportunity to savor the finest foods of the Finger Lakes at a locally-sourced five course gourmet dinner paired with Finger Lakes wines.  It all takes place Aug. 6 in the pavilion outdoors on the stunningly beautiful grounds of Geneva on the Lake. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with an hors d’oeuvres reception featuring the finest selection of Finger Lakes wines, artisan cheeses and fruits. Read more »

NYC & Company Partners with Coca-Cola, American Express and JetBlue to Produce the City’s Largest NYC Restaurant Week with Extended Dates and Even Greater Value to Diners

New York, NY (July 9, 2009) - NYC & Company today kicked off NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2009 with the Coca-Cola® Great Tastes of Summer event at the Shops at Columbus Circle. The free event offered gourmet tastings from five of the City’s top NYC Restaurant Week restaurants - Tribeca Grill, Porter House New York, Spice Market, Bice Ristorante and DB Bistro Moderne. The event, hosted by Fresh 102.7’s radio deejay Danni and NYCTV’s Kelly Choi, featured complimentary products from The Coca-Cola Company, special appearances from celebrity chefs and musical performances by cast members from the Tony Award-winning Broadway production Hair. Read more »

New York City’s Marketing and Tourism Organization Uses New Approach to Reveal Extended NYC Restaurant Week Dates, Exclusive Inside Information on Dining Activities and Details About Early Booking

New York, NY - NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, made an important change this NYC Restaurant Week season by disclosing its extended dates to consumers via Twitter. In addition, NYC & Company will provide details about early booking exclusively to its growing number of Twitter followers, while utilizing the micro-blogging service to keep foodies informed about the most up-to-date NYC Restaurant Week news. As part of its promotions, NYC & Company plans to tweet unique dining offers, last-minute reservation openings, plans for surprise chef appearances and more. Read more »

July Is Picnic Month - Get Out There!

Auburn, New York - Picnics in the Finger Lakes region are a summertime favorite with people of all ages.  Whether a simple menu of wine, bread and cheese, or an all-out feast, there are some important tips to keep your outing pleasurable and safe. Read more »