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 »

Wolcott, NY - The Wolcott Chamber of Commerce & the Wolcott Lions Club are presenting the first annual Central New York Wine & Jazz Fest on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 from 11AM - 8PM in historic downtown Wolcott, NY.  This Agri-tourism event joins the ranks of other similar NY State festivals in promoting and showcasing Central New York’s increasing popularity in the production of fine wines. Read more »

Kick-start the season of Syracuse summer shindigs with Taste of Syracuse, June 5 and 6 in Clinton Square! With live performances from popular bands of the area and over 80 local restaurants feeding you tasty treats and specialties for only a buck, you’d be remiss to, you know, miss it. And while you’re partying from square to square, why not duck into a unique downtown restaurant for everything from Asian to Italian and everything in between. Read more »

Catches 9-pound lake trout to pair with Finger Lakes wines

Aurora, NY - May 15, 2009  - Susan Kostrzewa, Senior Editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, had some doubts about her angling abilities when she was invited on a “Catch & Cook” press visit to the Finger Lakes, but she was up for the challenge.  As part of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism’s public relations activities, Ms. Korstrzewa was invited to the Village of Aurora to fish the waters of Cayuga Lake and have her catch prepared by the Aurora Inn’s Executive Chef Greg Rhoad.  Luck was with her as she reeled in a 9-pound lake trout and a delicious meal was prepared by Chef Rhoad, paired with a fine Pinot Noir from Heart and Hands Wine Company in Union Springs. Read more »

Riesling to Visit Passport an affordable and convenient way to sample many wines

Watkins Glen, NY - The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has announced that its popular Riesling to Visit Passport is now available and valid through Aug. 31. Similar to the Trail’s surprisingly popular Polar Passport, this passport-sized booklet, only $12 plus tax, enables bearers to enjoy a complimentary flight of wine tastings, most of which include at least one Riesling, at 27 participating wineries one time each, anytime during the promotional period. Read more »

Canandaigua — It’s an eventful May at the New York Wine & Culinary Center. Check out the delicious happenings!

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