This fall, take advantage of the enormous bounty of local food and drink New York State has to offer and start eating! I LOVE NEW YORK has partnered with Edible magazines statewide to promote Eat Drink Local, a restaurant week dedicated to celebrating the local food chain.
During the week, participating restaurants will design a menu using local products from NYS farms and businesses, wineries, breweries, and more.
Wherever you are, there's an Eat Drink Local near you - from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Long Island to the Finger Lakes, the Catskills and the Hudson Valley - there is plenty to partake. And for those regions that aren't participating, we have highlighted other local restaurant weeks happening this fall.
So tell us - what will you eat?
New York City & Long Island - September 26 - October 6
For eleven delectable days, sink your teeth into the local harvest. Whether you're eating out, cooking at home, looking for a party or just cooling down with a glass of Long Island rose, our hundreds of partners are ready to serve you the glory of the season. Find restaurants, shopping ideas, a Festival, an Institute, recipes, events and enter the Eat Drink Local challenge to win dinner and many other scrumptious prizes at ediblemanhattan.com.
Hudson Valley & the Catskills - September 26 - October 6
Celebrate the Fall bounty and savor local tastes during restaurant week! Learn what makes "eating local" so rewarding for New York's chefs, and find your own culinary inspiration from the state's orchards, gardens, and farms. Check out all of the great eats, deals, and events at ediblehudsonvalley.com.
Finger Lakes - September 26 - October 2
With 90,000 square miles of farmland and over 100 vineyards, Eat Drink Local Week is an easy choice to make in the Finger Lakes. Restaurant chefs, wineries and farmers will provide exciting eating experiences for everyone whether dining out or shopping for your family meal. For all the information, including a list of ingredients and wines of the day, visit ediblefingerlakes.com.
Greater Niagara - October 4 - October 10
Grab a bite of local tradition in Greater Niagara this Autumn. Although not an official part of Eat Drink Local week, you can still sample the region's specialties like beef on weck, find your favorite spot for Buffalo wings, and wash it all down with a refreshing local brew. Discover the traditions behind the local treats that make this area a culinary hotspot for travelers. Visit westernnewyork.localrestaurantweek.com to plan your next tasty adventure.
Next year, we hope to expand Eat Drink Local to include restaurants from every corner of the state. In the meantime, check out other great sites where you can stay up-to-date on New York's green initiatives in our related links section.