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Buffalo, N.Y. -- Watch as eight local chefs slice, dice, and sauté some savory dishes using sustainably-sourced seafood — then sample their creations!…

Free community event presented by CulinaryArts@SPAC On November 15 @ 7:30 PM

Saratoga Springs, NY (October 17, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its CulinaryArts@SPAC initiative will continue with A Culinary Conversation with Indigenous Food Expert Mariah Gladstone on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pines at SPAC. Moderated by SPAC President & CEO Elizabeth Sobol, the discussion will explore the relationship between cultural identity, health, and native plants and animals; the history of Indigenous foodways and pre-contact ingredients, and how to incorporate these foods into contemporary dishes.

Corning, NY — Don’t let the kids have all the fun! This year, during The Days of Incandescence (which runs 10/24-10/26), adults are encouraged to put on their favorite costumes (bonus points if you dress in the 1880s theme of the event), grab a few of your closest friends, and head to Corning’s Gaffer District for a chance to taste local craft brews, spirits and wine. With a dozen different stops, a commemorative drinking vessel, and actors dressed as Corning residents from 1880 sharing bits of history, Archibald’s Libations Crawl on Friday October 25^th is fun adult-friendly lead-in to an epic weekend of fun.

Taking Place on November 18-24, 2024

Annual Celebration Spotlights Storytelling in the Bar Community of New York City and Across New York State; Encourages Cocktail Enthusiasts to Visit Local Bars and Distilleries to Spur Tourism & Economic Development

New York, N.Y. — Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning multimedia PR/marketing agency specializing in hospitality and luxury travel, has announced the first-ever New York Bartender Week, which will take place on November 18-24, 2024. It celebrates storytelling as the common thread that ties the drinks community together to showcase the compelling narratives of its people, products and places.

Orange County, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2024 – Autumn in Orange County, N.Y., is not only rich with stunning fall foliage and the crispness of the cooler days, but a full lineup of festivals and autumn fun. What’s better to drink this season than world-class ciders – especially during New York Cider Week, Oct. 5-13, 2024.

USA Today recognizes Beak and Skiff in annual Readers’ Choice Competition for the fifth time

Lafayette, NY (Sept. 18, 2024) — Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards, Central New York’s leading apple destination, is excited to announce that it has once again been named the winner of USA Today’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Apple Orchard!…

Chatham, NY – On Saturday October 5^th, Chatham welcomes back October Feast, an annual harvest celebration of the local food, drink and music with fun activities for the whole family. This year’s festival will run from 11:00 to 4:00 on Main Street in the Village of Chatham with music continuing until 10:00 outside Chatham Brewing.

Hudson, NY (September 2024) – Neverstill Wines, led by an all-female team, opens a sophisticated new tasting room in Hudson, New York. The space, designed by Amy Ilias (@thelavenderghost), a Hudson-based designer/consultant and former EVP of Art & Design at the famed ABC Carpet & Home, pays homage to the beauty of the Neverstill vineyard near New York’s Seneca Lake- the water, the soil, the climate.

Ticonderoga, NY (Sept. 3, 2024) - The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce the 3^rd Annual Ticonderoga Area Restaurant Weeks will take place September 14^th – 28^th, 2024. During these designated weeks, the TACC is encouraging residents and visitors alike to show their support to the array of wonderful restaurants and eateries throughout the Ticonderoga Area.