Chef/Owner Bobby Manzi, River City Grille
For Christmas Eve, Irvington's River City Grille does a salute to its Italian heritage with a feast of 7 fishes, including Clam Fritters.

River City Grille's Clam Fritters

Christmas Eve Dinner: 4pm until 8pm: our regular menu as well as traditional Italian fish specialties. Space is limited. New Year's Eve Dinner: 5pm until 7pm. Starting at 9pm, all inclusive for cocktails, hors d'oeuvre, dinner, dancing, hats, noisemakers and open bar for $115.00 per person, reservations required. New Year's Day Dinner: noon until 8pm. 914-591-2033.

Chef Eric Gabrynowicz, Tavern
Tavern at Highland Country Club's de-constructed version of an old-time favorite: seasonal vegetables cook in a rich, bechamel sauce enriched with a roasted chicken stock.

Tavern's Chicken Pot Pie

New Year's Eve: dinner reservations available from 5:00pm - 9:30pm. Offering 3-course and 5-course prix fixe menus for $65 and $75 per person respectively, and a "chef's selection" 7-course tasting menu for $95. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. 845-424-3254 ext. 6.

Chef/Owner Navjot Arora, Chutney Masala
Chef/Owner Navjot Arora of Chutney Masala Indian Bistro in Irvington, and his wife, Anu, have always enjoyed cooking together, whether it be a recipe passed down through the generations, or a new creation. Here is thier healthy and tasty alternative to eggnog:

Chutney Masala's
Mango Cocktail or "Kamasucra"

Christmas Day: serving a Passage to India Buffet from noon - 3pm for $16.99 per person; dinner served from 5pm - 10pm. Party trays are available. New Year's Eve: serving dinner until midnight; complimentary glass of champagne with dinner. 646-645-9511.

Red Hat's Holiday Sangria Cocktail
Guests at Red Hat on the River in Irvington enjoy a warm welcome by proprietors Mary Beth Dooley and Jim Parker, and a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere with cozy tables, twinkling candlelight, and vivid, painted portraits.

Red Hat's
Holiday Sangria Cocktail

Christmas Eve: Open for lunch & dinner; New Year's Eve: We're having a party! Reservations necessary. 914-591-5888.

Chef Chris Hettinger, Tarrytown House Estate
The country's first executive conference center, Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center offers gracious accommodations and fine dining within easy distance of New York City. Executive Chef Chris Hettinger offers one of his favorite holiday recipes:

Tarrytown Estate's
Sangria Glazed Hudson Valley Duck Breast
with Maple Whipped Sweet Potato
and Cranberry Compote

Call 1-800-553-8118 for reservations.

Chef/Owner Jill Rose, Chiboust
A graduate of both culinary and pastry at The Culinary Institute of America, Jill Rose creates pastry specialties to compliment her award-winning cuisine at Chiboust Bistro & Bakery in Tarrytown.

Chiboust's Carrot Cake with
Creme Brulee Filling and White Chocolate

Call 914-703-6550 for reservations.

Chef David Haviland, Equus at The Castle
Tarrytown's Equus at Castle on the Hudson is a Zagat-rated 5-star restaurant, offering breathtaking ambiance and equally impressive dining. Try Executive Chef David Haviland's rustic French ratatouille:

The Castle's Ratatouille

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: dinner for $85 per person at Equus; New Year's Eve: dinner at Equus, at 5:50pm and 8:45pm for $79 and $170 respectively; 7:30pm Great Hall Celebration for $185 per person, includes chef's cocktail reception, 4-course dinner, Viennese Table and open bar. New Year's Day: breakfast, brunch and dinner. 914-631-3646.

The Rhinecliff
CIA-trained chef Dale Andrews has been been with The Rhinecliff since its grand reopening. His New World home cooking incorporates fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Let the wonderful flavors speak for themselves!

The Rhinecliff's
Sausage, Pecan and Cranberry-Stuffed
Pork Loin with Sage Au Jus

The Rhinecliff is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 845-876-0590.
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