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Millbrook Country House |
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A Sumptuous Retreat With A Taste of Italy
Escape with your Valentine to Millbrook Country House, an American Colonial home, recently renovated and redecorated with fine 18th-century Italian furnishings. Valentine's weekend guests will enjoy a special chocolate-themed teatime by the fire. Now through the end of March, stay two nights and receive a 10% discount (in addition to 10% off for VHV Value Card holders.) Or stay three nights and choose between a complimentary fourth night or gourmet MCH dinner.
Reservations: 845-677-9570
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Spa at Ritz-Carlton, Westchester |
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Celebrate Your Love All Month Long
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains is offering three fabulous Valentine's Day packages for couples and singles, including overnight stay, champagne, chocolates, jewelry by Diana Heimann and more. The Spa is featuring four different Valentine's treatments including a champagne sugar scrub and chocolate body wrap. All packages are available during the month of February.
Reservations: 914-946-5500
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Tarrytown House Estate |
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Surprise Her With A Romantic Getaway
The gracious Tarrytown House Estate presents its Valentine's Getaway Package, starting just at $199 per night. The hotel is offering a box of truffles and a bottle of New York sparkling wine on arrival, deluxe overnight accommodations for two, plus a full American breakfast buffet served in the Biddle Mansion. This package is available during the entire month of February.
Reservations: 1-800-553-8118
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© Michael Polito |
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Make It A Long Weekend of Romance & Luxury
Spend a romantic weekend at Mount Merino Manor and celebrate the generosity of love. Stay 2 nights and receive half off a 3rd night. Fresh flowers and chocolates will be waiting for you upon arrival. The inn is surrounded by 100 woodland acres with magnificent views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Decorated with an eclectic mix of treasured furniture, period pieces and fine fabrics, each guest room has a distinct personality.
Reservations: 518-828-5583
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Valentine's Dinners |

42 at the Ritz Carlton |
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An Unforgettable Dining Experience at 42
Treat your date to an amazing 5-course meal at Restaurant "42" at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains, presented by chef/owner
Anthony Goncalves in the fun, elegant and sexy atmosphere Restaurant 42 is famous for. It's
different up here. Accepting reservations for February 14th, 3-10pm,
5-course dinner, bottle of champagne, $225 per couple + tax and gratuity.
Call 914-761-4242
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Tavern at Highland Country Club |
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Two Delicious Options at Tavern
On Saturday & Sunday evenings, February 13th and 14th, The Tavern at The Highland Country Club will be offering two prix fixe menus: a $65 menu (download the PDF) will include three courses and some extra goodies (amuse bouche and a muffin for breakfast to take home), and a "Lovers' Tasting Menu" for $85 per person, wine pairings additional $40 per person.
Call 845-424-3254, ext. 16
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Red Hat on the River |
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Wine and Dine on the River
Valentine's Day guests at Irvington's Red Hat on the River will select from a special Valentine's Day dinner menu, featuring decadent delights such as Fettucine and Lobster with
limoncello, roasted asparagus, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a dessert tasting including Coconut Brioche Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise, and Champagne Sabayon with Fresh Raspberries. Dinner Menu (PDF)
Reservations: 914-591-5888
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Chutney Masala Indian Bistro |
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Spice Up Your Love Life at Chutney Masala
This Valentine's Day, Chutney Masala Indian Bistro invites you to indulge in heart-shaped masala crab cakes or spinach kabobs, followed by shahiatukra, a luscious Indian dessert made from crispy bread, rose-flavored syrup and creamy cardamom milk. Ladies will receive an Indian jewelry box. For Valentine's Day lunch, enjoy the "Passage to India" buffet, $16.95 for adults; $12.95 for children.
Reservations: 646-645-9511
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Equus at Castle on the Hudson |
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3-Day Celebration of Love at The Castle
Tarrytown's Equus at The Castle
features its Pre-Valentine Aphrodisiac Champagne Dinner on Fri, Feb. 12 at 6:30 pm: an elegant 4-course meal and Tattinger Champagne for $135/person (plus tax & gratuities.) Return for one of 3 dinner seatings on Sat, Feb 13 at Equus or the Great Hall. Celebrate on Valentine's Day with dinner at Equus, or take in the Cabaret: 4-course dinner & show, $195/person (plus t&g.) Guest rooms & suites packages also available.
Reservations: 914-631-3646
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Chiboust Bistro & Bakery |
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A Toast to Love and Success at Chiboust
Tarrytown's Chiboust Bistro & Bakery
is celebrating its 6th anniversary on Valentine's Day, and diners will receive a sparkling toast accompanying their dessert from Chiboust's Valentine pre-fixe menu Menu (PDF). Treat your special someone to French-Mediterranean cuisine and award-winning desserts in this intimate, elegant bistro restaurant, which features an eclectic variety of wines from around the world.
Reservations: 914-703-6550
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The Rhinecliff |
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Valentine's Weekend at The Rhinecliff
Sat, Feb 13: The Rhinecliff's Grand Celebration, 7pm: black-tie cocktails, dinner, dancing with Blue Gardenia Jazz in the Riverview Room, $65.95/pp (plus tax & gratuity,) or a candlelit dinner in "The Bar", 5-9pm, $47.95/pp (plus t&g) and disco dancing 'til late. Sun, Feb 14: brunch with chanteuse Elaine Rachlin: a la carte or prix fixe menu ($29.95/pp plus t&g.) Candlelit dinner, $47.95/pp (plus t&g.) Romance add-on package for overnight guests: Taittinger Champagne, chocolates, flowers, romantic dinner for 2, $120 + room.
Reservations: 845-876-0590
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River City Grille |
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Make it Extra Special at River City Grille
River City Grille is serving a bountiful Valentine's Day Brunch on Sun, Feb. 14, 11am-3pm: two courses for $22/person (plus beverages, tax & gratuity.) Brunch menu (PDF) A special, 3-course Valentine dinner starts at 3pm for $45/person, $68 with wine pairing (alcohol, tax & gratuity additional); also served on Saturday, Feb. 13th. Here's a Valentine's Day tip from Chef/Co-owner Bobby Manzi: "To start the evening on a romantic note, gentlemen should open the car door for the ladies. This sends the message that it is not a regular night out."
Reservations: 914-591-2033
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Events & Happenings |
Romance your Sweetheart Italian Style
Join Red Hat on the River for a special Book Signing and Tasting, Thursday, February 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Meet author Toni Lydecker whose new cookbook, "Seafood alla Siciliana," has been selected by Food & Wine Magazine for Best of the "Best Cookbooks Recipe Collection." You can buy an autographed copy for just $5 with your purchase of a $25 Vintage Hudson Valley Value Card a savings of $33. And with the Value Card, you will receive 10% off Thursday's dinner at Red Hat, plus all of your lunches and dinners at VHV restaurants and inns, Sunday through Thursday, throughout 2010.
Reservations: 914-591-5888
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Cook Your Heart Out at the Castle
Looking for a way to combat the winter blues? Take your honey to a Cooking Class at Castle on the Hudson, with award-winning Equus Chef David Haviland, Saturday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m. Come for the day or make it a weekend affair. Fun and instructive, VHV Winter Cooking Classes run approximately two hours and are followed by an elegant four-course lunch and wine pairing. VHV Value Card holders receive 10% off on accommodations.
Contact Esther Nicholson at esther@vintagehudsonvalley.com. Click here to register online.
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Wine and Chocolate at Millbrook Winery
Join Millbrook Winery for Special Valentine's Day Wine Tastings, Sat, Feb 13 and Sun, Feb 14. Guests will sample some of Millbrook's reserve wines in a unique setting. Each tasting
will finish with a chocolate truffle from Oliver Kita Fine Confections. Space is limited to 14
guests per hour and reservations are recommended. $20/person including the wines,
chocolate and souvenir wine glass, plus a chance to win a romantic vineyard picnic for two.
Reservations: 845-677-8383 ext. 20
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