March 15, 2018 – Surrounded by cured meats, fine cheeses, grilled vegetables and fresh donuts, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined The Valley Table magazine Publisher Janet Crawshaw, owners of L’inizio Heather and Scott Fratangelo, Westchester Community College (WCC) President Dr. Belinda Miles and students from WCC’s Culinary Program to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW) for Spring 2018.
Latimer said: “Over 100 Westchester restaurants are participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, a testament to the County’s thriving food scene. It’s a true culinary celebration and an opportunity for residents, and visitors alike, to choose from a variety of delicious cuisines at a great price. We are thrilled to be a part of it.”
L’inizio was started in 2013 by award-winning New York City chefs, Scott and Heather Fratangelo. They bring their delicious, Italian-inspired cuisine to Westchester. Trained at the French Culinary Institute, Executive Pastry chef/co-owner Heather Fratangelo creates original desserts.
Owner of L’inizio, Heather Fratangelo said: “We are honored to host this fantastic celebration. The dining scene has grown exponentially in the five years since we’ve been here, and we look forward to seeing what’s next.”
Publisher of The Valley Table magazine Janet Crawshaw said: “This two-week event, now in its 12th year, gives diners the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious cuisines throughout the region. Westchester has a vibrant dining scene and we encourage people to grab a friend, get out and try something new.”
HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point. Three-course, prix fixe dinners are $32.95 and lunches are $22.95 (plus beverage, tax and tip). During HVRW, which runs from March 12-25, diners can sample delicious dishes throughout the county. A complete list of participating restaurants is available at www.valleytable.com/hvrw.
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About Westchester County Tourism & Film
Tourism & Film is Westchester County’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a division within County Executive George Latimer’s Office of Economic Development.
About Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
In 1996, Janet Crawshaw and Jerry Novesky took an eight-month sabbatical, traveling 35,000 miles across the country seeking authentic American experiences. They found that local farms, bakeries, fish markets, wineries and breweries were the key to understanding the country’s distinct regions. Inspired by their trip and the Chefs Collaborative, an educational sustainable food movement, the couple returned to their home in the Hudson Valley with a mission to awaken the region’s food consciousness.
In 1998, they launched The Valley Table, a colorful quarterly, magazine that celebrates the agricultural heritage and cuisine of the region, leading the development of the Hudson Valley’s local food movement.
Crawshaw and Novesky launched Hudson Valley Restaurant week in 2006 with a distinguished board of advisors, including chefs, restaurateurs and tourism leaders. The two-week culinary event premiered with 70 restaurants. Today, with more than 185 participating restaurants spanning seven counties, it is among the largest Restaurant Week events in the country. Participating counties include Dutchess, Westchester, Columbia, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster. It has become a successful collaborative effort involving farmers, growers, wine makers and chefs.