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Culinary Institute of America   8am with a Tour and Tasting at Millbrook Winery. Saturday, 02/14/09 $99 Join us for trip to the Culinary Institute of America, our nation’s premier culinary training institution and the only residential college for culinary education. The day begins 7:30 a.m. with coffee and cake at the store. We leave promptly at 8:00 a.m. for Hyde Park, NY, home of the CIA. There you’ll enjoy a four course lunch at American Bounty Restaurant. After lunch, you can walk the grounds of the school, shop the book store and take in the library. We'll then board the bus and travel south to Millbrook Vineyards and Winery for a tour and tasting of a winery the New York Times calls 'Hudson Valley's flagship winery'. About the restaurant: A recipient of the prestigious Ivy Award, the American Bounty features regional specialties prepared with ingredients harvested from the riches of the Hudson River Valley. It is here that the wealth and diversity of America's cultural heritage is brought to life by the imaginative cuisine of this student-staffed restaurant. About the winery: Their world-class wines have won acclaim from critics and consumers alike, and they compare favorably with top wines from California and France. Millbrook Winery is considered one of the top wineries not only of the Hudson River Valley but all of New York State and indeed the eastern seaboard. Our tour will be capped off with a complete and informative tasting of current vintage Millbrook wines and include a sampling of six wines, a souvenir wine glass for you to take home, and samples of an imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil.          to Shopping Basket

Arthur Avenue and New York Botanical Gardens   8am Bronx's Little Italy and the Orchid Show Saturday, 03/21/09 $89 Join us a great trip to New York City Arthur Avenue, a must-see spot for foodies. Our day begins with coffee and danish at the store. We board the coach at 8 a.m. and head for the city. While not as well-now as it's Manhattan counterpart, Arthur Avenue could be considered New York's real Little Italy. It has been the commercial center for one of the largest Italian communities in the country and is as vibrant as ever, home to authentic delis, bakeries, specialty market and fish stores. There you'll be treated to a fantastic array of fresh pasta, aged cheeses, cured olives and crispy cannolis. Last but not least, it's home to great cafes and restaurants that use these great ingredients in incredible dishes. From there we head to the New York Botanical Gardens, a National Historic Landmark that is home to one of the greatest botanical garden in the world. There you will be treated to a guided tour that includes the Orchid Show, where thousands of orchids, from miniatures named 'Pinhead' to giant violet vandas, fill a luxuriant tropical landscape. You will also have to view the grounds and other collections as well as the gift shop. We'll then board the bus and return to the store for snacks and beverages. Act now, spaces are limited.          to Shopping Basket