Trip to CIA AMERICAN BOUNTY Restaurant in Hyde Park for Lunch
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Day trip to Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY The American Bounty Restaurant.
Please join waitlist, maybe room for more…
Regionally sourced menu. So excited to share this wonderful experience!!!
We will meet 9:00 AM at Grand Central at Clock and hop Metro North to Poughkeepsie , a lovely 2hour ride then cab to campus. Restaurant reservations at 12:30 . There is a wonderful bakery and other shops to purchase fresh made items by the future chefs.
We can walk the beautiful campus and head home .
Approx 9-5pm. full day , mostly sitting and relaxing.
**https://www.americanbountyrestaurant.com**
The Dining ExperienceStudent-Led Service: Both the kitchen staff and floor servers are culinary students honing their techniques. Reviewers note that while service can occasionally show a learning curve, the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable, warm, and professional.Atmosphere: The grand dining room features sophisticated dark wood finishes, high ceilings, and large windows looking out onto a central courtyard. A highlight of the space is an open view into the pastry station, allowing guests to watch students plate complex desserts.Pricing: Meals are typically structured as multi-course prix fixe menus, with winter lunch specials frequently running as low as $30–$35 per person before standard student program fees.Menu HighlightsThe restaurant focuses heavily on seasonal, regionally sourced Hudson Valley ingredients:Appetizers: Frequently features items like lime-cured salmon, smoked trout, local baby greens, and crab and scallop cannelloni.Entrées: Seasonal proteins include duck breast, arctic char paired with winter grains, beef duos, and fresh regional seafood.Desserts: Known for highly creative pairings, such as pumpkin panna cotta with pear-ginger sorbet or experimental chocolate desserts utilizing savory umami elements like mushroom ganache.Beverages: Offers a curated selection of regional draft beers, custom craft cocktails, and an expansive American-focused wine list.
This time CREDIT CARDS ONLY
☀️☀️☀️MEET AT 9:00-9:15 for 9:35 Train to
Poughkeepsie 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Train ticket is $26 R/T
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MEET AT CLOCK GRAND CENTRAL 9:00-9:15 ☀️☀️