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Pricing Notes
Cost: $1,495 per person, based on double occupancy
Single Supplement: On request
This is an independent package.
Price Includes:
Hotel accommodations as indicated in the itinerary; meals listed
on the itinerary; walking tours as indicated on itinerary; chocolate making class; 3 continental breakfasts
Not Included:
International and domestic
airfares; excess baggage charges;
airport arrival and departure
taxes; travel insurance; meals,
wines, or sightseeing not included
in itinerary; personal expenses
such as laundry and
communication charges;
gratuities, email/fax/telephone
charges, and hotel minibar.
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A Taste of the Big Apple
May 11-14 & September 21-24, 2012New York, New York, lays claim to a cornucopia of ethnic foods - a legacy from the waves of immigrants that settled here over centuries. The Eastern European
history that accompanies the city's foodie icons -a bagel with a schmear, pastrami sandwiches at Katz's Deli and egg creams is fascinating, fun and well, delicious.
Legions of produce-laden Old-World push carts have been supplanted today by urban green markets and cuisines from newer countries are layered in.
With all the history there is lots of hoopla too. There is Eataly, the extravagant emporium devoted to Italian food and culinary traditions and Michelin star celebrity chefs create well-reviewed signature dishes in their own restaurants.
This 4 day/3 night package has all the ingredients for an uncommon epicurean adventure - culinary activities, fabulous food and time to explore on your own. Join an intimate-sized group of fellow foodies and enjoy.
Day 1, Friday
Arrive in New York City, and check-in at the luxurious Carlton Hotel. You are at leisure for the afternoon; we recommend a short walk to the Union Square Market, the city's pre-eminent Green Market.
Start the evening with welcome cocktail at the hotel and an orientation of the weekend. Then enjoy a 4-course dinner at the noted Italian Ristorante I Trulli. Dishes from Italy's Puglia region, including an artisanal pasta course, will be accompanied with regional wines.
Day 2, Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel and then meet mid-morning for a guided culinary tour of the Lower East Side. This storied neighborhood was once home to nearly a half million Eastern European Jews, whose pushcarts lined the teaming streets. The tour will provide a fascinating history of the neighborhood and feature stops at revered eateries like Russ & Daughters for exceptional smoked salmon and Katz's for lunch (founded in 1888, this Jewish style deli is NYC's oldest and arguably its best), a fun nosh at the Essex Street Market - and more. The rest of Saturday will be at your leisure.
Day 3, Sunday
Breakfast at the hotel.
This afternoon, visit a chocolate atelier for a hands-on chocolate making class. The Master Chocolatier is Ilene Shane of Sweet Bliss and she makes artisanal chocolates for Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys.
Champagne will be served and you'll get to take home your creations.
Day 4, Monday
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning a short walk will bring you to Eataly. Italian food writer and cookbook author Michele Scicolone will show you around this 50,000 square-foot multi-level emporium, devoted to the food and culinary traditions of Italy. It boasts seven restaurants, a rooftop beer garden and an on-site mozzarella maker. If your schedule permits, stay on to shop and lunch on your own.
Departure.
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Lobby in Carlton Hotel
Orecchiette with Rabbit Ragu at I Trulli
Bagel at Russ & Daughters
Chocolate pump and purse, Sweet Bliss
Sesame ginger bark, Sweet Bliss
Making mozarella at Eataly
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