Summer Foodie Fun

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Summer Foodie Fun: Here’s some summer foodie fun (and wine, too) for lovers of burgers, BBQ, clambakes and more.

80th Food & Wine Celebration – Stamford Museum & Nature Center: This benefit for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center features food wine and music on SMN&C’s Meadow overlooking Bendel Pond. With food and wine from Cask Republic, The Fez Bar & Restaurant, Savory Gourmet, Some Things Fishy, Susan Kane Catering, Planet Barbecue and Seasonal Sweets & Catering. Fri, 6/3: 6:30-9:30pm. (39 Scofiledtown Rd., Stamford, CT; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival: Over 100 Westchester restaurants and 200 world-class wines take center stage at five events for foodies and fashionistas. Fashion, Food & Wine: Enjoy VIP shopping at Bloomingdale’s and a special wine & food pairing from world-renowned wine expert, Kevin Zraly, and chef Rafael Palomino of Port Chester’s Sonora. Wed, 6/8: 6-8pm. Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: Over 30 chefs compete for the Blue Moon Best Burger Award at this ultimate block party at Kensico Dam Plaza. Thurs, 6/9: 6:30-10pm. An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers: Sample signature dishes and paired wines from 20 of the county’s top chefs including The Cookery’s David DiBari, Bobby Will of Saltaire, and Andy Nusser of Tarry Lodge at the Ritz Carlton Westchester in White What To Do: Summer Events 2016 Plains. Fri, 6/10: 6:30-10:00pm. Jr. Chefs Academy: Kids ages 7-17 learn cooking and baking techniques with the pros at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains. Sat, 6/11: 11am-12:30pm, & 2-2:30pm. Grand Tasting Village: The signature event of the week features over 50 local chefs serving up tastings and chef demonstrations with more than 200 wines & spirits at Kensico Dam Plaza with special guests Kathie Lee Gifford and Joy Bauer of NBC’s The Today Show. Sat, 6/11: 12-5pm. www.westchestermagazine.com)

Local! Kensico Burger & Beer Blast: Over 30 Westchester chefs serve up their take on the all-American burger and compete for the Blue Moon What To Do: Summer Events 2016 Best Burger Award at this ultimate block party at Kensico Dam Plaza. Including Armonk’s Fortina and Market North, Bedford’s Campagna, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Peter Kelly of X20 Xavier’s on the Hudson. Thurs, 6/9: 6-10pm. (Kenco Dam Plaza, Valhalla; www.westchestermagazine.com)

Local! John Jay Homestead Farm Market: Opens on Sat, 6/11 and runs each Saturday through 10/31: 9am-1pm. See our Farmers Market Guide for more information. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St., Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org)

Local! Clambake in Greeley Garden: Family friendly party to benefit the New Castle Historical Society offers summertime music, garden karaoke, seasonal games, raffles and a silent auction. Lobster of chicken plus clams, mussels, corn on the cob and watermelon for the adults; hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. Sat, 6/11: 5pm to sunset. RSVP by June 3. (Horace Greeley House, 100 King St., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Sheffield Island Lighthouse Clambake: A true New England dining experience, ferry over to Sheffield Island and dine in the tented pavilion on What To Do: With the Kids the lighthouse lawn and take a tour of the lighthouse itself included in the cost. Thurs, 6/9-9/29: 6pm. (Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

Strawberry Festival – Beacon: If you missed Chappaqua’s Strawberry Festival at the Church of St. Mary’s you can still catch the season’s fresh picked Hudson Valley wonders at The Beacon Sloop Club’s fest, that supports the Clearwater & Woody Restoration Fund, where you will find strawberry shortcake and biscuits, chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberry smoothies lots of Hudson Valley music and a children’s stage _ solar powered , of course. Plus environmental exhibits, crafts and food vendors. Sun, 6/12:12-5pm. (Pete & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon; www.beaconsloopclub.org)

Summer Solstice Celebration & Farm Table Dinner – Storm King Art Center: Check out the sculptures of Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Henry What To Do Father's Day Moore, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg, George Rickey, Richard Serra and many more rising from the earth ad spread out over 500 acres at the Storm King Art Center. Then stay for cocktails, hors d’Oeurvres and a gourmet farm to table dinner. There’s music and tram tours of the South Fields and private tours of current exhibitions. For more on Storm King, a WTD Bucket Lister, read our Day Tripping; Storm King. Sat, 6/18: 5-7pm for cocktails and exhibition viewings. Dinner at 7;30pm. ((1 Museum Rd., New Windsor; www.stormking.org)

Westchester Philharmonic – Father’s Day Burgers, Beers & Brahms: Kazem Abdullah conducts the Westchester Phil with special guest Alon Goldstein (piano) at their annual season finale and Father’s Day BBQ Bash. The program includes Manuel De Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance from El amor brujo, Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor. BBQ follows the concert. Sun, 6/19: 3pm. (Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase: www.westchesterphil.org)

Straight Up New York – Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery: Farm fresh food, music and a tour of the Black Dirt Distillery are a side show to this Summer Foodie Fun second annual New York Distillers craft spirits festival. Sip spirits from over 20 NY distillers including Greenhook Ginsmiths, Long Island Vodka, Tuthill Spirits and Orange County Distillery. Plus artisanal cheeses from Black Sheep and Five Spoke Creameries. Sat, 7/9: 12-5pm. (Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery 114 Little York Rd. Warwick; www.market.wvwinery.com))

Sheffield Island Lighthouse BBQ: Cruise to Sheffield Island on the CJ Toth catamaran for a BBQ of pulled pork, sliced, steak, BBQ chicken and more. BYOB. These cruises sell out so order early! Sat, 7/16 & 8/13: 5pm.(Sheffield Island Dock, 4 N. Water Streets, South Norwalk, Ct.; www.seaport.org)

A Taste of Westchester – Clock Tower Grill: At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s cooking class, Chef Rich Parented, of this popular bistro in Brewster, makes an old fashioned shrimp boil and lobster bake with clams, mussels, and corn on the cob, roasted potato salad and a special seasonal fruit dessert. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/21: 6-8pm. (512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster; www.clocktowergrill.com)

A Taste of Westchester – Peter Pratt’s Inn: It’s a cooking class. It’s a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class, Chef Jon Pratt will teach you how to make house cured bacon tacos and fried chicken and waffles. He is lesson continues with scallion hush puppies made with Wild Hive cornmeal and tomato salad using corn and tomatoes from The Meadows Farm next door. Plus some paired craft beers and a sour cherry sorbet made in his special machine. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Thurs, 7/28: 6-8pm. (673, Croton Heights Rd., Yorktown Heights; www.prattsinn.com)

20th Annual Bounty of the Hudson: Head up to Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY for wine, food & music. Enjoy side-by-side tastings of up to 20 Hudson Valley wineries and taste the best Hudson Valley cheeses, honey baked goods and Hudson Valley produce. Local food vendors will be on hand for you to make a full meal of it. Plus craft vendors and musical entertainment. Sat-Sun, 7/30-31: 12-5pm. (Applewood Winery, 82 Four Corners Rd. Warwick) www.shawangunkwinetrail.com)

Local! A Taste of Westchester – DeCicco & Sons: It’s a cooking class and a meal. At this Westchester Community College of Continuing Education’s class, you will step into DeCicco’s video enhanced demonstration kitchen to help Chef Angelo prepare a chilled summer soup made with tomatoes, watermelon and a buttermilk broth, and cornmeal fried catfish with roasted red peppers, oyster mushrooms and an asparagus pesto. Cicerone Brendon O’Brien will pair summer brews with your meal. To register call: 914.606.6830 x1. For more information: A Taste of Westchester. Tues, 8/9: 5:30-7:30pm. (DeCicco & Sons, 17 Maple Way, Armonk )

Hudson Valley Rib Fest: 60 rib masters compete for the NY State BBQ Championship while you sample unlimited ribs and sides and listen to the sounds of Indie rockers, soulful jazz, American Idol participants, the “Country Girl from New York” Jessica Lynn and more musical entertainment. Fri, 8/19: 5-10pm, Sat, 8/20: 11am-10pm & Sun, 8/21: 11am-5pm. (Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz: www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org)

Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival: Featuring Nerveless Nocks Motorcycle Thrill Show, 65 foot Ferris Wheel, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, a Crafts Show with 100 vendors, New England Norwalk Oyster Festival Seaport Village, Kids’ Cove with games and rides under a circus tent, International Food Court, Headline Entertainers (Smash Mouth on Sunday), harbor cruises, vessel tours, and … OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS – including their famous Celebrity Oyster Slurpoff. Sat-Sun: (9/10-11: 11am-8pm (Norwalk Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., Norwalk; www.seaport.org)