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6 Sexy Valentine's Day Menus in the Hudson Valley: Where to dine with your Valentine

Depuy Canal House: A vegetarian valentine made with quinoa, spinach, eggplant, duxelle Maitake mushroom and poached egg. The heart is made with red pepper and the sauce is also red pepper.

 

It's that time of year again, when local chefs express their romantic sides. The following restaurants offer Valentine's Dinner menu that are sure to seduce your palate and your partner!

1. Chef Ric Orlando has created a sexy menu for New World Home Cooking. The Notorious Safe Sex Platter for Two for $24, which includes Venezuelan Spiced Chocolate Drops, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Perfect Olives, among other aphrodisiac delights. The Platter is served with a blind fold. A "Raw, Barely Cooked, and Chilled Seafood Menu" is also available from the a la carte menu. Seafood lovers can go for the Seafood Safe Sex Platter for $65.

2. Panzur in Tivoli is offering a special Valentine's Day Menu featuring "the same ingredients prepared in contrasting ways symbolizing how we can be completely different and exactly the same" for $75 per person, minimum of two people per party.

3. Cucina in Woodstock is having a Three-Course Valentine's Day Dinner Prix Fixe for $49, which includes a glass of prosseco.

4. You can woo your honey in a 200-year-old tavern at Depuy Canal House in High Falls where Chef John Novi has created an extravagant Valentine's Day a la carte menu for food lovers. You can start off with a Valentine's Lovers Beautiful Chocolate Kiss Cocktail.

5. Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap in Big Indian is offering a “Have a Heart” Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 14th. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go directly to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.

6. Prefer to stay home and celebrate, but don't feel like cooking? Leave it to Gigi's Market in Red Hook. Gigi Market has a special menu "Treats & Sweets for Lovers and Loved Ones"  which includes creme brulee for 15, strawberry profiteroles with vanilla cream filling, and more. "Romantic Dinners for Two for Home" offers Truffled Lobster and Fontina Ravioli with sweet peas, and Oyster Stew with roasted garlic. At Gigi Trattoria restaurant, you can enjoy a 5-course Valentine's Dinner to celebrate Amore or order from the a la carte menu. The 5-course menu is $65.

Attention all pet owners: High Falls Pet Show 2012 on May 19th

Calling all pet owners and admirers. I wanted to bring High Falls Pet Show 2012 to your attention. Here is the scoop: 

HIGH FALLS, ULSTER COUNTY, USA – Animals across the Mid-Hudson Valley are already busy preening, cleaning, trimming, grooming and practicing their most graceful and elaborate moves in preparation for this year’s edition of the High Falls Pet Show, taking place on Saturday, May 19.

The celebrated annual event will be held in the Community Church of High Falls yard on Second Street in the hamlet of High Falls off of Route 213. The event runs from 10am to 1pm. All pets must be on a leash, in a carrier or otherwise humanely restrained by the owner. Registration begins at 10am. Pets who plan to compete in contests must pay a $4 fee per creature. 

"Our animal companions give us so much in terms of support and unconditional love," said Pet Show co-coordinator Ingrid Frengle-Burke of High Falls, who wrangled the event with her spouse Aaron. "At the High Falls Pet Show, we humans have a chance to return the love. Today’s child with a well-trained pet will certainly become tomorrow's responsible adult."

All proceeds will benefit the High Falls Civic Association (HFCA), a community group dedicated to preserving the myriad joys and traditions and environmental duties of small-town America. HFCA holds several well-attended community events and celebrations throughout the year, to raise morale and to beautify the community.

General pet judging takes place from 10-11am, in which all pets will be evaluated for good breeding, friendly behavior, cuddly quotients and photogenic qualities.

The special judging commences at 11am. A quorum of distinguished judges will select the recipients of special ribbons for exemplary areas of merit. The categories for competition this year are:

Pet Owner Look-Alike Award; Call of the Wild (Vocal Talent); Obedient School Graduate (special tricks); Best Pet Story (very short story); Kids Only (several awards given); Best All-American Mutt; Most Unusual Pet;  The Graybeards (elder pets); The Whippersnappers (junior pets); ET Award (homely but cute).

Two prominent pets will be graced with the crowning titles of Ms. High Falls and Mr. High Falls for the distinction of most engaging overall personality.

Throughout the High Falls Pet Show event, vendors will sell pet-related toys and food. There will be information available regarding the proper care and socialization of your furry friend. Learn about local services, such as short-term boarding, day care, Western and alternative veterinarians, animal training and pet sitting.  Animal rescue and adoption information will be available.

Owners attending the Pet Show are urged to bring adequate food and water for the safety and comfort of their animal companions.

There is no admission cost for non-animal attendance of The High Falls Pet Show 2012. However, humans should bring scads of pocket change for human food and drink, as well as for pet-related treats and accessories.

Please note: Owners are responsible for their respective pets. The High Falls Civic Association and Town of Marbletown assume no responsibility for damages caused by pets, owners or other parties.

High Falls Pet Show 2012. Sat, May 19, 10-1. Community Church yard, 2nd St, High Falls. Pet Show Contest featuring prizes. Free admission. Contest entry is $4 per furry friend.  Sponsor: High Falls Civic Association. www.highfallscivic.org/ or 845-687-4566. 

Show off your pet at High Falls Pet Fair coming up on May 14th!

 

Show off your pet or learn how to adopt one at the High Falls Pet Fair on May 14. The annual High Falls Pet Fair will take place on Saturday, May 14 in the Ulster County hamlet of High Falls, from 10am to 1pm. Sponsored by the High Falls Civic Association (HFCA), this entertaining and educational event offers vendor booths, important pet care information and a pet show with prizes for winners in 12 different categories. For more information, visit the HFCA web site at www.highfallscivic.org/ or call (845) 687-4566.