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Norma's Weekly Snapshot 
There's nothing I enjoy better than getting a feel of the country at enchanting wineries, experiencing local flavors, and enjoying the crisp air. This week I am going to highlight some local wineries offering activities or entertainment to enhance your tasting.. all within 90 minutes from Manhattan. Visit my Special Feature to see my featured wineries.
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General Events... 
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Oktoberfest
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Fall Walking Tours Adriana Trigiani Tours
Take a tour of a NYC neighborhood led by one of the best! Also available is a Cupcake Tour... what could be sweeter?
September 20 Oktoberfest in Central Park
Rumsey Playfield - Central Park Stay tuned next week for a Special Feature covering the best of Oktoberfest in NYC. In the meantime, purchase tickets to visit Central Park on the 20th - live e ntertainment on the big stage, plus a variety of German food, beer and wine.
Through September 21 New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show
Park Avenue Armory (643 Park Avenue)
Purchase tickets to have access to view pieces from over 70 exhibitors.
 September 23 Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg in Conversation with Stephen Colbert92Y (1395 Lexington Avenue)
When Steven Colbert moderates an event, I know that it will be filled with surprises and lots of humor. I plan on attending the discussion about the book they've just written, How Google Works, and I'm sure I'll learn something about the website that I continually access throughout each day.
Every Tuesday through September 30th
Lower Manhattan Tuesdays
Various Participating Locations
Visit lower Manhattan for an evening of dining, shopping and exploring. 60 partners, including noteworthy restaurants, retailers and museums will participate.
Through October 3 Floating Library: Lilac Museum SteamshipPier 25 (Hudson River & North Moore Street)
Stop in to view the historic Lilac Museum Steamship that has been transformed into a floating library. Visit their website for a complete list of events and workshops. As an added bonus, there is no fee as you board. | | BFX |
Fridays through October 17 BFX Fridays
BFX Studio (555 6th Avenue) Take a complimentary fitness class at 6:45pm on Fridays in Chelsea at the new chic BFX Studio in celebration of their grand opening. Through October 18 Central Perk
199 Lafayette Street
The famous Friends coffee shop . Now in London, Warner Brothers is bringing the pop-up replica of the famous Friends coffee shop to NYC in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the adored series.
ON THE RADAR:
October 1 The Truth Behind our Titles3 West Club (3 West 51st Street) I just heard about this event through Glow Magazine - register to hear from six professional women who will reveal the personal challenges they have faced in their careers and how they have shaped who they have become.
October 1 to 31 Archtober
Various Locations
4th annual month-long festival of architecture and design. The activities, programs, and exhibitions are so vast that I can't pick my favorites. Peruse their calendar and select those of interest.
Li ncoln Center (64th Street & Columbus Avenue)
250 craft displays from all over the country at Lincoln Center. Plenty of entertainment and craft demonstrations. Also October 11 & 12.
October 5 Warwick Applefest
Warwick, NY
A festival that's fun for all ages... I plan to go to see the craft vendors, taste the food, and listen to the live entertainment.
October 9 to 11 Dwell on Design
82MERCER (82 Mercer Street)
Spend a day learning about the future of design by esteemed designers and architects. Over 20 installations and onstage discussions.
I look forward to this event each year; gain access to over 200 of the city's coolest and most exclusive architectural sites and landmarks. It's a special opportunity to view many of the hidden gems in the city.
October 14 92Y Annual Street Festival
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Live performances, arts and crafts, learning opportunities, and discounts on events and classes.
October 20 - 26 Spa Week Various Locations $50 spa treatments at select spas throughout the city. Make your appointments now. I will highlight my favorites as the week approaches.
November 8 & 9 Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life WeekendDavid H. Koch Theater (20 Lincoln Center Plaza) Join celebrities such as Cameron Diaz and Eva Longoria in a two-day course on living "fun and fearlessly" at Cosmopolitan Magazine's first ever live conference. Speakers, panels, and lots of networking opportunities!
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Cultural Pursuits... Last chance to visit the following 2 exhibits:
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)
Garry Winogrand, renowned NYC street photographer, will exhibit over 175 of his iconic images and unseen prints at The MET. This is his first exhibit in twenty five years.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Le Corbusier: An Atlas of Modern Landscapes
Through September 23 Le Corbusier, a celebrated artist of three dimensions... a breathtaking exhibit at MoMA.
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(18 West 86th Street) Barbara Nessim: An Artful Life
September 19 through January 11
A trendy gallery that explores new ways of thinking about decorative arts and design. The exhibit visualizes 19th century New York through prints and photographs.BROOKLYN MUSEUM (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn) Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe
Through February 15 Killer Heels explores the fashion world's most coveted accessory. I'm sure that Sarah Jessica Parker will attend since all of her favorite designers are represented. I especially liked the shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Chanel and Ferragamo. Be sure to watch some of the six short films as you tour the exhibit.Through September 28 Third annual pop up village; over 50 photo exhibitions. All displayed photographs use shipping containers to feature artists' works as standalone exhibits. Music and food vendors will also be on hand.
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DUMBO Arts Festival
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Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery (505 West 24th Street) José ParláThrough October 18 Brooklyn artist Jose Parla's second solo exhibition of large scale murals and sculptures depicts the artists' life experiences through abstract storytellingDUMBO (Brooklyn) DUMBO Arts FestivalSeptember 26 to 28 A three day festival featuring works by 300 contemporary artists. After touring the galleries, stroll along the art-filled streets and stop in at the coffee houses and hip restaurants, such as Vinegar Hill House. THE FORBES GALLERIES (62 5th Avenue) Through November 1 Titian Meets West Side Story: The Work of Edward MelcarthAlthough Abstract Expressionism was the style of choice throughout the 1950's, except for his early career, Melcarth worked as a figurative painter until the end of his life. Melcarth found inspiration in Venice and you can see some of his works on display.
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Enlightenment and Beauty
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THE FRICK COLLECTION (1 East 70th Street) Through April 5
Jean-Antoine Houdon and Claude Michel were two of the foremost sculptors in France during the late eighteenth century. Their sculptures will be shown together for the first time, highlighting the artists' expressive ranges.
Through October 26 While at The Frick, visit this exhibit in celebration of El Greco's 400th anniversary. Two rarely before seen portraits pay tribute to the famed Spanish artist.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY (900 Madison Avenue) Helen Frankenthaler Composing with Color: Paintings 1962-1963Through October 18 The exhibition focuses on the short period that Helen used color rather than line.
THE GALLERY AT HERMES (691 Madison Avenue) Sharon HarperThrough November 7 Stopping in at Hermes is a treat unto itself, and then visiting their gallery is a lovely addition to this glamorous store. Harper's experimental photographs force us to look afresh at our environment.
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METROPOLITAN PAVILION (125 West 18th Street) Affordable Art Fair September 25 to 29
In the past I have purchased wonderful pieces of art, all reasonably priced (as the name implies). All pieces range from $100-$10,000.
Fall Fine Art Auctions
September 20 & 26
The Marin Lawrence Galleries will present the Fall Fine Art Auctions of paintings, bronze sculptures, and etchings of 20th century renowned artists.
THE MUSEUM AT FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Seventh Avenue at 27th Street)
Dance & Fashion
Through January 3
It's fitting that some of the new museum exhibits this month are on the heels of Fashion Week. Dance & Fashion features 100 dance costumes and dance-inspired fashion ranging from 19th century to the present... an inaugural showing of most of the collections.
THE MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN (2 Columbus Circle) NYC MakersThrough October 12 While at MAD, visit this sweeping cross section of productions invented by artists living in NYC. THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (1220 Fifth Avenue)
Mac Conner: A New York Life Through January 15 New York's saga of the original Mad Men! Hand-painted illustrations for advertising campaigns and women's magazines during the years after World War II.  | | Conceptions of Space |
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street)
Conceptions of Space Through October 19 Twenty projects by contemporary artists. The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec Through March 22
Prints and posters by this renowned artist will be on display at MoMA. NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (170 Central Park West)
Madeline in New York: The Art of Ludwig Bemelmans
Through October 19 Madeline in New York is open with more than 90 original artworks from creator Ludwig Bemelmans honoring the 75th anniversary of this beloved school girl. An exhibit for all ages! Bemelmans Bar, one of my favorite bars in the city, was named in honor of Madeline's amazing illustrator.  | Times Square, 1984
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ROBIN RICE GALLERY (325 West 11th Street) Patricia Heal: Finding PeabrookThrough October 26 A photographic exhibition, featuring visuals of her enchanted home in upstate New York.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (39 Battery Place)
Times Square, 1984Through January The exhibit captures the decisive moment and transformation of the urban renewal of Times Square... now known as the crossroads of the world. THE WHITNEY MUSEUM (945 Madison Avenue)
Through October 19
The most controversial artist of the post war period. This is his first major museum presentation in NYC.
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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART (1000 Fifth Avenue)Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder CollectionOctober 20 through February 16 Experience the most important exhibition of the essential Cubists such as Pablo Picasso in more than 30 years.THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (11 West 53rd Street) Henri Matisse: The Cut-OutsOctober 12 through February 8
Opening for the first time in twenty years, the exhibit includes painted sheets cut into various shapes and sizes, thus creating lively compositions of contrasting colors. I especially look forward to seeing his largest cutout, "swimming pool," a 54-foot long frieze.
NEUE GALLERIE (1048 Fifth Avenue)
Egon Schiele: PortraitsOctober 9 through January 19
One of the 20th century's most important artists, the exhibit showcases portraitures by the masterful Austrian artist, Egon Schiele.
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MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DANCE:
 Through September 20 Christine Ebersole54 Below (254 West 54th Street) Broadway star and Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole is performing at 54 Below - she is absolutely amazing!September 22 The Marriage of Figaro
The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza) A dazzling and light-hearted opera set to the music of Mozart. Through December 20th.
September 23 NYC Ballet Fall Premiere Lincoln Center
I'll be attending Stravinsky & Balanchine on the 25th, a legendary collaboration.September 24 through October 4 Rita WilsonCafe Carlyle (35 East 76th Street) I enjoy her roles in movies such as Sleepless in Seattle and look forward to hearing her sing at one of my favorite venues. Opens September 24 MacBethThe Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center Plaza)Verdi's opera Macbeth, his first Shakespearean adaptation, opens at the MET. Through October 18th. September 26 & 27 Marcus Roberts: Piano Masters of MelodyJazz at Lincoln Center - The Appel Room (3 Columbus Circle)
Award winning jazz pianist and his 13 piece ensemble will delight you with their "Piano Masters of Melody." 
Through September 30 Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival
Dizzy's Coca-Cola (10 Columbus Circle)
The festival features up-and-coming musicians alongside jazz masters.
Through December 15 Works and Process
Guggenheim Museum - Peter B. Lewis Theater (1071 Fifth Avenue)
Celebrating 30 years of performing arts, discussions and world premieres. See and hear acclaimed artists in an intimate setting.
Through December 20 BAM 2014 Next Wave Festival
Brooklyn Academy of Music (30 Lafayette Avenue - Brooklyn)
Avant-garde music, theater, opera, and dance. Two performances I will be attending are the revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America and Shakespeare's Sonnets with a score by Rufus Wainwright.  FILM: September 19 through 25 Venezuelan Film Festival Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street) View the very best Venezuelan films for 2014. September 26 through October 12th New York Film Festival
Various Locations
The 52nd annual festival always features the premieres of many of the best films. I'm hoping to attend the opening night of Gone Girl on the 26th, starring Ben Affleck. Having read the book, I'm intrigued to see if the movie will be equally suspenseful.
THEATER:
What's the best way to get tickets? Try the Broadway Ticket Lottery. This is one of the best finds for securing tickets to Broadway shows. The website lists the simple process for both Broadway Rush and Lottery tickets. On each day of the week, the featured Broadway shows offer discounted tickets via rush tickets and lotteries. A bit of patience and an early arrival will often score you excellent seats at the best price. Theater lovers - don't miss this! September 21 28th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Times Square - Shubert Alley & West 44th Street
Find one-of-a-kind showbiz treasures, meet your favorite cast members, and bid on exclusive backstage experiences. OPENING PRODUCTIONS:  Previews start September 27 DisgracedLyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) Critically acclaimed play starring Gretchen Mol. The cast shares stories, secrets and lies we tell our friends, family and ourselves in finding the American Dream. Opening date October 23rd through January 18th.
Opens September 28 (now in Previews) You Can't Take It With You L ongacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) James Earl Jones and Rose Byrne star in this touching comedy by Moss Hart that portrays the relationship between two families when their children become engaged. Through January 4th. Signature Theatre Company - The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street) A.R. Gurney's The Wayside Motor Inn is a smash hit at the Signature Theatre. Strangers and friends struggle with circumstances that have brought them together at the Inn. This funny and moving work examines the tensions between loneliness and connection.ONGOING PRODUCTIONS:  Bauer59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street) The story of Rudolf Bauer, a modernist artist and one of the 20th century's most important, yet nearly forgotten painters. Through October 12th. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street)
If you enjoyed Jersey Boys as much as I did, you'll be equally entertained watching this musical that follows the legendary songwriter from her early days as a Brooklyn teenager to those well-known hits as a top recording artist. Through November 16th. The show took home 2 Tonys - Best Sound Design and Jessie Mueller won for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street)
I experienced the most amazing New York evening when I saw Cabaret. Both Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams are show-stoppers, and the Kit-Cat band is superb! A magnificent revival, extended through January 4th.
A favorite performer of mine, Idina Menzel of Wicked, stars in this musical about a woman that returns to life in NYC discovering endless possibilities where chance and choice collide. Through October 12th.
 Love LettersBrooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) No one forgets their first love! A.G. Gurney has created a funny and emotional play about the powerful connection of love. Choose from a star studded cast that will perform for a series of performances. Candice Bergen, Brian Dennehy, Martin Sheen, and Carol Burnett are on the list. Through February 1, 2015.The Money Shot
Lucile Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street)
One of my top playwrights, Neil LaBute, opened this latest production last month. Heather Graham stars in an insightful comedy about ambitions, art, and status in an era where very little is taboo. Through October 12th.
Visit previous snapshots for more theater favorites.
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Billy & Ray
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October 2 The Country HouseSamuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) Blythe Danner returns to Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club's production. A piercing look at a family of performers each coming to terms with the roles they play in each other's lives. Through November 30; currently in previews.
October 2 Billy & Ray
Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street)
Director Garry Marshall of Pretty Woman fame, will direct this true story that portrays the life of these two artists (Billy Wilder & Raymond Chandler) and how they battled the Hollywood censors and each other.
October 2 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street)
Now in previews, the show brought everyone, including me, to a standing ovation. The leading actor, a recent graduate of Julliard is brilliant. The story unfolds with a mathematical precocious adolescent with behavioral problems uncovering the truth about a crime and unlocking many hidden secrets. Through Through March 29th.
October 7 The Belle of Amherst
Westside Theater (407 West 43rd Street)
Starring Joely Richardson, Emily Dickinson welcomes the audience into her Amherst homeland in mid-19th century.
Previews begin October 7th, opening date October 19th, through January 25th.
October 7 to 11 Betty Buckley
The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Betty Buckley, known as "the voice of Broadway," will celebrate her new "Ghostlight" recording.
October 7 White Light Festival
Lincoln Center
Complimentary events throughout the month to lighten your soul... abstract musical events that illuminate our lives. Through November 11th.
October 8 to 19 Fall for Dance Festival
New York City Center (131 West 55th Street)
11th annual Festival will feature 20 acclaimed dance companies and artists from around the world.
October 20 A Delicate Balance
John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street)
Glenn Close returns to Broadway with John Lithgow in Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance." A moving play about a married couple struggling to maintain equilibrium when they open up their home to friends and family. Through February 22nd. October 24 The New York Pops All You Need is Love: The Music of the BeatlesCarnegie Hall (881 Seventh Avenue) | |
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A step back in time as the Pops play the music of the Beatles.October 24 to 26 Let's Misbehave. A Roaring '20s Musical RevueMoscow57 (168 1/2 Delancey Street) A return to the speakeasy days of the 1920s. Purchase tickets for a musical step back in time.
October 30 The Real Thing
American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street)
Starring Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Cynthia Nixon... what more do I have to say? I'm looking forward to seeing the show! Through January 4th.
October 31 The RiverCircle In The Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) Starring heartthrob Hugh Jackman, it's the story about a man and woman in a remote cliff side cabin on a moonless night. Previews begin October 31st, opening date November 16th, through January 25th.
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For the Foodie...
Saturdays Bloody Mary Bossa Nova Brunch The Lambs Club (132 West 44th Street) Live music and great food in a speakeasy atmosphere. Visit the website for the weekly music schedule, including Sunday jazz brunch.
Beauty & Essex (146 Essex Street)
From 1-6pm, a 4-course brunch with two classes of champagne for $45 per person.
Farmbox Direct
A new true farm to table service offering organic produce and artisan items direct from the artisan. A busy NYC working mom returns to her roots having grown up in a family of farmers. I can attest to the freshness of her products!
Central Park Saunter over to Summer Stage and Rumsey Playfield to partake in Smorgasbord... 30 food stand vendors serving an eclectic mix of terrific food.
New York Botanical Garden - Bronx, NY
Enjoy family dinners with Mario Batali. Spend an exceptional day and evening visiting Mario's kitchen gardens of vegetables and herbs and picking up some of his special recipes. A garden-to-table meal is prepared by chefs of Batali's hospitality group.
Through September 21 Il Buco 20th AnniversaryIl Buco (47 Bond Street) One of my favorite restaurants in the city is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a lineup of great chefs. Jody William of Buvette kicks off the celebration. Each dinner begins at 7:30pm and costs $125. Tickets are also available for $50 for aperitivo hour from 6-7pm with wine and cicchetti. View their website for the chef lineup!
Various Participating Restaurants
All things oysters with food and wine pairings. I plan to visit the Atlantic Grill on the Upper East Side and Lure Fishbar in SoHo, two of the participating restaurants.
Dining for a great cause. Participating restaurants have the flexibility to create promotions that raise funds from special menus... Favorites include Marc Forgione and Ditch Plains.
Madison Square Park
Twice a year outdoor food festival is a cozy enclave of 30 food vendors.
ON THE RADAR:
One Chase Manhattan Plaza
Up to 50 restaurants come together at one food fair. New eateries are opening all the time and this is the place to sample it all. Check back for a full list of participants in the coming weeks.
October 5 Harvest Fest
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The Rainbow Room
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Stone Barns Center - 630 Bedford Road (Pocantico Hills, NY)
11th annual celebration and fundraiser... a day of touring, food tastings, great music and an incredible farmer's market.
October 6 The Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller Plaza
An art deco landmark returns! One of my favorite places in the city, the Rainbow Room, will reopen with deluxe new touches like crystal curtains and a silver leaf ceiling at bar SixtyFive. A true 1930s icon returns to our city
Various Locations
Legendary culinary icons from around the globe will dazzle you with their talents.
City Winery (155 Varick Street)
City Winery teams up with partner American Airlines once again for the 5th annual food and wine pairing dinners. Each event features remarks by a leading regional expert, a three-course dinner, and three flights of wine highlighting the traditional styles of the region, this one focuses on Italy.
October 29 to November 2 Annual NYC Food Film Festival
Various Locations
Watch a food film, then eat the food in the film! Gives new meaning to "dinner and a movie."
 October 30 Edible Escape
Metropolitan Pavilion (110 West 19th Street)
Tickets sell out fast so reserve yours now. Food and drink samplings of more than 20 dining establishments featuring international fare from Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Austria.
November 10 New York Taste
269 Eleventh Avenue
Purchase your tickets for this sought-after event by New York Magazine with all you can eat and drink from more than 40 of New York's most celebrated restaurants and bars, such as Vella and Luzzos.
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Special Feature... 
Local Wineries
Bedell Cellars Winery
North Fork, Long Island (Southold, NY)
Award winning winery where you can taste wines in the renovated historic barn... a tasting room with sweeping views of the vineyard.
Brotherhood Winery
Washingtonville, NY
Listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places, Brotherhood Winery is the oldest winery in the United States, and home to the largest underground wine cellars in the county.
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Clovis Point
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Clovis Point
North Fork, Long Island (Jamesport, NY)
A boutique winery on the North Fork featuring live music on the weekends. Visit this Saturday for Yoga in the Vineyard, followed by live music.
North Fork, Long Island (Riverhead, NY)
With live music most days, enjoy a glass of wine as you look out onto the beautiful vineyard. On September 28th bring along your pup for the monthly Vines and Canines educational vineyard walk.
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Vineyard 48
North Fork, Long Island (Cutchogue, NY)
Featuring some of the oldest grape vines on the historic North Fork, there are multiple great wines to taste with DJs spinning tunes for a spirited crowd on the weekend.
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
Warwick, NY
Located in the foothills of the Hudson Valley, the Warwick Valley Winery is situated between Mt. Eve and Mt. Adam. Be sure to stop by the Tasting Room, a bucolic setting showcasing wines, ciders, and brandies... all reasonably priced. Enjoy 'uncorked and unplugged' live country music entertainment between 2pm and 5pm on the weekends. Before you head home, pick up their freshly made breads and pastries.
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