FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
United GNTO

What to Expect at the New Catskill Cuisine Festival

by Holly Riddle

Apr 13, 2023

© Kasto80 | Dreamstime.com

Destinations / North America

A new food festival enters the Catskills and the event, Catskill Cuisine, already has some heavy-hitter talent lined up to participate in the inaugural fest. The event, May 12–13, features headliner celebrities like Alton Brown, Scott Conant and Alex Guarnaschelli.

 

Beyond celebrity chef appearances, workshops, tastings and demos, the festival will also offer family-friendly entertainment and music, all at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, known as the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Regional cuisine, farmers and products will also be highlighted.

 

General admission tickets include access to cooking demos, tastings, appearances and kids’ events, but V.I.P passes offer extra opportunities for fun, like meet and greets with chefs and behind-the-scenes tours.

 

Organizers expect up to 3,000 attendees for the inaugural event.

 

“We’re thrilled to host the inaugural Catskill Cuisine Festival and celebrate the bounty of the region with the community and visitors,” said Eric Frances, CEO, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “With the backdrop of our breathtaking and historic grounds, this event promises to be a unique experience that can only be captured in the Sullivan Catskills.”

 

Roberta Byron-Lockwood, president and CEO, Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, added, “Our county’s distinct energy and thriving culinary scene will be on full display, just as we gear up for the bustling spring and summer season.”

#TrazeeTravel

Insta Feed
Trends / Top Trends
Oct 15, 2024

The Next Generation of Tree House Resorts Models Sustainability, Whimsy and Escapism

When filmmakers were producing the 2020 Apple TV series Home, they had no idea a pandemic would create such a captive audience for the show about architect Elora Hardy’s futuristic bamboo tree houses in Bali. Since then, travelers’ quests for escapist wellness and nature retreats prove more powerful than ever, fueling interest — and investment — in deluxe, sustainable accommodations around the globe.

Hotel
Oct 15, 2024

The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection Announces Return of Original Round Table

Following a six-month renovation, the original Round Table at The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection returns! Since its beginnings more than 100 years ago, the Round Table has been known for hosting literary greats, including Dorothy Parker, Franklin Adams, Robert Benchley, Edna Ferber, Harold Ross, Robert Sherwood, Alexander Woollcott and more. In 1919, these New York City creatives, self-appointed members of The Vicious Circle, would meet for lunch and be seated at the Round Table. Newly refurbished, the Round Table is once again set to host societal disruptors, tastemakers and more for cultural conversations.

Hotel
Oct 14, 2024

When is a Budget Hotel Worth It?

No one can deny staying in a luxury hotel is preferrable when traveling. However, are there times when a budget hotel is just the better option? Here are a few times when that may just be the case.

Airlines
Oct 11, 2024

Icelandair Now Connects Nashville with Reykjavik

Starting May 16, 2025, Icelandair will offer travelers flights between Music City and the Land of Fire and Ice. The airline will serve four weekly flights between Nashville (BNA) and Reykjavik (RKV), making Iceland even more accessible to those in the Southeast United States.

Hotel
Oct 10, 2024

Review: Cleveland Marriott East

A recent road trip brought me for a short overnight stay to Cleveland Marriott East. Situated right off the interstate, the location was ideal for getting on and off the road quickly. Additionally, the property sat adjacent to a high-end outdoor shopping development for easy access to a handful of restaurants and entertainment.

Restaurant
Oct 10, 2024

New Restaurant Japón Comes to The Setai Miami Beach

The Setai Miami Beach recently welcomed new culinary concept Japón, officially opened Oct. 1. Japón joins Jaya and Ocean Grill. The immersive dining experience at Japón will bring the culture of Japan to diners, set to the tune of an Asian Night Bazaar with nightly performances in the courtyard.