Chefs on the Mountain
March 10 – 12, 2023
Join us for a weekend of culinary celebration.
Spend quality time with Mohonk chefs & taste the best of the Hudson Valley.
Explore recipes with expert presentations from renowned chefs and food experts . Learn about the local wine scene and taste delicious samples. Kick back and enjoy a delightful weekend of palate exploration, delicious new experiences, and wonderful sounds and smells during the first-ever Chefs on the Mountain culinary weekend at Mohonk.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
PAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
Main Dining Room and Kitchen History
Join us in the Parlor for a talk that explores the historic Main Dining Room and Kitchen at Mohonk Mountain House followed by a reception to start the weekend of events.
Live Entertainment: TBD
More details to come!
Rob Paparozzi’s Juke Join
Join us for a rockin’ good concert with singer and harmonica virtuoso Rob Paparozzi as he explores the roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Cash bar available.
SATURDAY
Pastries and Coffee with Mohonk’s Bake Shop
Join us for a talk with the artists who prepared the excellent fare you will be tasting.
Cooking Demonstration with Mohonk’s own Executive Chef Jim Palmeri
Discover the tastes of the ‘Gunks, Catskills, and the Hudson Valley with celebrated chef Jim Palmeri.
Short Film Selection: Fun & Food
The Black Maria Film Festival returns to present a selection of award-winning short films highlighting this weekend’s theme of food! Including One of the Last featuring an Italian farmer who picks olives and grapes; Chateau au Go Go a rollicking romp with animated wine corks; Thanksgiving is Insane a Native-American view of our Thanksgiving holiday traditions; Medium Rare a stop-frame animation of home cooking; and more! Festival director Jane Steuerwald will present the films and field questions from the audience.
Cooking Conversation and Food Demos with Francis Largeman Roth & Abbie Gellman
Join us in the Parlor for an afternoon with special guests, author and nutrition expert Frances Largeman Roth and Chef and Dietitian Abbie Gellman.
Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing*
Taste wines from Whitecliff Vineyards, one of the Hudson Valley’s oldest wineries, while learning about the process of winemaking and tasting notes of the wines being served. This wine tasting will be paired with cheeses from local farms.
*Note: Pre-registration with overnight reservation is required. There is a $30 per person program fee for admittance to the wine tasting and/or the reception which follows. Space is limited. Persons under age 21 may not attend the wine tasting.
Chef Ric Orlando Cooking Demo
Chef Ric Orlando, winner of Chopped and successful local Restaurateur will be on hand to share his insights into all things food. He will also be cooking the dish you will be seeing tonight in the Main Dining Room for Sunday Brunch.
Live Music from Soul City
Come and dance to the sounds of Soul City as they play Motown, R&B, Soul and Disco from the 1960s to the 80s! Enjoy hits by the Jackson Five, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and many more. All ages will have fun listening, dancing and singing along with two great female singers backed by a tight four piece band!
SUNDAY
Main Dining Room and Kitchen History
Join us in the Parlor for a talk that explores the historic Main Dining Room and Kitchen at Mohonk Mountain House.
Sunday Brunch
We are taking brunch to the next level this Sunday by featuring specialty items that have been demonstrated throughout the weekend by our Guest Chefs.
PAST PROGRAM LEADERS
Jim Palmeri
Executive Chef at Mohonk Mountain House
Jim Palmeri has served as Executive Chef for Mohonk Mountain House for over 12 years, overseeing a culinary renaissance, including a complete transformation of all of the resort’s menus and a multimillion dollar kitchen renovation. He was featured in The New York Times’ article “Mohonk’s Farm-to-Table Rebirth,” highlighting his success at incorporating local produce and spirits into the offerings of a historic venue. He currently serves as the longest tenured Executive Chef in Mohonk’s history. Prior to his work at the Mountain House, Chef Palmeri served as Executive Chef for Hyatt resorts, including the critically acclaimed Vu restaurant (named by Esquire as one of the top 25 new restaurants in America), Japengo—a Zagat guide top Pacific Rim restaurant; and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort, voted one of the best kitchens in the Carribean by Wine Spectator.
Yard Owl Craft Brewery
Gardiner, NY
Seventeen years ago, James and Michelle Walsh combined their excitement for the restaurant business and opened Mudd Puddle Café in New Paltz, NY. Fresh roasted coffee, hand crafted food, and a warm community space has been the focus since day one. In 2012, they expanded their passion for fine crafted beverages and food by opening Yard Owl Brewery in Gardiner, NY. Here, the team comes together to brew and serve expressive Belgian inspired ales paired with house-made pickled vegetables and eggs, and beer mustards that are served with cheese, charcuterie, and pretzels. This venue has enabled them to create a second community space and expand their creativity into another area of the food and craft beverage world.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .