A Taste of Italy featuring Kevin Zraly

Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
4pm – 6pm

Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.

The Shawangunk Wine Trail Showcase Expo
4pm – 6pm

Kevin will be our guide as we explore some of the masterful blends of wines right here in the Hudson Valley. The creators of these wines will be on hand to provide tastings and items for purchase including Brotherhood Winery, Whitecliff Vineyards, and more!

An Italian Cuisine Dinner
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring Italian – inspired appetizers, entrées, and desserts. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.

Five Course Wine-Pairing Dinner featuring Kevin Zraly *
6pm

Elevate your taste buds as you savor a perfectly curated five-course menu by our talented chefs, paired by renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly. * Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited. Please inquire for specific pricing.

Chef’s Table*
6pm

This unique culinary experience offers a glimpse “behind the scenes” as you dine in the heart of our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll meet our talented culinary team as they prepare and present a specially created 9-course tasting menu with wine pairing.* Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited to 8 adults. Please inquire for specific pricing.

The Vince Chiarelli Band
9pm

One of the most original and eclectic Italian bands, “The Vince Chiarelli Band” has entertained audiences from coast to coast. They have been acclaimed for their unique sound, which gives their audience a taste of traditional Italian music with their own modern twist and a Latin flair. The band’s popularity is credited to their unique mix and arrangements of classic Italian favorites, intertwined with romantic Italian ballads, Italian-American favorites, enticing bossa nova, and flamenco rhythms. Audiences will be captivated by the band’s own self-described genre of “Flamenco Italiano,” which has revitalized the excitement of Italian music.

Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
10am – 12pm

Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.

Mastering the Italian Meatball
10:30am

Known as ‘polpettes’, Mohonk’s Executive Chef Jim Palmeri will lead us in a demonstration and tasting of what it takes to make the perfect Italian meatball.

Italian Buffet Special
11:30am – 2pm

Enjoy a surprise Italian delicatessen at today’s buffet, prepared by Mohonk’s own Culinary Team.

Franc Palaia: Italian Art Exhibition
2pm – 6pm

Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.

Wines of Italy with Kevin Zraly*
2:30pm – 5pm

Renowned wine expert Kevin Zraly leads you on a tasting journey through Italy. You’ll taste eight different wines as you learn about wine styles and developing your own taste, and discover details about acidity, tannin, oak, and fruit. Kevin leads the way with stories, myths, and tantalizing tales of wine from the various regions of France. After the wine tasting, join Kevin for a reception with a curated menu of hors d’oeuvres presented by the Mohonk Culinary Team. This will also be your chance to purchase a signed copy of Kevin’s bestselling wine book, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.

*Note: Pre-registration with overnight reservation is required. There is a $75 per person program fee for admittance to the wine tasting. Space is limited. Persons under age 21 may not attend the wine tasting.

An Italian Cuisine Dinner*
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Led by Executive Chef Jim Palmeri, our culinary team has curated a specialty menu featuring Italian – inspired appetizers, entrées, and desserts. This menu can be enjoyed in our Main Dining Room.

Chef’s Table*
6pm

This unique culinary experience offers a glimpse “behind the scenes” as you dine in the heart of our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll meet our talented culinary team as they prepare and present a specially created 9-course tasting menu with wine pairing.* Advance sign-up is required. Seating is limited to 8 adults. Please inquire for specific pricing.

Live Music: BOMBZR             
9pm

BOMBZR is a groovin’ supergroup on the rise in the NYC music scene. With influences like Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Brecker, BOMBZR’s tight arrangements create a smooth blend of funk and soul while incorporating jazz roots. They bring musical diversity through original songs, catchy melodic hooks, and tasty improvisation to satisfy a wide variety of music lovers. Come see for yourself!

Franc Palaia: Italian Polaroids Exhibition
10am – 12pm

Franc Palaia is a New York based, award winning, multi-disciplinary Italian artist working in photography, public art, murals, sculpture and is an independent curator and musician. Come by for a chat and observe his colored digital prints that depict landscapes, classical architecture, contemporary structures, and urban spaces from several regions of Italy.

Amici Dell ‘Opera
10:30am

Four outstanding singers and two formidable pianists join forces to share operatic highlights by Puccini, Donizetti, Mozart, and Bizet alongside salon favorites and popular tunes from the American Songbook. Start your day with heartwarming romance and dreamscapes.

Italian Buffet Special
11:30am – 2pm

Enjoy a surprise Italian delicatessen a today’s buffet, prepared by Mohonk’s own Culinary Team.