Drawing: Capital District Community Gardens' Autumn Evening in the Garden
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
Capital District's Community Gardens' annual Autumn Evening in the Garden culinary event returns September 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. We have two tickets and we're giving them away. To you? Maybe so.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
Fall is just ahead, so what local thing about autumn are you most looking forward to?
Could be an event, could be a certain fruit or vegetable that's coming into season, could be whatever. We'll draw one winner random. That person gets the pair of tickets.
Here's the blurbage for Autumn Evening in the Garden:
Join CDCG for a chef extravaganza where you can sample the work of more than a dozen of our region's top chefs all in one night! Culinary samples are prepared from fresh meat, cheese and produce donated by local farmers. Guests enjoy live music and local wine, spirits and beer while mingling with chefs, farmers and friends. Proceeds benefit CDCG's programs, including 50 Community Gardens, The Veggie Mobile, The Produce Project, Squash Hunger and more.
A list of participating chefs is after the jump.
The event starts at 6 pm on Thursday, September 11. Tickets are $250 for couples, $150 for individuals, and $75 for attendees 35 years and younger -- and they're available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Thursday and must respond by noon on Friday, August 29.
PARTICIPATING CHEFS:
Chef Jackie Baldwin, Hospitality Services at Rensselaer
Chef James Gavin, Nicole's
Chef Mark Graham, Taste
Chef Un Hui, Mingle
Chef Ryan Huneau, Treviso
Chef Jeremy Kane, Hilton Garden Inn
Chef Linda Kindlon, Bake for You
Chef Dale Miller, Master Chef Consulting
Chef Mike Niccoli, Century House
Chef Ian O'Leary, Gingerman
Chef Ric Orlando, New World Bistro Bar
Chef Marla Ortega, Illium Café
Chef Jaime Ortiz, Angelo's 677 Prime (Mazzone Hospitality)
Chef Michael Pallozzi, Carney's Tavern
Chef Kenneth Ruud, One Six Five
Chef Dan Smith, Jake Moon
Chef Terra Stratton, The Chocolate Gecko
Chef Libby Thomas, 333 Café
Chef Adryana Washock, Jose Malones
photo: Capital District Community Gardens
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Comments
What a great giveaway! I love everything about Fall! My favorite local thing is of course the apples!
... said Ron on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:11 PM | link
Apple Cider Donuts
... said Heather Petramale on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:13 PM | link
Looking forward to visiting Indian Ladder Farms!
... said AC on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:14 PM | link
Changing colors, brisk air, and crunchy apples - yum.
... said Justin on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:14 PM | link
Apple Cider Donuts!
... said Jenna on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:15 PM | link
Hiking ADK
... said Kim on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:16 PM | link
Buying local cider and making hot spiced cider in my crock pot. Also, buying pumpkins!!
... said Summer on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM | link
Leaf peeping at the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher! This will be my first Autumn back in New York after a few years in the season-less tropics. Needless to say, I'm very excited!
... said Michelle on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:19 PM | link
So much to love but my favorite is simply enjoying the smells in the air and colors on the trees during my evening walks with the dog through the neighborhood.
... said cm on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:20 PM | link
My favorite FALL-bany activity is when the leaves fall off the trees and my apartment has an unobstructed view of the Capitol again!
Also, still wondering what the stickers are for-- waiting with bated breath.
... said Trish on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:21 PM | link
Fall is just ahead, so what local thing about autumn are you most looking forward to?
I'm a very big fan of fall foliage - looking out across mountains covered in red, yellow, orange and green is a delight that is fleeting but wonderful. The apples aren't bad, either!
... said LorreS on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
I just moved into an apartment on Washington Park in Troy in April. The neighborhood and the park are both beautiful all the time, but I am especially looking forward to seeing the leaves change from the big window in my apartment!
... said KES on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:38 PM | link
Apple picking, apple baking, and apple eating and drinking...all the apples.
... said Kate on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:41 PM | link
I chose to stay in the capital region after college because of how it comes to life in the fall. Afternoons spent apple picking at Indian Ladder Farms, live music at Pearl Palooza, pumpkins dotting stoops in downtown Troy; I love it all.
... said Michelle on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:43 PM | link
Apple picking and those perfect sunny fall days where you can be out in the sun, but not bake. The leaves, the smell, and obviously the donuts.
... said Katie on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:44 PM | link
PearlaPalooza!!
... said BenK. on Aug 26, 2014 at 12:49 PM | link
I'm looking forward to apple picking!
... said Mel on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:10 PM | link
The crispness in the air, the beautiful colors of the mums and the leaves, and the fresh apples.
... said Amy on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:13 PM | link
I love hiking in the ADKs and the Catskills year round but Fall in Upstate NY is the MOST beautiful!
... said Laura on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:14 PM | link
Enjoying the last few days when you can still seat outside around Lark establishments.
... said Joe on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:19 PM | link
Fall Foliage in the ADK's and Oktoberfest at Wolff's
... said Jbird on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:20 PM | link
Good outdoor running/hiking weather, although this summer hasn't been too bad!
... said Liz on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:20 PM | link
Fresh Apple Cider Donuts!
... said Jessica R W on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:22 PM | link
Pumpkin ales on tap, apple picking, and Catskill hiking.
... said Casey on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:39 PM | link
Looking forward to fall foliage road trips around the region, the Farmers Museum's Fall Festival in Cooperstown, not having a go-go-go summer schedule so I have more time to do things (like finally see Grant's Cottage before it closes) and going to friends' Halloween parties.
... said Danielle Sanzone on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:42 PM | link
All pumpkin everything!!! Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin candles, I can go on and on :)
... said Jenna on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:51 PM | link
Cool nights, warm blankets, red wine and Halloween movies on ABC family :) and also apples in all forms - cider, doughnuts, pies, etc. Best time to be in Upstate NY!
... said ACW on Aug 26, 2014 at 1:54 PM | link
Long pants, hair cuts and a little puppy.
... said Barold on Aug 26, 2014 at 2:13 PM | link
Apples! and Soups! Crisp air, bright colored leaves
... said Sarah on Aug 26, 2014 at 2:14 PM | link
Apple picking and apple cider donuts at Indian Ladder Farm
... said Shawn on Aug 26, 2014 at 2:46 PM | link
Apple picking and leaves changing are the obvious ones so I'll say... Primus coming to the Palace
... said Jeff M on Aug 26, 2014 at 2:54 PM | link
cool weather hiking and camping.
and cider donuts of course.
... said spencer on Aug 26, 2014 at 3:28 PM | link
Apple picking! It will be my daughter's first year experiencing apple picking and cider donuts...can't wait!
... said Nyssa on Aug 26, 2014 at 4:01 PM | link
Picking Apples!
... said Grazia on Aug 26, 2014 at 4:51 PM | link
hiking through the green and white mountains
... said Patrick on Aug 26, 2014 at 4:52 PM | link
Turning off the window fan!
... said Torben on Aug 26, 2014 at 4:53 PM | link
Apple-picking and leaves changing beautiful colors
... said Erika on Aug 26, 2014 at 4:55 PM | link
Apple picking!
... said Sarah on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:08 PM | link
Apple Crumb pie from Smith's Orchard Bake Shop in Charlton!
... said Diana on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:11 PM | link
Apple picking! Empires and honeycrisps are our family's favorites.
... said Ryane Straus on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM | link
The drive to Thacher looking at the fiery leaves. Apple picking, cider donuts, farm animals, and hayrides at ILF. Pumpkin picking at Engle farm. Baking + Scary movies + Sweaters!!!
... said julie on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:49 PM | link
colorful leaves which then leads to us making and drinking pumpkin beer
... said mark on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:55 PM | link
Breakfast at Indian Ladder Farm with my husband to celebrate fall!
... said Amy on Aug 26, 2014 at 5:58 PM | link
Leave changing color makes Fall my most favorite time of the year. Well, that and apple cider donuts!
... said CVAA on Aug 26, 2014 at 6:00 PM | link
Oh the apples, the apples are amazing. And camp fires on chilly nights.
... said Audrey on Aug 26, 2014 at 6:14 PM | link
cider donuts, cider making, and pdf
... said ab on Aug 26, 2014 at 7:15 PM | link
Hiking in the Adirondacks without bugs! Fall is my favorite time to hike
... said Kate on Aug 26, 2014 at 7:54 PM | link
Come Fall we go to the Alpaca farm in old Chatham to choose our warm winter socks. We buy extra socks for Babushka and Sistra back in Siberia, though they don't appreciate them. They say, ah our socks here are warm! That's because they are radioactive. I look forward to new warm and furry, non-radioactive, Alapaca socks made in New York.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Aug 26, 2014 at 8:13 PM | link
Apple picking and apple crisp!
... said NP on Aug 26, 2014 at 8:24 PM | link
most certainly cider donuts
... said daf on Aug 26, 2014 at 9:14 PM | link
Apple Picking
... said Michelle on Aug 26, 2014 at 11:10 PM | link
EMPAC & open-to-public events hosted on campuses, with people back from summer break
... said Nina Lee on Aug 27, 2014 at 5:28 AM | link
Leaves changing, and the Jewish High Holidays
... said Emma on Aug 27, 2014 at 8:24 AM | link
Fall is my absolute favorite season!
I am looking forward to going apple picking and eating some amazing cider donuts.
I'm also excited to drink fall beers (yummmmm, Oktoberfests), particularly at Wolff's.
I can't wait for pumpkin pie and Halloween!
... said Tara on Aug 27, 2014 at 8:54 AM | link
Apple cider donuts for sure!
... said Cindy on Aug 27, 2014 at 9:00 AM | link
hiking season
... said JES on Aug 27, 2014 at 9:04 AM | link
I'm excited to go into my garden and pick pumpkins. Raking leaves, while something's baking in the house made with food from MY garden!
... said Jennifer Manley on Aug 27, 2014 at 9:39 AM | link
A trip to Golden Harvest Farms.
... said Newland on Aug 27, 2014 at 9:44 AM | link
I'm really looking to most of the same things as the people above, cider donuts, hiking, Pearl Palooza and the foliage! Seems like we have a lot to be thankful for in our region. I'm also excited to help Capital District Community Gardens with gleanings this fall! For anyone who's unfamiliar with the term, it's essentially harvesting a field (or orchard) of the surplus crop and giving it to those in need. CDCG's Squash Hunger program gleans apples from local orchards, like Indian Ladder Farms, and distributes thousands of them to our region's food pantries and shelters. It's an awesome thing, you're basically picking apples for the hungry, and they're always looking for volunteers!
... said Olivia Fuller on Aug 27, 2014 at 10:53 AM | link
The pumpkin flavored frenzy
... said Jodie on Aug 27, 2014 at 11:07 AM | link
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies at the Confectionary, they are to die for!
... said Jillian on Aug 27, 2014 at 1:18 PM | link
All things squash...particularly soups!
... said Susan PD on Aug 27, 2014 at 7:57 PM | link