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All Hyde Park Listings
Hyde Park Restaurants - French Cuisine
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
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| 845-471-6608 | |
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
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| 845-451-1588 | |
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
website and more . . .
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| 845-471-6608 | |
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
website and more . . .
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| 845-471-6608 | |
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The Culinary Institute of America, aka The CIA, is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
From CIA: "All the award-winning restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are part of our students’ educational experience. Each student spends time in both the front and back of the house to learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. Under the guidance of our expert chef-instructors and maîtres d’hôtel, students execute the meal and service to the exacting standards set by the CIA."
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All Pine Plains Listings
Pine Plains Restaurants - French Cuisine
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| 518-398-8800 | |
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The Stissing House Restaurant and Tavern, serving Country French cuisine, is located at 7801 South Main Street, Pine Plains NY 12567, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
From Stissing House: "In 1782, at the end of the Revolutionary War, Captain Cornelius Elmendorphh helped establish a new settlement by building his log home, a tavern, in the region of Pine Plains. Only fifteen miles east of General Washington’s fort, this settlement was the connecting link between the Hudson River and Connecticut. The story of the Stissing House, the dreams of its proprietors, and its subsequent ups and downs, mirrors the consequences of the ambitious pioneers.
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All Poughkeepsie Listings
Poughkeepsie Restaurants - French Cuisine
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| 845-473-0292 | |
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Brasserie 292, serving French cuisine, is located at 292 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County.
From Brasserie 292: "Brasserie 292 combines the old-world charm of Poughkeepsie's historic Main Street district with a timeless, classic Brasserie fare. Diners can choose from a menu that boasts an impressive range of selections, from our Raw Bar to the Plat Du Jour, and includes a diverse wine and beer list. Once a popular garment destination, our inviting dining room has been transformed into a spacious haven that can accommodate over 80 people. We have a simple philosophy at Brasserie 292: use fine, local ingredients coupled with traditional cookery to create an incomparable and exceptional dining."
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All Rhinebeck Listings
Rhinebeck Restaurants - French Cuisine
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| 845-876-2749 | |
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Calico Restaurant & Patisserie, a charming intimate bistro serving Eclectic New American cuisine, is located at 6384 Mill Street, Rhinebeck NY 12572 in Dutchess County.
From Calico: "Calico Restaurant & Patisserie is a nationally recognized Bistro located in the center of historic, charming Rhinebeck, NY. We serve fresh eclectic American cuisine with a European flare. Award winning Chef, who graduated with honors from The Culinary Institute of America, offers unique lunch and dinner menus to suit every palate. Menus have a variety of Fish, Poultry, Meat and Vegetarian options. We can accommodate gluten free diets. Many of our desserts are naturally gluten free also. By day the restaurant is a cozy, bright, and comfortable Bistro. Perfect for a quick retreat from everyday life and a delicious meal every time. By night you will appreciate Calico’s romantic charm with soft lighting, artwork, street views and an intimate fine dining setting to enjoy with one or more. "
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Find excellent French restaurants in Dutchess County, New York. If you are dining out in Dutchess NY, check this list of restaurants serving French food and other delicious cuisines. Read The word is reviews about a restaurant's food, decor, service, and features. Restaurants Hudson Valley lists restaurants in Dutchess by restaurant features such as:
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Restaurants in Poughkeepsie Restaurants in Red Hook Restaurants in Rhinebeck Restaurants in Pawling Checkout The word is reviews for restaurants before you book a place to eat. About French Cuisine Many people agree that one of France's greatest attractions is its cuisine. The French are often said to have a "love affair" with food. French food is cooked to be enjoyed and savored, without being rushed. Traditional family meals, especially the Sunday mid-day meal, are prepared with great pride and attention. The French dine slowly and with appreciation, often pairing courses with a number of wines. Modern French cuisine is characterized by its diversity. French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking, and is renowned for both its classical "haute cuisine" and provincial styles. Many of the world's greatest chefs include Eugénie Brazier (first woman chef to receive six Michelin stars), Alain Ducasse, Paul Bocuse and Julia Child (famous for teaching America all about the art of French cuisine). French cooking techniques have been a major influence on virtually all Western cuisines. Most culinary schools use French cuisine as the basis for all other forms of Western cooking. Origins of French Cuisine In the early 15th century, the Renaissance flourished in Florence. Culture included not only art and music, but also the "art of cooking". French Cuisine originated from the cooking styles of Italy that were brought to the French court by Catherine de Medicis, wife of King Henri II of France. The word is that she was so disappointed by the cooking methods of the French that she brought her own entourage of Italian chefs to the French court. Catherine's Italian chefs taught the French the importance of enhancing various foods and fresh ingredients rather than smothering the ingredients and "hiding" food that was going bad. In addition to the new skills in preparing food, Italian chefs also brought more modern methods of food preparation and more elegant dining practices. Regions of France Each region of France is known for its own distinctive cuisine. French regional cuisine uses locally grown vegetables and ingredients helping to ensure a fresh and tasty meal. Local street markets are held on certain days in most localities; towns of a certain importance generally have a more permanent covered market in which food shops, especially meat and fish retailers, sell their fresh produce. French wine and French cheese are an integral part of French cuisine, both as ingredients and accompaniments. The French, a nation of gourmets, know that the best food is made from local ingredients. Therefore, coastal regions (such as Brittany and Normandy, on the northwest coast of France) will favor sea fish, using it creatively and more often than areas further inland. Likewise, areas where fruit or herbs grow easily, will incorporate these into their local cuisine. Each region, in addition to boasting local specialities, also has a general style of cooking and choice of ingredients. Regional Styles of French Cuisine
- Cuisine from southwest France uses duck fat, foie gras, porcini mushrooms, and gizzards. - Cuisine from southeast France uses olive oil, herbs, and tomatoes, influenced by Spanish and Italian. - Cuisine from northern France uses potatoes, pork, endives and beer, influenced by Flemish cuisine. - Cuisine from northeast France uses lard, sausage, beer, sauerkraut, influenced by Flemish cuisine. In addition to French Regional styles of cooking, there are many local cuisines. Unique and wonderful flavor abounds in the food of the Loire Valley, Basque cuisine, Roussillon and Catalan cuisine, and other local areas in France. What is often known outside of France as French cuisine is the traditionally elaborate haute cuisine, served in restaurants at high prices. Haute cuisine is mostly influenced by the regional cuisines of Lyon and northern France. Average French people do not eat or prepare this cuisine in their everyday life. As a general rule, elderly people tend to eat the regional cuisine of the region where they are located, while younger people often eat dishes from other regions including foreign dishes. Exotic cuisines, particularly Chinese cuisine and Vietnamese cuisine and some dishes from former colonies in Northern Africa have made inroads into France. Typical Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and Dinner Lunch is usually eaten between noon and 2:00 p.m. Dinner is usually served after 7:30 p.m. However there are large variations depending on the local regional cultures. Dinner is usually between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Alsace region while it is usually served after 8:30 p.m. in southern France. A typical dinner starts with an appetizer (crudités or salad), the main course is usually fish or meat served with vegetables, pasta, rice, or fries. The main course is followed by salad, cheese, fruit or a sweet such as cake. Espresso is often served after the noon meal. Drinks and Wine Although the legal drinking age in France is 16, there seems to be infrequent incidences with alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, France has been a culture that enjoys wine daily. Recently, wine seems to have been replaced with beer (among the youth). Other alcoholic drinks include pastis, an aniseed flavoured beverage or cider. However, many of the French still enjoy wine daily. Brasseries Brasseries often serve the following dishes - often with fries:
Poulet frites-chicken with frites Croque-monsieur (grilled Swiss cheese and ham sandwich) Although the following dishes are considered typical of French cuisine in some foreign countries, they are rarely eaten in France:
Escargots French Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Pastries Mille-feuille Choux a la crème Baba au rhum Tarts French Restaurant Cuisine Restaurant cuisine in France can be divided into three categories.
Cuisine bourgeoise includes all the classic French dishes that have become popular over the whole of France, especially among the affluent classes. These dishes focus mainly on rich, cream-based sauces and involve some complex cooking techniques that are generally associated with French cuisine. This category makes use of haute cuisine, a very complex approach to food preparation and kitchen management. This type of cooking is often served abroad as "French cuisine" and is viewed by many (outside of France) as typical French cuisine. The French may eat "Cuisine Bourgeoise" for special occasions, while everyday meals are much simpler in preparation. Cuisine du Terroir Cuisine du terroir consists mostly of regional specialties, using quality local products in addition to traditional recipes. Many dishes that are included in this category aren't considered to be typically French. In many cases regional cooking styles are quite different from the dishes served in French restaurants all over the world. Cuisine Nouvelle Cuisine nouvelle originated around 1970. The characteristic features of this category are: shorter cooking times, lighter sauces and dressings and smaller portions offered in a decorative manner. Cuisine nouvelle is a modern style that is inspired by techniques and combinations from other countries, such as Asia. It is common in much of France to take a two hour break for lunch, with many working parents (particularly in villages and smaller towns) returning home for lunch. In some areas, mainly in the south of France, even longer lunch breaks are taken. Due to the long lunch break, businesses often close from noon to 2:00 p.m. and then stay open until 7:00 p.m. |
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