Which CIA Restaurant
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Which CIA Restaurant
Looking for recommendations on which of the CIA restaurants to book this summer. Its another freezing winter day and I'm dreaming of our summer driving trip where we end up in Rhinebeck, NY.
thanks for your suggestions!
thanks for your suggestions!
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All of the restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park (NY), are well appointed, and should please you (if you're not looking for a 5 star experience for a 2 star expenditure).
I've enjoyed meals at the Escoffier Room and the American Bounty Room. Well worth the aggravation of the reservation process.
I've enjoyed meals at the Escoffier Room and the American Bounty Room. Well worth the aggravation of the reservation process.
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althom--very funny & u just never know!
vjb, yes, looking to hear recommendations for the various CIA restaurants which are in Hyde Park, NY.
gb944 -- do u have to call exactly 3 months to the day in advance? I'm going to be in Italy exactly 3 months prior so was planning on doing it later. Is that not a good idea? when u call for the reservation, do u call the same # for all the restaurants? thanks
vjb, yes, looking to hear recommendations for the various CIA restaurants which are in Hyde Park, NY.
gb944 -- do u have to call exactly 3 months to the day in advance? I'm going to be in Italy exactly 3 months prior so was planning on doing it later. Is that not a good idea? when u call for the reservation, do u call the same # for all the restaurants? thanks
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Go on the website at http://www.ciachef.edu/restaurants/default.asp or the main page at http://www.ciachef.edu/. It describes all the restaurants. I like American Bounty. You can make reservations online. That means you can do it from Italy. I think that whether you make reservations on line or by phone, you will have to give them credit card information.
Buon Appetito!
Buon Appetito!
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I spent several day there some years ago and sample all restaurants. They are all pretty good.
If I were you i would do the American Bounty since you are going to italy.
CIA is a great dining experience because for what they offer, they are less expensive than NYC. Also it was interesting to chat to the waiters and waitresses who were the graduautes of cia. They all seemed to love the place.
If you go early you can watch the cooking classes through the window.
The bakery is pretty good too.
If I were you i would do the American Bounty since you are going to italy.
CIA is a great dining experience because for what they offer, they are less expensive than NYC. Also it was interesting to chat to the waiters and waitresses who were the graduautes of cia. They all seemed to love the place.
If you go early you can watch the cooking classes through the window.
The bakery is pretty good too.
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I like Caterina di Medici best myself. It's Italian, as you can guess. You can't go wrong with L'Escoffier (sp) or American Bounty. L'Escoffier used to have a more stringent dress code than the others - be sure to check before hand if that's still the case.
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My DD is a grad of the baking and pastry program at the CIA. During her years there we ate at all the restaurants. I'd recommend either American Bounty or the Caterina. One time we did a progressive dinner which included one course in each restaurant -- not sure if they still do that, but it was lots of fun and gave a taste of each restaurant.
Definitely go to the Apple Pie bakery and take home some goodies!
Definitely go to the Apple Pie bakery and take home some goodies!
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