CIA is a family of unique restaurants that provide an array of culinary experiences, from modern French to farm-to-table and from authentic Italian to new global flavors. They are united by their common passion for culinary excellence and their relationship to the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America.

Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden, and the Hudson River. Dining at this grand Tuscan-style villa is a culinary escape to another world without ever having to leave the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Trip includes three-course lunch at the Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici with coffee, tea and iced tea.

First course: Insalata di Pomodoro e Romana (romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, ricotta salata, oregano vinaigrette).

Choice for lunch:  Pollo alla Valdostana (pan-fried chicken with fontina, mozzarella, mushrooms, Mediterranean potato salad) or Salmone con Patate (roasted salmon, smashed potatoes, cherry tomato vinaigrette). 

Dessert: panna cotta (Italian vanilla custard, seasonal fruit). 

After visiting the Culinary Institute, we will visit Val Kill, Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum.