On Sunday, Liberty Farms in Ghent hosted Wild Hudson Valley, a spring benefit for Slow Food Hudson Valley. The barn was filled with chefs, farmers, and community leaders who care deeply about the future of food in our region. Slow Food, for anyone new to the movement, is a global organization working to protect biodiversity, preserve food traditions, and build a food system that is good, clean, and fair.

I was driving up Halstead Ave. in Mamaroneck when I noticed the lights on at a new spot called Osteria Sardegna. It turns out to be a second coming for veteran restaurateur Vittorio Scarpa and his family who had operated a restaurant featuring the rustic dishes of Sardinia back in 2007 in Larchmont.

The next chapter at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is taking shape, as the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery announces that Head Winemaker, Ian Bearup has been appointed general manager. In his dual role, Bearup will oversee all day-to-day operations of the winery, including strategy, team leadership, hospitality, sales and the guest experience, while continuing to direct the winery’s acclaimed wine production.

A cozy, connection-focused winter escape featuring yoga, pasta-making, creative workshops and a self-care pop-up.

Tesoro D’Italia Ristorante offers regional Italian Cuisine and is located at 160 Marble Ave., Pleasantville, near the Thornwood border, just off Saw Mill Parkway, exit 27., or the Taconic State Parkway. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Recently cited by Forbes Magazine, Chef-owner and personable host Dean Vivolo serves his robust regional Italian cuisine out of a vintage diner just across from Harrison's Metro-North station. Sit at the counter, tuck into a booth,