Livanos Family And Adam Strum To Receive Awards At Westchester Magazine's Winemakers Dinner

Icons in the Wine and Food Worlds to be Celebrated at Gala Dinner catered by Some of Westchester's Top Chefs

The Livanos Family of the Livanos Restaurant Group and Adam Strum of Wine Enthusiast Magazine will be the recipients of the Westchester Magazine Food Award and Westchester Magazine Wine Award, respectively. The honors will be distributed during the Winemakers Dinner on June 8, which is a highlight of the Magazine's Wine & Food Weekend, taking place this year June 6-9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester.

"Both the Livanos Family and Adam Strum have had a tremendous impact on the culinary and wine worlds - not just here in Westchester County, but stretching to New York City and the entire country," said Ralph Martinelli, Publisher of Westchester Magazine. "We are pleased to be honoring them at this year's Winemakers Dinner and look forward to an exquisite gala dinner catered by some of the region's top chefs."

The Livanos family was one of the first to create a true fine dining experience in Westchester County with Livanos, a signature restaurant that was a hot spot in White Plains in the 1980s and 1990s. Now, as City Limits Diner, the restaurant has become a go-to dining destination for both the business community and for families. Moderne Barn, located in Armonk, has brought fine American food with global influences to a casual yet sophisticated space which is a true destination for nightlife in Westchester.

Adam Strum is a leading name in the wine industry as Founder and Chairman of Wine Enthusiast Companies and Editor and Publisher of Wine Enthusiast Magazine. He heads up the largest group of wine commerce and media companies in the world. Strum's magazine has helped millions of Americans become acquainted with wine and has also helped propel wine retail sales in America.

The Winemakers Dinner is a six-course sit-down gourmet dinner prepared by Westchester's top chefs including Chef Peter X. Kelly (X2O Xaviars on the Hudson), Chef Anthony Goncalves (Restaurant 42), Chef Michael Gallina (Blue Hill at Stone Barns), and Chef Andy Nusser (Tarry Lodge) who will each present one of the courses that will be paired with wines from across the world. The menu for the Winemakers Dinner is as follows:

Hors D'oeuvres - Peter X. Kelly, X20 Xaviars on the Hudson
Ahi Tuna and Yellow Watermelon with Kaffir Lime & Fresh Coriander
Miniature Braised Short Rib "Wellington" Foie Gras & Madeira
Lobster "Cappuccino" with Mascarpone Foam & Porcini Dust
Sashimi Maine Scallop with Chick Pea "Panisse" Creamy Togarachi & Black Salt
Goat Cheese Mousseline with Parmigiano Lace Cookie & Chive
Rock Shrimp in White Soy Emulsion with Nori Crumble
Spicy Tofu & Mango Roll with Avocado & Caramelized Soy

First Course - Michael Gallina, Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Marinated Beets with Blue Hill Farm yogurt and pine nut butter

Second Course - Ethan Kostbar, Moderne Barn
Grilled Octopus with chick pea & tomato stew

Third Course - Andy Nusser, Tarry Lodge
Garganelli with Morels, Favas and Black Truffle Fonduta

Fourth Course - Jay Lippin, Crabtree's Kittle House
Hudson Valley Lamb Two Ways
Slow Roasted Shoulder Ras El Hanout and Pan Seared Loin with Wild Mushrooms, Farro and Herb Scented Lamb Jus

Dessert - Anthony Goncalves, 42 The Restaurant
Breakfast cereal
Lemon curd, corn flake streusel, marshmallow ice cream, strawberry-rhubarb granita

Tickets are $200 per person. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless. Tickets and additional details for the event are available online at www.westchestermagazine.com/wineweekend. For more information about Westchester Magazine's Wine & Food Weekend, or to b