On The Menu: Take A Bite Out Of Fall With Forty 1 North

Forty 1 North offers just the right recipe for an enriching culinary journey in Newport, Rhode Island. Available from October 13, 2012 through December 1, 2012, the waterfront property launches a two-night "Take A Bite Out Of Fall" package starting at $1,395. Hand-picked ingredients for the brand-new offer include: elegant accommodations in LEED-certified rooms; a private vineyard tour and a gourmet picnic for two at the nearby Sakonnet Vineyards & Winery; one-hour cooking class with Executive Chef Peter Eco; and a five-course wine pairing dinner at The Grill, the hotel's picturesque waterfront restaurant. The cherry on top is Forty 1 North's exclusive partnership with Mixologist and Head Bartender Scott Fitzgerald, who brings flavorful experience from Sydney's renowned cocktail bars to New York City's Mulberry Project, a Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in Little Italy.

Guests who book "Take A Bite Out Of Fall" can start sipping their way through the coastal appellations of Newport with a private tour of Sakonnet Vineyards & Winery, followed by a gourmet picnic prepared by Forty 1 North. Founded in 1975, the vineyard's sprawling grounds produce over 30,000 cases each year, including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc.

The full-flavored getaway continues back at the property, with a one-hour cooking class by Executive Chef Peter Eco. The award-winning Eco reveals the secrets of a rich and creamy Spiced Panna Cotta, complete with a seasonal fruit topping. In addition to the expert cooking tips, culinary enthusiasts also receives a spice blend gift.

No culinary journey in Newport is complete without a dining experience at The Grill, blending a blissful waterfront location with autumn's crisp flavors. Indulge in a five-course wine dinner, specially prepared with locally-sourced items paired with wines from Sakonnet Vineyard & Winery. The menu might include such special picks as, George's Bank Scallops; savory tomatoes stuffed with Jonah Crab salad; and the signature "55 Egg" that uses the Heritage Breed chicken eggs from Newport's SVF Foundation Farm.

The "Take A Bite Out Of Fall" package also includes: overnight parking; a welcome Hibiscus champagne cocktail; a complimentary bottle of Winterwine (Icewine) 2010 from Sakonnet Vineyard; and the delectable 41 North Breakfast, which can be enjoyed at The Grill or as room service.

To celebrate the launch of the season-long package, Forty 1 North partners with Mixologist Scott Fitzgerald for a limited number of mixology classes at the property. Hotel guests, visitors and locals can book a 60-minute course for $50 per person, to learn Fitzgerald's tricks of the trade for made-to-order concoctions. Classes are based on availability and are scheduled for October 13, October 14, November 30, and December 1.

For more information or reservations please visit: www.41north.com.

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About Forty 1 North:
Forty 1 North offers a modern take on the marina-side luxury hotel, with a deliberately innovative and contemporary interior design to represent a new era in Newport hospitality. Upscale restaurant fare is showcased at The Grill, a waterfront restaurant serving grilled meats, seafood, and raw bar, and Christie's, a playfully hip restaurant with an Asian-inspired global tapas menu. The two lofts, two cottages and 24 LEED-certified hotel rooms and suites boast the latest technologies including LED flat panel televisions and complimentary wireless internet, iPads for eco-friendly paperless services, luxury finishes, such as Frette bedding and Malin & Goetz bath products, and fireplaces in each hotel guest room and suite. www.41north.com