Al Fresco 2011
On Saturday, July 23rd at 5 pm, 400 guests will celebrate the joy of summer while enjoying the delicious Al Fresco Dinner under tents on the side lawn. A true celebration of the area's agricultural heritage, the Al Fresco Dinner reflects the season's bounty of local farmers and producers. Over 200 dedicated volunteers make the CCC's major fundraiser an enjoyable reality. Live entertainment and a silent auction add to the evening's festivities.
On Sunday, July 24th from noon until 2 pm, 300 guests will enjoy the annual Chefs' Brunch. 10 participating chefs representing restaurants from Albany and Saratoga, as well as surrounding communities, will offer a variety of tasty fare. Live entertainment, a farmers and craft market, and a walking tour of Salem's Historic District add to the pleasure of the event.
The $50 dinner tickets and $25 brunch tickets will go on sale at the CCC on Monday, June 6th at 9 am and are sold out long before the event.
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2011 Al Fresco Weekend
A true celebration of the area's agricultural heretage!
Delicious food, great company, live entertainment, silent auction, farmers & craft market, walking tour of Historic Salem - something for everyone! The CCC”s largest and most important fundraiser,now in its ninth year.
Al Fresco Dinner
Saturday, July 23rd – 5 pm
Tickets: $50
Chef's' Brunch
“From Farm to Brunch”
Sunday, July 24th - noon to 2 pm
Tickets:
$25 for adults
$5 for ages 5 – 12
Under 5 – free Tickets go on sale
at the CCC on
Monday, June 6th at 9 am
Al Fresco Brunch – A Summer Celebration in Salem
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Plans are being finalized for the Al Fresco Brunch, part of the ninth annual Al Fresco Weekend, which will be offered on Sunday, July 24 from noon until 2 pm. Taking place on the side lawn of the Courthouse Community Center in Salem under crisp white tents, the Al Fresco Brunch invites guests to enjoy the mouth-watering fare prepared by eight chefs. The restaurants participating in the event this year include Greenwich's Dish Bistro, the Greenwich Village Cafe and Bakery, the Greenwich House of Pizza, Bob's Lunch and Dry Brook Sugar House from Salem, Albany's Marche @ 74 State Street, the Bromley View Inn from Bondville, VT and Black Diamond Caterers from Saratoga Springs. The tempting offerings include a 3-cheese polenta with roasted summer vegetables and herbs, stuffed French toast, a hearty frittata with local eggs, chicken, vegetables and cheeses, and a pulled pork and smoked cheddar panini with BBQ sauce and roasted corn salad. Wine, beer and mimosas will be available at the cash bar at noon. Guests will be entertained by the Barnstormers including the much loved vocal talent of Rachel Cuite.
There will also be an Artisans' & Farmers' Market open to the public from 11 am until 3 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to utilize the detailed maps provided to take a walking tour of Historic Salem. The AL Fresco weekend is made possible due to the generosity of over 200 dedicated volunteers. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children between the ages of 5 – 12 and are available at the CCC. For additional information, please call 518-854-7053
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