WHITE PLAINS, NY (February 27, 2026) — As spring unfolds across the Hudson Valley, Westchester restaurants are welcoming guests for Spring 2026 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which runs from March 2–15.
To mark the start of two weeks of dining offers and deals, Westchester County hosted a culinary kickoff event at the Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville, bringing together chefs, hospitality leaders, media and community partners to celebrate the regional dining event.
The kickoff featured live cooking demonstrations alongside chefs from the Zwilling Cooking Studio and highlighted three participating restaurants and their signature dishes: Freddy’s Restaurant in Pleasantville, Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains and Dubrovnik Restaurant in New Rochelle.
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is described as one of Westchester’s most impactful seasonal tourism initiatives. Visitor spending reached $2.4 billion in 2024, including $876 million in food and beverage sales — a 12% year-over-year increase — underscoring the event’s role in driving visitation and supporting the local economy.
The Spring 2026 edition will feature 51 participating restaurants offering specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore new establishments while supporting local favorites.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “Hudson Valley Restaurant Week highlights the extraordinary talent of our chefs and the strength of our hospitality community. Events like this not only showcase Westchester as a premier culinary destination, they generate real economic activity for our restaurants, small businesses and workforce. I encourage everyone to take advantage of Restaurant Week and experience the remarkable flavors found throughout our County.”
Westchester County Tourism & Film Director Natasha Caputo said, “Travel and tourism continue to be a powerful economic engine for Westchester. Restaurant Week helps drive that momentum by increasing visitation, supporting local businesses and encouraging discovery. The spring kickoff demonstrated the creativity and energy that make Westchester a premier culinary destination.”
Hudson Valley Magazine Associate Publisher Lauren Buerger said, “This kickoff party was a taste of what makes Hudson Valley Restaurant Week so special. From talented chefs to incredible food, and a strong sense of community. It’s the perfect way to launch two weeks dedicated to exploring and supporting our local restaurant scene.”
Executive Chef & Culinary Program Manager Bernard Janssen said, “We were proud to serve as the host venue for the Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week kickoff. The ZWILLING Cooking Studio provided an ideal setting to highlight the skill and creativity of Westchester’s chefs while demonstrating the unique, hands-on culinary experiences we offer in our studio kitchens throughout the year.”
Organizers said Hudson Valley Restaurant Week continues to serve as both a celebration of local cuisine and a strategic tourism initiative. Many participating restaurants are located near Metro-North stations, allowing visitors to combine dining with shopping, arts and cultural attractions or overnight stays at Westchester hotels.
Prix-fixe lunches and dinners are priced at $24.95, $29.95, $39.95 or $44.95, excluding tax, beverages and gratuity.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.