Hidden Gems Tasting Menu w/ Wine Pairing
Using local, seasonal farm produce, our chefs have composed a delectable a 6-course tasting menu, with spectacular wine pairings by Finger Lakes viniculture expert, the amazing sommelier Josh Carlsen.
Apple Fest Cider Pairing Dinner
In honor of Ithaca's famous Apple Fest Weekend, we are serving a scrumptious four course Prix Fixe Menu with optional Local Cider Pairings. Space is limited! For more info and to make a reservation go to our Resy page
Dirt Candy NYC x Moosewood
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, Moosewood is delighted to announce that Amanda Cohen, Chef and owner of Michelin-starred Dirt Candy NYC, will be preparing a special tasting menu at Moosewood in Ithaca on November 5th.
Moosewood & Black Diamond Cider Dinner
Join us for a Black Diamond Cider and Moosewood collaboration to learn about local cider, paired with seasonal and local cuisine.
BUBBLES! An Effervescent Journey
Join us for an intimate and educational wine tasting that will explore the brilliant ‘méthode champenoise’ styles of sparkling wines. Your guide on this adventure is Ithaca Wine Ventures winetrepeneur, Richy Petrina, who will explain the various styles and share the stories that make these wines so special. This will be a fun & friendly (and non-geeky) evening that you can come to solo or with friends. If you wish, you can even privatize this same event in the future for your group around your schedule.
WINE 101! An Intro to Wine Tasting
Join us for an intimate and educational wine tasting that will explore the basics of wine. Your guide on this adventure is Ithaca Wine Ventures winetrepeneur, Richy Petrina, who will explain the fundamentals of wine tasting through the lens of a few key varietals from our exceptional Finger Lakes wineries. This will be a fun & friendly (and non-geeky) evening that you can come to solo or with friends.
BUBBLES! An Effervescent Journey
Join us for an intimate and educational wine tasting that will explore the brilliant ‘méthode champenoise’ styles of sparkling wines. Your guide on this adventure is Ithaca Wine Ventures winetrepeneur, Richy Petrina, who will explain the various styles and share the stories that make these wines so special. This will be a fun & friendly (and non-geeky) evening that you can come to solo or with friends. If you wish, you can even privatize this same event in the future for your group around your schedule.
Vegan Takeover - April 11 - 13
This April 11, 12, 13th, Moosewood is going Vegan!
Chef Scott Winegard is bringing his plant-based magic to our kitchen, and it is a culinary experience not to be missed! Scott will be featuring a special à la carte vegan menu, available for both lunch and dinner.
Scott Winegard is a maestro of flavor, seamlessly blending his passions for plant-based cuisine and culinary innovation into a symphony for the senses. Hailing from Long Island, NY, Scott's journey into the culinary world began unexpectedly, as he immersed himself in the punk rock and skateboarding scene of his youth. However, it was his serendipitous encounter with Angelica Kitchen, a local macrobiotic restaurant, that ignited his culinary flame.
In the early 2000s, Scott delved into the pop-up dining scene, spearheading the exclusive and successful Brooklyn-based dinner club, Nasturtium. Simultaneously, he served as a private chef for esteemed clients in media, television, and fashion, further refining his culinary repertoire and forging lasting relationships.
Scott's culinary journey took him across the globe, where he served as Executive Chef and Culinary Creative Director alongside Chef Matthew Kenney, a pioneering force in plant-based cuisine. Together, they collaborated on numerous projects, including the development and launch of over 25 restaurants, as well as co-authoring acclaimed cookbooks such as "Plant Food" and "Plant Lab."
In 2018, Scott embarked on a new chapter, assuming the role of Culinary Director, Executive Chef, and partner at a small restaurant in Portland, Oregon, where he championed his vision of seasonal, plant-based cuisine. Despite initial success, the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a pivot, leading Scott to part ways and seek solace in the sun-drenched landscapes of Carefree, Arizona.
At Civana, a boutique wellness resort, Scott reignited his culinary passion, spearheading the reopening of food outlets and collaborating with Deepak Chopra's team on the Chopra Whole Health Retreat. However, the allure of Los Angeles beckoned, drawing Scott back into the fold of Matthew Kenney's culinary empire, where he lent his expertise to various high-profile projects and events.
Now, Scott finds himself returning to his roots in Brooklyn, poised to share his culinary wizardry through a myriad of private and public cooking events, consultations, and cooking classes. His illustrious career has been punctuated by accolades, from hosting a sold-out dinner at the James Beard House to being named Best Vegetable Restaurant in the US by We're Smart Green Guide.
