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An intimate, chef-led two-hour Italian dinner at the Winegarden in Lodi, NY. Small groups (six guests) can add wine pairings or order a la carte for a focused evening of handmade pasta and local wines.
An intimate, chef-led two-hour Italian dinner at the Winegarden in Lodi, NY. Small groups (six guests) can add wine pairings or order a la carte for a focused evening of handmade pasta and local wines.
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Operated by Silver Thread Vineyard · Lodi, New York
Italian Night at the Winegarden brings slow, seasonal Italian cooking to a small vineyard room on NY-414 in Lodi, New York. Set at 9564 NY-414, this two-hour, chef-driven dinner gathers no more than six guests around a single communal table, creating an intimate evening where technique and terroir take center stage. Chef Michael Lanahan, whose credits include The Cellar and Ellen & Michael's Osteria in Corning, NY, will be in-house cooking traditional Italian dishes with a focus on handmade pastas, rustic sauces, and bright finishing touches. The format is unpretentious: guests are welcome to sit around 6:30 p.m., follow a relaxed two-hour rhythm, and opt for a wine pairing flight purchased in advance or ordered a la carte when they arrive. Because the venue keeps each seating small—group size is limited to six—conversations are uninterrupted and the pacing allows the kitchen to plate thoughtfully built courses. The setting is plainly agricultural: rows of trained grapevines, utility barns, crushed stone driveways, and the occasional stand of hardwoods frame views toward open sky. Those vine rows and the soils they grow in are the ingredient and backdrop; the wines poured here are drawn from the same local slopes that define much of upstate New York’s wine scene. That sense of provenance makes a pairing feel like a conversation between plate and place rather than an afterthought. Practical details matter: plan for about two hours at the table, note that the online booking platform charges a fee, and consider calling during business hours to pay by phone at 607-582-6116 to avoid the booking fee. The experience is well suited to couples looking for a quietly memorable date night, small groups marking an occasion, or travelers who prefer a single carefully curated meal over a tasting-room crawl. Because menus rotate and the focus is on fresh technique rather than an a la carte catalog, expect a changing menu driven by seasonal availability and the chef’s point of view. If you’re traveling through Lodi, use this as a single-booking centerpiece for a wine country loop along NY-414, or pair the meal with daytime visits to nearby tasting rooms and outdoor overlooks. The address is 9564 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860; the intimate format, the presence of Chef Michael Lanahan, and the option to add a guided wine flight make Italian Night at the Winegarden a focused, flavor-first stop for visitors who want dinner with intentionality. Reservations are limited, seating moves deliberately, and whether you arrive solo or with friends you should expect attentive plating, concise explanations of pairings, and a small, social atmosphere that rewards curiosity and good appetite. Call ahead to confirm dates and to avoid booking fees by paying over the phone. Enjoy responsibly.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal physical exertion; accessible to most diners who can sit comfortably for two hours.
The scheduled service is approximately two hours; guests are welcome to sit around 6:30 p.m.
Yes—pairings can be reserved in advance or ordered a la carte on site with the evening’s menu.
The online platform charges a booking fee; to avoid it, call during business hours and pay by phone at 607-582-6116.
Seating is limited to six guests to keep the dinner intimate and conversational.
The kitchen focuses on a set menu; contact the host in advance with allergies or dietary needs so they can advise on accommodation.
Cancellation terms are set by the booking platform—check your confirmation and the booking page for the current policy.
This venue sits along NY-414 in Lodi, within upstate New York’s established wine-producing region, where small producers and chef-driven dinners intersect.
Support local producers by minimizing waste, returning glassware responsibly, and choosing pairings from nearby vineyards when possible.
Silver Thread Vineyard is a Finger Lakes winery offering estate-grown wines, guided tastings, educational vineyard tours, and seasonal culinary events. Located with views over Seneca Lake, the property includes an estate tasting room and the Winegarden, a covered patio space used for dinners, workshops, and special programming. The vineyard showcases a biointensive approach to grape growing that is highlighted during the Estate Tasting & Vineyard Tour. Visitors walk the blocks, learn about sustainable vineyard practices, and then taste five estate wines selected to illustrate terroir and winemaking choices. The Estate Reserve & Library Tasting is a reservation-only experience that presents a guided flight of six wines while staff share the stories and aging potential of each vintage. Seasonal events and pairings are a key part of the calendar. Harvest Wine & Food Pairing events change monthly with three wines and curated small bites; past pairings have included natural wines and local ingredients such as smoked trout. Special culinary evenings have included a 34th Anniversary Dinner featuring a five-course menu by Chef Michael Lanahan paired with ten-year-old wines. The Winegarden also hosts collaborative events like Turkish Night and floral workshops led by guest artisans, such as Sydney Fee of Fee Fi Fo Flower Farm. Silver Thread Vineyard serves guests who seek intimate, educational wine experiences, thoughtful food pairings, and scenic Finger Lakes vistas. Reservations are encouraged or required for select experiences to ensure personalized attention and limited seating.
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