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FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024

A TASTEFUL JOURNEY AROUND NAPLES

Visit Naples this coming Valentine’s weekend and enjoy a tasteful journey with wines, brews, and spirits from in and around Naples! Join in on the many festive Valentine’s promotions, vendors, and live music throughout the village.

THE SCHEDULE
12:00pm: Check-in begins at the Naples Hotel – get your glass and your map. Let the fun begin!
1:00pm-3:30pm Wine, spirit and brew tastings – each participant is matched up with a local venue that brings its own flair to the event!
4:00pm: Renew your wedding vows followed by a champagne toast @ the Naples Hotel (with your Tasteful Journey Glass)
5:00pm: Enjoy After Parties + Valentine’s dinners in Naples
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TASTING TICKETS:
$20
online | $30 day of event

CRAFT BEVERAGE TASTINGS

Each brewery, winery, or distillery is matched up with a Local Venue, that brings its own flare to the event!
The Map will be released, and a hard copy given to you with your glass at check-in. 

TASTING LOCATIONS

Artizanns, Bristol Valley Theater, Divine Design, Engine 14,  FLX Music Supply, Hollerhorn, Howard Hanna, Komorebi Kombucha, Luigi’s,  Main Street Wine & Liquor, Naples Brewing Company, Naples Wood Fired Pizza & Smokehouse BBQ

HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRAIL

And there is more: Don’t miss out on these stops!
Bristol Valley Theater – Fishing for Love Game
Naples Library – Craft for the kiddos and more
Naples Historical SocietyThe Annual Chocolate Cake Contest buy your own slice of Cake 
Naples Cub/Boy Scouts – Fundraising: Hot Chocolate & Cookies at Periello Park (next to FLX Music Supply)
Final Stop! Naples Hotel Steps – Renew your wedding vows followed by a champagne toast @ the Naples Hotel

NAPLES WEEKEND DEALS AND PROMOTIONS

There are a lot of deals and promotions from the participating businesses in Naples, NY!
(Check the link to their websites for more details)

BREWERY PROMOTIONS

Hazlitt’s Winery– Wine and cider tastings 10am-5pm, home of the famous Red Cat Wine – a  blend of red wines and a gold medal winner.
Hollerhorn Distilling – Stop by our Tasting Room for two tastings of your choice ($5) and a fun, paired nibble! Kitchen is open!
Inspire Moore Winery – Tastings 11am-5pm, THE LOVE Semi-Dry Riesling is the perfect accompaniment for your Valentine. Two-for-one wine/spirit/beer tastings Promotion
Naples Brewing Company –Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 12pm- 5pm We’re tasting for the Vintage Vines Trail beverage trail, but stop in anytime all weekend to grab a flight and check out displays by @laurenhirshcustomframing and @deadpoetsfarm, and much-requested permanent jewelry with @linkedxkc!
Brew & Brats– Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, Enjoy a flight, or grab a pint of Gully Washer IPA. Our Turtle Crawl Porter pairs great with chocolate Brownie Sunday, too!
Arbor Hill Winery–Tastings 11am- 5pm, Make sure to get a complimentary sample of our Dry Rose Wine when enjoying a tasting.
Komorebi Kombucha – Stop in to taste our Cocoa Hull & Chocolate Mint Kombucha or our Hot Cocoa Kombucha! (it’s actually cold but spicy hot!) Lots of other varieties to take home with you, too. Sat 10-3, Sunday 11-3

AFTER PARTIES & MUSIC

Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill– Spencer Samolis Concert, Sat 6-9pm (free) LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION 
The Social @ Naples Hotel – Valentines Pair all weekend. 8pm After Party with music from Bows & Arrows Hollerhorn Distilling- Sunday Live music with the talented multi-instrumentalist Benny Bleu 4-6pm. $5 cover goes to the performer. LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION
Engine 14 Brewery– Gordon Webster & Julia Weatherholtz sat 7-9:30pm (free)

WEEKEND BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

Plenty the Bakery- Mouth Watering pastries, muffins, quiches, bagels, breakfast sandwiches including the Kimchenius breakfast sammich! Sat-Sun, 8-3pm
Caruso’s Cafe – Farm to table breakfast sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, french toast, bagels and their signature Rockcastle Wrap! Lunch with paninis, salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, daily specials!  Saturday 7am-2pm, Sunday 7am-1pm
Hollerhorn Distilling –  Sunday (only) brunch 11-3pm.. Craft cocktails, Classic Breakfast featuring fried eggs, crispy breakfast potatoes, flamed maple breakfast sausage & brioche toast. Holler Breakfast Sandwich featuring fried farm egg, charred scallion cream cheese, arugula,, peppered bacon, grilled tomato, english muffin, breakfast potatoes or dressed greens. Almond french toast, smoked pork tacos, Live music with Benny Bleu 4-6pm
Old School CafeOur Old School love song playlist will be setting the Valentine vibe. Fresh baked pastries (including our red velvet cupcakes, “conversation heart” cookies), coffee/espresso, waffles, french toast, signature breakfast sandwich, grain bowl, smoked salmon benedict, avocado toast, soup, salads, more! Sat kitchen till 2pm. Coffee, pastries till 4pm. Bar till 6. Sunday 9-2.
Roots Café – Although this innovative, farm-to-table brunch menu changes weekly, you can expect deliciousness like their brunch burger, sausage gravy biscuits, breakfast polenta, breakfast mac n cheese, french toast, breakfast sandwich, corned beef and brussel sprout hash and more! Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm
The Social Restaurant – Good Morning Flat Bread with scrambled eggs, cheese sauce, bacon, sausage, home fries, and a sriracha aioli drizzle. The Social Whiskey Burger, Brie En Croute, Lobster Bisque, Breakfast Whammy’s, Monte Cristo French Toast, and more! Sunday 11-2pm

SHOPPING IN NAPLES 

Arbor Hill WineryGift Shop– Dozens of unique gourmet foods, accessories, gifts & wines!
Artizanns Gifts from the FLX –Hundreds of art works of all genres by Finger Lakes artists.
Inspire Moore Winery– Unique Valentine’s gifts and a variety of wines. Tastings too!
Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars– A large variety of clothing and other Hazlitt Red Cat branded merchandise. All of their red and white wines are available in bottles or in bags!
Naples Herbs and Arts – A shop full of many genres of art,along with  jewelry, thrift clothing and accessories, home goods, plants, baked goods, herbs and more!
Hollerhorn Distilling – Distilled products, accessories, merch, gift cards and more!
Sutton Spoons- Since 1867, this outdoor store has produced world famous Sutton fishing spoons. Hunting supplies, boots, gloves, hats and famous Sutton’s t-shirts. Stop in and step back in time!
FLX Music Supply- This cool music store features all things music including instruments/accessories, a nice selection of vinyl, artwork and an in-store performance stage!

 
FOR YOUR ROMANTIC DINNER DATE

The Social Restaurant- Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11-9pm
Luigi’s Pizza- Sat 11:30-10pm. Sun Noon-9. Casual family atmosphere featuring pizza, subs, wings, chicken fingers, salads and much more!
Naples Wood Fired Pizza & Smokehouse BBQ– Sat 11-9pm. Craft Brews and Wine. Mouthwatering wood-fired pizza’s, smoked chicken wings, smoked mac n cheese w/pork or brisket, pulled pork or brisket platters, brisket grilled cheese sandwich, paninis, calzones and pitas. Much more!!
Hollerhorn Distillery – Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11-9pm Craft cocktails and brews. Spicy Chili Noodles, Short Rib Ragu, Smoked Pork & Cornbread, Mushroom Birria Tacos craft burgers, desserts and more!
Roots Café– 5-8pm Craft cocktails and brews, farm-to-table soups, salads, Grain Bowl, Asian Short Rib, the famous Roots Burger and Miso Sesame Burger, Yasa Game Hen, specials, desserts and much more!
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill – Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 10-5. Craft beer, craft wines, craft cocktails, craft brats, Winemaker’s Sauerkraut, Billy’s Baked Beans, housemade german potato salad and much more!

FOR THE KIDDOS/ OTHER EVENTS

Naples Library: Saturday 10-2:00pm:1) Valentine making! (Materials for children and adults supplied) 2) Blind date with a book! Choose a wrapped-up book to check out based only on a hint that appeals to you! 3) Taste Arbor Hill’s Healthy Purple Grape Juice.
Naples Cub Scouts – Make your own S’mores over a fire pit in Periello Park (located next to FLX Music Supply)
Cumming Nature Center – Saturday 10:30 am- Wild Walk: Discover the amazing ways some insects have adapted to winter.  Cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Rentals and lessons available. Visit RMSC.org for times, rates, etc.