Marcus Guiliano, owner of Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville.

TAP^SM New York was originally held at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Therefore, food and cooking was a major part of the event. This tradition has continued through the years, with cooking demonstrations by chefs from various local restaurants. Come learn some tricks of the trade from these talented chefs.

Brian Murphy - The Inn at Stone Ridge - Brian is a 1991 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Brian has worked in and run many restaurants from the midwest and along the East Coast (including Scribner Hollow's Prospect Restaurant here in Hunter). Brian and his wife are now owners of an inn and restaurant with full service wedding catering on premises. Brian's food is served in a 1757 mansion. The food is modern American: from local Hudson Valley beef for his burgers to his signature Beef Wellington. He lives in Hurley with his wife Marie, his 6 year old daughter Emma and is expecting his second child in June. innatstoneridge.com

Marcus Guiliano - Aromathyme Bistro - You can find Marcus most days at Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville. He has worked at some great five star properties in Colorado, West Virginia and for Pierre Koffman in London at La Tante Claire. After returning to his native New York in early 2000, he and his wife opened Aroma Thyme Bistro, which has evolved into a Certified Green restaurant with local food, great wines and an awesome beer selection. You can find at Aroma Thyme Bistro a small but very quality tap beer menu that is constantly rotating. The list has many special releases, some are just aging away to perfection. aromathymebistro.com

Tim Lang - VanWinkle's at the Kaatskill Mountain Club - Tim is a local of the Catskills and Hunter-Windham region. After graduating from WAJ in Windham in 2006, he continued to the Culinary Institute of America to pursue an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, specializing in Italian, French and Mediterranean Cuisine and authentic BBQ. Tim has collected 10 years of experience at the age of 22! He is new to VanWinkle's and has completely rejuvenated the restaurant and menu offerings! kaatskillmtnclub.com

Christopher Arquiett - Curran's Restaurant - Christopher is the Executive Chef of Curran's, one of Tannersville's newest restaurants. He hails from northern New York and has previously served as an Executive Chef in the Thousand Islands. Specializing in Italian and French themes, he has extensive background in a multitude of food styles. Curran's has received rave reviews since its opening. dineatcurrans.com


Many thanks also to the Food & Beverage staff of Hunter Mountain. Together, their vast knowledge of many cuisines, their love for new flavors and tastes, and their hard work have helped bring TAP^SM New York to its high standing.