PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 10, 2010 – WHITE PLAINS, NY — Dining at 42, the award-winning roof-top restaurant in downtown White Plains, is more than an extraordinary culinary experience. It is also an opportunity to help fund new amenities for patients and parents at Blythedale Children’s Hospital.

When Chef Anthony  Goncalves introduced his new “Chef’s Tasting Menu ” last fall, he also announced that a $10 donation would be made to Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla for each tasting menu served. The popular promotion has already raised nearly $3,500 for the hospital and Chef Goncalves has announced he will continue the “Chef’s Tasting Menu ” and the $10 donation to Blythedale.

The money raised by the promotion is being used to purchase televisions and DVD players for patient rooms as well as a Parent Lounge. Blythedale is creating a temporary Parent Lounge to serve as a rest area for parents whose children are patients at the Hospital. The Parent Lounge will be replaced by a new Family Resource Center that is being built as part of Blythedale’s $65.3 million building program. The new Family Resource Center is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2011.

“We are so grateful to Anthony  and everyone at 42 for making Blythedale the beneficiary of this exciting promotion. Thanks to these donations, hospital stays at Blythedale – which average 50 days – will be more comfortable for our patients and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity for us and we’re so pleased to be associated with one of Westchester’s finest dining destinations,” said Betsy Bowman, Chief Development Officer for Blythedale Children’s Hospital.

“We are constantly updating our menu with new ingredients, using new techniques to create dishes or updating classic techniques with a new twist,” said Goncalves. “Not only can we can share these experiences with our guests, but at the same time we can also provide support to a wonderful local organization. I am inspired by the dedication and perseverance of Blythedale’s patients, staff and supporters; and feel it is more important than ever to give to those in need.”

Both the five-course and seven-course tasting menus consist of some of Chef Goncalves’ favorites from the a la carte menu, and some of his new creations. The tasting menu includes such delicacies as Bluefin Tuna Cru, Smoked Scallop and Foie Gras served with apple butter, apple chutney, bacon, pecan brittle and five-spice gingerbread, and many more mouth-watering offerings.

In addition to the spectacular panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and lower Hudson Valley for which 42 has become famous, guests can also enjoy a market special four-course menu, priced at $42, as well as lighter fare on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The five-course “Chef’s Tasting Menu ” is $65 per person, and a wine pairing is available for an extra $30. The seven-course menu is $85 per person, with a wine pairing for an additional $42. Taxes and gratuities are not included.

For more information about the “Chef’s Tasting Menus” or to make reservations, please call (914) 761-4242.

ABOUT 42: The 200-seat restaurant on the 42nd floor of The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, is the concept of developer Louis Cappelli and Chef Anthony  Goncalves. Offering New American cuisine, 42 presents a unique dining experience that melds traditional favorites with new and exciting world cuisine techniques. Click for our hours of operation.  [...]