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Imagine basking in a sunny field in Central Park, sprawled out on a soft gingham blanket, sipping a glass of chilled rosé while you between nibbles of marinated olives. It could be just a dream, or, you could head to the West Village to the fabulous eclectic Italian Wine Bar and Kitchen, Zampa

Amtrak will set up a pop-up mobile train car at two specific locations on May 9th and 10th to offer cooking demonstrations and samples. They will also showcase their new dining car that is set to launch at the end of this year. Free cooking classes, free food, and an exclusive sneak peek- why would you want to miss this?

Bringing Spain to Chelsea, Salinas is the new restaurant from chef Louis Bollo at 136 Ninth Avenue. Serving up delicious paella, ceviche Canario with albacore tuna, tomatoes, Canarian mojo, onions, cilantro and avocado as well as whole fish prepared a la plancha, the Mediterranean influences carry out to the restaurants garden patio as well.