Jan. 23, 2008 

NYIT’s de Seversky Center Unveils February Menu and Valentine’s Celebrations

Old Westbury, N.Y., January 17, 2008: In honor of Valentine’s Day, New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) de Seversky Center will offer a delicious assortment of lunch specials and culinary events throughout the month of February. Dine in a romantic atmosphere as our impeccable service and historic setting help create an unforgettable memory.

Winter Lunch Specials:

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Enjoy a complete three-course lunch, including appetizer, choice of entrée, dessert, and coffee service for just $16.

Fridays

A delicious buffet includes a chef’s special action station, salads and appetizers, hot chafing selections, carving station, dessert, and coffee service for just $16.

Prices do not include beverages, tax, and gratuities. Lunch reservations are taken for seatings from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Culinary Events:

Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

Moonlight and Magic Gala to benefit A Small Company in America (A Professional Theatre-in-Residence at NYIT)

This special Valentine’s Day preview includes a presentation of song, verse, and humor along with a classical music performance by Long Island piano duo Yelana and Vladimir Polezhayev.

Buffet dinner and dessert, Tarot card readings, and raffle prizes will add to what promises to be a fun-filled evening.

Please call 516.686.7894 for pricing and reservations for this event only. Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

Backward Epicurean Wine Dinner

Executive Chef Richard Lanza has created a special four-course menu that begins with dessert and will finish with an appetizer. This unique menu will be paired with wonderful wines from around the world.

$75 per person plus tax and service. Reservations required.

Valentine’s Highlights:

Share the romance of NYIT’s de Seversky Center with your loved one.

Sunday, Feb. 10

Valentine’s Day Jazz Brunch Featuring the Sounds of Al Cardillo and Friends

This tantalizing brunch includes fresh baked croissants, muffins, bagels and breakfast breads, delicious hot and cold selections, an omelet station, a carving station, a dessert station, and coffee service.

$29 per person plus tax, service, and beverages.

Reservations taken for seating between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day Buffet Luncheon

A delicious lunch buffet includes a chef’s special action station, shrimp cocktail, salads and appetizers, hot chafing selections, a carving station, dessert, and coffee service.

$19 per person plus tax, service, and beverages.

Reservations taken for seating between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Prime Rib Buffet Dinner

Fresh carved prime rib, mashed potato bar, hot buffet and cold salad display, and a dessert station offer a delightful feast.

$45 per person plus tax, service, and beverages.

Reservations taken for seating between 6 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Jazz Brunch Featuring the Sounds of Al Cardillo and Friends A tantalizing brunch includes fresh baked croissants, muffins, bagels and breakfast breads, delicious hot and cold selections, an omelet station, a carving station, a dessert station, and coffee service.

$29 per person plus tax, service, and beverages.

Reservations taken for seating between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27 at noon

Chef’s Demonstration Luncheon

Executive Chef Richard Lanza will create a delightful menu that he will prepare and cook right in front of you. Not only will you enjoy a wonderful meal, but you’ll also learn the chef’s secrets!

$25 per person plus tax, service, and beverages.

Reservations required.

Friday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m.

Epicurean Wine Dinner Featuring the Wines of Italy

Executive Chef Richard Lanza’s delightful and delicious four-course dinner is complimented by an eclectic selection of Italian wines.

$75 per person plus tax and service. Reservations required.

About NYIT’s de Seversky Center

NYIT’s de Seversky Center is a premier conference and dining facility and a popular setting for weddings, business meetings, and other celebratory occasions. Open to the public for lunch Tuesday through Friday and for dinner several nights each month, the center is named for well-known Russian aviator Alexander P. de Seversky, who played a key role in NYIT’s acquisition of the estate in 1972.

An award-winning chef, impeccable service, and an elegant historic setting are just a few reasons that de Seversky has become a favorite North Shore destination. The center is located on NYIT’s Old Westbury, N.Y., campus on Northern Boulevard, just east of Glen Cove Road. For full menu, reservations, or a list of upcoming events, please call 516.686.7675 (reservations are required for lunches and all events). For more information, visit www.nyit.edu/deseversky.

About NYIT

NYIT is the college of choice for more than 15,000 students enrolled in more than 100 specialized courses of study leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in academic areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions, behavioral, and life sciences; management; and osteopathic medicine. As a private, nonprofit, independent institution of higher learning, NYIT embraces an educational philosophy of career-oriented professional education for all qualified students and supports applications-oriented research to benefit the greater global community. Students attend classes at NYIT’s campuses in Manhattan and Long Island, as well as online and in a number of programs throughout the world. To date, more than 73,000 alumni have earned degrees at NYIT. For more information, visit www.nyit.edu.

Photos available upon request.

Contact: Lorraine Todisco, communications specialist, 516.686.7812 or ltodisco@nyit.edu.