New York culinary trails

By Brian Jewell

Try any of these trails for a foodie experience in New York.

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

Features 15 small family-owned farms producing Gouda, Colby, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, Brie and local goat cheeses.

Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail

This Trail travels through the capital, albany; Saratoga; and the Hudson Valley regions to showcase handcrafted beers and award-winning wines. Also highlights local produce, cheese, maple syrup, cider and more.

Lake Ontario Wine Trail

Features five boutique wineries near the national scenic byway Seaway Trail. Travelers also visit restaurants, farm markets and bed and breakfasts.

Corning Chocolate Trail

Visitors traverse the Gaffer District of downtown Corning to visit shops and restaurants that specialize in sweets such as chocolate fudge and white chocolate raspberry martinis.

Long Island Wine Region

Long Island is home to more than 50 wineries spread throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. On a tour of these wineries, visitors see both historic winemaking techniques and state-of-the art wine technology.