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Summer at Central Park Boathouse: Rosé, Jazz & More
June 9, 2025, 10:27.15 am ET
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Central Park Boathouse is celebrating summer with a series of seasonal happenings that showcase the property’s charm and renewed energy.
Here’s what’s on deck this summer:
National Rosé Day – June 14
In honor of National Rosé Day, Beverage Director and Sommelier Jamie Boss will spotlight a selection of standout rosés, including Schramsberg Sparkling Brut and Château Miraval, available by the glass. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Summer Menu Launch – Late June
Executive Chef Adam Fiscus is set to debut a fresh summer menu highlighting peak seasonal ingredients and refreshing new cocktails designed for warm-weather dining.
Live Music Series – Starting July
Live jazz returns to the Boathouse Café every Wednesday starting July 2. This year, the series expands to the main dining room with bi-weekly performances launching Thursday, July 10.
Introducing: The Boathouse Cabernet
On June 11, the Boathouse will unveil its first-ever signature wine, The Boathouse Cabernet (2018), crafted by Cornell Vineyards in Sonoma. It will be offered by the glass ($24) and by the bottle ($120).
Following last year’s renovation and grand reopening, the Boathouse continues to offer year-round dining, a lakeside Café, private event space, outdoor Dockside seating, and classic rowboat rentals—available now through October.
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