Oneonta Holiday Inn Offers New, Tasty Options for Wedding Receptions [PHOTOS]

One of the perks of this great job is being able to sample food from local businesses who either come in to talk on our morning shows or invite us when they want to introduce new menu items or offerings at their restaurant.

This was the case yesterday as our general manager George Wells, show host Chuck "The Old Spin Doctor" D'Imperio, salesman Steve Dillon and I were invited for a sampling of options at the Holiday Inn on Route 23 Southside Oneonta. The plan to show most of these at the "Think Pink" Bridal Show from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Holiday Inn.

For starters, the options seemed endless. We walked in to find a spread of shrimp cocktails, a unique presentation of tomato soup and grilled cheese, spanakopita, buffalo chicken bites, spinach and artichoke dip, and pulled pork sliders (my personal favorite).

Then, we moved onto the first entre portion, which gave us options of lomein, fried rice, chicken, shrimp, beef, broccoli. I opted for the beef served over fried rice with a dumpling on the side. It was awesome.

The second entre was the pasta course, which offered us a marinara, alfredo, or a la vodka sauce served over your choice of pasta. I went with linguine with marinara sauce. Again, awesome. My colleagues tried the a la vodka (equally incredible), and the alfredo (excellent).

Finally we came to dessert, which presented us with several choices. We had: Rice pudding with our choice of fruit topping, crepes, creme brulee, or a delectable cheesecake-stuffed strawberry dipped in chocolate.

Our chef, Antonio, made the entres and desserts live in front of us -- an option available for wedding receptions.

It was an overall incredible experience for us and, we would assume, for anyone who books their wedding reception through the Holiday Inn and its catering staff.

We were also told that any couple who books their reception at the Holiday Inn at the Bridal Show will receive open bar for five hours for FREE at their reception.

Call the Holiday Inn at 607-433-2250.