August 1, 2007

We are very excited about this month.  First and foremost is Valentine’s in August.  It will be celebrated Friday, August 17^th from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Sunday, the 19^th from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and again for dinner beginning at 5:00 pm; reservations are required.  The elegant, 5-course menu is $85 per couple, plus tax and gratuity and includes:

Chef’s Amuse Bouche

Creamy Artichoke Soup with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat and Lemony Mushrooms

Red & Yellow Grape Tomato Salad with Mozzarella, Kalamata, and Capers

Seared Whitefish with Mustard Mousseline

Steak Diane (Sliced Filet Mignon in Cognac Sauce)

Chocolate-Banana Crepes with Champagne Toast

As noted in last month’s letter, I had planned to host this special occasion on the 11^th and 12^th, but have rescheduled to better accommodate guest vacation schedules.  Please call today to reserve your table for a wonderful, mid-year celebration with your Valentine!

Our Small Plates Cuisine event for August 24^th is sold out.  In September, our chef will prepare an End of Summer Clambake instead of the usual, appetizer-portioned Small Plates Cuisine menu on Friday, September 28^th.  It will feature summer soup, flounder, fresh Maine lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, smoked sausage, spoonbread, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, dessert, plus several of Paul’s special summer drinks; market pricing based on Maine lobster.

Our regular dining service: Saturday and Sunday dinner beginning at 5:00 pm, and Sunday breakfast/afternoon dinner from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm; reservations are strongly recommended.  We will be closed August 18th for a private party, but we will be open Sunday, the 19^th for brunch until 12:00 pm and Valentine’s in August beginning at noon and again at 5:00 pm as noted above.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

With warmest regards,

Sandra Fox

General Manager