Merry Christmas!

Local Food: Just in time for those last harried days before Christmas, the perfect dish to match our bar specials every Monday. Starting this week, Steven presents the ultimate comfort food - grilled cheese with Grafton cheddar on bread baked by Charlie at Patchwork Farm, served with fries and a pint of Switchback, all for $7.00. Pint, wine, and cocktail specials are available every Sunday and Monday. Or bring in a receipt from a local merchant or artist Monday or Tuesday between 2:30 and 5:00, and we'll buy you a cup of coffee or tea.

Local Farms on New Year's Eve: In just over a week, we have the pleasure of sending off a year that offered some historic moments amidst troubling times. As 2009 comes to a close, we hope for an all around better year ahead. Start off on the right foot by welcoming the New Year and investing in 2010. With 79 percent of our food dollars going to local farms and artisans, when you celebrate with us, you're investing in your friends and neighbors for the New Year. Join us for dinner, or come in for the party with Rachael Rice and the Cosmic Americans. Dinner reservations are available from 5-9, and we'll dance in the New Year from 10-12:30.

Gift Cards & Holiday Hours: Give the gift of local food - our gift cards make delicious stocking stuffers. On Wednesday and Thursday, you can purchase Claire's Cards at the Galaxy Bookshop, cash and check only.

We are closed Wednesday, December 23, through Friday December 25 to be with our families. We look forward to welcoming you back on the 26th.

Local Events: Highland Lodge & Ski Touring Center will open for their 36th year of cross country skiing December 24th. Learn more here. Also stop by their Annual Gift Shop Sale through January 4th.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice at 12:47 p.m. on Monday the 21st. Read about the connection between plants, agriculture and humans on the solstice here.