Monday, December 26, 2011

Wishing You Good Fortune in the New Year

Local Food: Celebrate the New Year all weekend, with a combination of good fortune and good local food.  To mark the arrival of 2012, Steven is starting his menu with foods traditionally considered harbingers of good luck for the new year, like pork, beans, and sauerkraut.  But of course he will make unique variations, like the Jacob's Cattle Beans and pork shoulder that comprise a popular plate of good luck also known as pork butt, or a succulent and crispy pork belly melting along with the beans.  And nothing says "good fortune" more than Hardwick's The Butterbeans, whose performance crafts a festive atmosphere from 7-9. Make your dinner reservation before noon on Friday, December 30 and you can enjoy two free desserts as a gift from us, and be entered to win the grand prize, dinner for two on Valentine's Day.   Our special New Year's cocktail this year is the Caledonia Royale, made with Caledonia Spirits Sparkling Mead and Elderberry Cordial, offered for $8.

We're also open for Blunch and Dinner on New Year's Day.  There's no better way to greet the first day of the year (and fortify yourself after the previous nights festivities) than with a good morning or midday meal, which we serve from 11 am until 2 pm.  Call ahead to reserve a table!

At the Bar:
If you need a bit of the hair, remember our Sunday and Monday drink specials. This Sunday, January 1st we offer a $2.50 pint of Trout River, a $4 glass of Boyden Valley Seyval Blanc or Riverbend Red
. Claire's Cosmo, with Green Mountain Organic Vodka and Vermont Cranberry Company juice, is offered for $5.

Around the Galaxy:
The Galaxy will be open during regular hours this week, and begin the move to Main Street after the New Year. If you were lucky enough to get a gift certificate during the holidays, this is a great week to redeem it. David Budbill's Happy Life, featuring a gorgeous cover by Lois Eby, is an excellent book to keep close by as the New Year approaches. Keep up to date with the move here.

Music Notes:
Cosa Buena join us this Thursday, December 29 at 7:30 for acoustic music with a gentle Latin-Jazz feel.  Their sound is romantic while at the same time infused with exciting energy to warm the soul.

Local Events:
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Vermont Food Venture Center on Friday, January 6 from 12:00- 5:00.  The opening is hosted by the Center for an Agricultural Economy and Northern Enterprises, with guided tours, invited guest speakers and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 with Senator Patrick Leahy.

Reminders:
 We are open daily after 2:30 for coffee, bar service, and baked goods, and free WiFi, with dinner reservations available from 5-9, Sundays from 5-8. We serve our special Blunch menu Sundays from 11-2. Claire's is closed every Wednesday.

We appreciate it when you use cash or a check - credit card companies charge us a fee that really adds up. Thanks to many of you we have significantly reduced those fees this year.

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