Peaches and Cream

Local Food:  Juicy and delicious, no summer fruit stands up to the golden fleshed peach.  On our menu are Sweet Red Haven peaches from Amish Country in Pennsylvania.  A testament to a time-honored growing and distribution system across the mid Atlantic and New England states, the peaches we serve are grown at Sunhill Orchard, then come to Vermont via the Wadel family farm in Wolcott.  Steven grills the half peach to bring out the juices while enhancing the sweetness of this joyful summer fruit whose short season intensifies its deliciousness.  The grill caramelizes the sugar from the peach, and the slightly smokey flavor pairs perfectly with a smooth, delicate and slightly sweet ricotta cheese from Maplebrook Cheese.  A common Italian dessert component, the fresh ricotta adds creaminess, with a drizzle of with raw honey from Caledonia Spirits.

At the Bar: Remember our Sunday and Monday drink specials. Sunday, August 5th we offer a $2.50 pint of Wolaver's Wildflower Wheat, a $4 glass of Boyden Valley Seyval Blanc or Big Barn Red. Our Green Goddess, with cucumber, tequila and lime, is offered for $5.

Around the Galaxy: Earth pond building expert Tim Matson will be at The Galaxy on Tuesday, July 31st, to talk about the new updated edition of his classic guide, Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance, and Restoration. Bring questions about your own pond or plans straight to the source! On Thursday at 6PM, David Goodman will discuss When the River Rose and the flooding last August in Waterbury. Goodman will be joined by his wife, Sue Minter, Vermont's Irene Recovery Officer to talk about the flooding and ongoing recovery efforts around the state. Finally, for First Friday, the Galaxy will be open from 10-10, featuring specials and a new shipment of bargain books.

Music Notes:Big Hat, No Cattle, Vermont's newest old time western swing trio join us this Thursday, August 2 at 7:30. Support local music and don't miss their honky tonk tunes!

Local Events: First Friday in Hardwick is this Friday, August 3 from 5-10. Celebrate Hardwick, have a good time with family, friends and neighbors, enjoy live music, sales, health and fitness activities, snacks, and extended hours. We're hosting our own Pop up Art Gallery and Pub with Cornerstone Restoration at the top of the main stairs in the Hardwick Inn.  Meet local artists, with works by Ed Stehle, Louise Arnold, and Tom Cote, from 5-7, and enjoy our Pub from 7-10, with beer, wine, sodas, and snacks, and live music from 5-10.  Jeanne Miller helped us book local talent, including Kristina Michelsen, Josh Gould, Tracy Wolters, and Danville Dan.  In the restaurant, we'll be serving Vermont beer, wine, and cocktail specials from 2:30.

Mark your calendars for our next dance party, Shakin' & Bakin' on Friday, August 10 from 10-2. Get your blood flowing and your dance on with DJ DMD. No cover, full bar and snacks.  Cash donation for music encouraged.  18+, photo ID at the door. 

Reminders: We are now open seven days a week in summer!

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. 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 been able to significantly reduce those fees.

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