Snow and more snow! Time to ski, then come on in to Claire's and enjoy some of Steven's soups and stews.
New Year's Eve: Music this week will be WEDNESDAY night to celebrate 2009. Dog House Roses will play from 10 PM to 12:30. Give us a call if you'd like to come for dinner - reservations between 5 and 9:00 pm - or just come out to celebrate.
2009: We'll be open New Year's Day, Friday, and Saturday. We'll take a brief vacation from January 4 through January 14, and reopen Thursday, January 15 with the music of Chris Lyon and Fran Forum.
The Bee's Knees: You can satisfy your hunger for local produce at The Bee's Knees in Morrisville - in their new dining room. Sharon raised funds through the Community Supported Restaurant model to expand her wildly popular restaurant and music venue. I certainly plan to check out the new space. The Bee's Knees
Winter Hours (with Blunch!): We'll return from vacation with Blunch on Sundays from 11 AM til 3 PM. Music will remain Thursday nights and we will serve dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Monday from 5-9 PM. We will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the winter.
Skiing: As many of you know, we have some of the best cross-country ski areas in the state. The trails at Highland Lodge in Greensboro and the Craftsbury Outdoor Center are open! And don't forget great (free) skiing on the John Morton-designed trails here in Hardwick. We've provided links for places to stay in the right hand column if you're coming up for our snow.
As we look forward to 2009, we'd like to thank all of you who have supported and encouraged us through our first seven months of operation. It has been a wild and exciting ride. Sharing it with all of you has been a great joy. Thank you!
Kristina
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Happening at Claire's and in Hardwick
We're in the height of the season here at Claire's. We've got snow on the ground and snowflakes on our windows - hand-stenciled and painted by Craftsbury graphic designer and Claire's server Sarah Mutrux. They are beautiful. Thank you Sarah!
Steven prepared an array of tantalizing appetizers for the crowd at a holiday party hosted by Hardwick area's agricultural businesses for their employees and families - High Mowing Seeds, Vermont Soy, Vermont Natural Coatings, Jasper Hill Farm and Pete's Greens. Steven's cheesy wheatberry balls were a standout favorite - wheatberries from Butterworks, squash from Riverside, onions from Pete, garlic from Harvest Hill and Vermont Milk Co. cheddar blended together and deep fried, served with a spicy tomato sauce from Pete's tomatoes. There are rumors that this delectable treat will hit the menu sometime soon - so stay tuned!
New Year's Eve: We would love to ring in the New Year with you! Make your reservations for New Year's Eve at Claire's. Come for dinner, come for dinner and dancing to Dog House Roses, or just come for dancing. We're taking dinner reservations for any time between 5 and 9 PM. The band will play from 10:00 to 12:30.
Gift Certificates are still available and we are thrilled to be donating $10.00 for every $100 in gift certificates sold to NOFA Vermont's Farm Share program.
Steven prepared an array of tantalizing appetizers for the crowd at a holiday party hosted by Hardwick area's agricultural businesses for their employees and families - High Mowing Seeds, Vermont Soy, Vermont Natural Coatings, Jasper Hill Farm and Pete's Greens. Steven's cheesy wheatberry balls were a standout favorite - wheatberries from Butterworks, squash from Riverside, onions from Pete, garlic from Harvest Hill and Vermont Milk Co. cheddar blended together and deep fried, served with a spicy tomato sauce from Pete's tomatoes. There are rumors that this delectable treat will hit the menu sometime soon - so stay tuned!
New Year's Eve: We would love to ring in the New Year with you! Make your reservations for New Year's Eve at Claire's. Come for dinner, come for dinner and dancing to Dog House Roses, or just come for dancing. We're taking dinner reservations for any time between 5 and 9 PM. The band will play from 10:00 to 12:30.
Gift Certificates are still available and we are thrilled to be donating $10.00 for every $100 in gift certificates sold to NOFA Vermont's Farm Share program.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Happening at Claire's and in Hardwick
Three Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Claire's!
1. Come in for dinner and celebrate with the best produce from our local farms. Then head home or to a friend's hearth to welcome the New Year before a roaring fire.
2. Come for dinner and stay for the party, featuring the music of Dog House Roses.
3. Come for the party and dance the night away.
Dinner reservations from 5 to 9 pm
Music from 10 pm until 12:30
Weekend Hours for the December Holiday Season. Weekends Visiting? Shopping with our local merchants or open studios? We've changed our hours to celebrate the Holiday Season with you. Join us on Saturdays in December for drinks, coffee and treats from 2 - 5 PM, regular dinner service from 5 - 9 PM. Sundays, we serve dinner from 2 PM until 7 PM.
Shop local, bring your receipt from a local business or artist or craftsperson, and we'll buy you a cup of coffee or tea! Of course, we have gift certificates available so you can give the best local produce - for each purchase of $100 worth of gift certificates, we will donate $10.00 to the Northeast Organic Farmer's Association Farm Share program which helps low income families buy farm CSAs.
From Steven's Kitchen: One of my favorite things about cooking is the creative aspect of it. Soup is one of those things for me where I can choose a main ingredient - say the last of the Fennel from Pete's Greens - and the journey starts there. Combined with Brian Titus' potatoes from Woods Edge Farm, onions from Bruce and Judy at Riverside Farm, Bill Half's garlic from Harvest Hill and Vermont Butter & Cheese cultured butter and lastly how could I not add Butterworks Farm cream and voila it has been transformed into a luscious, soul warming bowl of goodness. The final addition of crispy fennel, onions and leeks from Robin Taylor round out the creaminess with the always welcome addition of a little crunch. So get it while you can, the Fennel Potato Soup is on the menu for only a couple more days then we will all have to wait until next year and its next incarnation - happy eating everyone!
Music Notes: Thursday December 11, Jay Ekis comes to play at Claire's. Jay is a rock musician influenced by many elements of world music. He has a new CD out called "Touched by War." We are thrilled and honored to have him come to Claire's. You definitely don't want to miss this show. Check out Jay and sample his music at www.ekismusic.com. Music starts at 7:30.
1. Come in for dinner and celebrate with the best produce from our local farms. Then head home or to a friend's hearth to welcome the New Year before a roaring fire.
2. Come for dinner and stay for the party, featuring the music of Dog House Roses.
3. Come for the party and dance the night away.
Dinner reservations from 5 to 9 pm
Music from 10 pm until 12:30
Weekend Hours for the December Holiday Season. Weekends Visiting? Shopping with our local merchants or open studios? We've changed our hours to celebrate the Holiday Season with you. Join us on Saturdays in December for drinks, coffee and treats from 2 - 5 PM, regular dinner service from 5 - 9 PM. Sundays, we serve dinner from 2 PM until 7 PM.
Shop local, bring your receipt from a local business or artist or craftsperson, and we'll buy you a cup of coffee or tea! Of course, we have gift certificates available so you can give the best local produce - for each purchase of $100 worth of gift certificates, we will donate $10.00 to the Northeast Organic Farmer's Association Farm Share program which helps low income families buy farm CSAs.
From Steven's Kitchen: One of my favorite things about cooking is the creative aspect of it. Soup is one of those things for me where I can choose a main ingredient - say the last of the Fennel from Pete's Greens - and the journey starts there. Combined with Brian Titus' potatoes from Woods Edge Farm, onions from Bruce and Judy at Riverside Farm, Bill Half's garlic from Harvest Hill and Vermont Butter & Cheese cultured butter and lastly how could I not add Butterworks Farm cream and voila it has been transformed into a luscious, soul warming bowl of goodness. The final addition of crispy fennel, onions and leeks from Robin Taylor round out the creaminess with the always welcome addition of a little crunch. So get it while you can, the Fennel Potato Soup is on the menu for only a couple more days then we will all have to wait until next year and its next incarnation - happy eating everyone!
Music Notes: Thursday December 11, Jay Ekis comes to play at Claire's. Jay is a rock musician influenced by many elements of world music. He has a new CD out called "Touched by War." We are thrilled and honored to have him come to Claire's. You definitely don't want to miss this show. Check out Jay and sample his music at www.ekismusic.com. Music starts at 7:30.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Happening at Claire's and in Hardwick
Hi everyone!
We hope you all had a lovely holiday. When you're leftovers run out or you just want to get out and have someone else cook for you, come on down to Claire's for a delicious meal. New tonight on the menu will be Steven's Lobster and Clam Chowder. Ed from Stowe Seafood has brought us some beautiful Maine lobster and Rhode Island clams that Steven cooks with Butterworks cream, Riverside Farm onions and Harvest Hill Farm potatoes.
Music Notes: This Thursday we will be treated to a repeat performance from a great performer, singer and guitar player - Jeremy Raboin. We loved him the last time he played at Claire's and are eagerly anticipating his return. Music starts at 7:30.
Book Notes: This Saturday December 6, Claire's partner Linda Ramsdell will be hosting a celebration at The Galaxy Bookshop marking the independent bookstore's 20th year in business. Yes, I said 20 years! The Galaxy Bookshop has been enriching our minds and our community for 20 years and we can't thank Linda and Sandy and Stella enough for all they do! The party will go from 8 AM to 5 PM. Please come out and celebrate this Hardwick treasure. For more details, you can go to the bookstore's website at www.galaxybookshop.com.
Ski Notes: The Craftsbury Outdoor Center will be hosting its Craftsbury X-C Ski Race Sunday December 7 beginning at 10 AM with day of race registration at 9 AM. We have snow! Come on out to experience what we think is the best cross-country skiing around. Then, after working hard all day on the trails, come on down to Claire's for dinner. We'd love to hear all about the race. For more information, you can call 586-7767.
Enjoy your week and we look forward to seeing you soon.
peace
We hope you all had a lovely holiday. When you're leftovers run out or you just want to get out and have someone else cook for you, come on down to Claire's for a delicious meal. New tonight on the menu will be Steven's Lobster and Clam Chowder. Ed from Stowe Seafood has brought us some beautiful Maine lobster and Rhode Island clams that Steven cooks with Butterworks cream, Riverside Farm onions and Harvest Hill Farm potatoes.
Music Notes: This Thursday we will be treated to a repeat performance from a great performer, singer and guitar player - Jeremy Raboin. We loved him the last time he played at Claire's and are eagerly anticipating his return. Music starts at 7:30.
Book Notes: This Saturday December 6, Claire's partner Linda Ramsdell will be hosting a celebration at The Galaxy Bookshop marking the independent bookstore's 20th year in business. Yes, I said 20 years! The Galaxy Bookshop has been enriching our minds and our community for 20 years and we can't thank Linda and Sandy and Stella enough for all they do! The party will go from 8 AM to 5 PM. Please come out and celebrate this Hardwick treasure. For more details, you can go to the bookstore's website at www.galaxybookshop.com.
Ski Notes: The Craftsbury Outdoor Center will be hosting its Craftsbury X-C Ski Race Sunday December 7 beginning at 10 AM with day of race registration at 9 AM. We have snow! Come on out to experience what we think is the best cross-country skiing around. Then, after working hard all day on the trails, come on down to Claire's for dinner. We'd love to hear all about the race. For more information, you can call 586-7767.
Enjoy your week and we look forward to seeing you soon.
peace
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Happening at Claire's and in Hardwick
Greetings All!
OK, it is just plain COLD. Aargh. But, it is nice and warm and cozy at Claire's - such a great place to come in and warm up with a tasty bowl of Steven's Leek and Fennel Soup with crispy garlic made from Robin Taylor's leeks, Pete's Fennel and celery root, Riverside Farm onions, Harvest Hill garlic and Butterworks cream. Paired with a lovely organic hot mulled cider - you'll be warmed up instantly!
Music Notes: This Thursday is our very first Third Thursday Acoustic Music Jam. Music starts at 7:30. You can contact Ted Donlon at ted@greensboroblues.com or just come on down to play and we'll fit you in. This is a great opportunity to hear some local musicians and to play out at a fabulous venue.
Holiday Notes: Please consider Claire's as the place to hold your or your company's holiday gatherings. We are available for bookings, so give us a call.
Also, when shopping for presents this season, we encourage you to support your local economy and buy LOCAL! We are offering Claire's Gift Cards as a nice way to support a local business that supports our local farms and to give a friend or family member a wonderful night out.
Cool Story: So, we have a friend who happens to be a local celebrity from Morrisville. Her boyfriend, also our friend, set out last night to get Chinese takeout, forgot to turn left at the Chinese restaurant and just kept driving til he landed at Claire's. He called said friend and had her come meet him for dinner at Claire's. Really, I don't make this stuff up. :)
That's all for now. We hope to see you soon.
peace
kristina
OK, it is just plain COLD. Aargh. But, it is nice and warm and cozy at Claire's - such a great place to come in and warm up with a tasty bowl of Steven's Leek and Fennel Soup with crispy garlic made from Robin Taylor's leeks, Pete's Fennel and celery root, Riverside Farm onions, Harvest Hill garlic and Butterworks cream. Paired with a lovely organic hot mulled cider - you'll be warmed up instantly!
Music Notes: This Thursday is our very first Third Thursday Acoustic Music Jam. Music starts at 7:30. You can contact Ted Donlon at ted@greensboroblues.com or just come on down to play and we'll fit you in. This is a great opportunity to hear some local musicians and to play out at a fabulous venue.
Holiday Notes: Please consider Claire's as the place to hold your or your company's holiday gatherings. We are available for bookings, so give us a call.
Also, when shopping for presents this season, we encourage you to support your local economy and buy LOCAL! We are offering Claire's Gift Cards as a nice way to support a local business that supports our local farms and to give a friend or family member a wonderful night out.
Cool Story: So, we have a friend who happens to be a local celebrity from Morrisville. Her boyfriend, also our friend, set out last night to get Chinese takeout, forgot to turn left at the Chinese restaurant and just kept driving til he landed at Claire's. He called said friend and had her come meet him for dinner at Claire's. Really, I don't make this stuff up. :)
That's all for now. We hope to see you soon.
peace
kristina
Monday, November 3, 2008
Happenings at Claire's and in Hardwick
Greetings from Kristina - and welcome to the new folks on the list! Thanks for wanting to keep abreast of what's happening in our little neighborhood. OK, so I haven't moved any wood yet. Too busy rustling up the crispy leaves in the woods. Ah the sunshine. Happy dogs. There's still some snow on the ground high in the hills of Greensboro from the storm we got last week. Can't wait for more.
Election Notes: We will have the television at the bar tuned to election coverage this Tuesday night to follow the returns. Come on down and join us for this historic event. We may even have some crazy drink specials - related to the candidates - so bring some creativity and name some drinks. Don't forget to vote first!
Music Notes: This Thursday at 7:30 PM, Allen Church and his son Jeremiah will perform some wild and wooly Celtic music at Claire's. Jeremiah played here the other night with Town Wide Yard Sale and he plays a mean fiddle. The father-son duo should be a blast.
Cooking on Main Street: If you haven't tried Steven's Apple Cranberry Raisin Bread Pudding with warm caramel sauce yet, you simply haven't tried the best bread pudding ever! We had some last night for staff dinner and wow - the cranberries simply pop out with fresh sweet-tartness. Apples direct from Champlain Orchards, cranberries around the corner at Vermont Cranberry Company - in Fletcher, grown by the Boyden Valley Winery vintner - maple raisin bread from Elmore Mountain Bread, and maple syrup from Caledonia Farm. Yes, this segment is supposed to make you hungry!
Art Notes: The fabulous paintings of Lois Eby will be coming down November 4 - so if you haven't been in to see them, this is your last chance at Claire's. They are really amazing and you don't want to miss them. We'll be hanging Hardwick artist Ken Leslie's dramatic winter scenes from the island of Svaalbard on November 5. We will be hosting an opening for this show on Monday November 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Come on down and see these incredible paintings and meet the artist! You can view some of his work by clicking on View Ken Leslie's online gallery from his Johnson State College page.
Cool Story: Two of our friends who live in Woodbury drove north to Hardwick to eat dinner at Claire's BEFORE going back south to see a movie in Montpelier! Such devotion. We are very honored. See you soon. Peace.
Election Notes: We will have the television at the bar tuned to election coverage this Tuesday night to follow the returns. Come on down and join us for this historic event. We may even have some crazy drink specials - related to the candidates - so bring some creativity and name some drinks. Don't forget to vote first!
Music Notes: This Thursday at 7:30 PM, Allen Church and his son Jeremiah will perform some wild and wooly Celtic music at Claire's. Jeremiah played here the other night with Town Wide Yard Sale and he plays a mean fiddle. The father-son duo should be a blast.
Cooking on Main Street: If you haven't tried Steven's Apple Cranberry Raisin Bread Pudding with warm caramel sauce yet, you simply haven't tried the best bread pudding ever! We had some last night for staff dinner and wow - the cranberries simply pop out with fresh sweet-tartness. Apples direct from Champlain Orchards, cranberries around the corner at Vermont Cranberry Company - in Fletcher, grown by the Boyden Valley Winery vintner - maple raisin bread from Elmore Mountain Bread, and maple syrup from Caledonia Farm. Yes, this segment is supposed to make you hungry!
Art Notes: The fabulous paintings of Lois Eby will be coming down November 4 - so if you haven't been in to see them, this is your last chance at Claire's. They are really amazing and you don't want to miss them. We'll be hanging Hardwick artist Ken Leslie's dramatic winter scenes from the island of Svaalbard on November 5. We will be hosting an opening for this show on Monday November 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Come on down and see these incredible paintings and meet the artist! You can view some of his work by clicking on View Ken Leslie's online gallery from his Johnson State College page.
Cool Story: Two of our friends who live in Woodbury drove north to Hardwick to eat dinner at Claire's BEFORE going back south to see a movie in Montpelier! Such devotion. We are very honored. See you soon. Peace.
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