Act Now! - Feb 10th Wine Dinner

February 10th at 6:00pm is our first in our 2009 Wine Dinner Series.

Spaces are limited, so contact me ASAP to get a jump on a great Valentine's Day Gift.

Click Below to see the details of this once in a lifetime dinner!

2009 Bridal Tasting Event

This Sunday was our third annual bridal tasting event.
This event gives our wedding client's an opportunity to try our most popular menu items, signature drinks, and to meet some of our favorite vendors.

Here are some pictures from Sunday:

New Year's Eve Wedding!

New Years Eve. What a great time to celebrate with friends. The wedding here was really something. It was a PARTY from start to finish. I really think New Years Eve is going to turn into one of the most sought after dates for weddings.

Check out these photos from the event:

Toasting the New Year w/ St. Germain!

We have a really gorgeous looking wedding taking place here tonight.
It got me thinking though...what will I toast the New Year with?

There are all kinds of great choices available to me here.
Ciao Prosecco, Kenwood's Yulupa Brut, maybe even the Perrier-Jouet Fleur de Champagne!

Sparkling cocktails sound really good to me now though...hmm...
Bellinis, Mimosa, and their endless variations are always good.

Wait, I've got it!
The Pear Tree Martini.

1 1/2 Shots of St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
1 1/2 Shots of Absolut Pear
Top with Champagne

Method:
Shake first two ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled Martini Glass with sugared rim. Top with Champagne. Because it's hard to find elderflowers to garnish with... Garnish with D'Anjou pear. No D'Anjou? Substitute Bartlett. Bartlett out of season? Opt for a twist. Preferably carved from a pear-shaped lemon.

Just St.-Germain & Champagne is amazing! Garnish with a strawberry and you've got a great drink to toast with.

Red & Green

Happy Holidays everyone!

Here is a red and green recipe for the holiday season.

With these recipes, even the red is green!

Dirty (But Clean) Martini

Ingredients:
4 oz. Juniper Green Organic Gin
1.5 oz. olive juice (preferably from a jar of organic olives)
Splash of vermouth (if you've got it)

Directions:
Shake up the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker (or if you're not feeling the James Bond, stir it instead). Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with some tasty organic olives.

Result: If you're going to have a real dirty martini, make it as clean as you can with Juniper Green gin. Of course, if vodka is your liquor of choice, Square One is a good alternative. Either way, this one's a classic.

Siembra Azul Pomegranate Margarita

Ingredients:
2 oz. Siembra Azul Tequila
1/2 oz. organic lime juice
2 oz. pomegranate juice
1/2 oz. organic agave nectar or a spoonful of honey

Directions:
Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Add a splash of club soda, if you're in the mood for a bit of sparkle. For a slight citrus twist, try using POM Tangerine and orange-infused honey.

Result: Some people find pomegranate juice a bit bitter but with the agave and the Siembra Azul tequila, it goes down real smooth. Just think about drinking this one early in the night. You don't want to deal with sloppy spills on New Year's Eve and pomegranate stains on New Year's Day.

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12-20-08 - Range Resources Holiday Party

The party is still going strong right now but I wanted to post this ASAP!

This is how to do a holiday party!

Range Resources has the entire building with something for everyone.

As the guests enter the facility, their pictures are taken for a keepsake they can leave with.

There was great passed items for the cocktail hour such as Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops with Fresh Dill, Spicy Grilled Beef Satay with Ancho Chili Barbecue Sauce, Roasted Garlic & Tomato-Basil Bruschetta with Shaved Asiago, and Assorted Greek Phyllo-Wrapped Hors d'oeuvers.

The night's special guest was none other the football legend Franco Harris! He kicked the night off (which is unusual for a running back...) and our stations service began.

Comfort items like Petite Wonton Pierogies with Longhorn Cheddar Cheese, Benkovitz Famous Fish Sandwiches by Nordic Fisheries, and Pasta with Vodka Sauce made for just one of three dinner stations.

What is still keeping the party going now is the live music of No Bad Ju Ju. A rock, soul, R&B, funk fusion band that has elevated this party to one of the best of the year. Since they have the whole facility at their disposal, the upstairs banquet room is hosting various games of chance. Entertainment Unlimited has a variety of games available to all the guests.

For something really different, they had a handwriting analysis expert here for the guests to learn more about themselves through their handwriting.

All in all, one of the best holiday parties of they year!