Winter has truly arrived although we’ve only seen a few white flakes blowing in the wind. No snow on the ground yet, but we know it will come. Everyone has pulled out their hats and scarves, adding a festive air to their attire.

This weekend is the Christmas by the Sea, and our special dinner at Cellardoor Winery, so it’s a busy and fun weekend for us and our guests. The town is already bustling with excitement.

Our front desk has been busy with requests for New Year’s Eve dinner and for overnight stays at the Inn. We look forward to seeing some guests return and to seeing some new faces.

Since we opened five years ago, our restaurant Natalie’s has become a popular spot to ring in the New Year. We have a fun party for our dinner guests with live music, hors d’oeuvres and of course champagne at midnight. It’s a great way to ring in the New Year.

We have two seatings for dinner, the first is at 5:30 with a special three course menu for $67 per person:

One
Pig’s Trotter in a Biscuit
Preserved Winter Truffle Sauce
or
Potage Crecy
Carrots   Chervil Peluches
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Two
Local Halibut,
Poached   Beurre Blanc   Watercress Puree   Rutabaga   Shellfish Sauce
or
Beef Tenderloin
Seared   Root Vegetable Gratin   Creamy Spinach   Bordelaise Sauce
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Three
Nougat Glace
Berries   Almond   Pomegranate
Or
Warm Chocolate Cake
Cranberry Sorbet

For people who wish to truly indulge, we we offer an eight course meal at 8 p.m. It is $109 per person and includes Grand Finale Count Down Party with Ann Delaney and Band.

One
Oysters   Meyer Lemon Foam
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Two
Pig’s Trotter in a Biscuit   Preserved Winter Truffle Sauce
or
Potage Crecy, Carrots and Chervil Peluches
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Three
Beef Ravioli   Brussels Sprouts   Tomato Confit   Parmesan
or
Barley Risotto   Red Wine   Shitake   Celeriac   Truffle Scent
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Four
Local Crab Lasagnette, Mussels   Madras Curry   Root Vegetables
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Five
Poached Halibut   Beurre Blanc   Watercress Puree   Rutabaga   Shellfish Sauce
or
Seared Beef Tenderloin   Winter Vegetables Gratin   Creamy Spinach   Bordelaise Sauce
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Six
Cheese Degustation
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Seven
Dark Chocolate Mousse   Cranberries   Whipped White Chocolate
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Eight
Nougat Glace   Berries   Almonds   Pomegranate

If you are interested in spending some time at the Inn we have a wonderful two night package that includes the New Year’s Eve dinner, a massage for two, a la carte breakfast daily (and who can resist lobster eggs benedict, or Belgian waffles?) and much more.

Give us a call soon to reserve your room and make your start to 2013 truly special.