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October 28th, 2011
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from All of Us at Terrapin!
Be forewarned – when you join us for dinner this Saturday (October 30) anyone or anything might be providing you service – from Vampires to Gorillas to Fairies – you’re likely to see all sorts of Halloween creatures at Terrapin!
Our service staff will be dressed in costume, and we encourage you to wear yours as well.
While you’re here, try some of our favorite Halloween Spirits:
Wasabi Bloody Mary
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Brooklyn Brewery Oktoberfest
Have a fun & safe Halloween!
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October 28th, 2011
Here Come the Holidays!
The Hudson Valley saw its first snowfall last night… a sign that we should begin thinking about the holidays? Not to rush the fall season, but before we know it, the Holiday Season will have arrived. Thanksgiving is already less than a month away. Here is an idea of what Terrapin has planned for the holidays. We’d love to be a part of your celebrations!
Thanksgiving Day: Terrapin will be offering ready to serve, traditional Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go. Orders must be placed ahead of time (family-style or a la carte), and can be picked up at the restaurant on Thanksgiving. Whole turkeys (all natural, raised with no hormones or antibiotics) and vegetarian options will be available. See the menu and pricing here. Terrapin Red Bistro & Terrapin Dining will be closed.
Christmas Eve: Terrapin will offer a 3-course Christmas Eve Prix Fixe dinner menu. A 2-course menu option will also be available for reservations earlier or later in the evening. Details and pricing will follow shortly.
Christas Day: Terrapin will be closed.
New Year’s Eve: Terrapin will be offering a prix fixe dinner menu and champagne toast in our main dining room.
Holiday Beer Dinner: Terrapin will once again host our holiday beer dinner, featuring a hearty meal paired with seasonal and special edition holiday beers. Save the dates – December 20, 21 &22!
Private Parties: Terrapin dining room is available for private holiday parties and events for up to 60 people during the day (room must be cleared by 4pm). Call Terrapin at 845-876-3330. Terrapin Catering at Dinsmore is also a great venue for larger scale holiday events. Call our catering director Hugh at 845-889-8831.
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Labels: Beer Dinner, Christmas Eve, holiday, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving
October 10th, 2011
New Fall Menu Selections
Terrapin is now serving our fall menu, featuring brand new dishes and seasonal favorites! Here are some of the dishes you can look forward to trying this fall:
porchetta sandwich – thin sliced house made porchetta – pork loin wrapped with pork belly, cured then roasted and served on a ciabatta roll with manchego cheese, arugula and green olive tapenade
maple-bacon roasted almonds with sea salt
golden nugget squash soup
roasted beet and green bean salad – toasted almonds, chatham sheepherding company ricotta and aged sherry vinaigrette
thai seasoned chopped local sirloin in lettuce pockets with tangy dipping sauce – mint, cilantro, lemongrass and thai chiles
pumpkin ravioli – pecans, oven dried tomatoes and brown butter-sherry sauce
grand marnier shrimp and linguini - with pine nuts, sugar snap peas and an orange-shallot cream sauce
grilled salmon with apricot-ancho chile glaze – plantain tamale and sautéed sugar snap peas
local venison bolognese – red wine, tomato and carrots, with a touch of cream
hudson valley venison medallions with juniper demi-glace – goat cheese polenta
You can view all our delicious offerings on our Bistro Menu and Dining Room Menu Pages. And don’t forget, we always offer our Organic Kid’s Menu for those under 12!
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Labels: fall menu, farm to table, hudson valley, hudson valley dining, local meat, local produce
July 20th, 2011
Tap Room – July 2011
Greetings Fellow Craft Beer Enthusiasts,
First off, I would like to thank everyone for making this beer program a success, and encourage you to continue to drink local and support the brewers in our community. It’s great to know there are so many of us out there enjoying excellent beer!
I know it has been too long since the last tap room newsletter, but I have been working feverishly on this summer’s upcoming beer events.
There is a lot going on so, let’s get into it:
First up:
Thursday July 21st – Sunday July 24th
Celebrate Belgian Independence Day!
Without Belgium, the beerscape of today would look very different. It’s easy to take this for granted in the beer world, with so much great beer available from around the world. Luckily for us (and Belgium), this Thursday is Belgian Independence Day. Belgium celebrates its independence on July 21st, the day the nation attained its freedom from the domination of the Netherlands. In the US, not only will the week of July 18th bring celebrations of food and beer, but a specialty draft-only offering from Ommegang Brewery called Belgian Independence Day Saison, made with lemon peel, white pepper, grains of paradise, coriander, and a Wallonian (the predominantly French-speaking southern region of Belgium) saison yeast strain.
Here at Terrapin we will do our part to honor the traditions and culture of Belgium by offering special selection of exquisite Belgian Beer. Look for selections from Ommegang, Brasseria d‘Achouffe, Maredsous, Duvel, and Liefmans, along with pairings of special Belgian style appetizers and entrées all weekend long. For more information visit our website at www.terrapinrestaurant.com.
Next up:
Saturday August 6th
5th Annual New York State Craft BeerFest
Join us as we present the beers of New York State’s premiere craft breweries. Enjoy a day of fantastic local craft beers, innovative pub grub, and music.
Terrapin’s 5th annual New York State Craft BeerFest will be held on Saturday, August 6th from 2pm until 8pm. We proudly carry our restaurant’s commitment for fresh local ingredients into our beer program as we showcase New York’s finest breweries; and we are proud to support the people in our community through buying local. Our message is that you need not look any farther than NY for some of the best craft beer in the country, and our goal is to provide a comfortable, fun environment to get acquainted with the beers, brewers, and food of our community. So please, come, enjoy and learn. Advance tickets are on sale by phone at (845) 876-3330 and include all food, drink and music. For updates on the event please go to www.terrapinrestaurant.com/beerfest or join our newsletter.
Also this year:
The Hudson Valley Home Brewers!
The Hudson Valley Home Brewers will have an extract brewing and an all grain brewing demonstration along with a number of kegs of home brew to serve as people visit the tent. They’ll describe the brewing process and answer brewing questions.
To learn more about the Hudson Valley Home Brewers visit http://www.hvhomebrewers.com/
Would you like to volunteer at the Terrapin BeerFest?
I hope so, because I need volunteers!
Please contact me, Terrapin BevMan, at terrapinbevman@gmail.com to volunteer.
I need plenty of help so email me right away to get on the list!
Keep your eyes out for these breweries at Terrapin BeerFest 2011:
Blue Point, Brooklyn, Browns, Butternuts, Captain Lawrence, Chatham, Cooperstown, Crossroads, Defiant, Ellicottville, Fire Island, Hyde Park, Ithaca, Keegan, Kelso, Lake Placid, Mendocino, Middle Ages, Olde Saratoga, Ommegang, Saranac, Schmaltz, Sixpoint, Southampton, Southern Tier, Wagner Valley, Warwick Valley
I love reading your responses, so keep ‘em coming! Thanks to all of you who share personal stories; I really enjoy learning of others’ experiences in the world of beer. Please keep sending me questions and comments or stop by the bar at Terrapin if you would just like to have an awesome beer!
Thank you again for your support and as always I encourage you to drink local and support the brewers in our community!
Cheers!
Terrapin Bevman
Chris Carbone
terrapinbevman@gmail.com
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June 30th, 2011
Announcing Terrapin in the Vineyard!
Terrapin In The Vineyard
A gourmet dinner by Terrapin Catering
in the enchanting vineyard setting of Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Saturday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Make Your Reservations Today!
The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. at Millbrook Vineyards’ Water’s Edge Pavilion with wine and passed and stationary hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy the sounds of live jazz music while you soak in the beautiful views. Around 7:30 p.m. the festivities move to tables set in the vineyard where you will dine among the vines on a delicious buffet dinner.
$95 per person, plus tax.
*In the event of rain, the dinner will be held in our loft.
Call Millbrook Winery at (845) 677-8383 ext. 17 for reservations.
Seating is limited and reservations are needed by Monday, July 18, 2011.
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Seafood Ceviche in a Cucumber Cup with Cilantro
Roasted Mission Figs with Roquefort
Barbecued Duck Quesadilla with Mango and Avocado Salsa
Coconut Ginger Crab Cake
Belgian Endive with Candied Walnuts and D’auvergne Blue Cheese Drizzled with Balsamic Syrup
Shots of Sweet Pea Soup with Wasabi Crème Fraiche
DISPLAYED APPETIZERS
Baskets of Snap Beans and Asparagus with a Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Petite Falafel with Tzatziki and Hummus
Chile Dusted Jicama Sticks with Lime Zest
Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Antipasto with Shaved Parma Ham, Pepperoncini, Marinated Mushrooms, Caper Berries, Wedges of Asiago and Cured Olives
DINNER
Traditional Caesar Salad with Hearts of Organic Romaine Lettuce, Chili Dusted Croutons, Anchovies with a Creamy Garlic Dressing
Grilled Brazilian Beef Kabobs with Sofrito
Horseradish Crusted Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Guacamole
Skewered Chicken Provencal with Yellow Squash, Red Peppers, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Vidalia Onions and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Panzanella with Shucked Local Corn, Red Onions, Calamata Olives and Tomatoes
Toasted Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Artichoke Hearts and a Basil Pesto with Shaved Asiago
House Made Ciabatta with Villa Pillo Olive Oil
HORS D’OEUVRES & DINNER TO BE PAIRED WITH A SELECTION OF MILLBROOK’S FINEST WINES
DESSERT
Chocolate Explosion Cake
with Skewered Tropical and Domestic Fruit and Whipped Cream
Coffee & Tea Service
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June 24th, 2011
Eat Drink Local Week!
Celebrate Summer – with Local Food!
Join us for Edible Hudson Valley’s Eat Drink Local week from June 24-30, 2011. We’ll be serving a two-course menu full of ingredients from local farms and producers.
In conjunction, our first Hudson Valley Farm Dinner of the season will be held on June 28-30. The farm dinner will be an enhanced version of our Eat Drink Local menu, with the option to make it a 3-course menu including a special Hudson Valley dessert!
Both menus feature dishes that showcase ingredients sourced locally, from Gill Farm, Northwind Farm, Sky Farm, Nettle Meadow and many more… Reservations are highly recommended, please reserve online or call 845-876-3330.
appetizer choices
gill farm asparagus and sweet pea soup
northwind farm bacon bits and parmesan crust
northwind farm smoked ham and adirondack cheese co. aged cheddar croquette
chef’s garden kohlrabi slaw and grey mouse farm mustard
(only available for farm dinner, june 28-30)
northwind farm rabbit rillette in phyllo
sky farm mesclun salad with balsamic vinaigrette
sky farm baby arugula salad with nettle meadow goat cheese wontons
roasted red & yellow bell peppers and a sesame vinaigrette
hudson valley farmer’s salad
migliorelli farm baby carrots and sugar snap peas, fingerling potatoes, baby zucchini,
and sweet corn with chatham sheepherding company ricotta and a dijon vinaigrette
entrée choices
hudson valley farmer’s pasta
gemelli with zucchini, yellow squash, kale, gill farm english peas
with chatham sheepherding company ricotta sauce
northwind farms oven-roasted half free-range chicken
garlic mashed potatoes, gill farm swiss chard and sauce chasseur
northwind farm peking duck with hudson valley wild berry compote
“salt & pepper” basmati and wild rice, gill farm spinach
sliced hudson valley cattle company sirloin steak
served with terrapin’s own horseradish steak sauce and crispy fresh-cut fries
dessert
chef’s garden lavender and hudson valley fresh flan
rosemary tuille, mead farm macerated tart cherries
(only available for farm dinner, june 28-30)
2-course edible restaurant week prix fixe menu, available june 24-30 for $29/person
3-course hudson valley farm dinner prix fixe menu, available june 28-30 for $36/person
Recommended New York State Wines Pairings
white wines
clinton vineyards 2010 seyval blanc
millbrook 2009 chardonnay
red wines
brotherhood winery pinot noir
millbrook 2008 cabernet franc
dessert wine
hunt country 2007 late harvest vignoles
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May 6th, 2011
BeerFEST is Back – Celebrating our 5th Anniversary with Limited Special Release Tastings
We are very proud and excited to announce that BeerFEST will be returning for a fifth year this August. The event is scheduled to be held at Terrapin Catering in Staatsburgh, NY, overlooking Dinsmore Golf Course with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, on August 6, 2011 from 2pm-8pm. Each year BeerFEST draws a unique crowd of beer lovers, from casual tasters to professionals and home brewers. This year, in addition to over one-hundred samples of the finest craft beers brewed in New York State by more than twenty brewers, attendees will have the opportunity to taste special, limited release pours as part of the festival’s fifth anniversary celebration.
“The idea behind the annual New York State BeerFEST is not only to promote New York State, but also to showcase and to raise awareness of the quality of what is available from New York, thus making it easier for establishments across New York State and the entire country to serve and support New York Beer” says Terrapin’s Beverage Manager, Chris “BevMan” Carbone.
All beers at the festival are brewed in New York State, and representatives from most of the breweries involved will be present to guide novice and expert tasters alike. BeerFEST 2010 included tastings from Bluepoint Brewery, Brooklyn Ales, Butternuts, Browns, Captain Lawrence Brewery, Chatham Brewery, Cooperstown, Defiant, Ellicottville, Fire Island, Hyde Park Brewery, Ithaca, Keegan Ales, Kelso, Lake Placid, Mendocino, Middle Ages, Ommegang, Saranac, Olde Saratoga, Schmaltz, Sixpoint, Southampton, Southern Tier, Wagner Valley and Warwick Valley. These breweries have all been invited to return to the festival this year. Interested brewers are welcome to contact the restaurant for more information.
Tickets to BeerFEST 2011 will include beer sampling (including special release tastings), all-you-can-eat innovative Terrapin barbeque (with vegetarian friendly options available) and musical entertainment. Designated driver tickets will be available at a discounted price. Tickets will be available beginning July 1, 2011 at Terrapin Restaurant (6426 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY) or by calling 845-876-3330. Ticket prices will be $35/person or $19/designated driver (no beer tasting included). Tickets are expected to be available (but not guaranteed) at the event doors for $39/person.
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Labels: bbq, beer, beer festival, beerfest, breweries, craft beer, festival
April 27th, 2011
New Spring Menu & Patio Dining is Back!
We are so excited that spring is finally here and outdoor dining in Rhinebeck is back! Our patio will now be open for lunch and dinner (assuming the weather cooperates of course…). And late last week we began serving our new spring menu. Take a peek at some of the new items this season:
vegetable fritters with sweet basil aioli
red and yellow bell peppers, portobellos, onions, green and yellow summer squash and eggplant
crab cakes with chipotle remoulade
shiitake mushrooms and sesame seeds
croque monsieur (“mister crunchy”)
classic french sandwich of ham, gruyere & raclette cheese, and béchamel sauce
asparagus and sweet pea soup
parmesan crust
smoked trout and spring vegetable salad
asparagus, frisèe, fingerling potatoes, and other seasonal spring veggies with truffle dressing
northwind farm bratwurst and cheddar quesadilla
stout braised onions and smoked red bell pepper sauce
artichoke and ricotta ravioli
asparagus and light garlic cream sauce
tagliatelli with braised rabbit, brussels sprouts and asparagus
marsala, tomato and carrots
linguini with manila clams, guanciale and mild green chiles
white wine, garlic and light cream sauce
grilled salmon with artichoke sauce
roasted fingerling potatoes and sautéed asparagus
oven roast half chicken chasseur
mushroom and bacon demi-glace, spring vegetables and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
grilled lamb chops with pistachio-thai basil pesto
goat cheese polenta
The new bistro and dining room menus are available in full on our website.
Come and join us any day of the week. The bistro is open from 11:30am – late night daily, and the dining room serves dinner from 5pm-9pm seven days a week.
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July 16th, 2010
Update
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the middle of July as I’m sitting here writing this. Already in the middle of summer and I’ve yet to post about everything that’s going on at the restaurant!
So what have I been up to since February? Lots of planning to create lots of fun for you!
First I’ll mention our newest dinner series, which I’m sure some of you are already familiar with – the Hudson Valley Farm & New York State Beer Dinner series! We’ve done wine pairing dinners and other similar events in the past… but for me this dinner series is especially exciting because it focuses on LOCAL ingredients. Local products to create a delicious menu paired with only the best of New York State Craft beers by the Bev Man himself, Chris Carbone. The inaugural dinner planned for July 22 sold out within a few days, but not to worry, an August dinner is in the works. The July dinner is featuring a lot of great farmers who we work with on a regular basis – Migliorelli Farms (http://www.migliorelli.com/) will provide many of the vegetables or fruits, including peaches, arugula, squash blossoms and cherries; Old Chatham Sheep Herding Company (http://www.blacksheepcheese.com/) for camembert; Sprout Creek Farm (http://www.sproutcreekfarm.org/) for Toussant Cheese; Northwind Farms Chicken (http://northwindfarmsallnatural.com/); and Hudson Valley Fresh (http://hudsonvalleyfresh.com/) dairy products. I really support these local farmers and their products, and even if you can’t make it to our farm dinner, I’d encourage you to try their products. Farm to Table can happen in your kitchen too! And don’t forget to grab a great New York State beer – that’s half the fun!
Keeping with the theme of local goodness – the Hudson Valley Green Festival on September 4th that I mentioned back in February is in full swing! You can get your tickets now through the website, www.hudsonvalleygreenfestival.com. We were able to get a great line up of bands including Blues Traveler, Donna the Buffalo and Amos Lee, as well as some local stars (Voodelic, the Lindsey Rakers Band… check the website for a full list). More than just a music fest though, the festival will have a full farmer’s market featuring all local products on site, as well as over 20 vendors with Hudson Valley products. There will even be a pavilion for Hudson Valley companies who work with alternative energy. So bring the family, come to eat, drink and have fun, but don’t forget to take a minute and check out some of the local resources we have to live a little bit greener and support the well being of the Hudson Valley.
And that’s just some of what’s been happening at Terrapin, but I’ll save more for another post soon.
Chef Kroner
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Labels: farm to table, green festival, hudson valley, local
February 9th, 2010
Best Food Cities
I love to travel and I love to eat great food. I was thinking about the best cities for food and I’ve decided to throw out my top 10:
1. New York – The best restaurants and best ethnic food hands down!
2. San Francisco – #2 to NY in restaurants but better Asian food
3. London – Amazing Indian restaurants
4. Paris – Best place to get a 10,000 calorie lunch
5. Rome – Or any other city in Italy
6. Bangkok – As much as you might like Thai food in the US….
7. Los Angeles – Asian and Latino food paradise
8. New Orleans – A beautiful blend of original food and culture
9. Singapore – Food is the thread that holds this multiethnic city-state together
10. Tokyo – Because I love sushi
I’m sure my list is different than yours; tell me what you think!
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