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The Dining Poet

Hartstone Inn — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:37:55 +0000

Back in June we received a poem that was written by one of our dinner guests while dining at the Inn. It was so nice that we thought we would share it with everyone.

Kendall Merriam, Rockland’s Poet Laureate at Hartstone Inn 6/6/11 8:45 pm, listening to Diana Krall.

The Revolution (for the Chef, Manager, Waitress on Almond Branch’s Birthday)

The best meal of a lifetime
on a sacred day
we were tempted to lick
the platters clean
but being urbane Rocklander’s
we resisted through politeness
We agreed on her natal day
that the meal was lovely, lovely
with the taste of old Europe
and the Caribbean
a combination we’ll remember
Life can be a journey
of goodness, flavored elegantly
to honor Phyllis’s
dedication to the lives of children
a celebration of life
that has meant so much to me
and hundreds of others
So thank you all
for your creation of taste!

Thank you Kendall!

Cellardoor Villa is Open!

Hartstone Inn — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Spring is here! I know because some of our favorite businesses that take a little break for winter are re-opening. The Cellardoor Villa is located at the intersection of Routes 90 and 1 and is a great place to taste several of their wines. With 19 varieties available you’re sure to discover a nice bottle to pair with your next meal or choose a bottle from our award winning Hartstone Inn wine list to sample with the Inn’s cuisine.

New Restaurant in Camden, Maine: 40 Paper Italian Bistro and Bar

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:15:05 +0000

We love to let our guests here at The Hartstone Inn know what is new in the Camden, Maine dinning scene. Several new restaurants have opened in Camden in the last few months. 40 Paper Italian Bistro and Bar, located in downtown Camden in the historic mill building is one. The information posted below is from their website which also has a neat virtual tour feature so you can get a feel of the interior.

“40 Paper is both an intimate neighborhood bistro & a hip urban bar. Here you can have dinner in one of two dining rooms and enjoy modern Italian cuisine while choosing from our eclectic wine list. We have a large, constantly changing dinner menu that reflects both traditional Italian cuisine and borrows from Italy’s Mediterranean neighbors, too.

At 40 Paper you can have a seat in a leather backed stool at our large, butcher-block bar. Dinner is always available at the bar, but many choose to snack on antipasti, share a flatbread pizza or just have a drink. We have numerous wines by the glass, 6 artisan beers on tap, and an elaborate cocktail menu. Large and constantly evolving, it reflects both our sources for obscure liquors and our passion for interesting ingredients. And don’t worry if the bar’s full, there is an intimate lounge with leather sofas to relax in which, is really why you came here, right.”

View the Trip Advisor reviews of the restaurant here. There are only a few as it has not been open for more than a month or two. We are looking forward to hearing feedback from our guests on this and all the new restaurants in town!

Maine Restaurant Week

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:37:32 +0000

The 3rd Annual Maine Restaurant Week is almost here!!! In less than two week! Between March 1 – 12 enjoy this menu at only $30.00.

First Course
Choice 1	Portabella Mushroom Soup with a Dry Sherry Cream
Choice 2	Lobster Ravioli with Maine Crabmeat and Pine Nuts
Choice 3	Tartlet of Duck Confit and Butternut Squash with a Parmesan Gratin

Second Course
Choice 1	Pork Saltimbocca with Prosciutto, Provolone and a Sage Cream
Choice 2	Herb Crusted Haddock with Maine Shrimp and a Citrus Butter Sauce
Choice 3	Grilled Bistro Steak with a Chimi Churri Sauce and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Third Course
Choice 1	Pumpkin Creme Brulee with Gingersnap Crumble
Choice 2	Chocolate Ganache Tart with Homemade Coffee Ice Cream and Hazelnuts
Choice 3	Lemon Meringue Tartlet with Candied Citrus Peel

Please remember things happen; menus are subject to change. You might wish to call ahead ((207) 236-4259) if you have your heart set on an item listed above.

Hartstone Inn Specialty Dinner – "In the Greek Isles"

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:15:23 +0000

Sunday night was our five course Greek dinner here at The Hartstone Inn. We thank our local guests for braving the extremely cold temperatures that night to dine with us. The menu was as follows:

Cucumber, Roasted Tomato and Feta Salad
Greek Avgolemono Soup with Lobster
Fig and Orange Sorbet
Lamb and Eggplant Moussaka
Baklava with Pistachio-Vanilla Ice Cream

Join us for our Sushi and Japanese Beer Pairing “In the Kitchen” event on Wednesday, February 2nd. Chef Michael Salmon will present an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. The price is $29.50 per person and includes several sushi and beer pairings and a large variety of other sushi.

Hartstone Inn Specialty Dinners – German Night

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:53:49 +0000

Sunday night was a five course German Specialty Dinner here at The Hartstone Inn. It was so much fun! One gentleman came in Lederhosen and both he and his female companion brought their steins! The German language was being practiced by many guests. Our staff even learned a word or two by the end of the night! The complete menu served is listed below. The next Hartstone Inn Specialty Dinner is “Dinner in the Greek Isles” on January 23rd. (Togas and tunics are not required attire!)

Lobster “Wurst” with Morse’s Sauerkraut and Maine Maple Mustard
Knodel Dumpling Soup
Crab Apple Sorbet
Jager Schnitzel with Herb Spaetzle
“Lieb Kuchen” Soufflé

New Year's Eve Dinner 2010

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:01:17 +0000

Our sold out New Year’s Eve dinner last night was so much fun. Chef Michael and Chef Zeph experimented with new flavors and received rave reviews from the guests. For all of you who missed it, we have posted the menu and pictures of each course. Happy New Year! We are looking forward to making new memories in 2011!

New Year’s Eve

Friday, December 31, 2010
7:00 p.m. seating

Slow Cooked Quail Egg with a Black Truffle & Parmesan Crouton

Lobster Carpaccio with Osetra Caviar, Frisee and a Yuzu Emulsion

Seared Maine Scallop with Squid Ink Pasta, Sea Urchin Roe and
Fried Basil

Smoked Berkshire Pork Dumpling with a Barbecue Jus,
Kohlrabi Slaw and Pickled Watermelon Rind

Caramelized Onion Soup with Duck Confit and Foie Gras Toast

Poached Halibut with a Black Trumpet Mousseline, Crispy Veal Sweetbreads
and Asparagus

Strawberry Champagne Sorbet

Herb Crusted Double Lamb Chop with a Pinot Noir Reduction
and a Leek & Hazelnut Brioche Pudding

Garlic Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a Roasted Shallot & Balsamic Glaze.
Scalloped Potatoes & Parsnips with Gorgonzola

Chocolate Textures
Dark Chocolate Cake, White Chocolate Mousse, Aerated Chocolate,
Hot Chocolate-Cognac Shot and Valhrona “Powder”

Bistro Nights are Back!

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:39:06 +0000

Beginning November 22 we will welcome back our lighter fare dinners on Monday
and Tuesday evenings. Our “Bistro” menu will run from November thru May and we will
alternate between French Bistro and Italian Trattoria fare. Price is $24.50 per
person and includes a starter and choice of entree. Dessert is additional.

French Bistro Menu I
French Onion Soup with Beef Short Ribs
~
Duck Leg Confit, Anna Potatoes and a Beet-Arugula Salad with Local Goat Cheese
or
Grilled Salmon Fillet with a Dijon-Lentil Salad and Haricot Verts
~
Dark Chocolate Mousse with a Hazelnut Tuile
Maine Blueberry and Pear Tartlet with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

* November 22, 23 * January 3, 4 * February 21, 22 *
* April 11, 12 * May 23, 24 *

French Bistro Menu II
White Bean Soup with Cabbage and Duck Confit
~
Grilled Swordfish with Fried Capers and a Lemon Beurre Blanc
or
Bistro Steak with Herbed “Frites” and a Cognac-Shallot Reduction
~
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla-Pistachio Ice Cream
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée with Gingersnap Crumble

* December 6, 7 * January 17, 18 *
* March 14, 15 * April 25, 26 *

French Bistro Menu III
Celery Bisque with Maine Shrimp and a Crisp Rye Cracker
~
Beef Paillard “Bourguignon” with Oyster Mushrooms and Potato Puree
or
Herb Crusted Haddock “Provencal” with slow Roasted Tomatoes and Buttered Broccoli
~
Crème Caramel with a Lemon Madeleine
Chocolate Ganache Tart with a Raspberry Coulis

* December 20, 21 * Jaanuary 31 & February 1 *
* March 28, 29 * May 9, 10 *

Italian Trattoria Menu I
Escarole and Bean Soup with Fennel Sausage and Oil-Cured Olives
~
Homemade Lobster and Shrimp Ravioli with a Marsala Cream and Mushrooms
or
Winter Squash Risotto with Oven-Roasted Duck, Shaved Parmesan and Basil Oil
~
Chef Michael’s Tiramisu with Hazelnut Pound Cake
Torti di Frutta – Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream

* November 29, 30 * January 10, 11*
* February 28 & March 1 * April 18, 19 *

Italian Trattoria Menu II
Minestrone Soup with a Basil and Fontina Panini
~
Chicken Saltimbocca stuffed with Prosciutto, Provolone and Sage
or
Spaghettini with Grilled Maine Scallops, Charred Peppers and Roasted Garlic
~
Orange-Risotto Pudding with Candied Fennel and Vanilla Biscotti
Chocolate-Praline Semifreddo with Candied Almonds

* December 13, 14 * January 24, 25 *
*March 21, 22 * May 2, 3 *

Italian Trattoria Menu III
Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Mozzarella Croutons
~
Braised Pork Shank with Orange and Rosemary. Soft Parmesan Polenta
or
Fennel-Roasted Halibut over Pappardelle Pasta with Tomatoes and Capers
~
Chocolate Budino Tart with Warm Caramel and Maine Sea Salt
Ricotta Cheesecake with Candied Apples

* December 27, 28 * February 7, 8 *
* April 4, 5 * May 16, 17 *

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors

Hartstone Inn — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:45:41 +0000

I just picked up the current issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, not noticing the caption on the cover that reads “Dining at the Hartstone,” and began paging through the articles. For some strange reason, I always flip through magazines from the back to the front, scan over articles and save the heavy reading for my day off, usually on my boat. No magazine could be more fitting to read while floating in Camden harbor. After two page flips, I see a dining photo that looks very familiar. “MJ” (Mary Jo) I yell, “we’re in this issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors.” I made an exception and read the article on land. Peter H. Spectre writes a restaurant review for each issue under the heading “Mainely Gourmet.” The magazine features great articles on boating, Maine homes and, of course, dining. Here is the link to the article: http://www.maineboats.com/print/issue-111/mainely-gourmet-111

I’d like to thank Peter and the staff at Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors for the review and encourage anyone with an interest in Maine maritime to subscribe to this wonderful magazine.

Mother's Day Dinner

Hartstone Inn — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:15:27 +0000

Join us on Sunday, May 9th as we celebrate Mother’s day.

Menu:
Spring Pea Ravioli with Duck Leg Confit
Baby Spinach with Cumin-Roasted Pears and Maytag Blue Cheese
Maine Blueberry Sorbet
Pan Roasted Maine Lobster with a Rosemary Cream and Herbed Zucchini Ribbons
White Chocolate Soufflé with a Pistachio-Crème Anglaise