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! …
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Posts Categorized: Dining at the Inn
New Year’s Eve Dinner 2010
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 …
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Thai Dinner
Throughout the winter and early spring we offer specialty five course dinners here at the Inn. Themed menu topics include “Dinner in Tuscany”, Haute Chinese, German, “An Evening in Spain” and “Dinner in the Greek Isles” just to name a few. Last Sunday night was Thai Dinner. Dinner guests enjoyed Fresh Maine Lobster Spring Rolls with a Sweet …
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Bistro Nights are Back!
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 …
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Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors
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 …
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Mother’s Day Dinner
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 …
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Three “In the Kitchen” Dinners Remain
Note the cuisine changes in the remainder of our event schedule! In the Kitchen Dinner Series Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Three events remain in our “In the Kitchen Dinner Series” schedule. We have made …
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“Maine Restaurant Week” March 1-10
Join us March 1st-10thas we participate in the second annual “Maine Restaurant Week”. This is ten day period where participating restaurants showcase their signature dishes on specially priced, prix fixe menus. Our special three-course dinner menu is $30.10 per person and includes a choice of each course. Reserve your table today! Appetizers: Butternut Squash Ravioli with …
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Sushi Night at the Inn
On Saturday and Sunday, November 14th and 15th we had our first “In the Kitchen Dinner” and it was a great success. The idea behind the “In the Kitchen Dinner Series” is to open up the kitchen and allow the guests to interact with the kitchen staff and watch the food being prepared (some guests even …
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Winter Menus
This winter we are offering a number of specialty dining experiences to excite your palate. Lighter Fare – Monday & Tuesday Evenings – “Bistro” nights are back! We are going to change things up a little this year by alternating our weekly menus between French Bistro and Italian Trattoria fare. Available every Monday and Tuesday evening all winter …
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Mushroom Foraging in Maine
As a foodie, I have an avid fascination for mushrooms. Local foragers ring my doorbell several times a week to tempt me with the forests latest offerings which often make their way onto the nightly menu and generate conversation and rave reviews from our guests. I have been foraging mushrooms in the Maine woods for many years for what …
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Hartstone Inn Receives Award of Excellence
We are very proud to have been awarded an Achievement of Excellence Award by the American Culinary Federation. The fine dining category includes nine prestigious restaurants from across the country including: Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago), The French Laundry (Yountville, Calif.) and The Inn at Little Washington (Washington, Va.). Following is a portion of the press release: ACF Announces 2009 …
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