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Honoring Mothers…

May 11, 2010 at 2:40 pm | The Mount Veeder Blog | Post A Comment

Mother’s Day was an absolutely lovely affair. Given the unexpected drop in temperature and strong winds, I had the company of many people and the rest of the restaurant was quite busy too. Flowers, chocolates, and cookies were scattered about the restaurant, the latter two as little nibbles that children readily enjoyed, and the whole [...]

A string of Events…

May 3, 2010 at 1:02 am | The Mount Veeder Blog, Uncategorized | Post A Comment

It was muddy and messy. Shouts of glee and hope filled the air. And the horses did their best not to disappoint. The Kentucky Derby was, as usual, a fun filled affair. Lots of people joined me in the lounge where complimentary baked stuffed mushrooms and gently fried rice balls were served. The wide screen [...]

Oysters, Droplets, and Music…

April 27, 2010 at 1:07 pm | The Mount Veeder Blog | Post A Comment

I was quite fretful on Sunday. True, the last few days had been wonderfully busy, but puffy, gray clouds threatened the patio party’s outdoor launch. Rain drops fell by mid afternoon, and save a handful of people at the bar and two enjoying the warmth by the fire, the restaurant was quiet. But I should [...]

Lovely Luncheon…

April 12, 2010 at 9:54 pm | The Mount Veeder Blog, Uncategorized | Post A Comment

 There never seems to be a shortage of activity in the restaurant. A special five course luncheon menu is available this week from noon until three p.m., Tuesday through Friday in honor of Administrative Professionals Week. The meal will start with an amuse bouche chosen daily by the chef followed by chilled gazpacho soup [...]

In Honor of Eggs, Bunnies, Chocolates, and all that Jazz: Easter Dinner

March 30, 2010 at 2:52 pm | The Mount Veeder Blog, Uncategorized | Post A Comment

I cannot believe it’s almost here.  Easter is this Sunday, and the chef is already finalizing the menu.  Though there will be brunch in the afternoon, dinner is served all day. Many favorites and some holiday specials will be served. As a staple of the restaurant, the Connecticut clam chowder will be part of the [...]