The Valley Originals » fine dinning http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog News and Events for the Valley Originals Restaurants! Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:43:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Specials at the Inn at Thorn Hill http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/07/02/specials-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/07/02/specials-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:08:06 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=363 The Inn at Thorn Hill and Day Spa is wonderful!  Just over the Jackson Historical Covered Bridge in Jackson, NH.  Jackson NH is just a few miles North of North Conway Village, NH and around the corner from J-Town Deli & Country Store.

summer outside on our deck

Grilled Caesar
lightly grilled Romaine lettuce, zesty garlic Caesar dressing, imported white anchovies

Mussels

Moat beer & garlic steamed PEI mussels, served with linguica & crusty bread

Shrimp Skewer
Grilled sweet chili lime marinated shrimp with Asian Vegetable slaw & coconut curry sauce

Chicken Skewer

Mediterranean spiced chicken skewer with traditional tabouleh
salad & cucumber raita

Vegetable Kabob

Basil Pesto marinated vegetable kabob with smoked tomato salsa & shaved imported Parmesan cheese.

All grill items range between $6/$10 per plate, and can be shared, or not, or combined with items from the lounge & dinner menus.
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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/07/02/specials-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill/feed/ 0 Thompson House Eatery is re-opening Friday, May 7th! Mother’s Day is saved! http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/05/thompson-house-eatery-is-re-opening-friday-may-7th-mothers-day-is-saved/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/05/thompson-house-eatery-is-re-opening-friday-may-7th-mothers-day-is-saved/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 15:46:32 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=344 So, we re-open on Friday the 7th for dinner and will be
open nightly except Tuesday beginning at 5:30.  

We will be open for Mother’s Day from 11:00 – 3:00 for a special Mother ’s Day meal offering some brunch, some lunch, and some dinner type items. Reservations are accepted.  We will
begin serving lunch on Memorial Day weekend (Friday).

Just over the Covered Bridge in Jackson Village, just 6 quick and pretty miles north of North Conway Village is a perfect place to dine, enjoy great company and take your Mom!

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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/05/thompson-house-eatery-is-re-opening-friday-may-7th-mothers-day-is-saved/feed/ 1 The Thompson House Eatery, Tuesday May 11th, Chinese cuisine! http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/04/the-thompson-house-eatery-tuesday-may-11th-chinese-cuisine/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/04/the-thompson-house-eatery-tuesday-may-11th-chinese-cuisine/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 17:55:04 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=341 Come join the Thompson House Eatery in association with the Taoist Tai Chi Society presents a special evening of Chinese cuisine to benefit the local branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA and its work to improve our community’s health and well-being.

Dinner $35.00 per person including tax & tip.  Dinner by reservation only. Call the Eatery at 603-383-9341.  $2.00 Raffle tickets are available at the door or in advance from Society members by calling 603-356-5581.  Drawing after dinner: you need not be present to win.

Just over the covered bridge in Jackson NH across the Historic Kissing Covered Bridge. 

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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/05/04/the-thompson-house-eatery-tuesday-may-11th-chinese-cuisine/feed/ 0 Easter at The Inn at Thorn Hill.. Jackson Village, NH http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/19/easter-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-jackson-village-nh/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/19/easter-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-jackson-village-nh/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:32:38 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=299 Easter Dinner At Thorn Hill

 

Chef Peter Belmonte has again prepared a beautiful station brunch to celebrate the Easter holiday this spring. We will seat early for the morning diners, and still have our usual accoutrement of exquisite foods to satisfy all your tastes.  Brunch hours are Sunday, April 4 from 9am to 2pm. Reservations are required, so don’t forget to phone the inn to book your table, or check out our Easter Room Specials and spend the weekend with us, or stay over Sunday night for an additional $99!  Samples from our holiday are below.  

  • Omelette Station & Belgian Waffle station
  • Carved brown sugar cured roast ham with maple glaze
  • Prime Rib & Roasted Leg of Lamb with sun dried tomato
  • Pasta Station with Rigatoni, Tortellini &  Cheese Ravioli
  • Mixed Greens and Salad station
  • Desserts & House Made Breads

Stop and Stay in Jackson, NH, just over the Historic Covered Bridge in lovely Jackson Village NH!

Stroll the Jackson Village loop and see the Wildcat River under the Covered Bridge.. Spring Skiing is in full swing!

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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/19/easter-at-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-jackson-village-nh/feed/ 0 March Deals from The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa Jackson, NH http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/11/march-deals-from-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-spa-jackson-nh/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/11/march-deals-from-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-spa-jackson-nh/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:29:20 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=281 Guests & Friends:

Take advantage of this Last Minute Special, and join us for a quickie getaway this weekend to Historic Jackson NH, the home of the Historic Kissing Covered Bridge!

 This weekend, MARCH 12-14 2010 pick from two specials:

  •      $99/DO/per room/per night in the MAIN INN, best available, Bed & Breakfast only
  •      $169/DO/per room/per night in the MAIN INN, best available, DINNER & BREAKFAST.

** March weekend specials are available through the deadline dates only.  Weekend stays are two-night minimum’s with exceptions made for Friday night only.  NH 9% tax, gratuities and incidentals are not included in the special rate, and can be settled upon departure. As always, when the deal is this good, we won’t let you combine it with any other discount offer out there.

Don’t forget, for those of you close enough, our lounge is open, with casual fare at country prices, and we’ve made it even better for you by taking 20% off your lounge food bill when you dine with us Monday through Thursday and present a local ski lift ticket or pass. Our lounge with the comfy leather couches, fully stocked bar, great wine list and casual menu is a great place for apres ski, or to take friends to relax, so come join us this month.
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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/03/11/march-deals-from-the-inn-at-thorn-hill-spa-jackson-nh/feed/ 0 Merlino’s Valentine’s Day Specials! North Conway, NH http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/12/merlinos-valentines-day-specials-north-conway-nh/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/12/merlinos-valentines-day-specials-north-conway-nh/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:24:36 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=262 Merlino’s Valentine
Specials

Sunday & Monday nights
(2/14 & 2/15)

Fresh 1 1/4 lb. Maine Baked Stuffed Lobster
$24
Shrimp, scallops crabmeat stuffing

Maple Scented Roast Pork
$16
With a caramelized onion & apple pan gravy

Petite Certified Angus Beef Filet Oscar
$22
6oz. filet topped wit asparagus, shrimp,

mushroom cap with béarnaise sauce

Herb Infused Roast Rack of Lamb
$24
Served with whole grain Dijon pan gravy

Chicken Cordon Bleu
$17
With capricola ham, provolone

and a tomato basil cream sauce

Merlino’s Chateau Briand for Two
$39
Delish classic!

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]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/12/merlinos-valentines-day-specials-north-conway-nh/feed/ 0 25 February, Spanish Wines at Inn at Thorn Hill http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/25-february-spanish-wines-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/25-february-spanish-wines-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:49:19 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=255  

25 February, Spanish Wines
inn shots
MS Walker Co and Steven White, CSSWE are paring again with us to host a unique tour of Spain, complete with lecture and visual, emceed by the always raucous Steven White, now a Certified Spanish Wine educator.  Come and learn a little, enjoy some great wines and great food by Chef Peter, and spend a nice evening out with us, Thursday Feb. 25, 2010.

Wine dinners are reservation required, and begin with the cocktail hour at 7.00pm, seating for dinner at 7.30. Call 603.383.4242 to reserve today. For a full look at the menu and wine lineup. hop to our website, www.innatthornhill.com for that and the evolving wine dinner series for 2010.

]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/25-february-spanish-wines-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/feed/ 0 Inn at Thorn Hill has local discounts! Read on! http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/inn-at-thorn-hill-has-local-discounts-read-on/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/inn-at-thorn-hill-has-local-discounts-read-on/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:47:30 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=253 Local Lift Tix discount:

Bring in your local lift ticket (Attitash, Black, Cranmore, Wildcat or King Pine)   and get 20% off your lounge dinner. Offer applies to lounge menu only, MONDAY-THURSDAY, including vacation week!!

Places to see:
]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/inn-at-thorn-hill-has-local-discounts-read-on/feed/ 0 Valentine’s Day at Inn at Thorn Hill http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/valentines-day-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/valentines-day-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:45:22 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=251  

Valentine’s Day ~ Feb. 14th

sweets for your sweetie.

Chef Peter Belmonte has created a unique menu for the Valentine’s Day holiday, and seatings are filling up fast.  For a peek at the choices for the evening, check out our menu page on www.innatthornhill.com/specials and then come indulge your senses and make a reservation in the valley’s most romantic dining room, voted in the Conde Nast readers poll, ‘Highest rated lodging restaurant in North America.’
 

Price for the evening is $50/pp, all courses, not incl tax, gratuity & liquor. Our lounge will be open for cocktails as well as a la carte offerings and cheese plates, from our Holiday Menu–just in case you’d rather come in for dessert and cocktails, we’ve got you covered

]]> http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/11/valentines-day-at-inn-at-thorn-hill/feed/ 0 The Oxford House Inn is mixin’ it up..check it out! http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/02/the-oxford-house-inn-is-mixin-it-up-check-it-out/ http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/2010/02/02/the-oxford-house-inn-is-mixin-it-up-check-it-out/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:17:34 +0000 Genn http://thevalleyoriginals.com/blog/?p=237 Bistro Dining 1.10[1] (2)We’ve got a new menu/concept here at The Oxford House Inn/Jonathan’s Pub.  We were tired of turning folks away from a full bar.  We decided to redecorate and modernize the decor to compliment our menu offerings.   With the dining room renovations we had also rewritten the menu.  In an effort to appeal to any and all we still have wonderful appetizers and entrees, to these we have added two handmade pastas – 1/2 or whole and 6 or so bistro plates .  This menu is available throughout the entire restaurant while some fried foods, Bar Bites we’re calling them, are offered in the bar..  These include our burger, onion rings, frites and hot n honey bbq wings.    

  We want to emphasize thought that we still have the same fine dining creative offerings and attentive service. 

 

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