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Mid-Week Cooking Class Special at our Romantic Virginia B&B

Winey and Cheesey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:16:04 +0000

We are now offering Cooking Classes Sunday thru Thursday (no holidays) at our

French restaurant in Northern Virginia, including a one-night stay in any available

room or suite #1 thru #8 at our romantic Virginia B&B, until April 19th 2012.

The classes start at noon; followed by a wine and cheese social;

ending with a gourmet breakfast for two the following morning.

Dinner can be arranged but is not included with this special.

Everyone is having a blast in the kitchen!

We need to fill in just a few slots but have many available dates to choose from.

A $650.00 value, this Special is only $299.00.

Call for more information 540-837-1375.

Or click to make your reservation at our Northern Virginia Bed and Breakfast.

New reservations only.

Valid from today thru April 19, 2012.

Not to be combined with any other offer, special, discount.

Enjoy a romantic evening of love this Valentine’s Day!

Winey and Cheesey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:09:24 +0000

Come for a Lover’s Valentine’s Day Dinner

Tuesday Feb. 14th 2012

Come Stay at our Virginia Inn For a Romantic Evening of Love

Bring your Sweetheart, We’ll do the Rest.

A Rose for each Valentine Couple & a box of Gourmet Housemade Truffles…

An elegant, romantic setting…

An intimate Dinner for Two…

An evening to remember…

What better way to say “I Love You”

Dinner seating from 6pm – 9pm

3 Course Prefixe $64.00 / person

5 Course Prefixe $88.00/ person

A Lover’s Dinner for 2 $195.00

5 NIGHTS of ROMANCE

Stay at least one night from Feb 10th thru Feb 14th

Choose any available room or suite at our romantic Virginia B&B and

Receive Complimentary ~

Flameless Candles
Silk Rose Petals
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A Bottle of Champagne

All in your room when you return from dining at our romantic French restaurant in Northern Virginia!

(A $138.00 Value) FREE

Call 1.540.837.1375

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

WINE SPECIALS

RED

ST ESTEPHE, CHATEAU MEYNEY, 1998

145.00

WHITE

CHARDONNAY, RED SHOULDER RANCH,

SHAFER, NAPA, 2003

89.00

ARTISAN CHEESE

Housemade Pear and Raisin Chutney Tapenade,

Balsamic Reduction & Crostinis

3 Pieces 16.00

5 Pieces 24.00

IRISH DUBLINER

Sharp with Notes of Hay, Light Creaminess, Sweet Finish

FOURME D’A MBERT

Cow’s Milk, Creamy, Butter, Smooth Texture and Full Taste

BRILLAT SAVARIN AFFINÉ

Soft Ripened, Cow Milk, Luscious, Crusty, Faintly Sour

LE BEFFROI MIMOLETTE FRANÇAISE

Hard Cow’s Milk, Hazelnut Flavors, Intensely Fruity

PETIT BASQUE

Medium-Firm with a Pungent Smell and a

Mild Flavored Sheep’s Milk

LOVERS MENU FOR 2

FIRST COURSE

NANTUCKET OYSTERS

Champagne Vinegar, Tomato-Horseradish, Ginger-Sriracha

SECOND COURSE

MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS

Braised Endive, Kumquat Confit, Sage

THIRD COURSE

HUDSON VALLEY DUCK CONSUMME

Duck Confit Ravioli, Slow Cooked Egg, Leeks

FOURTH COURSE

CARNAROLI RICE RISOTTO

Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Shaved Black Truffle

FIFTH COURSE

SNAKE RIVER WAGYU BEEF CULOTTE

Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Cabernet Reduction

DESSERT

PASSIONFRUIT BRULEE

195 Per Couple

Wine Pairing Additional 62 per Person

Service Non Compris

Six Course Tasting Menu and Three Course Menu

In Same Party Is Not Recommended

LES ENTRÉES

Three or Five Course Menu : Please Choose One

SLOW COOKED VEAL CHEEKS

Farro Risotto, Parmesan & Local Squash

RABBIT TERRINE

Pickled Shallots, Turnips, Wisteria Greens,

Glazed Kohlrabi, Cider Mustard Dressing

CREAM OF THREE ONION SOUP

Beer Cippolinis, Roast Gruyere Tuile,

House Cured Crispy Pork, Garlic Brioche Croutons

MIXED GREENS & ROQUETTE SALAD

Shaved & Marinated Vegetables, Aged Blue Cheese, Honey~Truffle Vinaigrette

LA DEUXIEME SUITE

Five Course Menu : Please Choose One

BEET SALAD

Yuzu Gelée, Bacon, Pistachio, Goat Cheese

HOUSE~MADE CRAB RAVIOLI

Pumpkin Purée, Red Onion Marmelade, Sauce Américaine

FOIE GRAS TERRINE

Quince, Almond, Candied Lemon

TROU NORMAND

Five Course Menu

PEAR COMPOTE, PEAR SORBET, BITTER LEMON SODA

VIANDES ET POISSONS

Three or Five Course Menu : Please Choose One

DAY BOAT RED GROUPER

Cauliflower, Wild Mushrooms, Capers,

Brown Butter Emulsion

ROASTED SQUAB

Coffee Scented Macomber Turnip,

Glazed Chestnuts, Brussel Sprouts

BLACK BARLEY

Wild Foraged Mushrooms, Vegetables,

Truffle Vinaigrette

KUROBUTA PORK BELLY

Lentils, Glazed Salsify, Celery Root,

Pomegranate, Royal Trumpets

PAN~SEARED TILE FISH

Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Roasted

Spaghetti Squash, Red Wine Shellfish Sauce

WAGYU BEEF CULOTTE

Mustard Greens, Pistachio Butter,

Beer Braised Onions

Three Course Menu (Includes Amuse Bouche and Dessert, After Dinner Treat) 64 per Person

Five Course Menu (Includes Amuse Bouche, Intermezzo, Dessert, and After Dinner Treat) 88 per Person

~ Service Non Compris

Our First Living Social Cooking Class a Success!

Winey and Cheesey — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:07:35 +0000

The first Living Social Cooking Class at our Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast was held Wednesday Dec 21.

The participants’ summary of the hands-on experience was “Perfect”, “Fabulous”, “What Fun”…

They enjoyed working hard at preparing:

-Roasted Squab

-Coffee Scented Macomber Turnips

-Glazed Chestnuts

-Brussel Sprouts

To the left you can see Chef Jacob Jananski tasting the fare prepared by guests at our Shenandoah Valley Restaurant.

Argentina Wine Tasting

Winey and Cheesey — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:15:28 +0000

Argentina Asado & Wine Tasting

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

2PM- 6PM

Join Madame Celeste Borel, Senor Gonzales, and the Chefs of L’Auberge Provençale for an afternoon on the terrace…Traditional grilled meats and seafood will be served buffet style, while you sip bold and hearty Argentinian wine and enjoy one last summer day dining Al Fresco.

LIVE MUSIC BY THE J.N.G.’S

CALL TO RESERVE NOW, LIMITED SEATING

540.837.1375

$125 per Person

Includes Wine, Food, Tax, and Gratuity, Credit Card Required to Hold Reservation

$165 On ANY Premier Room or Suite

Valid only on stay Sunday, September 25, 2011

Includes Gourmet Breakfast for Two at our Shenandoah Valley Inn

Must attend wine tasting. Not valid with any other discount.

Check In 3:00pm Check Out 11:00am

Mark your calendars…

Winey and Cheesey — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:57:10 +0000

SEPTEMBER EVENTS IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY

EVERY TUESDAY

8pm Karaoke at The Lone Oak Tavern: Boyce, VA

EVERY THURSDAY

8pm Acoustic Guitar at The Lone Oak Tavern: Boyce, VA

EVERY SATURDAY

7-9pm Live Music at The Battletown Inn: Berryville, VA

9pm Live Bands at Lone Oak Tavern: Boyce, VA

SEPTEMBER 2

5-7pm Beer Tasting at Locke Country Modern Store: Millwood, VA FREE

SEPTEMBER 3-5

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

SEPTEMBER 6-10

10-5pm Local Artist Showcase at Barns of Rose Hill

SEPTEMBER 10

9am-2pm Winchester City Market in Winchester, VA

SEPTEMBER 16

8:30pm Museum of the Shenandoah Valley play “The Misfits”. Winchester, VA

SEPTEMBER 17-18

1-3pm Harvest Party; Behind the scenes wine tour, wine and pizza $15

6:30pm- 9:00pm; La Luna at Veramar Vineyards; Wine, Tapas and Music $25/person

SEPTEMBER 18

4:30PM Epicurean Event; Join L’Auberge Provencale and Long Branch to support “Horses for Heroes” at Long Branch. For tickets call: 540-837-1856

SEPTEMBER 22-24

Watermelon Park Music Festival, Featuring Live Bands on the Shenandoah River: Berryville, VA

SEPTEMBER 25

2-6pm L’Auberge Provencale, Wines from Argentina; Wine Tasting and Food Pairing $125/PERSON

SEPTEMBER 30

6:30-8:30pm Music in the Park at Rose Hill Park *Reserve a picnic basket with us now*

We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy some of these fantastic events during your stay at our Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast.

“Taste of Provence” Wine Experience

Winey and Cheesey — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:55:05 +0000

It was a beautiful day on June 26^th – hot, humid and a chance of rain, typical of early summer days in the Shenandoah Valley. Thirty lucky guests joined us indoors at L’Auberge Provencale for a cool, leisurely lunch in our Sunny Peach Dining Room. The ambiance was reminiscent of all that is Southern France and the essence that is Provence.

The “Taste of Provence” wasn’t merely just another wine dinner – it was a Wine Experience. Guests dined around round tables, adorned in crisp cream linens and fresh garden flowers picked that afternoon. Rosemary bread and fresh baked French Baguettes were drenched in our house-infused Garlic and Herb Olive Oil. Our guests embarked on the traditions and customs hidden behind Provençale Cuisine; great conversation, food and wine!

The wines and food, paired perfectly with much thought and collaboration by L’Auberge Provençale’s Executive Chef, Jacob Jasinski, Madame Celeste Borel and Wine Consultant, Jason Bise of Country Vintner Distributors. Every taste was a delight to all the senses. In between the flights of fare, Jason Bise took time to educate the party on the riches behind each region we were visiting in our minds and palates. Highlights of the meal started with the Caramelized Onion Mushroom Tartlet next to a bed of Oysters in Sorrel, Caviar and Citrus. The second and third flights showed off Chef Jasinski’s talent for Duck Galantine, Petite Bouillabaisse, A Duet of Gazpacho, and not to overdo it, House Cured Duck Ham & Foie Gras Royale. Just when guests thought it couldn’t be topped, Chef Jasinski sent out Local Lamb Rack & Loin and Slow Cooked Culotte, which melted like butter in everyone’s mouth. The fifth and final flight ended the afternoon on a sweet note; showing off Citrus Crepes Suzette and Apricot Tart Tatin with cool serving of Nougat Ice Cream, a specialty of our Pastry Chef, Duane Copeland.

The company, food and wine told the perfect story of an afternoon dining delight in sun splashed hills of the Southern Region of Provence. We thank each of our guests who made the journey to Provence with us that Sunday afternoon in June. We look forward to our subsequent Wine Dinner next month.

Stay Tuned…

Our next Wine Dinner will be in August, 2011

Date & Time to follow

Featuring Wine Importer & Author, Roy Cloud

To Burgundy and Back Again: A Tale of Wine, France, and Brotherhood

Reviewed 5.0 out of 5.5 Stars on Amazon.com

Read the Editorial Reviews

The menu will feature wines handpicked from Roy’s book and travels through France.

Autographed books will be available for purchase.

A Taste of Provence in the Shenandoah Valley

Winey and Cheesey — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:14:26 +0000

Take a gastronomical journey through the sun-drenched Provence region of Southern France on June 26th from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Embark on the traditions and customs hidden behind Provençale Cuisine. Discover all that Provence offers, with an afternoon in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Join us at our Virginia Inn and Restaurant for our Taste of Provence, Wine Experience. Guests can look forward to the combination of superior food, wine and conversation, the cornerstone to the Provençale experience.

The menu will evoke the sun splashed hills of Provence through food and wine. Look forward to enjoying the regions specialties, through our use of local market, local farms and the flourishing gardens in our own backyard.

Come and savor flights of small plates featuring the best of the season. Premium wines from the popular Provence Region of Southern France will accompany and compliment every tantalizing taste. Wine Pairing hand selected by Madame Celeste Borel & Wine Consultant, Jason Bise from Country Vintner. Meet our new Executive Chef, Jacob Jasinski, former Master Cook of Joel Robuchon Restaurants!

Reserve a Table in Provence…

Seating is limited; please make your reservations well in advance for an experience to remember at L’Auberge Provençale. $125.00 per Person. Includes: wine tasting, tax & gratuities

Discover the Spirit of Virginia Wine Country

Winey and Cheesey — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:40:50 +0000

L’Auberge Provencale was thrilled to team up with Linden Vineyards last year on June 23^rd, 24^th & 30^th for Linden’s Annual Barrel Tasting. The talented culinary team at L’Auberge Provencale paired the cuisine to complement the latest wines available from Linden. The Kingfish stole the show and went outrageously well with Linden’s Sauvignon Blanc. No one could resist the Lamb chops as they sipped on the 2008 Hardscrabble Chardonnay. This amazing event drew in over 750 wine enthusiasts from the area who visited the winery over a three-day spree. Mother Nature was on our side and the weather was as good as it gets in the Shenandoah Valley. The food and wine was flowing as spirits ran high, and we were delighted to be able to take part in such an event.

If you missed the Barrel Tasting, but love Virginia wines, we invite you to visit our Virginia Inn and Restaurant and partake in one of our self guided or chauffeured wine tours. Our Virginia Wine Country Tours include other local vineyards and wineries including Delaplane, Three Fox, Veramar, Barrel Oak, Pearmund Cellars (who won the Governor’s Cup this year), Philip Carter, La Grange, Naked Mountain and so many more. All of these fantastic Virginia Wineries are just a quick ride from the inn. After your complimentary tasting certificates are used, head back to L’Auberge for our Prix Fixe 5 Course Menu or 6 Course Tasting Menu with our exceptionally selected wine pairings. Our wine pairings feature wines from not only the vines in the Shenandoah Valley and all around the world, but of course we pair the Kingfish with Linden’s Avenius Sauvignon Blanc. It’s that good!

If the barrel tasting sounded like your kind of event and you’re sorry you missed it, mark your calendar for a Special Wine Dinner at L’Auberge Provencale on June 26^th, hosted by Jason Bise from The Country Vintner. Call us for details!

Time to Get Hitched!

Winey and Cheesey — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:38:14 +0000

On April 29^th, 2011 Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot with an estimated 2 billion people tuning in to witness this momentous gala of commitment, love and matrimony. Across the pond at L’Auberge Provencale, in our own slice of Provence located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, we slipped in a private wedding ceremony for starry eyed couple Kim and Chuck. The guest count was only a modest two while the rest of the world’s eyes were glued to their televisions!

At L’Auberge Provencale, we recognize that the whole world doesn’t have to be invited to make it the wedding of your dreams. For couples looking for a more private affair, or who wish to “just do it already,” we are here to help with our Intimate Elopement Package. Just because you’re looking to elope doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to a day you want to remember forever. Forget Vegas, City Hall and all the invitations! Pack a bag, call in sick to work, and let us do the rest!

Our Intimate Elopement Package includes everything you’ll need for your undisclosed event with all the bells and whistles for your perfect day. Enjoy a private wedding ceremony in our enchanting gardens, orchard, sweeping back lawn, or in front of a crackling fire in our sitting room in the cooler months. Don’t worry about a thing as we’ll even provide the bouquet and boutonniere for the bride and groom!

After your nuptials have been exchanged, toast each other with a glass of champagne and a sampling of hors d’oeuvres. Have a reception for two at a private, romantic and reserved table in the whimsical dining room of our award winning Northern Virginia Restaurant. A Five Course Dinner for two is included in the package price. Our Pastry Chef will complete the celebration with an unforgettable Wedding Cake for Two. Consummate your love in one of our romantic suites and enjoy a two night stay built-in to the package price. Wake up refreshed, rejuvenated and starry eyed in the morning to enjoy a multi-course gourmet breakfast in our sunny peach dining room.

Wedding planning services are included in the package as well. Our talented staff can customize your elopement and even arrange a professional photo shoot so that when you’re ready to share your day with friends and family you can recreate every moment. A special gift from the Innkeepers, a pair of commemorative L’Auberge Provencale Champagne Flutes, will ensure you’ll never forget your special day!

If mom and dad would never forgive you, we’ll allow up to eight guests to attend the ceremony, however, additional dinner and reception charges will apply. Our exclusive Intimate Elopement Package is available for a modest $1200 and alcohol, wines, taxes or gratuities are not included, unless otherwise stated.

To plan your special day please give our office a call at (540) 837-1375 to speak with our wedding coordinator.

Easter Sunday Dinner in the Shenandoah Valley

Winey and Cheesey — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:11:09 +0000

Easter Sunday Dinner

Sunday, April 24th
Serving 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Easter Dinner Reservations: 540.837.1375

Break away from the city chaos and join us for Sunday Easter Dinner at L’Auberge Provençale Country Inn & Fine Dining Restaurant in White Post, VA. Celebrate the season in our sunny Peach Dining Room, or enjoy the views of the rolling hills and rural countryside by a window in the Blue Dining Room. If the weather is nice enjoy dinner, a cocktail or a glass of fine Virginia wine on the Patio! Enjoy the cool breeze, fresh air and scent of blooming flowers from the gardens of our Virginia bed and breakfast. Reserve a table for two, or gather the whole family for the celebration. Children are more than welcome and we have prepared a special Easter Menu just for them!

This year’s Easter Menu will highlight the benefits of local dining. We’re featuring the best of the farms, orchards and gardens that the Shenandoah Valley has to offer. The Dinner Menu on Easter Sunday will have the traditional items you’re looking for with some delightful twists!

The menu will highlight Spring Lamb, Local “Ham”, Ramps, Fiddleheads, Morels, Local Foraged Greens, Local Cheeses, Spring Asparagus, Fresh Peas and Homemade Biscuits.

Each Couple will also receive an “Easter Basket” with Housemade Chocolates.

Three Course Dinner: $62 per person
Five Course Dinner: $88 per person
Tasting Menu: $115 per person
Five Course Wine Pairings: $58 per person
Wine Tasting: $68 per person

Please make Reservations in advance as space is limited.

Escape to the country and celebrate this special day with great food, family and friends!