Winey and Cheesey

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

Great List of New Desserts at L’Auberge Provencale

Winey and Cheesey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:59:08 +0000

We are currently featuring a great list of new desserts at L’Auberge Provencale. We’ve introduced some sweet-tooth and taste-bud-pleasing winners on the Dessert Menu at our French Restaurant in Northern Virginia!

Filo Cinnamon Apple Crisp Appletini Sorbet

Dried Apple Chips, Chateau Hallet Sauterne Sauce, Maple Cream

Flight of Sorbets

Strawberry, Pineapple, Kiwi, Cornucopia Tuile

Warm Clementine Maltaise

Spanish Clementines Grand Marnier Sabayon

Chocolate French Connection

Hazelnut Mousse, Chocolate Bête Noir, Mocha Sorbet,

Chambord Pot au Crème, Grand Marnier Ganache

Trio of Banana

Banana Bread Pudding with Armagnac Anglaise,

Banana Foster on Vanilla Cheese-cake,

Banana Cream Tart

We hope to see you soon at our Romantic Virginia B&B!

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.

Fall in the Shenandoah Valley

Winey and Cheesey — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:50 +0000

Fall at the Virginia State Arboretum in the Shenandoah Valley is peaking this weekend. It is a perfect time to visit L’Auberge Provencale. The pumpkins are glowing and Winey and Cheesey are a little nervous of the ghosts and goblins hiding in the mists of morning.

The menu is changing with the season to reflect the bounty of the harvest from squash to mushrooms from the woods, to the smokiness of the fire. A perfect time to start enjoying those Virginia Wines during the Virginia Wine Month. We have been featuring some of our favorites from Linden Vinyards, Pearmund Vineyards, Delaplane Manor, Fox Meadow, Three Fox, Veramar, and one of our newest discoveries LDV vineyards.

Looks like the swallows are heading back south for the winter! You can hear them in the air whooshing in a beautiful dance. Our guests are cozy together in the Valley evenings by the fire pit at L’Auberge Provencale’s backyard,and enjoying the show while indulging in our harvest special along with the s’mores!

Our harvest special includes any room available Sunday thru Thursday, including dinner off our three or five course gourmet menu, a charcuterie platter and a bottle of Virginia Wine on arrival and s’mores by the fire. All for only 395. Not including other wine, alcohol, beverages or gratuities.

Fall is the perfect time to visit us here at our bed and breakfast inn. We have just ordered the wild turkeys and are planning our fabulous Thanksgiving dinner. More on that from Winey and Cheesey soon.

Sunny Autumn Saturday @ L’Auberge Provencale

Winey and Cheesey — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:42:26 +0000

What a day, Balloons, weddings, lots of SUN SHINE… We are having the typical Fall weekend at L’Auberge Provencale…

AN Intimate wedding looking over the valley behind L’Auberge… She was a happy person today!!!

Kitchen doing their thing...

Kitchen humming along delivering their gastronomical delights..

Get a reservation; come enjoy the goings on…

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

Employee of the Month

Winey and Cheesey — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:24:18 +0000

L’AUBERGE PROVENCALE

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

**** Vicky Starace ****

FROM: Summit, New Jersey

POSITION: Server at our Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast

FAVORITE FOOD: Veal

FAVORITE COCKTAIL: Bombay and Tonic

ON DAYS OFF: Vicky loves to shop, cook, lunch with the ladies, and play with her black lab, Otto.

LIKES AND DISLIKES ABOUT VIRGINIA: “The area is so beautiful and completely different from where I grew up, but I miss the museums, theaters, and restaurants from city life.”

Zucchini Bread

Winey and Cheesey — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:52:56 +0000

Pastry Chef Duane Copeland is spoiling us with this month’s sweet treat recipe from L’Auberge Provencale. Be sure to try it out and tell us what you think!

ZUCCHINI BREAD

Makes Four 8 x 4 pans

Ingredients:

-3 Eggs

-2 Cups Sugar

- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla

-1 Cup Flour

-1 Teaspoon Salt

-2 Teaspoons Baking Soda

-1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

-1 Cup Chopped Nuts

-5/8 c. or 5 oz. of oil

- 2 Cups Zucchini (unpeeled and put through blender or grated)

Directions:

Step One: Mix eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Set aside.

Step Two: In separate bowl blend flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and nuts. Add egg mixture from step one to flour mixture, mixing well.

Step Three: Fold zucchini into dough.

Step Four: Pour into 4 loaf pans 8″ x 4″ (or cook one at a time) and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Step Five: Remove from pan while still hot, let rest for at least 10-15 minutes and serve warm with butter.

ENJOY

Earthquake!!

Winey and Cheesey — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:54:19 +0000

As everyone knows, Virginia had a 5.9 earthquake on Tuesday… L’Auberge Provencale made it through safe and sound! Thankfully it sounds like our fellow Virginians also had minimal damage and no injuries to report. With that comforting news I bring you our newest earthquake special…

Earthquake Shook You Up? We Won’t Shake You Down….

Stay at our Shenandoah Valley Inn September 05 through September 16, 2011 and receive $50 off any room or suite! To calm you down even further, we will include a bottle of wine in your room upon arrival.

Call now! Limited Reservations! 1.800.638.1702

Void with any other discount, not valid on weekends or with existing reservations.

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.