October/November 2009
Issue #6
Join us for Dinner
 
   Now that foliage is over we are excited to offer you some great new entrees that we have perfected over the last weeks on unsuspecting tourists! Of course I am kidding, but several entrees have really come together well and are getting great reviews. We had some fun this fall with "wild-caught" King Salmon which was rubbed with Coriander, Sumac and Meyer Lemon Olive Oil . We then roasted the Salmon with Fresh Fennel and Apples. People raved about this dish...and we were thrilled! Unfortunately the King Salmon season is over, but we'll have other interesting fish (not farm raised) this fall. Our "fresh Maine" Crab Cakes remind me why I should only use the freshest ingredients ALWAYS! The sweet flavor of fresh "Maine Crab" is without compare.... One of my favorite dishes is our new chicken dish that is full of roasted fall vegetables and cider infused Creme Fraiche .... The chicken stays moist as it roasts with the sauce and vegetables. Nice dish! The big hit is our Jumbo Sea Scallops, Butternut Squash Ravioli, roasted cauliflower, apple bacon and sage with "brown butter"....we garnish with O Olive Oil "Meyer Lemon"...oh ya there are more ingredients, but suffice to say it is a hit!  
In This Issue
Holiday Parties
Foods People Fear
New On The Menu
Waitress Profile
Crab Cakes
Winners
Dinner For Two
October
Lynne Williams Garrow
November Julianne Vance


Foods You Fear!
  There are ingredients that if I include in the description of an entree, will surely spell the demise of that entree...Anchovies come to mind, as do Oli
ves., Fennel, Tarragon, and the list goes on...We fear them, because in and of themselves they lack appeal. But those items I just mentioned are staples in Italian Cuisine. Everyone who visits Italy raves about the food having unknowingly just consumed "Anchovies"....in disquise . So it is my dilemma, do I include in my descriptions of menu items,  all the ingredients I use or like "Italian Chef's" let you experience the flavors without your knowing? Let me know! 
 

    Ashton        Ashton Vogritter...I was skeptical at first that Ashton would last as a 15 year old dishwasher. That was 6 years ago and many thousands of dishes later. A tenacious worker would best describe Ashton! Over the years Ashton has done a variety of jobs including prep cook. She is the proud maker of our "Phyllo's"  and Crab Cakes. About two years ago she asked Leslie if she could waitress, which is difficult task to begin in this type of a restaurant. Generally you start as a waitress in a less formal style restaurant with far fewer demands.  But we had a feeling Ashton could and would learn the complexities that come along with fine dining. After a stint as a bus girl...she began her career as our #4 waitress.That was a year ago and we are happy to say that Ashton is really coming into her own and we hope you feel the same

Maine Crab Cakes
   As I mentioned in the last newsletter and elsewhere, we really think our new Crab Cakes are the best. Now that is pretty boastful, but we are that confident! From now through December 4th we are offering our Crab cakes at 1/2 price. Come in and give em a try and let us know what you think!
We'll be closed for a couple weeks in November, but we'll be back better than ever and hope to see you all for some "Crab Cakes" and Holiday Cheer......Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Sincerely,
 

John Marston.  Leslie's The Tavern At Rockingham
Holiday Parties
If you haven't seen the decorations that Leslie does in each of the dining rooms for the holidays, you are in for a treat! It really is a special place to hold a holiday party. We will customize a menu to suit your group and make it a memorable holiday party. We can accommodate groups up to 45. Groups over 50 can also rent the entire restaurant. Dates fill fast so call Leslie at 802-463-4929





 

Leslie's will be closed from November 14th through November 26. We will reopen November 27th
Our New Schedule is Thursday - Monday Evenings. Wednesday Evenings we will be conducting a cooking class complete with dinner

Many of you have asked about our cooking classes. We apologize for the delay. A schedule of cooking classes will be posted at Thyme To Cook Store...
 We will send out an e-mail to all of you with class description and times... We are really excited to get started !