April News!

April 2011

Greetings!

Sophia's Culinary Tour of Florida

Sophia's Culinary Tour of America continues with a tour of Florida on April 29 & 30. Attend 8 of the 12 culinary tour dinners and have your Tour of America Passport stamped at each dinner and be entered into a drawing to win a week long trip for two to California Wine Country! This trip includes accommodations in a luxurious bed and breakfast, personalized wine tours, and so much more!

First Course

Jumbo Florida Stone Crab Claws

orange coconut mostarda

Tempura Fried Apalachicola Bay Oysters

roasted corn-tomato relish with horseradish cream

Chipotle-Orange Braised Pork Shoulder

avocado salsa, lime creme fraiche, grilled flour tortilla

Castellar, Cava, Brut or Clos du Bois, Rose

Second Course

Soup

Caribbean Conch Chowder

allspice, tomatoes, habanero, lime, new potatoes, corn

Salad

Baby Wedge

toasted almonds, Bleu Sunshine Dairy, citrus supremes, Benton's smoked bacon, hearts of palm, avocado-buttermilk dressing

Hey Mambo, Swanky, White or Perrin, Reserve, Cote du Rhone, Blanc

Entree

Pecan Dusted Gulf Pompano

Cuban sweet potatoes, grilled zucchini and mojo sauce

Chimichurri Wagyu Skirt Steak

potato torta, red wine-black garlic reduction

Jerk Style Roast Chicken

plantain stuffing, star fruit salsa

Perrin, Reserve, Cote du Rhone, Blanc or Marietta, Old Vines, Lot 53

Dessert

Plant City Strawberry Shortcake

strawberry ice cream, creme fraiche

Key West Lime Tart

brown sugar-pecan crust, mango coulis, creme chantilly

Chilled Lychee Souffle

Neirano, Pitule, Moscato d'asti or Elderton, Golden Semillion

$55.00 without wines

$75 with wines

Reservations: Click here

or 601-948-3429

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Easter Brunch

Easter is right around the corner! Make your reservations now for Easter Sunday Brunch on

April 24th.

Full Buffet including:

Raw Bar of Apalachicola Oysters and Chilled Gulf Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Cajun Remoulade.

Chilled Smoked Salmon and Toast Points

Chilled Asaparagus and Sliced Roma Tomatoes

Mixed Baby Greens with Farmstead Bleu Cheese with Cucumber and Cider-Dijon Vinaigrette

Greek Style Salad

Fresh Fruit Tree

Pasta Salad: Orzo, Black Beans & Tomato Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad with Pecans

Carved Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy

Carved Roast Prime Rib of Beef

Carved Honey-Baked Ham with Cumberland Sauce

Baked Salmon with Orange Sesame Glaze

Eggs Benedict

Omelettes Made to Order

Fried Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce

Jambalya

Macaroni & Cheese

Vardamann Sweet Potatoes

Creamed Corn

Tomato Casserole

Sauteed Vegetables

Spinach & Artichoke Casserole

Desserts:

Banana Pudding

Peach Cobbler

Belgian Waffles

Ice Cream Bar

Chocolate Pie

Pecan Pie

Creme Brulee

Brownies

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Reservations are required. Seatings on the half hour from 10am - 2pm. Click here for reservations or call 601-948-3429 for more information.

Adults $29.50

Children $11.95

Mother's Day Brunch

Mark your calendar- Mother's Day is May 8, 2011. Looking for something special to do for Mom? Why not treat her to Mother's Day Sunday Brunch at Sophia's- something the whole family can enjoy.

Or, how about a gift certificate for a relaxing treatment at nomiSpa? Call 601-948-3429 for more details.

Sunday Brunch menu items include:

Raw Bar of Apalachicola Oysters and Chilled GulF Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Cajun Remoulade and Caper Aioli, Chilled Smoked Salmon with Toast Points, Chilled Asparagus and Sliced Roma Tomatoes

Mixed Baby Greens with Farmstead Bleu Cheese, Cucumber and Cider-Dijon Vinaigrette, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Fresh Fruit Tree

Pasta Salad: Cheese Tortellini, Black Beans, Corn & Tomato Salad, Curried Chicken Salad, Carved Roast Turkey with Cumberland Sauce

Carved Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Baked Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa

Vegetable Quiche... and so much more!

Click here for reservations

or call 601-948-3429

$29.50 adults

$11.95 children (ages 5-12)

News From nomiSpa

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Shellac- The new trend in nails! Shellac is a hybrid made of half nail polish, half gel. The product is thin and strong enough to be applied similarly to nail polish, but it is cured in a way to give it great flexibility and durability. The polish is cured by UV light and nails are left completely dry by the time the manicure is over (this is different from a traditional manicure that takes up to 2 to 3 hours to dry). Shellac nails last up to 14 days without losing shine or shimmer and won't damage nail beds. Shellac is also unique in that you can take off the polish at home! No fancy tools or products are needed to remove the polish. All you need is traditional acetone fingernail polish remover.

Patty Patterson, nomiSpa's newest addition, is a Nail Therapist certified in Shellac Nails. Call 601-948-3429 for more information or to book an appointment. For more information on nomiSpa, click here.

For more information on Shellac, click here.

Upcoming Events

April 5 - 17: A Soldier's Play- New Stage Theatre, Call 601-948-3533 or more info, Soldier's Play

April 9: Sante South Wine Festival: Benefiting the Alzheimer's Assoc. of MS, 7pm - 10pm at The South. Make sure to stop by and see Sophia's Restaurant. For more info, Sante South.Stop by and say hello at Sophia's Restaurant Booth.

April 9: 2nd Annual Gathering on the Green-

10am - 4pm Old Capitol Museum, enjoy food, fun, and other festivities. More info, Gathering.

April 9: Naturefest- Natural Science Museum, 10am - 5pm. Fun, family, and nature! Snakes, Bats, Butterflies, and more! Regular admission applies. More info, Naturefest.

April 9: The Barber of Seville- Thalia Mara Hall. One of the most comical musicals ever written. For more info, Barber.

April 14: Arts, Eats, & Beats- Fondren District 5pm - 8pm. Street party featuring more than 30 merchants. Free. For more info, Arts, Eats

April 15 - 17: Bagwell Antiques- MS Trade Mart, Over 75 dealers specializing in anything you can think of! Admission $5, good for all days. More info, Antiques or 662-231-9654

April 16: Mississippi UFO Conference- Convention Center, first of its kind in MS, More info UFO

April 16: Harlem Globetrotters- JSU 2pm, Enjoy the amazing show put on by these basketball stars! More info, Globetrotters

April 21: Remembering the Freedom Rides: A Prelude to the 50th Commemoration of the 1961Freedom Rides- COFO Civil Rights Education Center, Remember and familiarize yourself with the freedom rides before the 50th commemoration. More info Prelude

April 22: Earth Day- Party for the Planet- Jackson Zoo, fun filled family day! Fun activities, info on going green. More info, Earth Day

April 23: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Animals- Jackson Zoo, More info, Easter Bunny

April 23: Easter Egg Hunt- Ag Museum, 9am - 12pm. More info, Ag Museum Easter Egg Hunt

April 26: Pieces of the Past: Spoils of War- Old Capitol Museum, Continuing the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. More info, Pieces of Past

April 29 - 30: Lynch Street Heritage Festival- talent show, arts and crafts, musical entertainment and more. More info, Heritage Festival

April 30: Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Thalia Mara Hall, Tickets start at $31.50. More info, Trans-Siberian

In This Issue

Sophia's Kitchen Corner

Sophia's Tour of Florida

Easter Brunch

Mother's Day Brunch

News From nomiSpa

Upcoming Events

Guest Room of the Month

Did You Know?

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Get to Know Our Staff

Contact Us

Sophia's Kitchen Corner

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Passover Chocolate Toffee Matzo

Ingredients:

12 oz chocolate chips

1 C pecans, sliced

1 C butter

1 C brown sugar, packed

1/2 lb matzos

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450. Line 2 jellyroll pans with aluminum foil wrap. Spread the matzo on the pans in a single layer with no space between the pieces (break matzo as needed to fill pan). Melt butter and brown sugar on stove. Boil until mixture coats a spoon (about 3-5 mins). Pour mixture over matzo and spread evenly with knife. One sheet at a time, bake for 4 mins in the middle of the oven. As soon as pan is removed from oven, sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate chips on the matzo. Return pan to oven for 1 extra min. Using a table knife, carefully spread the chocolate over the motzo as completely as possible. Sprinkle top with 1/2 of sliced pecans. Repeat with second pan. Place in refrigerator to cool. Break into small pieces. Enjoy!

Guest Room of

the Month

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Cannonball Room

The Cannonball Room is located in the new wing of the Fairview. It is conveniently located by an entrance/exit to the gardens. This cozy room boasts two comfortable Queen beds and is perfect for friends or family traveling together. The spacious bathroom offers guests a large vanity, walk-in shower, and whirlpool tub. This room is certainly one of the most popular among guests.

$199 Single Occupancy

$214 Double Occupancy

Room rate includes a full Southern breakfast and wireless and Ethernet internet access.

Did You Know?

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- The book "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett,remains on several bestseller lists.

-The movie "The Help" will be released August 12, 2011.

-The cast of "The Help" stayed at the Fairview Inn.

-Fairview mansion is mentioned on page 148 in the novel.

-Fairview Inn now offers "The Help Experience." The Experience Package includes accommodations at the Fairview, welcome gifts, dinner for tow in Sophia's Restaurant and tour of sites featured in the novel and movie. Check out more information on the experience package, here.

Get to Know

Our Staff

Patty Patterson

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Nail Therapist

Your Shellac Nails Expert!

Patty has been an experienced Nail Therapist for over 21 years. Her experience ranges from working with Sta-home Health Hospice to owning her own business to working with nomiSpa! Patty can definitely be described as a proactive entrepreneur. Her experience even includes specialized work such as diabetic foot care maintenance. This type of work requires the Nail Therapist to be more aware of each client's specific needs. In her spare time, Patty enjoys doing volunteer work. She is always wanting to help out others and has extensive volunteer experience. She says her number one hobby is definitely volunteering and describes herself as a big community person; this includes also staying very active in her church. Occasionally you can find Patty out on the green. Golfing is also one of her favorite pastimes.

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