May 2011

Guest Room of the Month

Sophia's Kitchen Corner

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Spanish Suite

The Spanish Suite is one of the most popular choices among honeymooners and couples celebrating their anniversaries. Located in the new wing of the Fairview Inn, the Spanish Suite is a romantic room set in golden tones. This room offers guest a comfortable Queen bed, warm sun porch, fireplace, and deluxe bathroom featuring a relaxing whirlpool tub, large walk-in shower and double vanity sink.  

Make this your next romantic getaway!  

Single occupancy $249

Double occupancy $264

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

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Ingredients:

Crust:

2C graham cracker crumbs

4 oz butter, melted

1C pecan pieces, pulsed in processor

1/2 C brown sugar 

Pie:

(2) 14 oz. condensed milk

8 egg yolks

1/3 C lime juice

1L lime zests

Directions:

Mix crust ingredients together, press into pie pan and bake 8 minutes at 325 degrees. Wisk pie ingredients together, put into cooled pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Did You Know??

This Summer marks the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides. The Freedom Rides forever changed Mississippi and sparked for a movement that eventually led to huge Civil Rights successes.

There were 328 people arrested as Freedom Riders in Jackson between May 24 and September 13, 1961. They came in small groups via bus, train, and airplane, primarily from Montgomery, Nashville, and New Orleans.

 -Half were black, half were white

-One quarter were women

-40% were between the ages of 18 and 21

-The oldest Rider was 61, the youngest 13

-By place of birth- the Riders came from 39 states and 11 countries

-195 Riders were from the Deep South. Three of these riders were white.

-43 Riders, over 13%, were from Mississippi.

All Freedom Riders had one goal

in mind:

Change for Equality.

To read more or to see events going on to commemorate the Rides click here.

Get to Know Our Staff

Ryan Bell  

Originally from Jackson, MS, Ryan joined the Fairview family almost a year ago. His current position is Sous Chef at Sophia's Restaurant. He has extensive culinary experience such as most recently serving as Executive Chef at Atlantica Grille in Madison. His background includes receiving degrees from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Philosophy, Religion, English/Creative Writing. After eventually finding his niche in cooking he apprenticed under several local Chefs including James Beard Award nominee, Tom Lambing.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending time and his wife, Angela, and doing anything that involves horticulture.

When asked about the aspect that he enjoys most in his job Ryan says, "I love having the opportunity to see people on their best days-- weddings, birthday, etc. It is really exciting to be able to work in an atmosphere that revolves around so many special occassions."  

Contact Us

Peter Sharp, Innkeeper

innkeeper@fairviewinn.com

Tamar Sharp, Innkeeper, Massage Therpist, Esthetician

tamar.sharp@fairviewinn.com

Lauren Chase

Guest Services Manager

reservations@fairviewinn.com

Amy Grace Warren

events@fairviewinn.com

Gary Hawkins

Sophia's Executive Chef 

aghawkins@earthlink.net

Megan Whitten

Marketing Coordinator

marketing@fairviewinn.com

Greetings!

Father's Day Brunch

Sunday, June 19th

  

Father's Day Sunday Brunch will include a carving station, prime rib, pork tenderloin, and all of the other Sunday Brunch favorites. In addition we'll have an ice cream bar.

Adults $22.95

Children (ages 5-12): $11.95

For reservations,

call 601-948-3428 or go to www.fairviewinn.com/dining

 

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  Sophia's Culinary Tour of America continues with a tour of Florida THIS Friday and Saturday evening. 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! Ask your server for more details.

Sophia's Culinary Tour of Maryland is May 20 & 21!

  

Menu will include:

  

First Course

Hot and Cold Bay Oysters

fried cornmeal dusted & on the half shell

sambal aioli ~ cucumber mignonette ~ grilled lemon

or

Asparagus Flan

sherry cream ~ prosciutto ~ hazelnut oil

or

Crab Cake Sliders

potato bun ~ cilantro slaw ~ scallion tarter sauce

Sofia, Blanc de Blancs

or

Cupcake Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2009

  

Second Course

Soup

Roasted Corn Chowder

sweet potatoes ~ smoked bacon ~ sherry ~ blue crab salsa topping

or

Salad

Organic Field Greens

sweet n' sour cherries ~ shaved radishes ~ chevre ~ torn mint ~ toasted pecans with white balsamic vinaigrette

Domaine Coudallis, Lirac, Rose, or 

King Estate, Pinot Gris

  

Entrees

Cornmeal Dusted Soft Shell Crab

old bay cheddar grits, wilted spinach with tarragon vinaigrette

or

Panned Chesapeake Rockfish

wild mushrooms ~ asparagus ~ corn ~ crushed tomato ~ preserved lemon emulsion

or

MD Smoked & Fried Chicken

buttermilk chive whipped potatoes ~ black pepper gravy

  Domaine Luquet, Macon-Villages

or

The Crusher, Wilson Vineyard, Pinot Noir

 

Dessert

Lady Baltimore Cake

genoise cake with butter cream frosting and rum ~ raisin ~ fig center 

or

Rhubarb Crisp ala Mode

cinnamon ~ oats ~ brown sugar topping

or

Chocolate Cashew Praline Torte
Chateau VilleFranche, Sauternes

$55.00 without wines
$75.00 with wines

 

 

Not familiar with our Culinary Tour Dinners?

What they are:

One weekend each month Sophia's Restaurant features a different region of the United States. This means we will create a four course meal themed around a specific region's cuisine; each course is also paired with a wine and the attendee has the option of having the meal with or without wines. We also decorate the restaurant to fit the theme and find entertainment to accompany the meal. We think the Culinary Tour idea is a great way to give people a culinary escape in their own backyard (we also are giving away an incredible grand prize for one lucky winner, --see above for rules and more info).

For more information, please call 601-948-3429.