That right folks, I'm back! I’ve been busy with a growing array of new projects and I'm here today to share the details. First on my plate is my long overdue cookbook. This is something I've been tossing around for a while, but I’ve got the ball rolling full speed now. I’ll be publishing samples of various sections and recipes here in my blog regularly so stay tuned for those posts.
This is something I'm really excited about.. We’re currently planning a festival slated for Labor Day weekend that will showcase green products and services of the Hudson Valley as well as some of the best national and regional musical artists you know and love. Our full lineup of talent for the big stage will be announced soon!! The event will not only promote the green movement in the Hudson valley, but will also be a fund raiser for a local charity (TBA - tune in for details!).
As if I don't have enough to do already, I'm also planning an expansion of Terrapin Bistro into New York City (and possibly Rome as well!) No problem right!! ;) I am however committed to documenting this insanity weekly right here so check back frequently for updates!!! See ya folks… Josh
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Holiday Recipe: Garlic Soup
There's nothing better to warm you up this Winter than a bowl of soup.
This recipe is a favorite for many guests who come to Terrapin, but beware, this soup is for serious garlic lovers only!
Ingredients:
1 pound Spanish onions, diced
3 cups peeled garlic cloves
¼ cup light olive oil
½ cup Italian parsley leaves, cleaned well
1 cup Dry Sherry
3 quarts Chicken stock
1 ½ cups heavy cream, heated (see below)*
10 slices white bread, crusts removed and diced
1 ½ tablespoons honey
to taste salt, black pepper and siracha hot sauce
Heat a 8 quart or greater stock pot over medium heat. Add the oil until hot, then the onions and garlic. Sweat the vegetables for about 30-40 minutes, until the garlic is very soft and has a golden brown color. Turn the heat to high and add the sherry. Cook until the sherry has almost completely evaporated. Add the stock and bring to boil. Add the cream and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the bread and parsley, then let cool slightly. Blend the soup in batches, never filling the blender more than half way and return the pureed soup to the pot. Add the honey, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve with some crusty French bread and get ready for some garlicy delights.
*Tip: Bring the cream to boil in a separate saucepan. The reason for this is that if the cream is almost bad, it will curdle when boiled. You If you boil it separately and it is spoiled, you won’t have to throw the whole soup out.
Let us know what you think!
This recipe is a favorite for many guests who come to Terrapin, but beware, this soup is for serious garlic lovers only!
Ingredients:
1 pound Spanish onions, diced
3 cups peeled garlic cloves
¼ cup light olive oil
½ cup Italian parsley leaves, cleaned well
1 cup Dry Sherry
3 quarts Chicken stock
1 ½ cups heavy cream, heated (see below)*
10 slices white bread, crusts removed and diced
1 ½ tablespoons honey
to taste salt, black pepper and siracha hot sauce
Heat a 8 quart or greater stock pot over medium heat. Add the oil until hot, then the onions and garlic. Sweat the vegetables for about 30-40 minutes, until the garlic is very soft and has a golden brown color. Turn the heat to high and add the sherry. Cook until the sherry has almost completely evaporated. Add the stock and bring to boil. Add the cream and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the bread and parsley, then let cool slightly. Blend the soup in batches, never filling the blender more than half way and return the pureed soup to the pot. Add the honey, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Reheat and serve with some crusty French bread and get ready for some garlicy delights.
*Tip: Bring the cream to boil in a separate saucepan. The reason for this is that if the cream is almost bad, it will curdle when boiled. You If you boil it separately and it is spoiled, you won’t have to throw the whole soup out.
Let us know what you think!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
NEW menu item for spring
with sautéed onions, maitake mushrooms and bacon and truffle mashed potatoes
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
celebrate the Holidays with us
This year, we invite you to make Terrapin a holiday tradition with your family.
We have two special Prix Fixe holiday dinners planned just for you.
You can check out our Christmas Eve Dinner or New Year's Eve menus at our web site.
I've hand picked favorites from our seasonal menu and added a few specials just for the holiday.
Call the restaurant to make your reservation 845 876 3330.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Happy Holidays!
We have two special Prix Fixe holiday dinners planned just for you.
You can check out our Christmas Eve Dinner or New Year's Eve menus at our web site.
I've hand picked favorites from our seasonal menu and added a few specials just for the holiday.
Call the restaurant to make your reservation 845 876 3330.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Holiday Specialty Craft Beer Menu
a letter from Terrapin's Beverage Director, Chris Carbone
Holiday Greetings to the many Beer Lovers out there in the Terrapin Family. What better way to ring in the Holidays than with the many fine Craft Beer selections at Terrapin restaurant. This holiday season I am proud to announce that we will be featuring my favorite seasonal selections from New York State and around the world.
Seasonal beers featured this week include:
Draft
Ommegang Rouge, Ithaca TEN, Bluepoint Imperial Cherry Stout, Keegan Joe Mama's Milk, SouthernTier Krampus Imperial Lager, St. Bernardus Christmas ale and Kelso Chocolate Lager, as well as Middle Ages Wizard's Winter and Brooklyn Savoir Faire
Drafts on Deck
Brooklyn Monster Barley Wine, Ommegang Three Philosiphers, Captain Lawrence Double IPA, and SouthernTier Gemini IPA
Notable Bottles Include
Captain Lawrence Nor'Easter750ml
Captain Lawrence Extra Gold Tripple750ml
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgance750ml
Schlafly Imperial Bourbon aged Stout750ml
CLICK HERE to visit our web site and to see a complete listing of our incredible Holiday Beer Selection
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year from all of here at Terrapin!
CHEERS!!!!!!!
Chris Carbone
Beverage Director
Holiday Greetings to the many Beer Lovers out there in the Terrapin Family. What better way to ring in the Holidays than with the many fine Craft Beer selections at Terrapin restaurant. This holiday season I am proud to announce that we will be featuring my favorite seasonal selections from New York State and around the world.
Seasonal beers featured this week include:
Draft
Ommegang Rouge, Ithaca TEN, Bluepoint Imperial Cherry Stout, Keegan Joe Mama's Milk, SouthernTier Krampus Imperial Lager, St. Bernardus Christmas ale and Kelso Chocolate Lager, as well as Middle Ages Wizard's Winter and Brooklyn Savoir Faire
Drafts on Deck
Brooklyn Monster Barley Wine, Ommegang Three Philosiphers, Captain Lawrence Double IPA, and SouthernTier Gemini IPA
Notable Bottles Include
Captain Lawrence Nor'Easter750ml
Captain Lawrence Extra Gold Tripple750ml
Ommegang Chocolate Indulgance750ml
Schlafly Imperial Bourbon aged Stout750ml
CLICK HERE to visit our web site and to see a complete listing of our incredible Holiday Beer Selection
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year from all of here at Terrapin!
CHEERS!!!!!!!
Chris Carbone
Beverage Director
Sunday, November 23, 2008
james bond night a great success!
Our James Bond Theme Dinner Night was great fun and a huge success!Everyone who attended had a fantastic time and we look forward to hosting more theme dinners and events at the Terrapin Catering Facility in Staatsburg, NY in 2009.
Special Thanks to the generous donations by:
Lyceum Cinemas
Clinton Vineyards
Oliver Kita
Pique Boutique
Rainbarrel Soap
and to everyone who attended. Thanks to everyone's generosity, we are able to donate $1500.00 to the Dyson Center for Cancer Care at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Friday, November 14, 2008
bond, james bond
james bond night
casino games, cocktails & dinner for a worthy cause
DATE: november 21st
TIME: 007pm
WHERE: terrapin catering
staatsburg, NY
DRESS: to kill
RSVP: 845 876 3330
a benefit event for Dyson Center for Cancer Care at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
prizes for big casino game winners from:
terrapin restaurant
clinton vineyards
pique boutique
oliver kita
rhinebeck chiropractic
lyceum theater
and more....
bond dinner menu
cocktail reception with
passed hors d'oeuvres
"Fatima Blush"
Pink Champagne
"Pussy Galore"
Open Faced Duck Quesadilla
"From Russia with Love"
House Made Blinis with Caviar Crème Fraiche
"The Blofeld"
Alsatian Onion Tartlet
shaken not stirred
smirnoff martini or heineken served with dinner
entrée
"License to Grill"
Char Grilled Hangar Steak with "Terrapin" Horse Radish Sauce
Or
Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Pan Jus with Woodland Mushrooms and Cognac Infused Cranberries
accompaniments
Braised Baby Fennel, Smoked Horseradish, Whipped Potato With Pancetta Cracklings
Vegetarian Entree will be available
dessert
"Dr NO"
I Cannot Eat Anymore
Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Premium Brand Full Bar, Beer and Wine area available on a cash basis throughout the evening
for more info, visit TERRAPIN WEB SITE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Smoke has Cleared at Terrapin Red Bistro
The Smoke Police at Terrapin finally figured out what had been causing the smoky haze in the Bistro. The perpetrator was an oven which was too close to the edge of our exhaust hood.
Today, it is our pleasure to announce that the problem has been solved and the air has been cleared.
We regret any previous inconvenience to our Bistro diners and assure you a breath of fresh air the next time you dine with us.
Today, it is our pleasure to announce that the problem has been solved and the air has been cleared.
We regret any previous inconvenience to our Bistro diners and assure you a breath of fresh air the next time you dine with us.
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