Happy New Year!

We at the Alexander Benjamin House would like to wish all of our friends a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2011!!!

Happy New Year Friends!!

New Year's Eve

We still have limited availability for New Year's Eve, due to a last minute flu cancellation, so it's not too late to get in a beautiful Northeast PA New Year celebration!  Flow Restaurant in Jim Thorpe, part of the Carbon County Cultural Project, is putting together a wonderful party...Here are the particulars:

Greetings!

This New Year's Eve, dine at Flow for your special celebration. We are ready to roll out the red carpet for you with our specially prepared New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner featuring four incredible courses for $75 pp + tax/gratuity.

To accommodate your holiday schedule, we are offering two seatings at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Please join us for FOOD ART DRINK @ FLOW and have a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous and Joyful New Year!
Warmest wishes,

Joan Morykin, Victor Stabin

Chef Butinskyi, Chef Fitzgerald and the entire FLOW/Gallery Staff

MENU AS FOLLOWS:

First Course: (choose from)


Seared Sea Scallop-Carrot Risotto, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Butternut Squash Ravioli-Brussel Sprouts, Mushroom Gravy, Shaved Maytag Blue

Prosciutto- Melon, Fresh Milk Mozzarella, Grilled Flat Bread

Second Course: (choose from)
Arugula Salad- Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pear and Celery Soup- Pear Chutney

Mixed Greens- Shaved Fennel, Mint, Blueberries, Citrus Vinaigrette

Third Course: (choose from)
Filet of Beef- Roasted Garlic Potato Puree, Grilled Asparagus, Berry Gloss

Maine Lobster Tail-Bacon Risotto, Local Green Beans, Citrus Bernaise

Stuffed Chicken Breast- Apples, Walnuts,Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Red Onion Gatsrique

Fourth Course: (choose from)
Lavender Creme Brulee-Mixed Berries

Blueberry Cheesecake- Sugar Cookie

Warm Apple Tart- Creme Caramel

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So, come hit the slopes for some New Year's trailblazing, and then head out for an elegant and sumptuous dinner at Flow!!!

Ski Season has arrived!

Blue Mountain Ski Area has opened over the weekend, and that means "Welcome Skiiers!!"

Here is the latest report for today, 12-13-10:

Snow Base: 30”-36”

MG granular

Trails Open: 13

Lifts Operating: 5
Weather: Scattered flurries with highs in the low 30’s

Snowmaking: We will resume snowmaking tonight

Skiing/Riding: Come Around Park open with 10 features

Tubing: closed

Special Events: We plan to open the Valley Lodge on Wed.

Hours: 8:30am-10pm

Our December ski special is 20% off your entire stay if you present a Blue Mountain Lift ticket, or if you reserve in advance, just let us know that you will be skiing at Blue Mountain Ski Area, and we will apply that discount in advance.

See you soon!