Our Thanksgiving dinner invitation list included favorite poets Lewis Carroll and Robert Frost. Neither accepted, but places were set.
Set, just in case of late arrivals.
Hoping for Mister Carroll’s presence, for days prior to Thanksgiving lines from “Oh, oysters come and walk with us… along the briny beach”… chanted frequently around our cheery home.
It didn’t work.
It didn’t work, even though we ordered a fresh pint of the delicacy from The Dough Hook and informed our poet friend of the menu: Oyster Stew.
The only sign of Mister Frost on Thanksgiving morn was a dusty residue of white stuff on the lawn.
BURGER & BREW FEATURES EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. Bluffton, will be featuring a unique burger every Wednesday evening, paired with a craft selection from its craft beer offerings.
This Wednesday the feature is a Reuben Burger, with pastrami, sauerkraut, red onion and house Russian dressing. It is served with potato frites and house Remoulade for dipping. This burger will be paired with Fat Head Brewery's Head Hunter IPA.
In December the following burgers will be featured:
CHIPOTLE
PINEAPPLE BACON
and... a BURGER TOPPED WITH FRIED SPAM!
(among others)
LE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVĒ A LA GRAINE DE MOUTARDE!
(The New Beaujolais has arrived at The Mustard Seed!)
Starting Nov. 20, the 3rd Thursday of November, corks will be popping all over the world (and at The Mustard Seed) as the season’s new French wine is unveiled.
Beaujolais is a young red wine (only 6 weeks old) and some grand traditions have developed in honor of its release each year. In Lyon they mark the day with music and fireworks followed by two days of sampling. What a great excuse to celebrate life, wine and the grand French tradition!
Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. Bluffton, offers an Autumn Wine Tasting Event during dinner service this week, in addition to the regular menu. There will be a Four-Course Dinner with Four Tasting Pairings:
APPETIZER
Mini Antipasto Plate paired with
Firelands Pinot Grigio
SOUP
Italian Minestrone paired with
Castro Cellars White Zinfandel
ENTREE
Italian Drunken Noodles paired with
Fatoria Rodano Poggialupi
DESSERT
Chocolate Torte with Caramel and Cream paired with
Sycamore Lake Winery Chocolate Covered Bridge
In addition to the regular dinner menu, the Mustard Seed Cafe is offering these
WEEKEND FEATURES:
Sesame Ribs with Asian Cabbage over Cellophane Noodles
Traditional Paella
Penne Pasta with Pancetta, Mushrooms and Leeks in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Warm Fall Panzanella with Chicken, Apples, Kale, Cranberry, Brussels Sprouts, Avocado, Goat Cheese in Vinaigrette
LIGHT PLATE:
Our House Chili with White Cheddar and Corn Bread
