If you have not had the opportunity to check out the cigar box guitars on display at the cafe, it is definitely worth a visit. The first time we saw these unique guitar and amp “sculptures” we thought they were so neat. Then the artist picked one up, plugged into the cigar box amp and starting playing. Much to our surprise, they’re not just works of art – these are bonafide electric guitars! This is a must-have for any musician with a serious collection and a great conversation piece to display anywhere. In addition to the electric guitars, one piece is an acoustic guitar made from an old metal olive oil can and other found objects. The tone made by the hollow metal is simply beautiful. Click here to read more about Paul Cardone and his new studio in The Shirt Factory
Cigar Box Guitars
Leiko Uchiyama: My Felting Journey
Lecture & Presentation by Japanese fiber artist, Leiko Uchiyama: My Felting Journey
Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Samantha’s Cafe and Catering
$5 Suggested Donation
Leiko Uchiyama has developed an international following for the exquisite hand felted garments she creates in her signature “Matsuba” or “Pine needles” felt technique; inspired by pine needles spread on snow in her homeland of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan.
Leiko’s fascinating journey has taken her around the globe in a circuitous path as sheep shearer, author, fiber artist and teacher. She writes “The process of creation is central to what I am. … As time passes, my felt creates the path I’ve been passing through.”
She has studied, taught and exhibited extensively throughout Asia, Europe, Australia, South America, the UK and the USA. Leiko currently resides in Carlow, Ireland. Leiko Uchiyama’s work can be seen at www. leikofelt.com
Organized by Luckystone Feltworks Studio
Sponsored by Art in The Public Eye and Lake George Arts Project
With Support of Ray Supply, Inc
NEW MENU!
THE HATS ARE BACK!
Just for Ewe by Drumlen Design
“Home Spun, Hand Knit and dyed with TLC” Learn more about the creation process of the very talented Ann Marie…
Step 1, The Meet and Greet
I take a trip to the farm and meet the sheep! I greet the sheep by name, looking for the prettiest color and the best spinning fleece.
Step 2, Washy, washy, washy
With fleece in hand, I head home to wash it, then hang it out to dry.
Step 3, Brushing and Combing and Carding, OH MY!
I have to brush out the hay seed and the grass. (And you thought combing your kid’s hair was bad?!) And then, card it to get the hairs aligned in one direction for spinning.
Step 4, Spin, Spin, Spin!
It takes approximately 10 hours to spin 8ozs of yarn. You take the yarn from the bobbin to the knitty knotty (two heads, one body.)
Step 5, Dying
Choose your color and heat the water and soak the yarn. You can do natural, kool aid, so many choices! Wash and let dry.
Step 6 Last prep til ya knit
Hang yarn on the umbrella swift and from there you spin it onto the ball winder. And now you’re ready for knitting!
To think, all that work for a hank of yarn!
-Ann Marie
CASH MOB?!
| WHAT’S A CASH MOB?? You’ve heard of a flash mob but, instead of spontaneous dancing, participants spontaneously spend money all at once at a local small business.Samantha’s Cafe is hosting the first downtown Glens Falls CASH MOB in partnership with Adirondack Broadcasting, this Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 5:15pm.Bring $20 (tax included) and leave with a delicious pan of Baked Mac ‘n Cheese. Just pop it in the oven when you get home and dinner is covered – TAKE & BAKE, it’s that easy!
(Note: serves a family of four and then some) You’ll also receive a coupon for $5 off your next family size Take & Bake order.
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Warhol Factory – POP ART Party – Nov 17th
More info at www.artinthepubliceye.com and on Facebook!
WHAT: ART IN THE PUBLIC EYE’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2012 (7-10PM)
WHERE: SAMANTHA’S CAFE, 11 BROAD STREET, GLENS FALLS, NY 12801
WHY: Proceeds benefit Art in the Public Eye and help to fund public art programs: Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk, Outdoor Cinema, Chalk Fest, Art Cart, and Gallery 99.
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE or purchase at the door. Tickets $25
COME AS YOU LIKE, COSTUMES NOT REQUIRED.
$5 Gift Certificate to UnCorked with every ticket purchase!
POP ART Photo Booth by PJN Photography
-Glens Falls Symphony Tickets
-Membership to The Hyde Collection
-VIP Passes to Rock Hill Bakehouse
-Cupcake-A-Day for a Year at Samantha’s Cafe
-One Day Arcade Pass to FUN WORLD & Gift Certificate to Pizza Jerks
-Bread for a Year from Rock Hill Bakehouse
-2 Pairs of Tickets to the Charles R. Wood Theater
-4 Hrs of Private Chef Services by Donnah Digan-Lewis
-Set of Three Vinyltap Record Bowls by Courtney Nettleton
-East End Eatery Gift Certificate
-Fine Art Print by Kate Austin-Avon
-Handmade Bracelet by Kate Austin-Avon
-”Caldrea Aromatherapeutic Homekeeping” Gift Basket by Sterling & Company
-Private Concert by Gisella Montanez-Case (Music to Remember)
-Andy Warhol “Flowers” Series (1964-70), Set of 4 Prints
-Membership to World Awareness Childrens Museum: go! Where Children Discover the World
-and lots more!
Red, Blue, or Purple…you’re welcome here.
F.Y.I. Samantha’s Cafe is a politically neutral business and we do not endorse any candidates this election season. Happy voting, everyone!
YEAR ONE.
Thank you to Carole for giving us the opportunity to make her dream our own and double thanks to all of the loyal customers who have embraced the changes the we have made along the way.
Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the new Samantha’s Cafe on Thursday, October 18th from 5-8pm! Live music by “Lean 2″ (Cabin 3 minus one) and reception for our October Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk artist, Janelle Tavormina.
GG Mama’s Tapas Night!
Our first GG Mama’s Night was so much fun we decided to do it again! It’s tapas night this time around – expect plate after plate of Donnah’s delicious creations. We hope you can join us.
Thursday, November 1st – Tapas Night
$25 per person (beverages additional)
6pm (seating is limited)
Reservations are required 792-5839 or samanthascafeandcatering@gmail.com
Please indicate any food allergies or dietary needs at time of reservation.
Taste of the North Country – Sept 30th
Look for Samantha’s Cafe at the 20th Annual Taste of the North Country on September 30th in City Park from 11-3pm. We are serving up some of your favorites – Thai Noodles, Tabouli, and Quinoa…YUM!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL….
Early birds can enjoy complimentary O’Brien Pancakes from 10-11am at the Samantha’s booth! Pick up your free ticket to Taste of the North Country at the cafe anytime this month and also be entered to win $100 gift certificate to the participating restaurant of your choice, courtesy of O’Brien Insurance. Yup, you read that correctly… free entry into the event AND a chance for $100 restaurant gift certificate! John, Kevin, and the rest of the O’Brien team will be there to answer your questions regarding delicious pancakes or about insurance so, make sure to stop by in the morning to say hello!
Helga Grobel – Sept 20th, Third Thursday
(Photo Credits: Ellen Kenney)
HELGA GROBEL
Hand Made Paper Sculptures
Opening Reception
Thursday, September 20, 2012 (5-8pm) at Samantha’s Cafe
Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk
About the Artist
Helga Grobel began her career as an artist in the 1960s working with clay. She became a proficient potter making bowls, plates, teapots, urns and hand built objects. In the1980s and 1990s she focused on making jewelry using her own one-of-a-kind Raku beads. Her necklaces became multi-media with the addition of woven fiber and by adding beads from around the world along with her own hand forged brass and copper elements. Her interest in fiber art led her to create woven and stitched fiber collages that have been exhibited. In addition to fiber art, she was introduced to hand made paper in the 1990s and has recently returned to this art form making one of kind paper collages.
These collages are products of her free-flowing, creative process using paper products especially soft egg cartons which are recycled into pulp and processed in a manner similar to clay.
Helga had a nomadic life (courtesy of the US State Dept.). She has shared studios in several European countries and in the US, enjoying the interaction with artists of many different cultures. She has also been influenced by beadwork and fiber art of American Indians, Australian Aborigines and the African Masai.
Helga is a resident of the District of Columbia and a part time resident of Stony Creek NY where she maintains her studio.
WACM & Closer Still – Aug 16th
It’s that time of the month again! Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk is August 16th from 5-8pm. Visit the cafe to check out a new exhibition from World Awareness Children’s Museum called “Food – From Seed to Table”, part of ARTex International Youth Art Exchange.
Enjoy live music by Closer Still and complimentary refreshments from Samantha’s Cafe.
(Photo Credit: Jacqueline Lynch Photography)
Take A Bite
Whether you are in the mood for your favorite comfort foods or want to try something new, we’ve got you covered at two locations during Take A Bite every Wednesday night this summer!
Colleen will be on Glen Street with a unique menu that represents both Samantha’s Cafe and Lone Coyote Farm…. General Tsao’s Chicken with White Rice, Squash Blossom Jalapeño Poppers, and Baked Tofu in Asian-Inspired Cucumber Slaw.
If you need your regular Samantha’s fix, find Leena at the Farmers Market in City Park with Raspberry Lemonade, Thai Noodles, Mac ‘n Cheese, Gazpacho, Homemade Bread, and many other delicious treats.
Chalk Fest 2012
Samantha’s Cafe is a proud sponsor of APE’s upcoming Chalk Fest event on Thursday, August 16th in City Park. It’s free to attend and only $10 for chalk supplies. Live music from 4-8:30pm followed by a movie under the stars at APE’s Outdoor Cinema!
Going on VACATION!
It’s the week of family vacations! We are all going away to enjoy some time with our families. Jennifer is headed to Europe with 22 of her nearest and dearest and Liz is taking the kids on a camping adventure featuring a butterfly garden, science museum, and the circus.
The cafe will be closed the week of July 21st however, you’ll still find Leena at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. See you on Monday, July 30th!
Painter Jim Denne for Third Thursday
Join us this Thursday night during the art walk (5-8pm) at the opening reception for painter, Jim Denne.
Have a cuppa SensibiliTeas!
We know there are a lot of people who have been waiting to hear these magic words so, here goes…..Samantha’s Cafe is now offering the delicious teas of SensibiliTeas! If you are familiar with Donnalynn and her tea you probably already have your own list of favorites. Let us know which flavors and blends you enjoy and you might just see your suggestions on the cafe menu in the future. Our summer teas include Earl Grey Bravo, Ceylon Labookellie, Herbal Moroccan Mint, Sweet Cherry Rose, and Blackberry Bliss. Available starting this Monday, June 25th.
The hardest working man in show biz…
If you’ve been following the work of the new Glens Falls Collaborative you may have seen this, the first in a series of profiles on downtown faces. Check out what else is happening downtown at http://www.facebook.com/downtownglensfalls!
Tonight!
Join us tonight for an artist reception for the very talented, Jenny Hutchinson! Music by Colorful Tones (Damon Cook)
Jenny Hutchinson & Colorful Tones
Join us this Thursday, May 17th (5-8pm) for the opening reception of Jenny Hutchinson’s fine art show featuring music by Colorful Tones (Damon Cook). Learn more about the artists on their websites:
Jenny Hutchinson - http://www.jennyhutch.com
Damon Cook - http://colorfultones.bandcamp.com
We are very excited for the opportunity to blend our professional and volunteer efforts as Art in the Public Eye‘s newest Third Thursday Glens Falls Art Walk venue!
Don’t be like the rest of them, darling.
Thanks to the efforts of trendy culinary circles in western Europe, many “forgotten” vegetables and heirloom edibles are now coming back into fashion around the world. However, you don’t have to travel to France or the Netherlands to find these unusual foods. This weekend we only had to go across town to the Glens Falls Farmers Market to fill our bags with rhubarb, sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), celeriac, and fiddleheads – all of which will find homes on the lunch special board over the coming days.
Dutch trend watchers at HBMEO make annual predictions about food, drink, and lifestyle changes each year. It seems like many of their 2012 theories are on point, not just for Dutch consumers but, right here in our own little city. Check it out….see what trends might apply to Glens Falls.
Source: So HBMEO Trendlist; Foodinspirationmagazine.nl
FOOD & DRINK TRENDS
- Long, leisurely breakfasts
- Quality instead of quantity
- Artisan instead of branded; Authentic craftsmanship
- Pressure cookers allow us to cook classics like draadjesvlees in half the time
- Small scale instead of mass market; Industrial crafts
- New vegetarian
- Pure and real
- Homemade granola
- Ban the microwave; no more prefab dinners
- Black pudding
- Old World wines for an honest price
- Homemade vla (see our recipes for star anise vla with forest fruits and chocolate vla)
- Forgotten vegetables, e.g. purple carrots, white beets, turnips and forgotten vegetable soup
- Surinamese sambal
- Fresh jalapenos
- Truffle potatoes
- Thai basil
- Homemade pickles
- Chutney (anything but mango)
- Fenugreek
- Beer & steaks; Beer with a twist
- Dumplings
- Food as medicine
- Asian persimmons
- Asian snacks
- Gin is the new vodka
- Tonics
- Ginger beer
- Cooking without sugar/salt
- Madeleines are the new cupcakes
- Pumpkin is in
- Tea trends: fresh ginger tea; black tea
- Real products: More quality, fewer additives
- Real instead of Light
- Eating out at home
- Classic cocktails 2.0: Bloody Mary; Bellini
- Regional pastries
- Miniature vegetables
- Using up leftovers
- New coffees: percolator coffee; herb coffee
- Homemade cookies (see our speculaas recipe)
- Hamburger variations
- Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients; full of fiber
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Foreign breads: German loaves, Persian flatbreads & Greek pitas
KITCHEN & DINING ROOM TRENDS:
- Tulips on the table
- Table linens
- Personal, unique style and atmosphere
- Black wood floors
- Centerpieces
- Mixed ‘n matched tableware; Eclectic mix of styles
- Norwegian vintage
- Old-fashioned stove-top kettles
- Curtains instead of blinds
- Natural scents (no chemicals)
- Wild plants on the table
- Recycled furniture instead of IKEA
- The kitchen becomes a culinary workshop
- Homemade art
- Inspired by nature; Natural materials like wood and stone
- Everything becomes (multi)functional; Flexible interior
- Pastels and sorbet colors
- 1920′S elegance meets 1950′S happiness
- Classics with a personal twist
- Gas cookers
FOODIE LIFESTYLE TRENDS:
- Food tribes – Food as a lifestyle; Clandestine night markets; You are what you eat
- Urban Farming is hip
- Ritualized dining brings people together
- Culi-crossovers – a marriage or film, food, fashion etc.
- Ethical eating is in
- No waste: Top to tail eating; Smaller portions; Recycling
- Etiquette is in
- Money is out – living soberly as a statement
- Singing in your kitchen
- Social dining: Food sharing; Guerilla dining; Eating with the neighbors
- Men in the kitchen
- Hobby catering is hot
- Antique cookbooks
RESTAURANT & BAR TRENDS:
- Creativity is king: Creative new concepts; Pop-up restaurants; Originality
- Affordable luxury
- Flexible pricing – prices are fluid and adapt continuously, based on availability, weather, group size, etc.
- Smaller portions
- Bistros
- Weinerei (Berlin-style wine bars)
- Wohnzimmer bars (relaxed ‘living room’ bars)
- Single purpose bars and restaurants
- Brunch on Sunday
- Impersonal restaurants are out
- Elitist eating is over
- Restaurants in bars
- Gin bars
Source: So HBMEO Trendlist; Foodinspirationmagazine.nl
To market, to market to buy some rhubarb…
We had lots of rain this past Earth Day weekend! That’s good news for our farmer friends. We can’t wait to see all of the beautiful fruit and veggies they will be bringing to opening day of the summer Glens Falls Farmers Market on Saturday, May 5th. It’s also Rhubarb Festival at the market so grab your re-usable grocery bags and take the opportunity to treat yourselves to the many culinary uses of this herbaceous perennial.
Soup’r Delicious – schedule
Soup’r Delicious: Recipe Contest & Community Cookbook
ALL MONTH April 9 – May 11
House Soup: Squash Apple Bisque (April) or Gazpacho (May)
Charity: Art in the Public Eye
Created by Samantha’s Café & Catering
Week 1 – April 9-13
Soup: Grandma’s Chicken Soup
Charity: House of Grace
Created by Irene E. Fischer, of Glens Falls
Soup: Mushroom Soup
Charity: Relay for Life “Charlie’s Angels” Team – American Cancer Society
Created by Peg Carter, of Corinth
Week 2, April 16-20
Soup: Harvest Soup
Charity: American Heart Association
Created by Lawrence M. Hart, of Whitehall
Soup: Cream of Ratatouille Soup
Charity: Schuylerville Public Library
Created by Rachel Jagareski, of Gansevoort
Week 3, April 23-27
Soup: Moroccan Carrot Soup
Charity: Freedom to Marry
Created by Doug Gruse, of Glens Falls
Soup: Farmers Market Soup
Charity: Make A Wish
Created by Sharon Stortz, of Chestertown
Week 4, April 30-May 4
Soup: Mom’s Spinach Soup
Charity: SPCA of Upstate NY
Created by Pamela M. Lafontaine, of Fort Edward
Soup: Mushroom Barley Soup
Charity: House of Grace
Created by Irene E Fischer, of Glens Falls
Week 5, May 7-11 (SPONSOR WEEK)
Soup: Tortellini & Spinach
Charity: Youth Ministry Program at Our Lady of Annunciation
Created by Lisa Balschunat, of Queensbury
PR CONSULTANT/FREELANCE WRITER
Soup: Peter’s Tomato Soup
Charity: Open Arms
Created by Nina Mucha, of Queensbury
BALFOUR REALTY
What’s in the bag?
Wondering what’s in this bag? Well, here are a few clues. It’s organic, farm direct, and fair-trade. The flavor and aroma might remind you of dark berry, vanilla, baking spice, tobacco, and hops.
You guessed it smarty-pants! It’s the very first shipment of a new socially conscious coffee to be featured at Samantha’s Café! This rich blend comes from the Gayo region of Sumatra (largest of the 17,500+ islands that make up the archipelago of Indonesia) and is roasted at the hip Caffé Vita in Seattle, recently named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best places in the world to get coffee.
“Sumatra Gayo River” is the first of many new roasts that will be offered at the café in the future. We hope you enjoy this velvety smooth brew as much as we do. Be sure to tell us what you think!
Soup’r Delicious!
Well, what are you waiting for? Submit your recipe today and you will automatically be included in our Soup’r Delicious Cookbook! Eight recipes will also be hand selected to be featured on the cafe menu in April. Local chefs will be secretly judging the soups to determine which is worthy of the Giant Soup Spoon Award!
50% of all soup sales will be donated – the participants to pick the charities! Two soups will be featured each week in April.
Don’t know how to make soup? I bet you know how to EAT soup!
Buy a bowl of soup during April and help raise money for one of the eight featured organizations. In addition, Samantha’s will be donating 50% of all sales from their “house” soup to a charity that we have chosen (Yes, you guessed it. We picked Art in the Public Eye as our charity).
Download the ENTRY FORM
Click here for the Official Press Release
Football, Friends, & Food…
Having people over for the big game? Don’t be stuck in the kitchen all night! Let us bring the food so you can enjoy your party. Custom orders also available for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free diets. Call us today for more information 792-5839!
Jan 11 – GG Mama’s benefit for the Open Door Mission
GG Mama’s is hosting another benefit for the Open Door Mission on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Chef Corby is using our homemade Honey Oat Bread again this month to make the yummy garlic bread that comes with your meal. Reservations are recommended – there were over 100 people who came out to support this great event in December! Call GG Mama’s at 793-5134
It’s a Nutty, Nutty World…
“It’s a Nutty, Nutty World”
That’s true but, it is also the name of a new salad coming soon to Samantha’s Cafe! We think you are really going to enjoy this one. Expect a little sweet and a little savory in every delicious bite! Look for it on the new menu this month.
-mixed greens
(green leaf lettuce, arugula, watercress)
-green apple slices
-perfectly aged bleu cheese crumble
-dried cranberries
-sugar roasted walnuts and pecans
-raspberry poppyseed dressing
Happy New Year!
Did you stay up to watch the ball drop last night? Whether you decided to ring in the new year at home or traveled out of town to party it up, we hope you had a great night! Here at the cafe, we celebrated with bride-to-be, Amanda, and her guests. There was a bounty of yummy treats including chocolate raspberry layer cake, a variety of fresh quiche, pumpkin rolls, and our new favorite dessert – mini raspberry mascarpone tarts! After the bridal shower, Liz went home to be with her little ones and Jen headed up to Montreal to spend the night with hubby’s sister and their new baby nephew on his first ever New Year’s Eve.
Now that the holiday is over, we are focused on many exciting plans for 2012. The first big announcement is the new restaurant menu which will take effect in mid-January. You spoke up and we listened. Squash Apple Bisque, Mac ‘n Cheese, Crowing Chicken Salad and many other favorites will remain on the menu. Baked Tofu Wrap, Breakfast Sandwiches, vegan desserts, and many other items will be added! Other plans for the year include an expanded catering menu, regularly scheduled evening events at the cafe, and an improved outdoor dining area on the porch later this spring. We will be posting our progress on all of these new projects here on the blog and on Facebook. If you have suggestions that would help us improve your dining experience, we would love to hear from you anytime. Write to us at samanthascafeandcatering@gmail.com.
Wishing you and yours a very happy New Year!
Holiday Party Madness!
Do you love hosting your annual holiday party but, dread the clean up after the guests leave? There is an easy solution…have it catered next year! Samantha’s Cafe & Catering offers everything from hors d’oeuvres to dinner – at your place or ours. All you need to do is eat, drink, and be merry and we will take care of the rest. Call us for more information or to reserve your 2012 events in advance! 792.5839
I say lat-kuh, you say lat-kee!
We had a great time competing in the first ever Latke Fest at Temple Beth El this past weekend! Our recipe was a twist on the tradition with beets (in place of potato), mango salsa (in place of applesauce), & chive crème fraîche (in place of sour cream). The salsa and cream were both pretty delicious, if we do say so ourselves. You might just see one or both on the cafe menu at some point in the future! Check out some of the event photos on the Post Star website.
(Image © Shawn LaChapelle/ The Post Star)
RECIPE: Beet Latkes with Mango Salsa & Chive Crème Fraiche
Latke Ingredients:
-2 Large Beets
-3 Scallions
-1 Egg
-1 ½ Tbsp. Flour
-2 Tbsp. Matzo Meal
-1/2 tsp. salt
Latke Recipe:
-wash beets to remove dirt
-roast beets at 350 degrees for 45 min to 1 hr
-let cool and rub skins off
-grate using food processor
-roll grated beets in towel to remove excess water
(we just go ahead and use our dish towels because we have a laundry service but you probably want to use paper towels at
home =)
-slice scallions (use both the green and white part)
-combine all ingredients and form into disc shapes
-pour 1 inch of peanut oil into a skillet and set on medium/high heat
-fry 2-3 minutes then flip and fry the other side for another 2 minutes
Salsa Ingredients:
-2 Ripe Mangos
-1/4 Red Pepper
-2 Tbsp. Orange Marmalade
-1 Tbsp. Fresh Mint
-1 ¾ Tbsp. Lime Juice
-1 Scallion
-Cider Vinegar
Salsa Recipe:
-Chop Mango into small cubes
-Slice Scallion (use just the green part)
-Confetti Chop Red Pepper
-Chiffonade Mint
-Dressing: combine lime juice, cider vinegar, & marmalade
-Combine all ingredients
-Spoon over the latke and serve
Crème Fraiche Ingredients:
-1 Cup Heavy Cream
-2 Tbsp. Buttermilk
-1/2 Bunch of Chives
Crème Fraiche Recipe:
-combine first 2 ingredients and place in covered jar for 8-24 hours at room temperature
-add chives to thickened cream
-Spoon over the latke and serve. Yum!
“Rethinking fast food as delicious and nutritious”
Check out the article about our “Take & Bake” specials in The Post Star today!
Shop Local This Holiday Season!
Join us at the cafe on Thursday, December 15th from 7-9pm for a shopping extravaganza and bite to eat. (Samantha’s will be offering a light menu for the evening.) The entire restaurant will be transformed into a shop for the night with work from over a dozen local authors and artists. Find books and functional art in a variety mediums including glass, fibers, wood, and more. Spinning demo by Drumlen Designs. See how she spins the wool that later will become one of her sculptural knit hats!
(December 15th is a great night to shop in downtown Glens Falls. Don’t forget to also check out Ladies Night at Sterling & Company, LARAC, and Minky Mink from 4-8pm. )
Participating Authors & Artists:
-Maury Thompson, “The Biggest Kid at the Balloon Festival: The Walter Grishkot Story” (biography/local history)
-Larry Dudley, founder of The Hudson Press and author of “Forty-Eight Land (novel)
-Joe Cutshall-King, author of historical novel, “The Burning of the Piping Rock.”
-Mike Mender, “Dark Tempest Rolling” (thriller novel)
-Amanda Shaffer “Dog Gone Confused” (children’s book)
-Pat Leonard “Transfiguration” (novel)
-Mason Smith “Towards Polaris” (Adirondack novel)
-Joan A’Hearn “That’s All She Wrote: A Biography of Life At GE” (memoir)
-Fire Oak Studio, the Pyrography Art of Christina Kester
-Just for Ewe by Drumlen Designs - artist demo! handspun wool hats. each is a uniquely knit masterpiece
-Fused & Blown Glass Ornaments & Serving Wear by Cheryl Gutmaker
-DebraAnn Salat - hand stitched ornaments & knit scarves
-Locally produced honey & gifts (Candles, lotion, lip balm, & gift baskets) by Saratoga Apiary
-Mamie’s & Edith’s - handpainted mailboxes, tile magnets, trivets, cards
-Professional Gift Wrapping by Crystal Paul from Meadow Crafts
-Pottery by Dolores Thomson
-Pillows & Potholders by Fiber Artist Maria Wulf
-Repurposed Vinyl Record Bowls by Courtney Nettleton
-Paintings by Helen Ruddock
-Baby Blankets & Throws by Pepi Designs (Linda Friedman)
Welcome to the new Samantha’s
Thank you to Leif Alexander Bernard Photography and all other attendees who sent in their photos of our Grand Re-Opening. Check out the full photo album of the event here.
There were well over 100 people who gathered at the cafe to hear great music by Cabin 3 and try sample-size portions of old favorites and new recipes including Turkeyberry, Squash Apple Bisque, Moroccan Basmati, Hot Meatloaf, Baked Tofu, Apricot CousCous, Thai Noodles, and more.
Much to our surprise, the Baked Tofu was by far the most popular item of the night. Your continued feedback will help us develop the new menu which is scheduled to be released just after the holiday season. Some of the changes will include more vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options on the cafe menu and expanded offerings on our catering menu. Please send us your comments, suggestions, or recipes to samanthascafeandcatering@gmail.com
GRAND RE-OPENING EVENT! November 19th
After almost three decades of creativity in the kitchen, Carole Newell is taking her well-deserved retirement. Liz Wilcox and Jennifer Kraft invite you to celebrate the grand re-opening of the restaurant on Saturday, November 19th from 7-9pm. There will be a tasting of your old favorites as well as new creations. Let us know what you would like to see added to the menu.
-Live music with Cabin 3!
-Exhibition of original artwork by painter, Lisa Adamson.
-Spinning demo by Drumlen Designs.
See how she creates the yarn used to knit her very unique hats!
-Complimentary Wine & Menu Sampler
NEW! at Samantha’s this fall/winter…
-rotating monthly fine art exhibits
-gift shop featuring fine art & handmade items
-vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, & heart healthy choices
(these new menu items will be introduced over the coming months)
