Monthly Archives: November 2011

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

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.

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)