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New U. Event - The James Store - Saturday, April 18th, 2009

New U. Event
The James Store, 124 E. Broadway
Granville, Ohio
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 10am - 2pm

Just in time to enjoy sunny days and warm weather!  Get ready to enjoy spring and summer with Inspirational Design, Fresh Skin, and Brighter Eyes.  The James Store is partnering with Rejuvenations to invite you to a fun-filled day of new spring and summer fashions, hot spring eye colors, and beautiful skin.

They will offer discounts to both stores as well as some great giveaways for this special one day event.  Staff will be on hand to guide you through the latest fashion trends, free mini-microderm abrasion sessions and makeovers.

Space is limited for the mini-micros so please contact The James Store right away if you have any questions about the event or would like to reserve a spot!

Read more about the event on our The James Stote Facebook page.

“Best of the Northwest” Wine Dinner on March 19th, 2009

We cordially invite you to attend

The Best of The Northwest
a Short Story Brasserie Wine Dinner

Hosted by Josefa Concannon of Northwest Core Collection
and Ken Harvey of Cutting Edge Selections on March 19th, 2009.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience some fantastic wines from the Oregon and Washington regions with a dinner course matched to each wine.

The dinner will begin with a 6:00 reception with passed hors d’oeuvres.  A
four course wine dinner expertly prepared by award winning Executive Chef Chad Lavely will start at 6:30.  Each course is paired with a wine from the Northwest Core Collection.

The dinner will be prix fixe for $59, tax and gratuity not included.  Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant at 740-587-0281 (credit card required).

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Passed Canapes
Bethel Heights Pinot Gris, Oregon 2006

 Lobster Gazpacho
L’Ecole No 41 Semillon, Washington 2007

Seared Salmon Filet, Goat Cheese-Mushroom Strudel & Earl Grey Infused Jus
Solena Grand Cuvee Pinot Noir, Oregon 2007

Classic French Cassoulet of Pork, Saucisson a  l’Ail & Flageolettes
L’Ecole No 41 Columbia Valley Syrah,  Washington

Gourmet Artisan Cheeses of Northwest America
Seven Hills ‘Klipsun Vineyard’ Cabernet, Washington 2005

Parties at Whatever Works Art Space

Looking for an interesting new location for your next party?  The Whatever Works Art Space located at 115 W. Broadway (basement of First Baptist Church) has a number of great options for parties, birthday and otherwise.  You can learn more here:

http://www.whateverworksatfbc.vpweb.com/Parties.html

Some of the options are:

Paint Your Own Pottery
Suitable for ages 3 through adult. 8 painters minimum
Cost: $35 for 2 hour party including facility and instruction- plus cost of pieces. (Choose from 6″ tiles, mugs, plates, assorted animals, trinket boxes, pet dishes– also special orders.)

Handbuilding with Clay
Suitable for ages 3 through adult. 8 handbuilders minimum
Cost: $45 for two hour party including facility and instruction plus $10 each for
baseball size ball of clay (one pound).
Instructor will suggest projects and assist in forming and glazing.
Will be fired, ready to pick up in two to three weeks.

Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding with Clay
Coming Soon!
Suitable for ages 10 through adult. 3 available wheels, can alternate wheel throwing and handbuilding. Recommend 3 to 6 people only- check with instructor.
Cost: $55 for two hour party, includes facility and instruction in wheel throwing, handbuilding and glazing; plus $10 for each baseball size ball of clay (one pound) used whether it gets fired or is put in reclaim bag. (If you would like to have a two hour party with no break, the cost is $75 plus clay.)
Your pieces are glazed wet, right on the wheel or the table, then once-fired. Pieces will be ready for pick up in three weeks.

Have questions or need more info?  Visit the WWAS contact us page.

Adult Soccer - Sundays & Wednesdays - Bryn Du Tennis Court

Drop in adult soccer is being played:

• Sundays at 1:00 pm
• Wednesdays at 9:00 pm

at Bryn Du Mansion Tennis Courts.  The cost is $35 divided by the number of players– usually ends up being ~$5.  This will run until it gets warm & dry enough to move outside at Raccoon Valley.

The Short Story Brasserie Announces “Traveling with Papa Hemingway” Dinner Series

We are pleased to introduce our “Traveling with Papa Hemingway” Dinners, a changing prix fixe 3 course dinner offered Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.  Each month we choose a new destination frequented by Papa Hemingway, and build a menu from that region. We start our journey at his home in Key West, Florida.

Dinner on Whitehead Street

Black Bean Soup Sauteed Sofrito Fish Cakes, Sweet & Spicy Slaw, Creamy Chipotle Sauce Lazy Key Lime Sundae Vanilla Gelato, Lime Curd & Raspberry Coulis $29 **

Next Stop Havana, Cuba

Reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant at 740-587-0281.  Please mention “Traveling with Papa Hemingway” when you make your reservation by phone or enter “Traveling with Papa Hemingway” into the “Special Requests for the Maitre D’ when making reservations online through Open Table.

** Tax and gratuity not included.

Special Presidential Inauguration Dinner Tuesday at The Short Story Brasserie!

Come join us Tuesday, January 20th for a special Presidential Inauguration Dinner at The Short Story Brasserie.  Our Executive Chef Chad Lavely has prepared a three course dinner influenced by this historic event.

Sparkling Winter Salad
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Abigail Lincolns Chicken Fricasse
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Election Cake

This three course dinner is $20.09 plus tax, gratuity and beverages.  Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 740-587-0281 or online at our website.  We hope to see you here for this special event.

Valentine’s Day Dining at The Short Story Brasserie

The Short Story Brasserie announces its special pre fixe menu for Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14^th.  Executive Chef Chad Lavely has prepared a four course menu that will make for an unforgettable Valentine’s evening.  The Valentine’s Day pre fixe menu is $55 per person with an optional paired wine package for an additional $20 per person.

Reservations can be made online or by calling 740-587-0281.

Note: cancellations may be made online before 5:00 pm on February 12, 2009 but may be subject to cancellation fees.  Please contact the restaurant with any questions regarding late cancellations or cancellation fees.

Saint Valentines Menu 2009

Oyster “Martini”

Oysters, Bacon, Spinach, Blue Cheese & Pernod

Or

Salmon Bellini

Buckwheat Pancake, Smoked Salmon Roulade, Crème Frache & Chives

Velvet Lobster Bisque

Or

Bleeding Heart Salad

Romaine Hearts, Hearts of Palm, Endive & Blood Orange

Roast Quail

Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, Caramelized Battone of Winter Roots, & Natural Jus

Or

Beef Bourgogne

Tender Beef Simmered in Red Wine, Vegetables, & Duchess Potatoes

Or

Coulibiac Bonne Femme

Sole, Salmon, & Scallops Layered with Spinach & Potato Encroute. Sauce Bonne Femme

Dirty Little Secret Hearts

Or

Chilled Tropical Fruits

In Prosecco & Vanilla Gelato

Or

Crème Brulee

Classic Caramelized Vanilla Custard

Facebook Fan Rankings for Granville Ohio Pages

Granville, Ohio businesses and organizations are creating Facebook pages, and we thought it might be interesting to rank them based on the number of fans.   So here goes:  the official list.  (Note:  if you are aware of a Granville business or organization with a Facebook page, leave it in the comments section and we will add it.

Rankings - February 10, 2009

1. Amy Butler - 1,117
2. Whit’s Frozen Custard -258
3. Aces High - 80
4. Noir - 79
5. James Store -72
6. Wine Cache - 68
7. Reader’s Garden - 55
8. The Short Story -54
9. Granville Ohio Online -38
10. Josie Posie Cookies - 28
11.  Denison Museum - 25
12. Lemonade Fitness -21
13. Welsh Hills School - 10

Rankings - January 12, 2009

1. Amy Butler - 702
2. Noir - 74
3. Aces High - 73
4. Whit’s Frozen Custard - 56
5. Wine Cache - 46
6. James Store - 36
7. The Short Story - 30
8. Denison Museum - 21
9. Granville Ohio Online - 15
10. Lemonade Fitness - 10

Become a Facebook Fan of Granville Ohio Online

For all of you Facebook users out there, become a fan of our Facebook page by visiting it here:

www.facebook.com/pages/Granville-Ohio-Online/61267450024

And clicking on the “Become a Fan” link.  If you are not a Facebook user, take this chance to become one– it’s easy.  We plan to use this page to keep you up-to-speed on Granville events & other happenings, updates to GranvilleOhioOnline.com, and other great info.  We also hope our fans will use this as a forum for discussion and commentary on Granville life.

Give it a go…

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Dining At The Short Story Brasserie

The Short Story Brasserie is the perfect place for your Holiday dining.

For Chrismas Eve dinner The Short Story will be open from 5pm to 10pm.  Reservations can be made online or by calling 740-587-0281.

For New Year’s Eve Executive Chef Chad Lavely has created an amazing five course fixed price menu to celebrate the start of 2009.  The fixed price menu is $75 per person and wine pairings are available with each course for an additional $25 per person.  Please call for reservations at 740-587-0281, credit card required.  Cancellations made within 48 hours will be charged 50%.

New Year’s Eve Menu

Amuse Bouche
 
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Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup
Or
Frisse Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pecans & Blue Cheese
 
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Seared Sea Scallop on Butternut Squash Raviolie, Smoked Bacon Cream
Or
Fricasse of Rabbit with Winter Vegetables
 
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Roast Eye of Rib Steak, Sauce Bordelaise
Or
Boursin Cheese & Herb Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Or
Sauteed Salmon Filet on a Saffron-Mussle Cream Sauce
 
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Chocolate Truffle Tart with Orange Caramel Sauce
Or
Grand Marnier Crème Brulee
Or
New York Style Cheese Cake with Brandied Cherries