A reader has asked for an update on the restaurant ~ we’re still on track for an early summer opening (notice how carefully we are avoiding a specific date…). There has been progress on both the interior and exterior of the building, but it’s not quite beautiful yet – just bits are beautiful! Here are some photos I took a couple of hours ago. As you’ll notice, it’s another cloudy day here ~ in fact, it began snowing again about 10 minutes ago. I tried to panic and head for home, but the boss would not hear of it. Meanie.
Coming soon - The Partridge & Pear Restaurant at Christmas Place!
The Conservatory
Clearly, it’s already in use for private parties! (Flashback to December, I just remembered I was supposed to get a couple of those chairs for Christmas! Who had my name in the drawing? Someone’s got some ‘splainin’ to do..) The last time I was in this room, the floor was a bed of loose rocks.
I did not even notice the fireplace hiding behind the ladder on the left when I was taking this picture of the marvelous tray ceiling that’s going in! You can see it’s all taping and spackling inside this week.
A second fireplace in one of the dining rooms. It’s become a bit of a rabbit warren now, and I can’t tell you for sure yet which room is which. Chef Aaron knows, I hope!
I think I was meant to use one of those hard hats .. but at least I have plenty of hairspray working for me against hard objects falling from above.
Oops! Looks like the kitchen is last on the list for some TLC.
We’re anxious to see the stone go up on the outside of the building, and the hand-painted murals coming to life on the inside. I’ll be back with more pictures when that starts to take shape. Until then, keep an eye out for this logo around town ~ it means a really great food experience is heading your way! We’ll set a place at the table for you.
You know what this all means?? Soon you’ll be able to come for a fabulous dinner, shop a little (or a lot), spend the night in luxury – and still make it to work on time in the morning! Now that’s a quick and complete getaway.
~Janet @ The Christmas Place
We are regulars at the Inn. Last year we spent 2 nights there with my in-laws from Georgia. It was their first visit and we decided it would become a family tradition. We are looking forward to visiting the restaurant.
So glad you enjoyed The Inn, and I know you’ll really enjoy the restaurant, too! We’re looking forward to seeing you again this year.
~Janet
What types of food will be served?
YAY! Thanks a bunch Janet for those pictures…It looks like the restaurant is progressing nicely. We made our reservation at the Inn at Christmas Place for November and can’t wait to come down, try out the restaurant and splurge at the Christmas Place.
Thanks again for making my day!
Shellia, the menu will feature regionally-inspired dishes, with some dishes only available in season. Lunch will include comfort foods such as soups, salads, and gourmet sandwiches. For dinner, we’ll have a “holiday traditions” selection that includes such things as cornish hen, leg of lamb, and pork tenderloin. Some of the recipes are from family members. We’ll also have fish and other choices you’d expect to find at a nice restaurant. You can enjoy a ceasar salad prepared table-side. Desserts will be handmade – actually, everything we serve will be prepared from scratch! I’m looking forward to sweet potatoe straws prepared with blue cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette.
~Janet
just wondering here it is almost May and is it open now for the public?
Not yet! We’re looking at a mid-June opening date – so close, it’s getting scary! We’ve got to redo the whole parking lot and part of the store’s sidewalks. I’m going inside again one day this week – I’ll report back on progress.
~Janet
All the way from Texas, we’ve had stays at The Inn for each of the past 3 summers, and we’re coming again the third week of June this year, too.
What’s the status of the restaurant? Still expecting a mid-June opening?
David, it’s going to be tight – I think we’ve pushed back a week or 10 days due to some equipment malfunctions! We’re awaiting the arrival of new ovens. No firm date yet, but it might not be til the last week of June. As soon as an opening date is confirmed, we’ll be announcing it here and on Facebook. Keeping my fingers crossed for your trip!
~Janet