Rivertown Inn’s North African Dinner
July 29, 2009
Please join us for our North African wine dinner
on Thursday, August 13th.
The roots to North African cuisine can be traced back more than 2000 years.
Over several centuries, traders, travelers, invaders, migrants and immigrants have all influenced the cuisine of North Africa, which is as diverse as the land, its people and its history. The aromatic variety of spices, like saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, contribute to the culinary culture of North Africa. This dinner will highlight some traditional flavors from the region.
Prepared by Chef Ray Wyatt, our five course dinner features the finest in gourmet cuisine, freshest seasonal ingredients, and exquisite wines expertly paired to each course.
Aperitif and tours of the Inn offered one half hour before dinner.
First course served at 6:30pm.
Advance Reservations Required.
$80 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
In addition, you may also choose to stay at the Inn
on the evening of our Wine Dinners.
Enjoy our gourmet wine dinner, then experience a luxurious
overnight stay in one of our Carriage House Grand Suites or
main house Suites and Bedchambers. The following morning
brings a sumptuous three-course gourmet breakfast.
Our wine dinner and overnight stay is specially priced at
$499 for our Carriage House Grand Suites and
$399 for main house Suites and Bedchambers.
Price includes all taxes and gratuities.
Reserve early. Space is limited and rooms will fill quickly.
For More Information, or to See Our 2009 Wine Dinner Schedule Please Visit Our Website at
Please note that in addition to our regularly-scheduled Wine Dinners, private dinners for 12 or more can be arranged on select dates. Please speak to the Chef or to a member of our staff for more information.
Summer Cluesdays Featuring Chef Ray Wyatt
July 28, 2009
Summer Cluesdays kicks off three weeks of searching for treasure tonight in Downtown Stillwater!
The fourth week of Summer Tuesdays kicks off a treasure-trove of fun for families and adventure-seekers on Tuesday, July 28. Treasure hunters are invited to pick up “clue” cards at the Summer Tuesdays booth on Tuesday night. Those who decipher the clues to find the participating businesses will have a chance to win gift certificates from participating businesses. Prize drawings will be held the final evening of Summer Tuesdays on August 18 for a $200 grand prize, $100 2nd prize and $50 3rd prize. Clue cards will also be available at the booth the remaining four weeks of the event or at the Chamber Office throughout the week.
Visit Summer Tuesdays tonight and visit with Chef Ray Wyatt from Rivertown Inn!
Summer Cluesdays – Today!
Tuesday, July 28, 4:30 p.m. (Every Tuesday from July 7 – August 18)
North Lowell Park, Stillwater
4:30 p.m. – Market with over 40 art, retail, craft, food, music and information booths, check it out!
4:30-8 p.m. – Valley Cooks Featuring Rivertown Inn and Chef Ray Wyatt! He will be serving Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with a Red Onion Balsamic Jam.
4:30-8 p.m. – Chamber Grill featuring River Market Community Co-op
7:30 p.m. – Music featuring Davina and the Vagabonds, sponsored by Music St. Croix
Dusk (9:15 p.m.) – Movie featuring “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” sponsored by Action Rental, The Chef’s Gallery and St. Croix Signs
Special Appearances by:
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dan Eichelberg with Swing Dance lessons and demonstrations
6:45-7:25 p.m. – Margeretha Mattsson and the Swedish Fiddlers
Visit www.summertuesdays.com for more information!
Room Highlight: Christina Rossetti Bedchamber
July 27, 2009
This month’s Room Highlight is our Christina Rossetti Bedchamber. This fabric-draped bedchamber features feminine tones of twilight blue silk, misty taupe and copper-brown in a stunning space that celebrates Christina Rossetti’s Italian roots and her preoccupation with love and world beauty. The beautiful french canopy bed is the oldest in the home, originally from the 16oo’s. Because it is from such an earlier time, the bed is only a full-size and we recommend that no one over 5′10″ stay in the room because it is quite short. No queen or king-size beds back then! This bedchamber also has a lovely carved wooden shelve and cupboard. It is perfect for the “travel-sized” couple or single woman looking to get away.
The cozy bath features an intimate , drapery-enclosed corner bath area with a whirlpool soaking tub, and beautifully carved Italian mirror. This bedchamber is filled with dreamy romance.
This Week’s Activities!
July 21, 2009
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We have a busy week this week as Lumber Jack Days is held here in Stillwater Thursday, July 23-26th. There are a lot of fun and exciting things to do and see so make sure you come down to Stillwater and check it out!
Lumberjack Days is Stillwater’s annual summer celebration. Most of the festivities are held in Lowell Park adjacent to the beautiful St. Croix River in historic downtown Stillwater. 1970 ticket prices for 2009 Concerts. National-act concerts and lumberjack shows along with one of the largest musically choreographed fireworks shows in the United States are just a sample of the entertainment waiting for you at Lumberjack Days ‘09.
This year’s bands include Creedance Clearwater Revisited, Joey Page, Zed Leppelin, and The Wallflowers!
Don’t forget the 2009 Treasure Hunt, Grand Parade, Authentic 1860’s Baseball, Freight House Road Races, 2009 Dogs & Logs World Championship, and Thunder in the Valley!
For More Information, Please Visit www.lumberjackdays.com
Saturday, July 25th
Lumberjack Days: Day Three
Events begin early on Saturday with the STIHL Dogs & Logs World Championships beginning at 7:30am with the DockDogs Speed Retrieve competition. The Ironjack semi-finals begin at 8:30 with the chop, saw, axethrow and boom run competitions.
“Pancakes in the Park” starts at 7:30am and runs until 10:30am on the Freight House restaurant deck so that runners and fans can get in a good breakfast before the Freight House Road Races that begin at 8:00am. The 10 Mile Run, 5K Run, and the SCPA 5K Pledge Walk will all end in Lowell Park.
For the shoppers out there, the downtown sidewalk sales begin at 9:00am. All the great shops along Main St. will be putting out terrific items at discounted prices! The Lumberjack Days Marketplace will also open at 12:00pm.
Make sure you bring your children down to Lumberjack Days with you today! The 12th Annual Kid’s Coin Scramble will be held at the south end of Lowell Park today. They can add to their college fund, the treasure totals over $250! Age groups include 2-4, 5-7, 8-9, and 10-12. Also, the 3rd Annual Kid’s Concert begins at 1:00pm with Savvy and Mandy and Joey Page performing at the north end of Lowell Park and the “Disney Party Patrol” located at the south end!
Tonight, the Lumberjack Days ‘09 Music Spectacular Night III will be a huge event featuring The Nadas, Bottle Rockets and The Wallflowers. You don’t want to miss this performance! Park passes are required so don’t forget to buy them! They are available online at www.lumberjackdays.com
Sunday, July 26th
Final Day of Lumberjack Days!
Today starts off with the Ecumenical Church Service – Community Pancake Breakfast held in Pioneer Park from 7:30-11:00am. After eating some tasting pancakes, head out to the Old Athletic Field and watch authentic 1860’s baseball! See how the game was meant to be played as the Washington County Historical Society presents a 1860 vintage base ball exhibition, including 3 games. The games are played by 1860 rules of base ball [two words back then] and uniforms of that era are worn. Some interesting rules include the batter [called the striker] is out if the ball is caught on the fly or first bounce; there is no sliding, no swearing, and no sweating — especially if ladies are present. For more information, check out this link: Vintage Baseball
The STIHL Dogs & Logs Championships is back today as well. The Ironjack Endurance Finals as well as the DockDogs Big Air competition will be held at noon with the Finals held at 2:00pm. My personal favorite of the competitions is the STIHL Dogs & Logs Relay Races where 3 dogs and 2 lumberjacks team up in head to head relays! The relay races begin at 3:30pm at the north end of Lowell Park.
Don’t forget the Lumberjack Days ‘09 Grand Parade! With over 150 units, this is a fantastic parade to watch and the whole family will love it! Bystanders beware, parade watchers are known to get hit with water balloons and squirt guns!
The Lumberjack Days ‘o9 Music Spectacular Night IV begins with the Stillwater Area High School Jazz Band kicking off the award ceremonies. Awards will be given out to the winners of Joseph’s Pie Baking Contest, Cribbage Tournament, Chess Tournament, Karate and Treasure Hunt!
Lumberjack Days ‘09 finishes with a bang with the band Zed Leppelin performing on the floating stage. After the band finishes, the Thunder in the Valley XIII Fireworks Finale will begin! Thunder in the Valley is one of the largest musically choreographed fireworks shows in the United States, so don’t miss out!
More News on The Kitchen (Formerly Stones Restaurant)
July 17, 2009
The Kitchen, a new restaurant in Stillwater, is located in the Grand Garage space that was formerly Stones Restaurant. The Kitchen was recently featured in the Small Bites section St. Paul Pioneer Press on Thursday. Restaurant critic Kathie Jenkins states that The Kitchen’s great asset is the patio. When Stone’s restaurant closed, locals mourned the closing of the most beautiful patio in town. Since The Kitchen opened in that space last week, people are already looking to dine outside. The new owners, Jim Kyndberg chef/owner of the former Bayport Cookery, and Erick Harcey and Ben Hiza, who also run Victory 44 in Minneapolis, moved in without changing much of anything. As a matter of fact, the old Stone’s sign was still up opening week.
According to Jenkins, Jim Kyndberg’s menu covers all the bases – beef tartare, shrimp cocktail, raw oysters, calamari, burgers, steak, fish and mac ‘n’ cheese. However, she does state that many of the dishes are too heavy for this time of year. Overall though, The Kitchen is a sociable place with decent food, and it will have a crowd soon. For the rest of the summer, you’ll need good luck to score a seat on the patio.
To See the Full Article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Please Click Here
The Kitchen is located at 324 S. Main St. in the Grand Garage building. To Make a Reservation, Please Call (651)439-1900. Open For Dinner Monday-Saturday.
