Summer is hotter than…
Holy smokes has it been hot in the kitchen! We have pushed on through. That was going to be the only thing I said in this post, but I didn’t want to come off as a whiner. So, lets talk a bit about the summer menu. It has been very popular, well received, and fun to make. The corn dogs have been a hit, and the lefse keeps on selling. Much to my fiancee’s dismay. (She helps make the lefse most of the time.) Thanks honey! It’s crazy... [Read More...]
2010 summer menu is ready!
It was brutal, but we managed to set aside our differences and come together to form what is to be known as “The Summer Menu!” You have to say that with an action movie preview voice to get the full effect. Yes, we did it! It is done! The summer menu looks great, and I know it will taste even better. There are a few experiments we have to perform on some recipes to get the specific results we are looking for, but for the most part it is... [Read More...]
The 2010 summer menu is imminent…
That’s right, it’s here. A brand spanking new summer for us cooks to create a menu for. This is my favorite time of year because of all the wonderful local produce we will be getting. Our first CSA (community supported agriculture) was this past Saturday, the farmers have been calling, and our garden is looking great! It is really almost here, summer! Tonight is our kitchen menu meeting. Everyone will bring in ideas. Some will make the... [Read More...]
Graduation/Mother’s Day Weekend…
Oh my gosh! What a weekend! The restaurant was, for the most part; full to capacity all weekend! What a sight to see! I would like to send out thanks to all of our friends and families that chose to spend their special moments with us here at Signatures. Whether it was lunch on Friday for graduation, dinner on Saturday for a special night out, or Mother’s Day brunch; it was great to see all of you. The staff here (both in the kitchen, and... [Read More...]
“The end of April already!”
Famous last words, “It’s the end of April already?” Well yes, it is. February and March have come and gone. Oh, how the time flies when you are having fun! The spring menu has gone over very well with regulars and newcomers alike. I try to get out into the dining room the nights I am working, to chat with all of you. About the food, the wine, the next “Queens of the Stone Age” album, just about whatever, but mostly the... [Read More...]
Spring Menu Tasting
Well we (the amazing crew I have in the kitchen) put out the new Spring Menu for the waitstaff last night to taste and witness first hand. Let me tell you, it was a happy bunch! I think we all get a little excited for our new menus. The kitchen is happy to move on from the past menu. We tend to get a little edgy cooking the same menu items night after night. Creatively speaking, it’s like a writer damned to keep writing the same novel, over... [Read More...]
Saint Valentine’s Day Weekend
Valentine’s Day weekend. Wow! That’s all I have to say about that. Well, that’s a lie. I do have more to say. I need to say thank you to everyone that came out this past weekend. The fact that you picked us as the destination to spend time with your loved ones is truly an honor. It was a crazy weekend here at Signatures. With a wedding, a rehearsal dinner, a couple of larger tables, and normal dining (If you can call Valentine’s... [Read More...]
Only 42 Days Left for the Winter Menu…
First off, let me apologize for not writing a blog for sometime. I’ve been meaning to write, but you know how time can get away from us. With that said, I am here now and will be writing blogs on a regular basis. Whenever some new ideas come up, we are doing an amazing dinner special, or I just need to rant about food. So it’s February 5th, The Winter Menu has been our best yet, and there are only 42 days left until we roll out our Spring... [Read More...]
October 5th! The new fall menu will be out!
Hey everyone! After a few minor delays, the kitchen staff and I have finished the Fall menu! It’s really going to be delicious! Shellfish Linguini with Heirloom Tomato Confit (Yeah, we make our pasta from scratch!), Seared Local Rainbow Trout with Apple and Dill Minnesota Wild Rice, Bacon Wrappped Seared Local Pork loin with a Whole Grain Dijon Maple Cream Sauce! Come on! You have to get out here and check this out! One of our best menus yet,... [Read More...]
Fall is in the air………….New menu time!
It’s already Labor Day, the leaves are starting to change color. The smell of Autumn is all around, and the kitchen crew and I are starting to plan for our Fall menu. I always love this time of year. The farmers have tons of great produce for us to use, green beans, squash, beets, tomatoes, carrots, onions, potatoes, swiss chard, the list goes on. We will definitely be utilizing as much as possible on the upcoming menu. Staying true to our mission,... [Read More...]