http://signatureswinona.com/blog Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:10:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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, ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=27 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=25 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, ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=22 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=20 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=19 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=18 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=17 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=16 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 ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=14 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, ... http://signatureswinona.com/blog/?p=12