Visualize your party
Planning a 300-person wedding can be an overwhelming task. And for the visual bride, picturing the Visions Event Center filled with tables and seats to accommodate her big day could seem even more daunting. Now, with the help of Meeting Matrix–the newest in computer imagery technology–Signatures is able to offer brides and event coordinators a view into their wedding or party, days, weeks and even months before the event date. “It... [Read More...]
Can’t eat just one
Nothing beats the resounding crunch of a fresh potato chip, and at Signatures, our house-made truffle-salted potato crisps rival any bagged counterpart. Chef de Partie Zach Murphy fries up house-made potato crisps at Signatures. These decedent snacks have been on the menu longer than most of the chefs behind the line can remember, and for good reason: they are a true customer favorite. Before the Russet potato rounds take a 2-minute dip in the fryer,... [Read More...]
Behind the Line: Meet the Signatures’ staff
Name, Title at Signatures: Annie Kieffer, dining room server Age: 20 Annie Kieffer, dining room server at SignaturesTime worked at Signatures: 8 months Favorite food memory: “When I was pregnant on bed rest on New Year’s Eve last year, my boyfriend made me a house-made pasta, scallops, lobster tail, and crab meat in white sauce. It completely blew me away. He even got me sparkling grape juice. He made it a really special night in.” Last... [Read More...]
The Grill’s doors open
The Grill at Signatures. The taps were flowing, TV flipped on and servers at the ready as The Grill at Signatures opened its doors to invited guests this weekend for a trial of operations. The soft-opening of the new bar/grill on the Winona Golf & Dining properties begins Monday, and staff as well as customers are ready for the kitchen to fire up. “Everyone is just overjoyed and wants to get started right away,” Manager Brandon Skaare... [Read More...]
Pull up a stool at the satellite bar
Talk of renovations could have non-regulars’ heads spinning, but those who have dined at Signatures in the last two months have noticed an immediate change: the temporary satellite bar inside the trophy room of the restaurant. Complete demolition and construction takes times, and guests still want to be able to enjoy a cocktail with their prime rib dinners on Saturday nights. This satellite bar offers the full bar and wine list with just a slimmed... [Read More...]
Agnolotti, ravioli and the art of house-made pasta
Cheese agnolotti is created by Signatures' Sous Chef Rico Perez. The Valentine’s Day reservation book may be closed, but guests can enjoy the delicious taste of house-made pasta every day on the Winter menu at Signatures. Sous Chef Rico Perez worked diligently the entire weekend, preparing for one of the busiest nights of the year. Perez prepped more than 100 orders (or about 500 individual pieces of pasta) for the 130 holiday diners tonight. “It... [Read More...]
Valentine’s is more than one day at Signatures
February 14 oftentimes means one day of pampering for that special person in your life, complete with flowers, chocolate, and of course, a fancy dinner out on the town. Signatures wants to extend this feeling of bliss the entire weekend leading up to the Tuesday holiday by offering a special Valentine’s Day Couple 3-Course Dinner. To start off your romantic meal, you have the choice of Spinach & Raspberry Salad or Apple & Belgian Endive... [Read More...]
Construction Update: February 2012
Warmer weather in early February may be keeping the golfers hopeful for a short winter season, as construction inside the Winona Golf & Dining properties continues despite sun, snow, or rain outside. The Grill at Signatures taking shape. The custom viewing window overlooking renovations showcases the completion of drywall in the Grill at Signatures bar area as well as the new pro shop. Windows are expected to arrive and be placed in the next 10... [Read More...]
Behind the Line: Meet the Signatures’ staff
Name, Title at Signatures: Laura Hofford, Front of House Supervisor Age: 22 Time worked at Signatures: 2 Years in June Laura Hofford, front of house supervisor Favorite food memory: “When we were little, I only lived a mile from my grandma so we’d walk over there and pick fresh strawberries, blueberries and pea pods and eat them. They were so good.” Last meal on Earth: “My mom’s homemade chow mein, and of course, ice... [Read More...]
Construction Update: January 2012
The snow may have officially fallen–and stayed–but construction continues on the renovations to the Winona Golf & Dining properties. The Grill at Signatures entrance is framed outside of the Winona Golf & Dining property. All of the inside framing has been complete inside The Grill at Signatures as well as the new pro shop, and the electrical, plumbing and HVAC has been installed. In the second week of February, all of the new... [Read More...]