First event, under our belt, signs point to successful season

The day dawned sunny and blue, and just like that, the one part of the day that we cannot control was taken care of. It is Saturday, May 15^th, and the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn is getting set up for its first official event of the 2010 season. The Downeast Yacht Club has held their Commodores’ Luncheon in our dining room for several years. The festivities kicked off at around 11, with a cocktail hour, featuring cheese and crackers- the cheese, a specialty of Executive Chef John Reed, is worth the price of admission by itself. As at all events like these, the attendees spent much of the early period mingling, catching up with friends, and enjoying the spectacular view of the harbor from the dining room. And speaking of the dining room, it has never looked better. Our dining room manager, and a duo of hardworking lads, have cleaned, dusted, folded, swept, swept again, dusted again, polished and primped the lounge and restaurant for the last couple of weeks, and they have it looking like the belle of the ball.                

               

The aroma’s wafting from the kitchen were sure to set the guests taste buds to quivering, so the staff wasted no time- shortly after the speeches and awards, food began to stream from the kitchen. Our well trained staff had the food out in a matter of minutes- all the better for the yachters and boaters to satisfy their culinary cravings. The options were a Baked Salmon en Croute, stuffed with Lobster Boursin over mixed greens; a Roast Loin of Pork with Root-vegetable ragout and a Rosemary Demi-glaze, or a Roast Chicken Breast with Cranberry-Walnut Stuffing and Orange-Maple Glaze. Now I don’t know about my readers, but I would certainly order one of each. Maybe two. Either way, the food was a success, and the dessert- Mousse with fruit topping in an edible chocolate shell- was a perfect topper for the delightful meal.             We here at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn would like to thank the folks from the Downeast Yacht Club for their patronage. There are lots of choices in Boothbay Harbor, and we appreciate you choosing us. We are looking forward to serving you next year.  

               

                Our first event went off without a hitch- except for a leaky water tap, fixed with a rubber band and dish rag – and the guests were happy. We can only hope the success of our first event in 2010 is a precursor of better things to come. We know that the slow economy and state of the world these days leave people a bit leery of traveling. We here at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn invite you to come join us this summer for a relaxing escape to the rocky coast of Maine. We will do our best to provide you with reasonable prices, friendly staff, and memories that you will treasure for a lifetime. That is our goal, and we aim high. We open May 21^st for the hotel and May 23^rd for the dining room. Give us a chance and I am positive you will like what you fin.