Tru the Mountains - Big Success

Escape to Blue Ridge would like to personally thank AJ and Kristy Patrillo for successfully hosting and organizing the Inaugural Tri the Mountains triathlon this past weekend. Our management team cannot express how much fun we all had, and it was obvious that others did as well. Their hard work in putting this all together was clearly evident in what turned out to be an extremely well organized event, and there's no doubt that Blue Ridge shined on Sunday as a result.

We were proud to hear conversations going on around us with people remarking on the beauty of the area, the great event, and our favorite...."I can't believe we've never come here before".

It was also great to have the opportunity to participate on a sponsorship level. This event dovetails nicely with our philosophy to promote all the great activities available in Blue Ridge so others can learn firsthand about this North Georgia vacation treasure.

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New Year's Eve Feast Menus for your Blue Ridge Escape

As most of you already know, many of our cabins come equipped with gourmet kitchens and all of the entertaining utensils necessary to throw an awesome dinner party. So why not, stay in for the night and prepare a decadent 5 course meal for dinner. Below is our favorite meal to prepare on New Years Eve.

Shrimp Cocktail with Spicy Horseradish sauce
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, steamed

1/2 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Combine ingredients and chill. Serve with Shrimp.

Lobster Bisque
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/lobster-bisque-recipe/index.html

Mixed green salad with Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Cranberries in a light vinaigrette
1 bag mixed organic greens
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2-3 tablespoons of your favorite vinaigrette

Toss all ingredients together and serve with french bread.

Filet of Mignon with roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes
4 6-8oz filets
Kosher Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Rub filets with olive oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Throw them on the grill until desired temperature.

4-6 Idaho baking potatoes
3-4 tablespoons of olive oil
6 cloves finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons of chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Cut potatoes into 8 pieces (similar to the size of steak fries). Toss in a bowl with garlic, olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Roast in a 375 degree oven for 40 - 45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.

Flourless Chocolate torte
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-essence-of-emeril/flourless-chocolate-torte-recipe/index.html

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A few restaurants in Blue Ridge, GA

Repaz On Main Repaz ON Main is an inventive, seasonal, farm-to-table fresh menu in a setting as elegant as it is rustic. Repaz brings a totally different, totally delightful restaurant experience to the heart of Blue Ridge. 576 East Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 706-946-6912
Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q The Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q offers great southern style hickory-smoked pork, yard bird (chicken for non-southerners), beef and of course, mouth watering ribs! All these delectable meats are smoked slowly to perfection and come with all the provisions like sweet and hot BBQ sauces, Brunswick stew, baked beans, fresh coleslaw, French fry potatoes with the skins on (hey the skins are good for you), fried okra, tasty onion rings, pork rinds with several spice options (Cajun is the best), salads, and a kicking smoked chicken salad that is a must for picnics (they offer free samples that will get you immediately hooked). The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining or you can simply go through the drive-in for fast take-out service. Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ is a great old fashioned southern BBQ experience, so come early and come often.
3870 E. First Street Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 706-632-6996

Enchanted Mountain Trout and Gourmet Meats is a big local favorite for fresh rainbow trout, hardwood smoked trout, good old fashion natural beef (no hormones or steroids), chicken, pork and seafood. They take pride in the gourmet meats they provide and will go the extra mile to hand cut steaks any way your like. So make sure to stop by and get some tasty picnic provisions or some thick cut steaks for an incredible cook-out during your stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 12305 Morganton Hwy Morganton, GA, 30560 (706)374-5971

Angelina's Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen If you love an Italian deli, then you need to visit Angelina's for lunch, early dinner, or for take-out. Angelina's offers some of the most delicious imported gourmet food and deli favorites including sandwiches and salads that will bring you back for more. All the sandwiches and salads are made fresh daily, so stop by for your mountain adventure picnic provisions. You can load up on the scrumptious Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, which are available by the pound to satisfy the big group appetites.
3640 East First Street Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 706-632-3354Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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