REMEMBER Brown Anderson – singer and songwriter…A local fellow who has performed at Melrose Inn in the past for our Tuesday Night Dinners….. He is sharing his music “once again” on the front porch of Melrose Inn…new songs and familiar ones from yester years. He will repeat some of our favorites for sure – however he has written numerous new songs as well….and they are great I invite you to join us – 5:30 – 6 arrival, SINGING STARTS AT 6:00. Expect to stay as long as desired…Brown will sing until 9:00. This will be a long anticipated reunion,...
read moreMother’s Day Brunch May 8, 2016 We Offer a Delightful Mother’s Day Menu for Your Leisurely Dining Pleasure. Please Join Us! Seatings are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Reservations are Required STARTERS Rich Coffee, Assorted Teas (With Your Own Tea Pot), & 6 Special Juices BEGINNINGS Greek Yogurt with 7 Fresh Fruits and Crème Fraîche Homemade Fruit and Nut Muffins with Marmalade Butter ENTRÉES Please Select One Seafood Crepe ( Shrimp and Crab) with Basil Cheese Topping on a Bed of Fresh Spinach with Cottage Cheese and Sliced Tomatoes...
read moreB. A. G. Dinner – Steve Peeler There Will Be Several Delicious Craft Beers For Each Course! 1ST COURSE: A MAN’S SALAD Baby Greens with Crisp & Tender (Slow Baked) Pork Belly, Underscored with a Smoky Cheese, Red Peppers, & Light Apple Cider Puree Dressing Wedge of Gourmet Irish Soda Bread Two Entrees will be Served – No Need to Select One of Them – You Get Both! 2ND COURSE: ENTRÉE A Medallions of Tenderloin Fillet on Mushroom Risotto with Oven Roasted Asparagus Spears & Toasted Buttered Almonds 3RD COURSE: ENTRÉE B Pan-Seared,...
read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 17, 2016 Join us for our annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17th. Seating is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are required; please feel free to bring your own adult beverages, setups and corkage are always free. Starters Puff Pastry With Bacon, Cheese, and Grilled Tomato Relish Salad Romaine Leaf & Red Slaw with Bacon, Peas, and Sweet Onions Irish Soda Bread Entrée (Select one please) Corned Beef with Slow Simmered Cabbage, Carrots, and Potatoes Or Roasted Cod with Rosemary Vinaigrette...
read moreIt’s Spring and There is Never a Dull Moment at The Melrose Inn! March (my birth month) is here and Spring is assured at last. Abundant birds, buds, and blooms are appearing in my gardens around the Melrose – I love these reminders of renewal. On the other hand, I can hardly believe that February is already past. It seems that 2016 is going even faster than 2015! There are meals, social fun, and numerous celebrations on the way: I am delighted to announce several noteworthy meals for you in March. And a “heads up,” for one special annual...
read moreTRYON ARTS & CRAFTS SCHOOL Quilting with Marilyn – 6 sessions with Marilyn Doheny Her clever and inspiring methods featuring the 9 Degree Circle Wedge Rulers will produce over 20 + diverse wedge designs. These wedges can create fans or circles…as desired. Each student will make numerous fan-shaped images per class using different techniques, from session to session. Student work will feature vastly different designs with individual classes focusing on a la carte techniques. Students may take individual sessions for specific...
read moreA Chilly Hello From Marilyn’s Historic Melrose Inn! Winter has finally arrived in the Carolinas! My boots and socks have replaced sandals and flip-flops. They are near the front door – at the ready – should I need to venture outdoors. However, I wish all of us abundant, cozy, indoor activities and adventures. If you get cabin fever, drop by the Inn and have a complimentary cup of coffee, tea, or even a glass of wine by the fire. Oh, and bring a book if you like – it’s a wonderful place to read. One of my favorite things to do when the garden...
read moreValentine’s Day Dinner 2016 Join the celebration – Five courses designed to feature Five distinct wines! One seating at 5:30 p.m.; Reservations are required Starters Paired with Mountain Brook Chardonnay A trio to tease and awaken your palate Shredded Celery with Pine Nuts, Vegetable Fritters with Goat Cheese, and Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad Paired with Mountain Brook Pinot Grigio Caramelized Pear & Rocket Greens with Honey Soy Dressing Soup Paired with Mountain Brook Merlot Pumpkin Curry Coconut Entrée (Please indicate your preference (per...
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