1000 Islands Harbor Hotel toasts the turn of seasons with a calendar of culinary festivities
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, while firmly placed on the edge of the St. Lawrence River in New York’s lauded Thousand Islands region, is always cooking-up ways to take guests on their next culinary adventure. This spring, the AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel will play host to a selection of celebratory meals designed to delight the palate with delicious dishes created by Executive Chef Patrick Leibacher.
On Friday, March 11, the hotel will continue its ongoing dinner series with the next installment: A Tour of Europe. Guests with take a culinary trip through the continent’s most beloved countries via a taste of popular cuisines served with Swiss-born Chef Leibacher’s own twists. The seven-course meal includes Salchichon, Cheese and Torta from Spain; German-inspired Chervil Soup; Grilled Italian Caesar Salad; and Wiener Apfelstrudel, a traditional Austrian pastry served warm with vanilla sauce, will end the meal on a sweet note. Swiss and French dishes will also be presented. Dinner is $79 per person and a full menu can be found here. Those looking to make a night out of it can take advantage of package pricing, which offers overnight accommodations and dinner for two starting at $267.
On Saturday, March 19, both the young and the “young at heart” can enjoy a breakfast meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, baked frittatas, French toast and classic sides, as well as fresh juices, coffee and tea. Breakfast seatings are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and the meal is $10.95 for adults, $5.95 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for those under four.
On Sunday, March 27, the hotel will celebrate Easter with a brunch buffet from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Harbor Ballroom. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., guests can indulge in classic breakfast fare, including made-to-order omelets and pastries. Throughout the remainder of the afternoon, the buffet will showcase a selection of salads, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, soups, and main dishes like Pineapple Ginger-Glazed Ham, Herb and Horseradish-Crusted Prime Rib with Bordelaise sauce, and Penne Pasta with chicken and Andouille sausage; along with seasonal side dishes and a dessert display. Brunch is $29.95 per person, $12.95 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for children under four. Room rates start at $99.
On Saturday, April 16, the hotel will host a Mardi Gras-inspired Murder Mystery event guests won’t soon forget. From 6:30-9:30 p.m., participants can don their favorite 20s-inspired looks and set out for a night of drinks and dinner, while cracking the evening’s case. Menu items include New Orleans Seafood Gumbo; Southern Fried Chicken with okra creole, red beans and rice; Spiced Eggplant with chickpea and feta salad; and French Quarter Beignets with vanilla sauce. Dinner and entertainment is $59 per person and an overnight package is available for $269, including two tickets to the event. Guests must be at least 16 years old to participate. All rates are inclusive of taxes and gratuity and payment is required at the time of reservation.
Reservations are required for all events and can be made by calling 315-686-1100. For more information, please visit www.1000islandsharborhotel.com.
About 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel
1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, offers 105 deluxe guest rooms and suites, sophisticated dining, and state-of-the-art function space on the St. Lawrence riverfront in the heart of New York’s spectacular 1000 Islands region. The hotel opened in July 2014 as the third of Buffalo-based Hart Hotels’ Harbor Hotels brand, which also includes the AAA Four Diamond-rated Portland Harbor Hotel in Portland, Maine, and the AAA Four Diamond-rated Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, New York. 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel is located at 200 Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY 13624. 315-686-1100. For more information, visit www.1000islandsharborhotel.com.
