May Wine Dinner: "Ice and Easy", May 23

Join the acclaimed chefs of Amuse at The Essex Resort & Spa for a four-course showcase of food and drink, featuring ice ciders from throughout the region.

MENU:
1st Course
Salad of Fiddleheads and Baby Greens
Hall Home Place

2nd Course
Cider and Basil-Poached Scallop
Eden Heirloom Blend

3rd Course
Duck and Foie Gras Terrine with Green Lentils
New Hall Farm

4th Course
Warm Valrhona Caraïbe Grand Cru Tart with Northern Spy Cider Sorbet
Eden Northern Spy

Thursday, May 23rd
6:00 p.m.
$65.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
(802) 764-1489 for reservations.

Join us for the 'Top Dog' Weekend, May 31-June 2!

We are cordially inviting four-legged guests (and their two-legged companions) to our "Top Dog Weekend" May 31-June 2nd.

Canine family members will enjoy a pampered weekend complete with grooming, fresh baked dog biscuits, and plenty of time to run and enjoy the clean Vermont air!

The weekend kicks off Friday night, May 31, with doggie treats for canines and drink specials for their owners. The next morning everyone will enjoy some off-leash time at nearby Mills Riverside Park. Upon returning to the Resort, dog owners will take a hands-on cooking class, learning to make homemade doggie biscuits with healthful combinations like apple, oats, and peanut butter. Then, on Sunday morning, the pooches will all receive a doggie facial and a complete nail trim onsite, courtesy of our friends at Doggie Styles Natural Pet Grooming.

"We are rolling out the red carpet for our pet guests," says Jim Glanville, Vice President and General Manager of The Essex Resort & Spa. "Pets are family members and we recognize that our guest's vacation is even more fulfilling when their dog enjoys it with them."

The Top Dog weekend is $599 based on double occupancy and includes all weekend activities, nightly pet fee as well as a goody bag to take home with collapsible water bowl and toy for Fido to chew, play, tug or fetch.

For more information, please call our Reservations Team at 800-727-4295 or click here to book your Top Dog Weekend getaway now!

Make your reservations for Mother's Day Brunch!

Join the esteemed chefs of The Essex Resort & Spa for our amazing Mother's Day brunch!

ACTION STATIONS
Beef Steamship Round - slow-roasted for 12 hours, served with caramelized onion jus lié
Roasted Vegetable Strudel - wrapped in crispy phyllo dough
Omelet Station - eggs any style with Vermont ham, Cabot cheddar, Vermont chevre, vegetables
Waffle Station - Belgian-style with blueberry compote, whipped cream, and all the fixings

ENTRÉES & SIDES
Fennel sausage-stuffed Misty Knoll chicken
Crab Benedict with spinach and hollandaise sauce
Pistachio-crusted salmon with spicy raspberry drizzle
California frittatas
Green beans almondine
Roasted red potatoes and caramelized shallots
Vermont maple bacon

SALADS & ACCOMPANIMENTS
Broccoli and blue cheese salad
Tuna-stuffed deviled eggs
Carrot & golden raisin salad
Caesar salad
Fingerling potatoes with Vermont Butter and Cheese chevre and black sea salt
Mushroom & leek tarts
Local & domestic cheeses
Fruit platter
House-made charcuterie platter

SEAFOOD
House-made gravlax
Shrimp cocktail
Chardonnay-steamed mussels
Scallop-stuffed mushrooms
Citrus-marinated calamari
Seafood chowder

HOUSE-MADE DESSERTS
A delicious assortment direct from our own Bakeshop, plus a caramel apple dipping station!

Atrium: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Amuse: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Adults: $35. Ages 6-12: $19. Ages 5 & under: Free
Call (802) 764-1489 for reservations.

You're invited to our 2013 Bridal Soiree!

The Essex Resort & Spa and VT Enchanted Events cordially invite you to a Bridal soiree for 2013/2014 brides, featuring delectable edibles & drinks from The Essex Resort & Spa, wedding planning advice from VT Enchanted Events, and a trendy wedding fashion show from Fiori Bridal!

Come join the party and have a day away with the vendors including Fiori Bridal, Supersounds DJ, Green Mountain Photo, and Creative Muse Floral Design. Plus, you have a chance to win some jewels from Piervana Jewels!

Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm
Venue: The Essex Resort & Spa
Get your tickets now!

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Executive Chef Shawn Calley Defends Top Chef Title

Congratulations to our Executive Chef Shawn Calley, who successfully defended his title and won the 6th Annual Top Chef competition!
The event was held at the Davis Center at the University of Vermont, August 6th.

Benefitting CVAA's Meals on Wheels and Case Management Programs, the Top Chef of the Champlain Valley was presented by KeyBank. Michael Clauss of the Bluebird Tavern and Andrea Cousineau of the Bearded Frog competed with Shawn for the Top Chef title.

Come see what Chef Shawn's cooking tonight! Click here for the seasonal Amuse dinner menu.

About The Essex Resort & Spa

Nestled on 18 acres between the vistas of the Green Mountains and the splendor of Lake Champlain, The Essex is Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa. As the Burlington area’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Essex is a true destination, offering a full-service Spa and Fitness Center, cooking classes in the J.K. Adams and Chef's Kitchens of Cook Academy, and our two award-winning restaurants-- all of which perfectly complement our classic accommodations.

The Essex is the premier choice for your next group event and is the perfect Vermont wedding destination for dozens of happy couples tying the knot each year.

From our own Vermont Tennis Vacations to our wine list, ranked among the best in the world, The Essex offers you an experience unlike any other resort in New England.

...a true Recipe for Relaxation.

Click Here to view our Resort brochure
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We're family-friendly and pet-friendly!