Celebrating New Year's in Pine Plains

Amidst hosting guests at The Pines over New Year's, The Pines management enjoyed a holiday bash at The Stissing House.

Michel & Patricia Jean of The Stissing House outdid themselves with a fabulous menu and wonderful, festive atmosphere.

Toasting the New Year

Jorge Yajure & Molly

Molly (Manager), Catherine (Chef) & Eileen Yajure

Jorge & Eileen Yajure - owners of The Pines

Catherine & Joel (friend of The Pines)

The Menu

Amuses

Petit Gougére de Fromage chaud

Smoked Salmon on toast with mascarpone cream

Fried Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms

First Course

Oysters with American sevruga caviar garnish

Or

Foie Gras Terrine with sauternes gelée

Or

Scallops baked in their shell with julienne de legumes, and truffles

Salad

Baby Arugula with Pomegranate Seeds, Shaved Fennel and Parmesan

Main Course

Lobster á l’Americaine with Papardelle

Or

Prime Rib of local Black Angus Gratin Dauphinois and Haricots Verts (served Medium rare)

Or

Roasted Salmi of Partridge with Sautéed Savoy Cabbage and Truffle mashed potatoes

Dessert (Served upstairs as a buffet)

Croquembûche, Passion Fruit Mousse in Tuiles, Petit Pots au Chocolat, chestnut Bûche de Noel & Salted caramel butterscotch budino