Christmas & New Year's Celebrations�Anguilla Style!
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Anguilla will be full of fun for Christmas and New Year's. From Santa visits� to gourmet dining� to "liming" (hanging out) or partying through the night ... this is the place to be! Here's a sample of what's going on in December 2001 ...

Below is a selection of special holiday evenings and menus (listed in alphabetical order), but almost every hotel and restaurant has something special planned for Christmas and New Years.

Special offerings, in addition to the regular menu, include:

STARTERS

Crayfish Cocktail
chilled crayfish tails with cocktail sauce

Asparagus Salad
steamed fresh asparagus served cold with Bearnaise sauce

ENTREES

Lamb Shanks Osso Bucco Style
tender lamb on the bone, oven braised with vegetables and served with creamed potatoes or pasta

Shellfish Creole
crayfish, shrimp, clams and mussels in a spicy tomato based broth served over pasta

DESSERT

Mango Mousse
laced with raspberry sauce

Christmas Day

Special offerings, in addition to the regular menu, include:

STARTERS

Fruits De Mer
oysters Rockefeller, clams casino and baked mussels

ENTREES

Prime Rib Roast Of Beef
sliced off the bone and served with horseradish cream sauce

Braised Pheasant
Partially boned pheasant oven braised to tender perfection in apple cider and herbsserved with a savory dried plum and apricot stuffing, au jus sauce

DESSERT

Tropical Tipsy Trifle
rum soaked cake layered with custard, and fruits topped with whipped cream

Traditional English Christmas Pudding
steamed dark fruit pudding aged with rum, served with brandy sauce

New Year's Eve

Five course Prix-Fixe
Dinner Special

with Dmitri Loutsiv and Dumpa

Join us at Altamer Restaurant for an evening to remember.

Start the evening with a cocktail at the bar, overlooking the lights of St. Martin or sit right down to begin the 5-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Maurice Leduc. Relax and eat at the seaside restaurant listening to the waves roll onto the beach. During your meal you will be enchanted by the sounds of international award winning pianist Dmitri Loutsiv who will begin is program at 6:00pm and play on to 10:00pm.

Following Dmitri, Anguillian Michael "Dumpa" Martin and his ensemble will take over the entertainment on the steel pans. As one of the Caribbean's renowned steel pan players, the atmosphere in the restaurant will be charged up for the New Year. Dancing will begin after when the meals are finished for those of you in the mood to dance their way into the New Year. For those looking for a romantic alternative can remain at their table or sit by the beach with a cognac watching the many firework displays on the nearby island of St. Martin.

A glass of complimentary champagne will be served for the toast at midnight.

Seating is limited for this program and meal that you will be talking about well into the New Year.

Book early through your hotel concierge, on our on-line registration form (confirmation will be sent within 24 hours), or call 1 (264) 498 4040. We recommend booking early as this evening will likely be sold out well before the actual day.

Course 1 Chef Leduc surprise

Course 2: Starter

Black Bean Soup
garnished with diced onion and sour cream

Oysters Rockefeller
oysters on the half shell baked with spinach

Classic Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with garlic Parmesan dressing

Carpaccio Of Beef Tenderloin
thinly sliced chilled beef laced with basil oil and Parmesan

Crayfish Cocktail
chilled crayfish tails with cocktail sauce

Course 3: Light Refreshment

Red Wine Granite
palate refreshing iced mulled wine

Course 4: Entrees

Almond Crusted Grouper
fillet of fresh grouper coated with almond crust, white wine sauce

Twice Roasted Crisp Duckling
roast duckling deboned and served crisp with orange mandarin sauce

Double Lamb Loin Chops grilled With Rosemary
grilled New Zealand lamb loin chops, demi glaze sauce and mint jelly

Dover Sole Topped With Shrimp
filleted and saut�ed topped with lemon parsley shrimp

Lobster Thermidor
fresh local lobster meat in Mornay sauce topped with cheese gratin and mushrooms

Prime Rib Roast Of Beef
sliced off the bone and served with horseradish cream sauce

entrees served with assortment of fresh vegetables, potato or rice

Course 5: Dessert

Baked Alaska
strawberry ice cream coated with meringue and baked to order

Pavlova
light meringue filled with cream and topped with fresh fruits

Chocolate Terrine
belgium chocolate ganache laced with raspberry sauce

Mango Sorbet or Vanilla Ice Cream

Coffee or Tea

Complimentary glass of champagne at midnight

Entertainment

Piano: 6pm to 10pm - Dmitri Loutsiv

Steel Pans: 10pm to 1am - Michael "Dumpa" Martin

Price Per Person $95.00

The Happy Hits will be playing for the entire evening and it's always lots of fun. Blanchard's on New Year's Eve is always filled with party favors and dancing. (Menu below). Tel. (264)-497-6100.

Blanchard's New Year's Menu

Crusty Grilled Shrimp Drizzled with Toasted Sesame Sauce

Three-Mushroom Soup

Caesar Salad with Homemade Parmesan Croutons

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Shiitake Mushrooms, Gruyere and Thyme

Grilled Local Crayfish with Creamy Potato and Cheese Gratin

Blueberry and Cranberry Sour Cream Upside-Down Cake with Freshly Whipped Cream

125.00 per person

Live music by Happy Hits String Band

Please note that a 15% service charge will be added We gladly accept Visa, Master Card and American Express

For Christmas Night we'll be featuring a special starter and main course as well as our regular menu. Please note that we will not be serving lunch on Christmas Day and we will not open at all on Christmas Eve as it falls on a Monday.

New Year's Eve

We are featuring two special New Year's Eve menu options. (Menus below). One at $80 and another at $120 with a special glass of wine with each course. We will also serve our regular menu as an option (for early diners only). Tel. (264)-497-4290.

HIBERNIA RESTAURANT'S NEW YEAR'S EVE DEGUSTATION MENU 2001

AMUSE BOUCHE

TUNA SEARED WITH LEMONGRASS, WITH A CITRUS HERB SALAD

"SAVOURY ALMOND DELIGHT"

CRAYFISH TAILS "CHOP SUEY STYlE"

"PIGEON TWO WAYS"
PARMENTIER OF LEG (off the bone) WITH ROQUEFORT CHEESE
ROASTED BREAST WITH CEPE MUSHROOM SAUCE

CHOOSE FROM OUR DESSERT SELECTION

$80 per person, plus 10% service charge.

HIBERNIA RESTAURANT'S NEW YEAR'S EVE DEGUSTATION MENU 2001, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING WINES

AMUSE BOUCHE
Champagne, G. Lamoureaux, Cuvee Fer d'Or

TUNA SEARED WITH LEMONGRASS, WITH A CITRUS & HERB SALAD
Reisling "Theo 2000, Domaine Weinbach

"SAVOURY ALMOND DELIGHT"
Chablis 1er cru 1999 "Vaucoupin", Domaine Du Colombier

CRAYFISH TAILS "CHOP SUEY"
Meursault "Narvaux" 1999, Vincent Bouzereaux

"PIGEON TWO WAYS"
PARMENTIER OF LEG (off the bone) WITH ROQUEFORT CHEESE
ROASTED BREAST WITH CEPE MUSHROOM SAUCE
Nuits Saint George 1998, Domaine R. Dubois

CHOOSE FROM OUR DESSERT SELECTION
Gewurztraminer "Theo" 1999, Domaine Weinbach

US$120.00 per person; Service charge of 10% will be added ( One glass of wine will be served for each course)

Live musical bands will bring the place alive with dancing and partying all night long! Call (264)-497-2728 for details.

For New Year's Eve we will have our annual new years bash with LIVE MUSIC (Reggae Groovers featuring ROOTS) at 11pm.We will be charging US$10 cover charge which includes a glass of champagne as well as party hats, noise makers et al...

Sandy Ground's Rocking Roadhouse in the Historical Anguilla Salt Company Factory. Live Music 4 nights a week:

Tuesday starting 10pm "MONTANA PAM"<

Wednesday starting 9pm "HAPPY HITS"

Thursday starting 9pm "BOSS and FRIENDS"

Saturday starting 9pm "HOTSHOT with REGGAE GROOVERS and ROOTS"

Come and join us in Sandy Ground for fun and good food. Open Monday through Saturday from 7PM Tel.497-5154 !!!Take away available.

Note: The Pumphouse will be closed only on Christmas Day. Tel. (264)-497-5154.

Christmas Day

December 25, 2001, Frangipani presents a sumptuous Caribbean buffet brunch around its beautiful swimming pool from 10:30 am until 3:30pm. Cost US$25.00 plus service. Children four to twelve years old pay half price.

Prefixed dinner inclusive of wine begins at 7:30 pm. to 9:30 pm US$40.00, plus service, per person.

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2001, Frangipani celebrates its annual Grand New Year's Eve party, which features:

- A four course dinner (see menu below)
- Live music by The Xtreme Band
- Party Favors
- Fire works on the beach
- US$125.00, plus service for dinner and dance
- $20.00, plus service for champagne, party favors and dance

New Year's Eve Menu

SOUP

Clear Gazpacho with Avocado, Jicama and Apple.

Sweet Corn and Shrimp Chowder

SALADS

Crab cake with Sweet Curry-Red Bell Pepper Sauce and Organic Greens

Cantaloupe, Mango and Pear Salad with Key Lime Vanilla Beach Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Beef Tenderloin and Caribbean Lobster Medallions with a duo of Sauce B�arnaise and Garlic Buerre Blanc with Mini Vegetables and Pomme Chateau.

Poached Salmon Filet with Red Wine Caper Butter and Lobster Potatoes and Asparagus.

VEGETARIAN

Mushroom Risotto, Mini Vegetables and Herb Infused Broth

DESSERT

Warm Liquid Center, Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Ice Cream

Assorted Tropical Fruit Plate with a Trio of Sorbets

As always Santa Claus comes to his Anguilla Grotto at Ripples...6pm - 8pm. All children receive a present and a photo of themselves with Santa...this of course is free...Dinner is served as usual�with a special kiddies menu ...later the grown ups party hearty well into the wee hours..

Christmas Day

Dinner is served at 7pm. Reservations please�it is very popular� The whole restaurant is full of festive feeling with Christmas crackers .... Traditional roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings�with Christmas pudding and minced pies and custard...US$25 plus service charge�a very friendly atmosphere....there will be a fish alternative for non turkey eaters.

New Year's Eve

Set menu of four courses with a glass of champagne�and party throughout the night possibly live music...but we do party! Hats and streamers provided. US$40.00. Please book we do not over sell as we like comfort...Tel. (264)-497- 3380 / 3394

Sail Chocolat

Perfect for special occasions, and there are no days excluded (unless bad weather). No price increases for many years� still US$80 per person which includes full lunch and open complimentary bar...bookings are a must as it sells out quickly...Tel. (264)-497-3394.

Christmas Tasting Menu 2001

Amuse
Pate

Appetizer
Crayfish Ravioli with Tomato & Basil Broth

Salad
Fresh Local Field Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fish
Seared Red Snapper with Lemon Beurre Blanc <[> Meat
Roasted Magret of Duck with Cherry Sauce

Dessert
Chocolate Marquis with Cr�me Anglais

Petit Fours

For New Years Eve we will have two seatings. The first, between 6:30-7:00 will include our regular menu or a special, six-course chef's tasting menu for $75/person. This is for people who would like to have a great dinner and then go somewhere else to ring in the new year! The later seating will begin at 9:00-9:30 and will only include the special tasting menu will also have live music (with Mitch) and includes a complimentary glass of champagne for each guest, noise maker and funny hats. The cost for the later seating is $95/person.

New Year's Eve 2001

Amuse Oyster on the � shell with ginger lime vinaigrette

Your Choice of Shitake mushrooms, spinach and ricotta cheese ravioli with tomato and basil broth or Crayfish Bisque or Thin sliced roasted veal with sundried tomato capers and extra virgin olive oil

Salad Mixed field greens with endive, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese with lemon vinaigrette

Your Choice of Seared beef tenderloin with black truffle sauce or Grilled loin of tuna with whole grain mustard sauce or Medallions of saut�ed lobster with tarragon cream sauce

Dessert Apple Tart Tartin with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream or Chocolate Marquis with Raspberry Sauce

Petit Fours

People can reserve on the phone at (264) 497-8300 or by e-mail through our website (www.strawhat.com) or by e-mailing [email protected] directly.

 Revised: 2001/12/23

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