Tequila of the Month: Maestro Dobel

Search Top Ten Tequila lists and this one is always included.

Dobel™ Tequila is one of the United States’ fastest growing ultra-premium tequilas. Named after its founder (Dobel is his abbreviated name – Juan Domingo Beckmann Legoretta) the tequila is sourced from single estates and is distilled from 100% blue agave and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico. Each bottle of Dobel™ Tequila is double-distilled, matured in Hungarian White Oak barrels, and filtered for exceptional smoothness and clarity. Dobel™ Tequila is recognized for its superior smoothness and iconic packaging which includes a stopper and a modern twist on a vintage apothecary-style bottle, a heavily embossed bottle whose design is inspired by the laboratory sample bottles used by the distillery’s Maestro Tequileros (Master Distillers). 
Enjoy it in a margarita if you wish but all the reviews say that you'll enjoy sipping it even more. "Enjoy your Maestro Dobel slowly and realize that every sip has been years in the making."

Here are a couple reviews:
http://www.gayot.com/spirits/review/maestro-dobel-tequila.html

http://techcrunch.com/2008/08/19/review-maestro-dobel-tequila/

(yes...Tech Crunch! Not a source you would have expected, hey?)

http://www.raveandreview.com/2013/11/maestro-dobel-tequila-for-the-holidays-dobel-gift-pack-giveaway-signed-by-perry-farrell.html

Let us know what you think of this ultra premium tequila.

Sneak Peek at Our 12 Days of Christmas Count Down....

Our 12 Days of Christmas Countdown starts on December 10th. If this math doesn't add up to you its because we are skipping Sundays in our count down. Maybe my math still doesn't add up....but anyway, here is a sneak peek at part of what we are doing on December 11th. There may be birthday cake involved too. Check back ;  )

November's Tequila of the Month: Avion

Tequila Avión was voted “World’s Best Tasting Tequila” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the highest honor in the spirits industry.

According to the company, "Avión Tequila is crafted using our exceptional Avión Agave, which is grown at the highest elevations in Jalisco, Mexico. The unique Avión flavor is achieved through using only special cuts of the Avión Agave plant and then slow-roasting the agave at lower temperatures to protect the natural flavors. The final step is our proprietary ultra-slow filtration process, which creates a surprisingly smooth taste. Maybe that is why the judges at the world's most prestigious spirits competition voted, in a blind taste test, Avión to be the World's Best Tasting Tequila. "

Try our new menu entrees and win Steeler Tickets: Update!

Update! We have a winner!!!

My lovely assistant and bar patron, Chris, randomly chose our Steeler ticket winner over lunch and a margarita from among customer feedback surveys. These surveys focused on our new menu items. And the winner is.....

Congratulations, Travis! Travis won Steeler tickets and he and his girlfriend, Ginger, will be cheering the Steelers on to victory this Sunday.

Travis tried the Diablo Rellenos and commented, "So good! The peppers were not too hot, allowing the chorizo and cheese to be appreciated."

John and I got to meet and chat with Travis and Ginger Tuesday night when they visited the Inn for dinner and to pick up their tickets. A super cool couple. Enjoy the game, guys!

Thank you to everyone, who took the time to taste-test and provide written feedback for our new menu items. We appreciate your input and continually strive to serve you the better.

Please continue to fill out our customer feedback surveys when you visit the Inn....you may be our next winner.

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 I've got some exciting news for you. Based on your input and suggestions, we've taken off the items that you just weren't that into and added the ones that you love. Click here to see the new fall/winter menu.
Come on out this weekend and give our new menu items a try. You could win Steeler Tickets. Read below to see how.

New menu highlights:
* New side dish options - green beans and fajita veggies
* Cornbread with honey butter
* Tamale and Empanadas of the Day
* Black Bean Burger
* Hot Wing Taco

New house specialties based on your favorite weekend specials:

Diablo RellenosHouse roasted poblano peppers stuffed with chorizo and potato. Topped with melted Jack and salsa. Served with rice. 14.95

Chorizo Mac 'n Cheese
A delicious Mexi-American fusion of cheeses, chorizo, and peppers topped with panko bread crumbs. Served with fresh- baked corn bread. 13.95

Steak or Chicken Tostada
Crispy corn tortillas topped with black beans, grilled steak or chicken, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. chicken 13.95 steak 14.95

Taquitos Dinner
Spiced chicken & cheese rolled in a corn tortilla, deep-fried crispy with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce. Served with two sides. 12.95

Win 2 Tickets to the Steeler Game on November 10th!
Each time you order one of our new menu entrees, fill out a survey giving us your feedback. We'll randomly pull a winner from these surveys on 11/4.The more new items you try from now until 11/4, the more times you'll be entered to win.

Thank you for your input in helping us to decide which items to remove and add to our fall/winter menu. Please continue to provide your input so that we can serve you better.

Weekend Specials! Pumpkin Margaritas, Grilled Salmon and More....

Tasty Starters

• Sopa de Albóndigas del Abuelo (Grandpa’s Meatball Soup)
• Spicy Chicken Empanadas
• Hand rolled Tamales

• Cheese Cilantro

Red Chile & Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon
Salmon lovers enjoy this delicious entree with Southwest roasted potatoes, sauteed veggie medley and honeydew. 15.95

 

Dessert

John made homemade Ice Cream: 

Pumpkin or Mocha Chocolate Chip

Go Penns! Labatt Drafts just 2.50 during the Games

Happy National Taco Day

Can you believe we Americans ate 4.5 billion tacos in 2012?  According to National Taco Day.com, "That's 490,000 miles of tacos, which could take you to the moon and back or, if you prefer, could, at 775-million pounds, equal the weight of two Empire State Buildings.

Join us for National Taco Day. Enjoy your favorite taco. Mine is the San Carlos Fisherman Tacos.  John likes shredded chicken with pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. We've made you a couple special tacos too.

Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos
Flour tortillas filled with delicious tequila lime marinated chicken and topped with lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with a spicy red cherry pepper rice and a spring salad with avocado and orange dressing.13.95

Taco Wing Tacos
Flour tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken that has been tossed in our signature hot wing sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, blue cheese, shredded carrots and celery. This was a big hit last time we offered it. Served with a spicy red cherry pepper rice and a spring salad with avocado and orange dressing.12.95

We also have some tasty starters:
• Spicy Chicken Empanadas
• Cheese Cilantro
• Hand rolled Tamales
• Tortilla Soup

John made homemade Mocha Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

Featured Beers on Tap: Blue Point Toasted Lager, Dogfish Head Punkin, and Yards

Learn more about the history of tacos here: http://www.nationaltacoday.com/

Tequila of the Month: Sauza Blue

Last Call on Pumking, Fiesta Crab Cakes & Reyna Foods Chile Festival

We've got a busy weekend filled with tastiness for you.
Here are the highlights!

We will be at Reyna's Second Annual Pepper Festival. 
If you are attending stop by and say, "hi" to us.

Feliz día de la Independencia, México

Feliz día de la Independencia, México.
Join us at the Franklin Inn today for lunch or dinner to help our Mexican Neighbors celebrate. Then, let's keep the party going tonight as we cheer the Steelers on to victory against the Bengals.

Here's the line up:

Menu Features:
Hand made tamales and empanadas
Cheese Cilantro
Taquitos and Stir Fry Green Beans

Featured Tequila:
Herradurra
Horns Up Flight (Hornitos Plata, Reposado, Añejo)
House Infused tequilas: pineapple, peach, blueberry. 
(Chris is also working in a Mango Jalapeno which might be done.)

 Happy Hour - 4pm to 6pm
(Available in the bar or dining room)
A great selection of Half Price Appetizers
Half Price Beer Drafts
Discounted Margaritas

Bar Special - 7pm to 10pm (Bar only)
Dollar Tacos
40 cent Hot Wings

Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which staked a revolt against the Spaniards. This event is known as El Grito de la Independencia or Fiestas Patrias (National Holiday). Similar to our 4th of July, this holiday is celebrated in Mexico on September 15th and 16th. It is their biggest national holiday even more so than Cinco de Mayo (that's right!). The history goes back to September 16th in 1810, when Father Hidalgo rang the church bells in his church in Dolores and called on the people to take up arms to gain independence from Spain. That same bell is now rung each year. On the night of the 15th, the President of Mexico comes out on the balcony of the National Palace and rings Father Hidalgo's bell. He repeats some of Hidalgo's words, starting with: "Mexicans, Long Live Mexico!" (¡Mexicanos, que Viva México!). The crowds gather in the Main Square, and answer; "¡Viva!", as he waves the flag from the balcony. At the end of the third ¡Viva Mexico! the crowd goes wild waving flags, ringing noisemakers and spraying foam. Then fireworks light up the sky as the crowd cheers. After this, there are fireworks, music and a great fiesta that lasts into the night. This ceremony is repeated in cities and towns all over Mexico. The Governor, or the Municipal President gives the Cry of Dolores. In foreign lands, the Ambassador or Consul does it. Houses are decorated and flags are placed in windows and on cars. The next morning, on September 16th, most cities in Mexico have a big parade.

You can find more information regarding this holiday at the following links:
www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm
Wikipedia
History.com 

We hope to see you today sometime!