Gingerbread 2016 • The Nutcracker Suite

December 1, 2016

The Nutcracker Suite Ballroom Scene

This year’s Gingerbread display is based on Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker Suite.  The inspiration came from my nieces and nephews and the children of my friends who have all enjoyed seeing (and occasionally dancing in) the Nutcracker for years.

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Arguably the most popular ballet of all time, The Nutcracker Suite can bring in up to 45% of a ballet company’s revenue each year.  The ballet was based on a story written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffman called The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.  The original 1892 ballet in Russia was only 20 minutes long, and it was not well-received. In fact, The Nutcracker Suite was one of Tchaikovsky’s least favorite compositions. The first full-length performance in the United States was George Balanchine’s New York production in February of 1954, and it was finally a success. The Nutcracker Suite has been performed in New York every year since then (and in Boston for over 40 years).

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Some facts about this year’s gingerbread creation:

  • Everything in the display is edible except for the lights and the strings holding the chandeliers.
  • The construction measures 45” long by 20” high.
  • The entire display contains 66 eggs, 48 cups of flour, 13 pounds of confectioner’s sugar, and 31.5 teaspoons of ginger.
  • The chandeliers are crafted from melted baking sugar
  • The fireplace stones are made from plain, chocolate, and tinted Whoopie Pie dough
  • The fire is made of melted hard candy.
  • The Nutcracker was painted by Nancy Webber with food coloring.

There were several assistants this year who should be mentioned:

  • Helper Elf: Nancy Webber
  • Electrician Elf: Steve Webber
  • Eldest Elf: Alice MacGregor
  • Special Teams Elf (chandeliers, presents, fireplace stones): Robin Gustafson, Meredith Kelsey, Alina Martinez, Heather Campbell, Karen Smith, Lisa Famularo
  • Facilities Manager Elf: Val Barros

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Thanksgiving 2016 at Gibbet Hill

November 11, 2016

Thanksgiving at Gibbet Hill

We are currently full for reservations at the Grill, please call the restaurant directly if you would like to be placed on a waitlist.  Please click HERE to view the Thanksgiving menu for Gibbet Hill Grill.

The Barn at Gibbet Hill will also be open for parties of eight or more.  Please scroll down to view The Barn’s menu:

THANKSGIVING AT THE BARN
(for parties of 8 more)

 • STATIONARY DISPLAY •

Artisan cheese, jam, and cured meats

Mulled cider

 • FAMILY STYLE DINNER •

Maple brined turkey and gravy
Caramelized onion Yukon gold mashed potatoes
Butternut squash
Apple cornbread stuffing
Green beans, cheddar, fried shallots
Candied orange cranberry sauce
Bread basket

 • DESSERT STATION •

Pecan, apple, pumpkin pie, and chocolate cream pie
Ice cream and whipped cream

Coffee and tea station

ADULTS: $56.00 per person

CHILDREN: age 4-12: $2 per year of age

CHILDREN: age 3 and under:  free

Non-alcoholic beverages included

Full bar available

Tax & 18% gratuity not include

Gibbet Hill Grill Bar Expansion

November 1, 2016
We are very excited to announce that for the first time since we opened 12 years ago, Gibbet Hill Grill will be undergoing a significant renovation and expansion.
Many of you have experienced first hand the tight quarters that exist in the lounge area on a busy night.  It’s a problem that we have known about for years, and are excited to finally be able to solve.  This fall and winter, we are pushing back the walls in the bar area and expanding it by approximately 16 bar seats and 23 lounge seats.  There will now be ample space for a drink or bite to eat before dining, and we are hopeful that it is going to enhance the experience of dining at Gibbet Hill more than anything we have done since opening.  
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We are also happy to announce that, through careful planning, we will be able to keep the restaurant open during the entire renovation.  How is that possible?  Well, the initial work of building the addition, which all occurs outside, will commence on Monday, November 7th.  From the inside of the restaurant, there will be no visible changes.  It will be the same Gibbet Hill Grill as always.  Starting after Valentine’s day, however, the lounge area will be walled off and there will be a period of weeks when just the lounge area will be closed.  The restaurant will remain open, all beer, wine, and cocktails will still be available, and from the dining room side of the fireplace, there will be virtually no changes.  
 
Check back here, or on our social media accounts, for construction updates!