September 16, 2014
The Clay Lunsford Jazz Quartet will play for the Sunday Salon on September 21.
Music starts at 4:00; hors d’oeuvres at 5:00; dinner at 6:00. 336-982-2109 for reservations.
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We have some very special wines for our Italian Wine Dinner on Friday, September 26th.
Please call for information – and the very special menu!
Riverhouse Website – 336-982-2109
August 5, 2014
Pianist/Guitarist Aaron Price accompanying Poet Caleb Beissert’s readings of Pablo Neruda and Federico Garcia Lorca.
Aaron Price and Caleb Beissert provide an afternoon’s salon. Aaron is no stranger to the Riverhouse, having performed here since 1994. He will add a musical backdrop on piano and guitar to the poetry reading of Washington DC native Caleb Beissert.
Caleb’s translations of Pablo Neruda and Federico Garcia Lorca’s works have garnered international attention and culminated in the release of his book, Beautiful: Translations from The Spanish, published by New Native Press in 2013.
The Price/Beissert program weaves enchanting music into these and other timeless works, including the poetry of Rumi, Hafez, Whitman, beat poetry, ad Beissert’s original works as well.
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July 31, 2014
The August 3rd Sunday Salon will present Singer-Guitarist Dave Parsons. His Southern Rock/Classic Country show begins at 4:00. Please call 336-982-2109 to reserve.
Sunday Salons at the River House Inn on the New River are patterned on the famous international “salons” of the past; featuring musical and theatrical performances, poetry readings, book signings, art displays and literary and historical discussions, followed by dinner. If you can’t make dinner, you’re welcome to stop by for the entertainment in the North Carolina mountains and a libation with hors d’oeuvre! But please call to reserve.
Sunday afternoons on the front porch
Music from 4pm until 6pm
Hors d’oeuvre passed at 5pm
Four Course Chef’s Selection Menu seating at 6pm
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July 13, 2014
River House Winefest |
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The 12th Annual River House Winefest is July 19 – 12 Noon to 5:00 pm. Wineries: Music: Artisans: Non-Profits: Tickets are $50 plus 6.75% tax |
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May 27, 2014
Pianist-composer Chad Lawson will be the performer for this Sunday Salon at River House.
Multi-award winning pianist and composer Chad Lawson has an impressive list of accomplishments in recent years that many artists could only hope for in a lifetime. He has released seven critically acclaimed albums, worked with renowned musicians and producers and has the distinguished honor of being a Steinway artist.
Born in North Carolina, Chad knew he wanted to be a musician at the age of five. He pursued this dream at age 18 when he enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. While in school, Chad began his career as a studio musician and after his studies at Berklee, he decided to go on tour with Babik Reinhardt (son of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt).
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April 1, 2014
Spring at last. We have missed seeing all of you!
River House opens April 2nd. Our first Sunday Salon on April 6th features Appalachian State University Flautist Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham and Guitarist Gabe Fankhauser with a program of Irish and Scottish traditional tunes from slip jigs and slides to hornpipes and reels.
Music begins at 4:00. A four-course menu by Chef Bill Klein follows at 6:00 – and River House recently received the People’s Choice Award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the county. .
For reservations, please call 336-982-2109.
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March 22, 2014
Chef Bill Klein began his training at age 21 working at River House. Given his dedication, his skills and his extraordinary palate, Gayle encouraged him to broaden his culinary horizons. So he left River House and embarked on a journey of discovery that has led him full circle.
First stop: the New England Culinary School in Vermont, where he earned his culinary arts degree and spent time cooking with Madeleine Kamman. A world-renowned chef, restaurateur and author of The Making of a Cook, she sparked Bill’s interest in methods of traditional French cooking. To become expert in French cooking, of course, demands training in France, so Bill went abroad to work with some of the best.
His teachers read like a Who’s Who of French cuisine, owners of two and three star Michelin rated establishments:Chefs Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, twins who had just been named the best new chefs in France at Le Jardin des Sens in Montpelier; Chef Antoine Westermann, who has held the highest Michelin rating for more than 25 years at Restaurant Buerehiesel in Strasbourg; and Chef Didier Clement, at Le Grand Hotel de Lion d’Or in Romantin.
Bill returned to the United States after a year, but his training was far from finished. Gary Danko recruited him for the opening of Restaurant Gary Danko in San Francisco, which the James Beard Foundation named the best new restaurant in America that year, 1999. Bill was part of the team that prepared the James Beard Foundation Dinner in New York. Then Bill then went to work for Ron Siegel, the first American to win the Iron Chef competition. They revamped a struggling San Francisco restaurant called Masa’s, which, within months, won the coveted four-star designation by San Francisco restaurant critic Michael Bauer.
With this amazing tutelage, Bill became the Executive Chef of Fig Bistro in Asheville, a restaurant that was a true reflection of his style and talent. After 6 years, he left Fig to work a short stint at The Biltmore and has now returned, once again, to take the reigns of the wonderful kitchen at River House. The classes offered here are intended to give the students a “taste” of the knowledge, techniques, and skills needed to make food amazing. We are pleased to be able to offer this special opportunity for you to peer into the mind and spirit of an incredibly talented chef and to share in the culinary delights that are a part of the magic of River House.
River House Inn & Restaurant, Le Grand Hotel de Lion d’Or, Le Jardin des Sens, Restaurant Buerehiesel, Gary Danko, Masa,’s Fig Bistro, Biltmore Estate Bistro, and full circle, River House Inn & Restaurant.
Topical Seminars (1/2 day): Seminars are designed to cover very specific culinary concepts and teach techniques for execution. They are intended to be short, focused courses for individuals really interested in learning chef’s techniques. Chef will host Seminars on Mondays (March through May) that cover different functions within a professional kitchen including: saucier (stocks & sauces), grillardin (grilling), friturier (frying), poissonier (fish & seafood), potager (soups), legumier (vegetables), patissier (pastry & desserts), and boucher (butchery).
Cost is $100/person (Maximum 5): includes the class & lunch. Offered on Mondays: April 7, 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19, 2014. Will offer March, April, & May 2015.
Garde Manger Package: The term “garde manger” (French for “keeper of the food”) originated in pre-Revolutionary France. At that time, maintaining a large supply of food and beverage was an outward symbol of power, wealth and status. It is because of this duty of supervising the preserving of food and managing its utilization that many interpret the term “garde manger.” Modern garde manger can refer to a station that is generally an entry level cooking position within a restaurant. This package will give the participant the chance to work with chef on menu planning, recipe preparation and execution, and incorporates demonstrations, recipe knowledge, and development of basic techniques.
Cost is $300/person or $480/couple and includes an overnight stay, breakfast, the class, and the culminating dinner. $50/person additional dinner guests (excludes tax, tip & alcohol) Courses are available on Wednesdays: April 9, 23, 30, May 7, 21, 28, Sept 3, 10, & Nov 5, 12, 19 of 2014. Maximum 2 participants.
Apprentie Chef Package: The Apprentie or Apprentice is someone who wishes to gain theoretical and practical training in school and work-experience in the kitchen. There are many core technical components that a chef utilizes to create a memorable meal. This package will give the participant an opportunity to work closely with the chef on menu development, technical execution of core components like stocks & sauces, daily planning, preparation, and cooking for service. Incorporating demonstrations, recipe knowledge, and hands-on experience, the participants will be engaged in 3 days of service giving them a comprehensive insight into being a chef.
Cost is $650/person or $960/couple and includes 3 overnights, breakfasts, the class, and culminating dinners. Maximum 4 participants.
Course dates for 2014: September 15, 16, 17
Course dates for 2015: March 16, 17, 18 & Sept 14, 15, 16
To sign up for culinary courses, please contact us by email: jeng@skybest.com
More info at http://riverhousenc.com/cooking_classes.html!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Gayle Winston, Inn-keeper
Jennifer Gordon, Manager
Bill Klein, Chef
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February 2, 2014
It’s going to be a Valentine’s Winter Wonderland! We will be open as planned. Don’t miss this opportunity to come frolic in the snow!
Visit http://riverhousenc.com/events.html for all the details on our Valentine’s Weekend here at River House!
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December 23, 2013
We are pleased to announce that the talented and gracious Emile Pandolfi will be our entertainment on New Year’s Eve! If you have not yet made a reservation, I highly recommend that you do as this is sure to be a delightful evening with great food, great friends, and great music. Cost is $100/person for 7 courses. We will start at 6:30 with cocktails and canapes, followed by dinner at 7:3
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For reservations call: (336) 982-2109
We still have a few seats available for our “Clean Out the Pantry” party on January 1st as well. Cost is $45 and, as always, chef will present a menu full of surprises. Dinner starts at 6 pm
And there is still time to purchase your River House Dollars for the amazing 20% bonus value! Thanks to everyone who has participated thus far!
If we don’t see you before the New Year, have a wonderful holiday and we will see you soon!
Best wishes,
Gayle
Riverhouse Website – 336-982-2109
December 10, 2013
The Chicken House up the hill on the right is a favorite nesting place. It is a long narrow building all by itself, with private deck and views of both the river and the mountains.
It really was a chicken house. The mantel over the fireplace is a bank of nests and the coffee table is a chicken coop. With two bathrooms, a small refrigerator, a bar sink and a coffee-maker, it frequently serves as a honeymoon roost.
Of course there are eggs in the morning!
$195 Sunday-Thursday nights, $225 weekends/holidays 
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