Thursday, June 12, 2008

Save Strawberry Music Festival

Hello all,
Today's Union Democrat indicates that if a new contract isn't signed by June 20th between the City of San Francisco and the Strawberry Music Festival the festival will look to relocate. They are considering locations in Mariposa County.

This festival brings 4-5000+ folks into our area, eating, sleeping, gasing, spending...Twice a year from a Wednesday to a Monday, a huge time span from our usual 1-2 nighters. I imagine the loss of a venue of this size would surely be felt by the local businesses that support this event and the county not to mention all the FAMILY styled fun and music that would be missing too.

The festival has posted a listing of links to get the word out to the City of SF on how important this festival is. Let's all write them a letter and tell them we want the festival to stay here.

Should the city and the festival not come to an agreement, are their alternative locations to host this event in Tuolumne? Let's work together to keep it in our back yard!

Here is the link to the information Strawberry has published: http://www.strawberrymusic.com/Strawberry_Music_Festival_Announcement_of_6-6-08.pdf with contact email information at the bottom.

Please help save our festival!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Is Tioga Pass open or closed?

Funny thing about Tioga Pass this year. We haven't had a spring time when it has opened and then closed, though that happens often in the Fall. Sadly many folks were unable to get across this weekend, but the pass is open now. There are still storms going on today, (Thursday, May 29th) and we had guests go across and come back yesterday and they were snowed on. They kept their convertible top down and just loved it.

The pass is Officially Open for the season, however, storms may affect a temporary closure for safety reasons. You can always get the most current update from 209-372-0200, press 1 for roads and weather, then 1 again for roads.

Have safe trips!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Tioga Pass to open 5/21 at 8am

Today it was announced that Tioga Pass would open Wednesday morning. We are thrilled!

This week Victor and I are out of town and will have the restaurant closed on Monday and Thursday and then have a Gala on Friday and will resume normal Thursday through Monday schedule through the summer. We will keep the Monday night tapas going along with our regular menu which will now be available all 5 nights.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Lynn & Victor

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Mother's Day Menu

Cafe Charlotte, where every Mom gets treated like royalty!
Serving Dinner on Sunday, May 11th from 5:30 on

Every meal is a feast today.
· Bread & pita with house spread
· Bay Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
· Sicilian Salad, (tomatoes, orange slices, vinaigrette)
· Entrée Choices
Chicken Florentine $29.95
Pasta Angelo $27.95 (olives, artichokes & mushrooms in a white wine sauce)
Halibut $31.95
Rack of Lamb $35.95
Filet Mignon $37.95
Kobe NY $39.95
Petite Lobster Tail $37.95
Kids & Vegetarian Items Available
· Tiramisu for Dessert
· Glass of Champagne with dessert
· Coffee, tea and iced-tea
· Mom’s get a charming potted plant to go
Tax and tip are additional

We hope to welcome you! Reservations encouraged: 209-962-6455

Restaurant schedule for May:

Restaurant schedule for May:

As we dive into spring and graduation ceremonies, we find our selves with the tasteful task of taking off to Hawaii where Victor's son lives to celebrate Eric's joyful graduation. So this year we have Marge & Jim, Lynn's parents and wonderful hotel sitters coming again for a few weeks to play, plant and run the hotel while we are gone.

Our restaurant schedule will change as follows:
Sunday, May 18 Closed (We are hosting the Pine Cone Singers Cast Party this day)
Monday, May 19th Closed, gone for the graduation
Thursday, May 22 Closed, this is the day we return, but not in time to open the restaurant]
Friday, May 23: Only one seating time available, between Gala Dinner and Gala dessert

We have retired our Asian Thursdays for the season and returned to our regular menu but will continue our Tapas & Games on Mondays in addition to our regular menu. Below are some of the public events we are working on this summer, some as a donor, some as the caterer and some as the sponsor, please join us for one...or all!

Friday, May 23: Gala Dinner-Theater-Celebrating the world wide premier of the melodrama, Love Potion #1. $49 includes dinner, theater, tax, tip and the post show party with champagne and dessert.
Sunday, May 25: Champagne Brunch Theater-Join us for a rich and delicious lunch and the matinee performance of Love Potion #1. Hotel Charlotte guests get reserved seating for both performances.
Saturday, June 14: STCHS Wine & Foods on the Lake Cruise-This is a special fundraiser for our local museum. Guests are ferried around our little lake to 7 houses where they will enjoy the offerings of 7 wineries and 7 restaurants. A unique fundraiser, lots of fun!
Saturday, June 21: Aviation Day at the PML Airport. A huge day for a little airport. We serve up salads and sides for a group of 400+ who will be entertained by a barnstorming old fashioned air show. This one gets kudos year after year!
Sunday, June 22: Holy Cow—It's a Luau held at Camp Tuolumne Trails with traditional Hawaiian foods, an open bar, hula dancers, a live band, dancing on the moonlit balcony...And a fundraiser too!
Saturday, September 20: 49er Festival and Chili Cookoff. With the parade called from our porch, Victor stirring things up down by the Chili booths and Lynn auctioning off great prizes....Yes, this is the biggest party our town throws each year. Be sure to put the 49er festival on your calendar.

Feel free to contact me on any of these events and I will get you headed in the right direction, 209-962-6455 or HotelCharlotte@aol.com

Monday, May 05, 2008

Monday night Tapas & Games

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Choose any three small plate items $9.99
New items weekly
___ Fried Calamari
___ Guacamole Salad
___ Olive and cheese plate
___ Meatballs with Marinara
___ Duck sesame stir fry over rice
___ Pita Pizza with tomatoes and cheese
___ Thai pastry cups with chicken & corn
___ Mexican Pizza flour tortilla with salsa and cheese, topped with a dollop of fresh guacamole

Coming events: Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday, May 11th serving your very favorite multi-course dinners with champagne. Tell your Mom you love her with a night at the Charlotte.

Pine Cone Singers spring show, May 16, 17 & 18

Pine Cone Players Melodrama, May 23, 24 & 25. Ask about the Gala dinner and Champagne brunch-theatre.

Also coming up: Frog Jumps, Aviation Day, A great bit Luau, Card Stamping Party, Wine & Foods Cruise on Pine Mountain Lake. Keep abreast of the goings on and join our weekly mailing list for current events and specials. www.HotelCharlotte.com/events.html

See you soon!
Lynn

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Asian Thursday Menu, 5/1/2008

Victor serves a set Asian Menu Thursdays or choose from traditional meat & potato selections from our regular menu. New treats each week—Enjoy!
- Spicy beef soup (beef, celery, lettuce, lemon grass & spices)
- Golden cups (tartlets filled with chicken, corn & seasonings)
- Fish with chili sauce
- Duck & sesame stir fry
- Steamed rice
- Coconut ice-cream
- Thai Iced tea
This multi-course set Thai meal is $19.95 and includes ourhomemade bread, coffee or iced-tea. Tax and tip additional.

Selections From the Charlotte Grill:
Chicken Argentine with a tangy garlic sauce $13.95
Charlotte “Stake” with peppercorn sauce $14.95
Pampas Steak with a tangy garlic sauce $14.95
New York Steak with peppercorn sauce $19.95
Rack of Lamb with mint jelly $19.95
Filet Mignon with peppercorn sauce $22.95
Linguini Marinara (vegetarian) $ 9.95
With Clams or Meatballs $13.95

Coming attractions: Cinco de Mayo at the Lake Lodge catered by Hotel Charlotte on Saturday, May 3rd. Proceeds benefit the Gathering Place. Great fun, lots of prizes. Please contact us for details: 209-962-6455

We hope to see you this week!
Lynn

Monday, April 21, 2008

Asian Thursday: An Indian Menu on 4/24

I was waiting for him to come up with a non-Thai menu and this week Victor is presenting an Indian styled menu with some of my very favorites. I hope he does a cucumber-yogurt dip for the bread, Yummm! All this for $19.95 per person, includes tea.

- Nan (Indian flatbread)
- Tomato cilantro soup
- Chick pea salad
- Chicken masala
- Lamb in a thick almond gravy
- Shrikandh
(Cream cheese & yogurt dessert flavord with cardammon & saffron sprinkled with pistachio nuts)

We look forward to welcoming you this week!
Lynn & Victor
Hotel Charlotte
http://www.hotelcharlotte.com/
209-962-6455

Monday, Tapas & Games 4/21/2008

This week we have a fine menu. Guests can choose three for $9.99 or have a traditional meat & potatoes dinner with selections from our grill:

New Tapas items weekly
___ Spinach frittata
___ Fried Calamari plate
___ Pita pizza tomato basil
___ Olive and cheese plate
___ Veal Ribs (2) with a mustard sauce
___ Fried potatoes with a spicy marinara
___ Shrimp cakes with Thai Chili dipping sauce
___ Tomato & Garlic with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
___ Merguez: Moroccan lamb sausage with hot sauce

We have been trying out some new wine pairings and have received suggestions of a Shiraz to go with Yahtzee, the common Z might make a good blend. Come add your two cents! Bring a friend and a game and hang out for the evening. Short of either, let us help! We have a bevy of games and a few friends to share.

Selections From the Charlotte Grill:
Chicken Argentine with a tangy garlic sauce $13.95
Charlotte “Stake” with peppercorn sauce $14.95
Pampas Steak with a tangy garlic sauce $14.95
New York Steak with peppercorn sauce $19.95
Rack of Lamb with mint jelly $19.95
Filet Mignon with peppercorn sauce $22.95
Grilled Halibut with lemon-caper sauce $17.95
Linguini Marinara (vegan) $ 9.95
Linguini Marinara with Clams or Meatballs $13.95

Coming events: Night at the Races, Thursday, April 24th sponsored by Groveland Rotary as a fundraiser for local programs at the Community Hall. Try your luck on the horses with names like Charlotte’s Harlot, Grey Goose and EXXXcellent!

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Hotel Charlotte weekly specials, 4/18-4/20

This week we have no special event (Cabaret, Murder Mystery...) planned for Sunday, so just come on down for a wonderful evening with friends or family on all the weekend nights, Friday, Saturday AND Sunday!


We have found a new meat provider that gives us some really cool choices, a bit more exotic! In addition to your regular favorites, this week Victor is featuring:

Veal Chop (12oz)with peppercorn sauce $21.95
Veal Rack with peppercorn sauce $24.95
Venison Flank Steak with Argentine sauce $18.95
Lamb Shank, with red wine & herbs
Fresh Corvina Sea Bass with lemon-caper sauce $17.95
Linguini Marinara (vegetarian) $ 9.95
Linguini Marinara with ith Clams or Meatballs $13.95

We really look forward to welcoming you!
Lynn & Victor
Hotel Charlotte
www.HotelCharlotte.com
Reservations encouraged 209-962-6455

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Hotel Charlotte Thai Thurday menu, 4/17

Hello friends,
Does anyone know how to make an hour? Some days it seems I just need one more and I could get everything done. Other days a 100 more hours and I still wouldn't get everything done... But if I ever did, I think I would get real busy again taking on new challenges! Such is the nature!

This week for Thai Thursday Victor will be serving:
Cabbage salad
Steamed seafood packets
Sweet & sour pork
Green curry prawns
Steamed rice
Coconut ice-cream

All this, just $19.95. Those who prefer meat and potatoes can join their Thai dining friends with selections from our grill. (Steaks, Lamb, Chicken, a pasta for vegetarians...) See you soon!
Lynn

Monday, April 14, 2008

Comedians wanted

In light of our recent success with the Murder Mystery and the great personal satisfaction I got out of "acting" I am going to continue in this direction. Next fall I think we will do an improve show and a comedy club. If there aren't enough comedians in Groveland to put on a dinner-comedy show, then maybe we can do a dinner-gong show!

Interested in working with me on this? Must be funny and quick on your feet! 209-962-6455.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Restaurant Specials 4/11, 12

Wild Game! Victor has found a resouce that he likes for wild game, come on down and tell us if you like it! This weeks specials are just the tip of what he can get us. If there is something you are just dying to try, let us know and we will see if we can't get it.

Venison Tenderloin $22.95
Choice Montana Venison filet grilled to your liking topped with Cabernet-peppercorn sauce

Veal Scaloppini with Mushrooms $17.95
Free range veal medallions sautéed with garlic, white wine & a touch of marinara

12 oz Veal Chop $21.95
Free range veal grilled to your liking with our Chef's special Cabernet-peppercorn sauce

Bison Skirt Steak $16.95
Flavorful Dakota bison grilled to your liking and served wth the Argentine sauce (lemon-parsley)

We hope to welcome you.

By the way the weather in Yosemite is just stunning! Come...Explore!
Lynn

Saturday, April 05, 2008

Thai Thursday, Asian Night 4/10/2008

This week we have a great choice of items on the Thai menu:
Shrimp Cakes with Chili Dipping Sauce
Rice Soup with Chicken
Roast Duck with Thai Dressing
Panang Curry Beef
Thai Styled Chow Mein
Baked Rice Pudding
Thai Iced tea

All this for $19.95, YUM!

New this week Souper Size it! Add soup or salad and dessert to any of our entree dinners for an additional $6.00—an excellent value and delicious too! (if ordered al a carte, $10.80)

Remember, Sunday (both April 6th and 13th) is our Murder Mystery: A Killer Reception. I get to play Charlotte, the innkeeping host again. Lots of fun! We have seats left for the 13th, come join us, $49, includes a 4-course dinner, show, tax and tip. 209-962-6455

See you Soon!
Lynn & Victor

Do frogs hybernate

So, in the evenings we enjoy a beautful concert by dozens of frogs singing their special song, but by day, where are they? We stomp around the same area, one would think we would hear a croak or two...Just curious.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Asian Thursday, Thai Menu 4/3

Each Thursday Victor brings together a special Asian menu, this week with Thai styled treats:

Sweet & Sour Shrimp Soup
Green Papaya Salad
Crying Tiger Steak (rare sliced steak served with a spicy dipping sauce)
Red Chicken Curry
Steamed Rice
Sweet Coconut Rice with fresh Mango

All this, $19.95 includes Thai iced-tea.

For meat lovers, we always include a handful of your favorite items from our grill. (See Monday, 3/31 for this weeks selections.

We hope to welcome you!
Lynn

Monday Night "Taps & Games" menu 3/31

We are now open on Monday nights with a special menu: "Tapas & Games." The small plate selections change each week. For meat and potato lovers, we always serve selections from our grill too, here is a sample of this week's items.

Choose any three small plate items $9.99
· Thai egg rolls· Mini-meatballs
· Red curry chicken· Olive and cheese plate
· Pita pizza with tomato-basil topping
· Steamed clams with a spicy red sauce
· Spicy sausage with Cajun dipping sauce
· Fried Manchego cheese cubes with Marinara sauce
· Arancine (fried Sicilian rice balls, cheese filled)
· Sliced tomatoes, garlic-balsamic dressing & anchovies
· Russian potato salad with chicken, olives, hard boiled egg , peas & carrots

Selections From the Charlotte Grill:
Chicken Argentine with a tangy garlic sauce $13.95
Charlotte “Stake” with peppercorn sauce $14.95
Pampas Steak with a tangy garlic sauce $14.95
New York Steak with peppercorn sauce $19.95
Rack of Lamb with mint jelly $19.95
Filet Mignon with peppercorn sauce $22.95
Linguini Marinara (vegetarian) $ 9.95
With Clams or Meatballs $13.95

We hope to welcome you!
Lynn & Victor
Hotel Charlotte
www.HotelCharlotte.com
209-962-6455

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Tapas & Games Menu 3/24

New items this week!
___ Mini-meatballs
___ Lobster Bisque
___ Vegetable Soup
___ Marinated Mushrooms
___ Olive and cheese plate
___ Potato & Onion Frittata
___ Chinese Broccoli & Beef over rice
___ Spicy sausage with Cajun dipping sauce
___ Fried potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce
___ Tomato & Red Onion with garlic vinaigrette dressing

Join us for a delicious 3 courses of little plates just $9.99 and bring some friends. We already have the games!

Selections from our grill are also available on Monday nights.
See you Soon!
Lynn

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Hotel Charlotte Weekly specials 3/20-24

Hello Friends!
Lots of Menus this week from our Asain Thursdays to regular Menu Fri & Sat followed by Easter Sunday and then Monday night Tapas & Games...Try to at least read down to the drawing questions!

Thursday Night: Asian Menu, $19.95 includes everything below, and coffee/itea. Selections from our grill are also available.
- Pork Tamarind Soup
- Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce
- Stir Friend Prawns with Yellow Curry
- Thai Cashew Chicken
- Coconut Pudding
- Thai Iced Tea

Friday & Saturday big Homemade Dessert Week, including:
- Homemade banana-chocolate chip ice-cream
- Key lime pie
- Blue berry pie
- Double rich chocolate brownie

From the Sea this week will be Sea Bass with a Thai Chili Sauce served on the side, $16.95

Easter Sunday: We bring you the best price on the hill again this year for a lovely Easter dinner. Bring your family or come with friends to enjoy our lively atmosphere and nice linens.
Dinner includes breads, dip, coffee or tea and is priced based on your entrée selection.Tax and Tip additional. Reservations encouraged! 209-962-6455

A choice of Caesar Salad or Lobster Bisque to start.
Entrée Choice
· Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Bechamel sauce $22.95
· Sole Almandine $26.95
· Prime Rib $29.95
· Lamb Shank $27.95
· Petite Lobster Tail $39.95
Tiramisu for dessert

Monday night Tapas & Games: Serving a selection of nearly 1 Dozen Tapas plates, as many games and an equal number of friends to play with! Choose 3 plates for $9.99. Selections from our grill are also available.

We look forward to welcoming you!
Lynn & VictorHotel Charlotte
http://www.hotelcharlotte.com/
Reservations encouraged, 209.962.6455

PS: Menus are also posted during the week on our blog, you can subscribe for updates. http://www.hotelcharlotte.blogspot.com/

PPS. Help get Groveland some picnic tables & grass. GAINs has submitted a project for funding to a program sponsored by Hamburger Helper: Passioned pleas by neighbors and the kids using the facilities needed! http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ViewProject.aspx?tell=2&id=39714

Drawing question of the week: Which of our many desserts this week is your favorite? Bonus questions: How much are tapas? Where else in Groveland can you get a delicious deal that great on a Monday night? We will start posting the best of your answers on the blog, unidentified unless you say so. You can email your answers to HotelCharlotte@aol.com to be entered into our monthly drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

The end! LOL

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Thai Thursday Menu: 3/19/2008

This week Victor has a grand menu!
  • Pork Tamarind Soup
  • Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce
  • Stir Friend Prawns with Yellow Curry
  • Thai Cashew Chicken
  • Coconut Pudding
  • Thai Iced Tea
All included for $19.95, tax and tip additional. We also serve a selection of grill items from our regular menu, steaks, lamb, chicken....

See you soon!