For years, Danish culture has excelled at creating comfort at home through the long and dark winter months. In 2016 Denmark was rated as the happiest country in the world. When you consider how long their winters really are, this becomes an even more remarkable feat. How did they do it? With hygge. There is no direct translation of hygge in English, but it’s been defined as a quality of coziness and comfort to help cultivate one’s well-being. As we hunker down for winter with Covid, it might be time to take some lessons from the Danes.
It’s been perfect for comfort food these last few days which we found served to perfection at the Village Restaurant in Essex recently. The apple cider sangria was very refreshing and I loved the French Onion soup. Jim had the fish stew and broiled seafood combo. I had the chicken parm. It was perfect for the damp chilly fall evening. Thank you Village!
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The surf is still noisy, but the nor’easter has passed out to sea. Back to the daily walk (we were fortunate not to lose power or have damage).
Tree surgeons said the challenge is removing branches without causing another outageInstant apple harvest on our roadCrackers for the quackersMother Ann has witnessed many a stormAn unfortunate casualty – injured wingAfter a dark week, the sun begins to poke throughThe setting sun under the clouds produces a warm glowWaning daylightFinally a visible sunset
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Have we not discussed how outrageous the Serenitee Reward card is? Just this week alone they loaded two free $10 rewards on the card to use on rainy days. Then you get a free entrée loaded on your card to use during your birthday month.
Absolutely tremendous value and it cost’s NOTHING to sign up. It’s literally all rewards for free!
The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is check in using your Serenitee Rewards App or put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:
2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert 3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter 5,500 points = Free Entrée
But there’s more…
We also add surprises through the year. You might find a free appetizer show up on your card for The Spot Winchester, or lunch at 15 Walnut, or sushi at Opus.
You always get a free entrée and dessert to celebrate your birthday month
You can attend some of the special events and theme dinners that our restaurants host throughout the year for free with your points
You can also redeem your points for Serenitee Bucks; click here for more info on Serenitee Bucks and other FAQs
How Do I Become a Rewards Member?
Don’t want to worry about remembering your Rewards Card? The Serenitee Rewards App offers all the functionality of a Rewards Card and more! It is available to download for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
NEVER MISS SAVOUR COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, THE OCCASION TO EXPERIENCE YOUR PERSONAL TASTING, WHEN YOU VISIT, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.
WHAT: Inviting your personal “tech” wine tasting, the occasion to sample up to 20 fine wines using our Digital Wine Machine, throughout the day, Tuesday thru Saturday, at your convenience. Using this “digital taster”, unique on the North Shore, couldn’t be easier…and it’s complimentary.
WHY: For your sensory enjoyment…a wine’s color in the glass, the array of aroma, what tastings reveal…learning about each wine. >new fine wine selections are regularly added, the opportunity to sample wines new to you. >sip fine wine with imported Riedel glassware >Ask Kathleen for wine to food pairing recommendations >each wine is stocked below the wine machine
WHO: Just You & “The Machine”
WHEN: Whenever you visit – Tuesday to Saturday – during business hours, 11am to 6pm
HOW: Insert a plastic card into the slot, upper left side of each of the 4 units. Place glass below a spout, and press the lit green button above the selected bottle …it’s a breeze.
A Sampling of New Wines Recently Added Les Launes, Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone Valley, Delas, 2018 Alc. 14% Varietal: 100% Syrah, Alc. 14.0, Tasting: Black raspberries, sappy herbs, and Christmas spice notes, a elegant texture, and polished tannins. Pairs well: lamb, game (deer, venison), beef, Ratings: Jeb Dunnuck 91, specialist Southern Fr. grapes.
Allomi, The Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 , Alc. 14.4% Tasting: red fruit, herbal notes complements a dense black cherry and blackberry core, bright acidity, full-bodied, smooth texture. Pair well: game, mature & hard cheese, lamb, cured meats Ratings: Wine Spectator 90, Wine Enthusiast 90, James Suckling 92
San Salvatore Falanghina, Campania, It, southern Italy white wine, Varietal: Falanghina, 2019, Alc. 13%, Tasting: This Campania white reveals the delicate interplay between blossom, nectarines and fresh herbs, exciting on the nose. The acidity is electric and really takes this through a wealth of layered stone fruit to a spicy finish. Ratings: James Suckling 92
Special Wines to Celebrate Halloween: From Tasmania, Australia Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir 2019, Tasmania, Australia, Alc. 13%, Tasting: fruit forward, elegant dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry earthy oak red fruit, vanilla, pepper and dried cranberry. Rating: Wine Enthusiast 90
Devils Corner Chardonnay, 2020, Tasmania, Australia, Alc. 13%, Tasting: flavors of melon, peach, ginger and toasty oak nuances. It’s both corpulent and refreshing, linear and crisp, Rating: Wine Enthusiast: 92 Welcome your donation any amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You!
Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.
Welcome all wearing masks for our mutual health and well-being. Thank you, Kathleen
Upcoming Savour-Saturday Guest Host Wine Tastings in November!
Over the past few weeks, I have been watching the progress Cheryl’s Signs has been making giving the World War II Memorial sign on the Boulevard a makeover. I asked if this was in preparation for Veterans Day, but she said it was part of a planned “refresh” for the signage. Progress was weather dependent so it took a few trips for her to complete the work. Nicely done! Thank you.
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Thank you to our therapists Sheela Zerilli and Ambar Cerrud for hosting the first lecture of many to come! They helped some of our guests with haunting hip issues and shared how to help fix them! Be on the look our for more lecture series topics coming to your local Gloucester & Manchester clinics!
Good Morning Gloucester 