December 26, 2009

Christmas Day is over and now we are approaching the New Year. 2010 is just around the corner and We would like to wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. We will be open with a Special Prix Fixe Menu for New Year's Eve. We always enjoy doing this each year, and enjoy all of the customers that spend it with us. Peter is once again preparing an outstanding menu.
We would also like to take this opportunity to Thank all of those who have supported us this year. Our customers really mean a lot to us and without them, we would not be getting ready to celebrate our 4 year anniversary on January 31, 2010. These four years have flown by, I can't even believe it has been four years. Thank you to everyone that appreciates Peter's talents and the wonderful meals that we consistantly put out.
There are some rumors out there that we are closing, they are untrue, we are open for business as usual. The year has been challenging for most businesses, but we are continuing to put out great meals, great service and just an all around great experience for our customers.
We would also like to thank our Staff for another Great Year, we could not do what we do without them. They believe in what we do and that is what makes them the best staff in Sullivan County, New York.
Happy New Year to everyone and we hope to see you New Year's Eve and in the coming Year.

November 21, 2009

Time is moving fast again and we are quickly approaching Thanksgiving, as always we will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner at Restaurant 15 Main for all of those who would like for someone else to cook. We will be offering a 3 course Prix Fixe menu for $32.00 plus tax & gratuity and as always Peter will have a delicious menu.

After Thanksgiving we will be offering a special menu on Wednesday & Thursday evenings. We decided to celebrate our 4th anniversary early (it is 1/31/10).. The Menu will be 3 courses for $20.10. This begins on 12/02/09, come help us celebrate.

The days are getting shorter and cooler, but I am so thankful that the weather has not been horrible. Considering our summer was not that warm, November has been bearable thus far. There are still days to go for walks, cook on the outside firepit and just enjoy the outdoors.

Narrowsburg will be decorating soon for the Holiday Season, there will be Christmas trees lining the streets and it will be beautiful as always. Main Street merchants are working diligently to get them adorned with lights and get them up. I also hear there will be a Santa sighting soon.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. The perfect time to show how much we all appreciate what we have, Family, Friends and Health being the most important of those.

Hope to see you soon at Restaurant 15 Main

October 21, 2009

I really didn't realize that it has been so long since I did any blogging. The summer months are very business and not time to blog. For all of those who live in this area, we know that now is slow down time, and more time to blog. So here goes....
This week starts "Restaurant Week along the Delaware River" which 15 Main will be participating in. It is the brainchild of KKPR a marketing group located in Milford and owned by Katrina Foster. Hats off to Katrina for the wonderful job she has done with media coverage and advertising this event. Peter, Gabby & I were on Thunder 102 promoting it a couple of weeks ago. We hope that it will bring people out and interested in trying our restaurant. The concept was based on NYC Restaurant week, there are 22 restaurants along the Delaware River participating and each restaurant is offering a Three-Course Prix Fixe menu for $32.00 (tax included) from 10/19/09 to 11/01/09. We are honored to be chosen to participate.
Summer was busy for us, what little summer we had, the weather did not cooperate much, and I certainly missed hot weather. Now it seems that we are moving swiftly into winter and fall may be as short as the summer was. Gabby is back in school (of course), Peter and I are stacking firewood, and everyone seems to be preparing for what some say will be a cold, long winter, and Peter is back teaching at Sullivan Community College. We are also trying to add some catering options to our website, that will be coming soon. It seems that we stay busy whatever the season, just in different ways.
On a personal note, we lost our 15 year old Golden Retriever "Kurry" this summer, which was very heartbreaking for all of us. Now we have a new member of the family, she is a beautiful little Lab/Chow Mix, temporarily named "Bear". I forgot what it is like to have a puppy, up at 3:00am to make sure she knows that outside is the place to go. She is adorable and she is a rescue. There are so many animals out there that people just dump, it is very sad. So hopefully training will go well, and "Shadow" the cat will adjust.
I want to say as always, thanks to our loyal patrons, new patrons and all of those that support our business. We work very hard to provide you with what you should expect from any restaurant: Great Service, Great food and Comforting Atmosphere.

July 1, 2009

I can't seem to get to this Blogging thing but once a month now. June was a not so exciting month, maybe writer's block, maybe just nothing to write about. So now we move into what is supposed to be "Season" for Narrowsburg and Sullivan County. There is a lot of talk about how this season will be for merchants in the area, due to the Economy. We are very optimistic because we keep consistantly Serving Great Food, Having Great Atmosphere, and Showing Total Appreciation for our customers.
We live in such a small area that each one of our regular customers is like family to us. In June we grieved the loss of a family member oh too quickly. In June we also celebrated the graduation of 1 staff member, Caitlyn Jordan, and 1 former staff member, Justin Ziser. Congrats to both of them, what an exciting journey they both have ahead of them.
Gabby has gone to Grandma's in Kentucky for a month. We always miss her terribly and cannot wait until she gets back. It does give us time to clean out some stuff without her knowing though, which is good. For Peter and I, when she is gone, the house does not feel the same.
Happy 4th of July to everyone and see you soon.

Friday June 5, 2009

Well spring has sprung, or at least we hope so this time. We hope for an exciting, business filled season. We have new artwork on the walls, a new look to the menu and patio tables/umbrellas are out and ready for a great season.
On the home front, Gabby only has another half day of school after today, YAHOO. We are planting a garden and Pete finally finished the smoker he has been working on. It is going nice for us this summer to have a yard and be able to enjoy it. We had a family cookout here Memorial Day weekend, what a great time. Peter of course prepared way too much food, but I guess it is better to have too much....rather than not enough.
We are now open for Brunch Saturday and Sunday, and for Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. So we will be at the Restaurant a lot, but still have Monday and Tuesday off to recouperate and have some family time.
As always, thanks to those who visit our restaurant and those who read this blog. Short and sweet today, time is a commodity for me right now. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you at Restaurant 15 Main.

April 24, 2009

Once again, I have been very delinquent in posting to my blog. Things have been very busy in the Schott household. My Mother & my Aunt were here for a week for Gabby's 13th Birthday. I think we celebrated her Birthday for about 4 weeks, we still have balloons in the house. The next week my Sister Jessica and her Boyfriend Jon were here for Easter. So there has been no time to Blog. Today is the first day I can remember that I don't have to rush out of here and get something else done. So I am attempting to catch up on things, including my blogging.
We had a wonderful Easter, Brunch at the Restaurant and then a family gathering @ Aunt Patty's. While at Aunt Patty's we had great food and went Ostrich hunting. I know, farfetched but, the story is, that someone that lives in the vicinity went into the woods and saw an Ostrich. A science teacher, so you gotta believe the story, and it isn't as farfetched as it seems. I guess there are people around that raise them, so maybe one escaped...I don't know. But the women of the family decided, (because the men were watching golf) to take a little trek in the woods and see if we could see anything. We didn't, but made up some stories to tell the guys, of course they didn't believe us. We had a wonderful time with the whole thing.
On April 18, Peter gave a cooking demonstration for Upper Delaware Lifestyles, on how to make Ricotta Gnocchi. There were lots of people in Narrowsburg for the event and we had about 25 people in the kitchen for the demonstration. I would like to thank Elaine & Peg for putting on such a great event to draw people into Narrowsburg. It always helps for new people to discover our Artsy, Eclectic little town, hopefully they will return many more times.
The weather forecast for this weekend could not make me happier. Those of you that know me, know that I am a Southern girl and the hotter the better. I cannot wait for those 80 degree temperatures, and lots and lots of sunshine. Hopefully people will be out and about....looking for a wonderful dinner @ Restaurant 15 Main. Hopefully I can sneak in a little sunshine time for myself.
Everyone have a great sunshine filled weekend and hope to see you at the Restaurant soon.

March 26, 2009

It has been over a month since I have written anything in my blog. Time does go by so swiftly. We are almost through March, which has got to be the worst month, especially in today's economic climate. The news has been talking about restaurants closing temporarily, and for good due to the sluggish economy. We at Restaurant 15 Main are trying to hang in there and hoping for the best. We have been slow, slower than other March's but still doing our thing and making customers happy. Head up, shoulders back and keep plugging along that is what we do.
Now for the Happy stuff. Pete, Gabby & I had a wonderful vacation, a week away does a body and psyche good. Weather was beautiful, saw friends we hadn't seen in years, and visited Pete's Dad, whom we don't get to see much. It was good for me to see Pete get to relax after 4 years of nose to the grindstone. It went by too fast, as vacations often do, but can't be on vacation forever. It was 82 when we left Florida and 42 when we arrived in Allentown, I told Peter not to wear shorts home.....
This Friday we celebrate our daughter's 13th Birthday, she will officially be a teenager. Hopefully we can survive the next few year and not become a victim of a teenager. She is a great kid, does great in school and knows boundaries. Sometimes you have to remember that "success" is made up of many facets....seeing your daughter grow gracefully into her teenage years would be one of those successes. Also, having a family that you love and are proud of would be another. So Happy Birthday to Gabby (not my little girl anymore) my beautiful young lady.
I cannot wait for spring to come, like most people in our area. Not only for business, but for warmer sunnier days and the feeling of an awakening from a long cold sleep. We are planning a garden this year, because we now have an area to plant. Peter has been working on building a smoker at home, he was digging and planning Tuesday, which turned out to be a warm sunny day. He is always thinking about food, how to make it better, and what good food really is all about. He cannot wait to grill, smoke and have all of the wonder foods that spring and summer have to offer.
I cannot forget to say Happy Birthday to our very dear friend, ED ( same day as Gabby) and also to Karen. It seems that Friday night is Brithday Celebration night at Restaurant 15 Main. Thanks to all for choosing us. For those of you that we have not seen in a while, time to come out of hibernation, we miss you. Until next time, Happy Spring...

February 18, 2009

Well it is snowing outside, once again, don't know how much more I can stand. I know we aren't supposed to get much but enough already. Hope all of my readers had a restful, love filled Valentine's Day and Long President's weekend. We are I guess 2/3 rds of the way through February and I think ready for spring, eventhough we know it will not come for several more weeks in the Northeast.
Valentine's Day at the restaurant was wonderful, the best night we have had in 3 years!!!! I even had new customers that actually read this blog. They were very happy with their meal and said they would be back. That is always what we strive for, Customers coming back time after time. I had to turn down some reservations and that is always hard to do. But you know what and how many you can do in one evening, and there was just no more room. Those are the nights that you wish you had a bigger dining room, but wouldn't be able to fill in throughout the rest of the winter. So we are very appreciative and thankful to have a night like that.
I always get nervous when our reservation book is completely full. I think a lot of people don't understand that there is a plan, and if things do go according to plan, then it isn't good. I try to allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours per table and then plan on using that table again. Sometimes people stay longer and then the next reservation comes in and you have no table. I don't like making people wait, but sometimes you have to. I don't think anyone waited Saturday for longer than a couple of minutes for their table, what a miracle. Kitchen Staff and Wait Staff were at the top of their game and kept it all going smoothly. By the end of the night the staff was so exhausted but laughing and just enjoying the great night we had. What a great team we have now @ Restaurant 15 Main.
The second half of February and March are typically slow so Peter, Gabby and I are actually going to go on vacation for the first time in 4 years. We will be closed from March 13, 2009 to March 19, 2009. We will reopen the Restaurant on Friday March 20th. I have always been concerned about being closed for any amount of time, but Peter needs a vacation and that is also his spring break from teaching college.
Thanks to everyone that joined us for Valentine's Day, we really appreciate you patronage. Someone said that Valentine's Day is a Hallmark Holiday.....I would like to thank personally thank Hallmark, for a much needed remembrance of how busy the Restaurant can be. It is so much fun for us when we are busy, tiring, but fun, fun, fun.
Have a great week, and come see us when you need a great meal.

02/06/09

It has been a while!!! No time, flu/cold something being passed around our family. Peter was sick last week, me this week, and Gabby is trying really hard not to be. It has been cold, dreary and just winter in the Northeast. Not much going on this time of year, but Peter is back teaching, I am still working and Gabby has school and basketball.
Over the past few weeks, we have been slow at the restaurant, with the exception of last Saturday night, FULL HOUSE. Much to our surprise and delight!!!! I have attended my first Board of Directors meeting for the Sullivan County Visitor's Association which was very interesting. Restaurant 15 Main won 3 awards in the "Best Of 2009", Best Chef, Best Gourmet Restaurant & Best Appetizers, which is always an honor. And we are looking forward to Valentine's Day, which is always a good day for us. Reservations have already started pouring in and it doesn't hurt that it is a Saturday night this year. Peter is making fresh donuts for Narrowsburg Roaster's to sell on Sunday mornings which seems to be a big hit. So as you can see we are still staying busy with life.
Our 3rd Anniversary was January 31st, our packed Saturday night, Hopefully an omen of the year to come. A lot of people are wondering where our anniversary special is and we have decided not to do it this year. It really did not make people come in, I think they just enjoyed if they happen to come in. We understand the economy and have actually adjusted our prices a little to accomodate the economy. The products that we purchase have also inflated as with everything else, and unfortunately we are in the business to "TRY" and make money. So maybe no "increase" in our prices is the way that we accomodate the change in the economy.
Maybe the pre-spring forecast for the weekend, will get people out and moving about. Maybe going out for something to eat, to get together with friends, or just a quiet romantic dinner. I know that we have a little more winter to look forward too(eek), But optimism is all I got today. Thanks for reading and supporting Restaurant 15 Main.

January 20, 2009

I finally have a day off from both jobs to blog. I know my fans are very patiently waiting for me to blog LOL. I have been very busy since the beginning of January. I work at the restaurant and and when I’m not at the restaurant I work as the bookkeeper and controller with ‘Charles Petersheim of Catskill Farms (www.thecatskillfarms.com) , who designs and builds farmhouses and cottages in Sullivan County and the Catskills, as well as other assorted real estate stuff.” I have been working for Charles off and on for about 4 years now and he does do good stuff.
What to say about January, very cold, snowy and business is unpredictable. We just had Eaglefest weekend, which was very cold and not as good as previous years businesswise. I would like to thank the Eagle Alliance from bringing such a nice event to Narrowsburg. The River Reporter "Best of Awards" come out in January, which is always something to look forward to. Then we start preparing for Valentine's Day, which is usually a pretty good day for us at the Restaurant. But, Considering all of the snow that we have had and subzero temperatures, business has not been horrible. I know that in today's economy everyone is seeing a dip in business and we all just have to hang in there.
I think that we all want to be hopeful for the future and today being inauguration day for our new president fills, us with hope. Hope, that the change that we have so desperately wished for will make our lives better in some way. I think that we (even myself) lose sight of the important things, especially when economic times are tough, money seems to be the answer. Certainly money makes life easier, but I have been blessed with a wonderful Husband, daughter and family, which really makes life a little easier. All we can do is keep working hard, loving well and living each day to it's fullest. Those are the things that make life better.
Moving on from my soap box....Gabby is playing basketball and it is such a proud moment for me to watch her . She has been playing since she in 4th grade and each year she gets a little better. She is growing up so fast soon to be 13, OH NO!!!! So also, when I am not at one of my two jobs we have to get her to and from practice and games, do homework, projects..etc. Peter also will start teaching at SCC again this week. He will be teaching 2 classes a week. So we stay pretty busy even if the restaurant is slow.
So here we go into the second half of January, waiting patiently for, better weather, more business and hope for our econonmy. We'll See what happens!!!!!