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Welcome Back W&M!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:37:33 -0500

Welcome back to Williamsburg! The Green Leafe has had a busy summer renovating the Downtown bar and preparing a new menu for our restaurants. Stop by to check out our specials, available at our Downtown and New Town locations. Dinner specials run until 9:00 p.m.

    •    Sunday – Mug Day
    •    Monday – Burger Day (Half Off)
    •    Tuesday – VA Draft & Pizza Day
    •    Wednesday – Bottles & Pasta Bowls
    •    Thursday – Salad & Shaker Day
    •    Friday – Steamer & New Beer Premier
    •    Saturday – Smokehouse Saturday

Live at the Leafe...The Will Thomas Band

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:46:28 -0500

We want to thank Will, Wally, Derek, & Richard for making the trip down from Charlottesville to play at the Leafe! Will, even feeling a little under the weather and having just flown in from Ohio, sounded great. Switching gears and playing their electric set rather than the acoustic was well received. The band just picked Richard up this past week as their newest member, and the way he played the drums you would have thought he had been a member since the bands incepetion. We look forward to having the Will Thomas Band back at the Downtown Leafe on October 21st.

If live music is what you're looking for, the Downtown Leafe plays host to a wide variety of acts every Wednesday night. The next show will be on Wednesday, September 23rd, when the Leafe hosts Williamsburg's own Rich Whiskey Audition!!! Get here early, we're expecting a huge turnout!

Nightlife @ Newtown

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:10:36 -0500

The Prisoners' Reggae beats hit the scene at Green Leafe Newtown.

Green Leafe 2009 Catering Expo

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:40:19 -0500

The William & Mary Alumni House
One Alumni Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185

When: Sunday, September 20, 3:00PM-6:00PM

Admission is free. Arrive early to register for fabulous door prizes!

Magic Hat 9.9.09 Party

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:31:54 -0500

We celebrated the magic of #9 in true style at the Downtown Leafe on 9.9.09. Andrew from Magic Hat supplied the crowd with tons of goodies and a couple of brewskies!! The flame throwers and our lovely belly dancer were a big hit, attracting crowds who watched in amazement with mouths agape. One of the Leafe's employees, Arthur, even got into the fire spinning action! We're lucky the whole place didn't burn down...

Make sure you check out the photos at our facebook site, Green Leafe Cafe!

Leafe Karaoke!!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:21:28 -0500

Well, well, well...Tony Wilson, you definitely made an impression!! The Green Leafe's first night of Karaoke was a great success. There is lots of hidden talent out there, as well as some "talent" that maybe should stay hidden! I guess if you have the guts to get up there and sing, who am I do say anything! Thanks to DJ House and Tad for leading the way. A shout out to Franklin and Danielle who were both celebrating their birthdays by singing some tunes. Franklin, I'll be getting you some singing lessons next year for your birthday. We look forward to hosting Leafe Karaoke every Tuesday night at the Downtown Green Leafe. Come be a part of the fun!

Rich Whiskey Audition Rocks the Leafe!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:33:48 -0500

On Wednesday night, The Rich Whiskey Audition made its first appearance at the Green Leafe, and absolutely rocked the joint! Jon, Mike & Scott had the crowd singing and dancing all night long. O'Neil Jones got to celebrate his birthday in true Rich Whiskey fashion by taking Jon's place at the drum set. We were all quite impressed! Rich Whiskey's funky style was a truly welcomed addition to the Green Leafe's line-up of live music!

Sunshine, the YEP, and Corn Hole at the New Town Green Leafe

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:31:02 -0500

New Town Green Leafe Hosted a Corn Hole Event/Block Party this past Sunday. Lots of people, lots of beer, lots of food, lots and lots of good times!

Leafe Dance Party!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:45:18 -0500

Every Thursday night, when you drive up Scotland Street, you may see some fog creeping its way out of the Green Leafe's doors, as well as some strobe lights flashing in the windows. That's because the Green Leafe is the host to the best dance party in Williamsburg every Thursday night!! Make your way downtown to try some killer cocktails and get your groove on with DJ House.

Local Sensation

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:19:15 -0500

The best and brightest hang out in the back of the house at the New Town Green Leafe. Big Larry's a big hit as he brings his hip hop groove from the kitchen to the stage.

Homecoming 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:17:20 -0500

What a weekend!!! Another Homecoming has come and gone and I take a moment to sit back, rest my tired old bones, and reflect on another fun-filled, action packed William & Mary Homecoming. The alums made an early return back to the Leafe, many of them coming in on Thursday night to witness the craziness of the Leafe dance party. All reports indicated that they loved the extension of the new bar and are looking forward to the additional taps being installed, although they seemed a little skeptical about the fog machine...

By the time early Friday afternoon rolled around, the Leafe was packed wall to wall with W&M grads from all years. It was great to catch up with all those who were regulars while in school, hearing about their ventures in the "real world". After seeing some of the alums trying to hang like they did in the "good ol' days", I was surprised to see everyone up and ready to go for the noon kickoff on Saturday! A few of Sterling's famous bloody marys I'm sure helped tide over the nasty hangovers! We were all treated to a trouncing over JMU, William & Mary winning 24 to 3, but even with such a significant win, the Tribe remains 5th in the national polls. The crowds seemed a little more subdued on Saturday night, but fun seemed to be had by all.

We at the Green Leafe want to thank you all for making this another memorable Homecoming. We had a great time catching up with old friends and look forward to 2010!

Halloween Fright Fest

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:22 -0500

Our 3rd Annual Halloween Party brought out some true characters! The ladies were happy to be greeted at the door by our Chipendales bouncers. The super "gun show" they put on that night received cat calls from everyone driving by. We want to congratualte our grand prize winner for the costume contest, Mr. Youtube. A very large costume to say the least!! He won a trip for 2 to Atlantic City! We also saw a fantastic KISS outfit as well as a cast of characters from Alice in Wonderland, and who could forget about the Mario Brothers! Thanks to all who came out to celebrate Halloween at the Leafe. Check out our facebook site for pictures!

Here comes the story of a hurricane!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:22:14 -0500

Halloween around here was really quite scary, but we were ok with that...since it's kind of supposed to be. Perhaps the scariest thing of all, though, was the fact that a dude dressed as a mermaid...yes...that's right...a dude dressed as a mermaid won the $100 prize for best costume. I don't really know what else I can say about that. Ya.

The whether has now grown colder, the leaves are changing, and fall has officially arrived, and so has the inclement whether brought to us curtousy of huricane season. What better to do in the rain, though, then enjoy the sites, sounds, food, and people of the our beloved Green Leafe.

It's time to talk about beer.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:59:01 -0500

I just now realized that out of all the posts I have put up on this wonderful website, I've never written about what is by far the most important part of the Green Leafe. That "most important part" is, of course, BEER! We have a whole bunch of it, and now it's time that we give it the attention that it deserves.

Good Beer, Good Food...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:02:18 -0500

For all of you who have been holding your breath waiting to see what we will be featuring at this year's Christmas Beer Tasting, you can finally exhale! This year we will be serving something a little different...buffalo! The following is the entire menu including the beer pairings:
Appetizer:
Roasted Chicken Lollipops drizzled with a curried pomegranate molasses with a touch of roasted coffee and red bell pepper. Paired with Blue Mountain Light Out Holiday Ale

Soup:
Ginger Butternut Squash & Granny Smith Apple topped with crusted gingered pecans and chives. Paired with Anchor Christmas Ale

Salad:
Winter Salad - Mesclun greens, sweet toasted pine nuts, Chilean pears, crumbled saga bleu cheese, chili-dusted croutons. Served with a fresh Ruby Red grapefruit, honey, red shallots, and saffron vinaigrette. Paired with Avery Dugana

Entree:
Peppery Buffalo Filet Mignon served in a reduced red wine sauce, potaotes au gratin, and pan roasted asparagus.
OR
sub filet mignon for the Buffalo
Paired with Bells Expedition Stout

Dessert:
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, served with a vanilla custard sauce. Paired with Southern Tier Creme Brulee Stout

Saturday, Decemeber 12th at 6:00. Call 757-220-3405 to make your reservations today

Beer Tasting Success!

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:00:25 -0500

It took us a little time to put together a menu for this years Christmas Beer Tasting, but I have to say, it was well worth the wait! We started the evening off with Blue Mountain Lights Out Holiday Ale paired with roasted chicken lollipops drizzled with a curried pomegranate molasses. The beer was a perfect way to start the evening. It has that Christmas/spicy/piney scent and taste that put everyone in the Christmas spirit. I think the soup was the grand prize winner of the night...Butternut squash and Granny Smith apple soup. Oh my God!! This was absolutely delicious! It was so good in fact that I had to ask the chef for the recipe to type and hand out to all the guests! I was pleasantly surprised to see how many people were willing to take a step out of their comfort zones and try the buffalo rib-eye for their main course. By the time everyone arrived at the dessert course, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake paired with Southern Tier's Creme Brulee Stout, there were many grumblings about full stomachs, and confessions that they could not continue. But, one sniff of the Creme Brulee stout and the glasses were quickly drained into those full stomachs. Deliciously smooth, wonderfully scented. Yum!

I personally want to thank Adonis, AJ, Jaeton, & Annie for a fantastic job in the kitchen. Also thank you to my front of house staff that kept all the guests happy and jolly!!

Also, thank you to all those who attended, we hope to see you back for our Summer Beer Tasting!

What's on tap!

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:04:15 -0500

Troegs Mad Elf has made an encore appearance at the Downtown Green Leafe! The Mad Elf has become a Green Leafe cult beer. This tasty brew is a combination of cherries, honey, and chocolate malts and delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the character of this Ale. Warming strength is an understatement...this beer packs a whopping punch with an 11% ABV! While you're out and about during these freezing cold days, stop by the Downtown Green Leafe for a pint of the Mad Elf and experience that warming sensation.

Ringing in 2010...

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:37:34 -0500

Here at the Downtown Green Leafe we sashayed our way into the New Year in elegance and fashion deemed only appropriate at the Downtown Leafe! Spirits were high as well flowing while everyone got their groove on with Big Larry. It was great to see so many people participating in our Annual Lingerie party. There were some very sexy and revealing outfits for sure! We want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and hope that this decade brings everyone much success and happiness!

Make sure you check out our facebook site to see pictures from our New Year's Eve bash!!

New Brews!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:05:43 -0500

It's Friday at the Leafe and that means we have put a couple of new beers on tap. Today at the Downtown location we added 3 tasty brews to our draft line up. The first was a request from one of our favorite locals, Lance. Just for him we brought in Pilsner Urquell. This Bohemian Pilsner from Pilsen, Czech Republic is considered to be the "original" pilsner from which all others are judged upon. It has a sharp, distinct bitterness which overlaps with a carmalized sweetness.

Our second brew added today is the Brooklyn Pennant Ale. Pennant Ale is a traditional English-style Pale Ale. It has a terrific malty flavor with a slight bitterness. A definite session beer!

To round out this weeks addition to our draft line-up we added Starr Hill's The Gift. A German-style Hellerbock with a few twists, this Charlottesville, Virginia brew is made with two-row and Munich malts and balanced with German noble hops.

If you find yourself out and about this weekend looking for something tasty to drink. Find your way to the Downtown Leafe to try one (or all 3) of these beers. Don't forget about the other 31 beers we have on tap!!

New on Tap!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:40:16 -0500

We have introduced some new beers to our already impressive line-up this week. From the New Holland Brewery out of Holland, Michigan, we've added two new brews. First is the Mad Hatter, an insanely dry-hopped India Pale Ale that is copper in color with a flowery aroma and a bold hop taste. Also from New Holland we've brought in Dragon's Milk. Dragon’s Milk is a 17th century term used to describe the strong beer usually reserved for royalty. This strong ale was aged in oak for over 120 days. The aging process extracts flavors from the wood, which contribute to its complex character. Hints of bourbon flavor perfectly compliment its roasted malts to produce a beer fit for a King, or at least our Green Leafe customers.

Rogue Dead Guy has made a reappearance in the line-up. This brew was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day). The Dead Guy design proved popular and was incorporated into a bottled product a few years later with MaierBock as the elixir. The Dead Guy is in the style of a German Maibock, and is deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.



By popular demand, we have brought back Carolina Blonde after a two year hiatus. A lighter ale brewed with very select pale malts and mildly flavored with a blend of special hops. This beer is exceptionally smooth, crisp and very drinkable with a rich gold color.


I can't think of a better way to survive this winter storm than hanging at the Green Leafe with good people, good food & GREAT beer!!

Friday Beer Tasting

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:50:05 -0500

It’s a beautiful Friday evening, the weather is finally turning and it seems that Spring has sprung. I can think of no better way to spend this day but to taste all the new beers we’ve put on tap this week at the Downtown Leafe. Luckily I do not have to take this challenge alone. I have recruited one of my favorite regulars, William & Mary professor Chandos Brown, to join me in a miniature beer tasting. Here are our findings...

Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, a German Hefeweizen with an ABV of 5.5% is a great way for us to start. Wow! What a fantastic tasting brew. Coriander and cloves is the overwhelming flavors we taste. Chandos makes an observation that there is not much of a citrus taste, which you do typically find in many Hefeweizen beers. We both agree that the beer seems to pack a little more of a punch than its registered 5.5%. A perfect beer to enjoy on a sunny day. Overall we both give this brew two thumbs up!

Our next sample is from Cooperstown, New York, Ommegang Hennepin. Chandos is quick to point out a more yeasty taste than the Hacker-Pschorr. It pours a light golden color and has a nice citrus smell and flavor. Like other Saisons, it has an almost champagne fizziness on the tongue. I seem to be enjoying it more than Chandos, but I have to be fair in stating that this is not his preferred style of beer. I think it’s a great light summer beer, even with a higher ABV of 7.7%.

Thirsty Dog Labrador Lager is our next stop on the tasting train. Out of Akron, Ohio, this lager is extremely drinkable. There is a nice scent of spice, and initially on the tongue you can taste that spiciness, but it fades very quickly. Chandos comments, “If you are trying to get the essence of a true lager, this would be a great beer to try.” This would definitely be considered a session beer, one that you could sit and enjoy all evening long.

The Troegs Nugget Nectar gets an overwhelming “YUM-O” from both Chandos and myself. This is a delicious brew. Taken from the base ingredients of Troegs HopBack Amber, the Nugget Nectar has a beautiful malt beginning and finishes with a strong hop flavor. To the nose there is a strong caramel scent which leads to that beautiful malt flavor. This beer is a seasonal brew, so you better get here quickly to taste it for yourself because once these kegs are gone, you’ll have to wait until next year to try this fantastic beer!

Moving back across the pond, our next selection is Spaten Dunkel from Germany. There is a sweet aroma that I just can’t place, maybe a little coriander, or perhaps just the malt. The taste just screams malt. There is not much carbonation and it is light on the palate. A darker beer in color, a little sweet in taste. A drinkable beer for sure, but after tasting the Troegs Nugget Nectar, it pales in comparison.

Our final beer to try tonight is the Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA from Boulder, Colorado. This seasonal brew is produced from March through August. It packs quite a punch at 10.5%ABV. After taking my first sniff, I know this is going to be a big beer, and the first sip does not let me down. Extremely intense hop bitterness from start to finish, and it doesn’t end there. The hoppiness seems to linger, and linger, and linger...An amazing brew for all hop heads to enjoy.

This has been a great way to spend a lovely Friday evening. Hopefully you can make your way to the Downtown Green Leafe and try one of our new beers and see which one suits your fancy!