New Beers, New Food

If you haven't already tried it, last Friday saw the return of the Rogue Imperial IPA, a must for all hopheads. This week we're bringing back two of the Cafe regulars, Purple Haze & Widmer Hefeweizen; we thought you guys didn't care about these beers any more but as soon as they were gone it was clear that was a mistake.

This Friday, March 30th, we're introducing more than a couple new beers. Belhaven Scottish Ale replaces Boddingtons on the nitro tap, Lienenkugel Sunset Wheat checks in for the Dinkel Acker CD Pils, and Stone's Arrogant Bastard Ale steps in for Strongbow Cider.

Other beers coming soon include Redhook Copperhook, Rogue Black Brutal Bitter, Legend Doppelbock, Starr Hill IPA and the return of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

And what goes with new beers better than new food. In early April we're unveiling our new menu. I don't want to give too much away right now but some highlights include half price wings on Wednesday late nights, a REAL REUBEN with rye, corned beef and everything and a larger selection of wraps. Check back soon for more details.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend

William & Mary may still be on spring break but things are still going strong with the Green Leafe. Green Leafe Catering will be at the Walsingham Garden Show & Auction Gala this weekend with a sampling of our menu including crab cake sandwiches, caesar salad, peppercorn beef tenderloin kabobs & much more. Back at the Cafe we stocked up on Guiness & Jameson's for the weekend revelers and brought back Ireland's own Smithwick's Ale for a brief engagement to help celebrate the holiday. Plus, chef Adonis Conner & his staff will be whipping up some traditional Irish fare on Saturday including corned beef & cabbage, sheppard's pie & a delectable apple oatmeal crisp dressed with irish cream whiskey.

Next time you're in the Cafe pick up your copy of the Leafe-Let. It's our newsletter informing our friends of news & events relating to both the Green Leafe and the Williamsburg community. Speaking of Green Leafe news, get ready because the Green Leafe Gourmet opens in Newtown on April 23rd.

Draft news:

Our Cafe staples continue to lead the way but make sure to stop by for some interesting lagers & ales if you haven't already.

Rogue brewing of Portland contacted the Green Leafe Cafe to join their "John's Locker Stock" program. We all know Rogue has mastered the classic beer styles but John Maier, Rogue's brewmaster, loves to experiment and through the program only a hdnfull of taverns across the country are allowed to carry his eclectic creations. Right now the Green Leafe Cafe is serving up the Charlie Anniversary Ale and Monk Madness, a belgian style tripel with five hop varieties that goes well with spicy foods or strong cheeses. Coming very soon is the return of John's Imperial IPA, a favortie amongst Cafe staff & regulars.

For those unaware, Williamsburg once again has brewing outside the giant building next to the amusement park. Williamsburg Alewerks opened last year off of Mooretown Road and the Green Leafe Cafe is happy to keep a rotating selection from their brews. Right now guests are enjoying the Tavern Ale and soon we'll see the return of Alewerks' Chesapeke Pale Ale. Plus you can always try at least five of their varieties in the bottle.

Christmas Beer Tasting Menu

The menu for this year's Annual Christmas Beer Tasting will include:

The Food
Appetizer
Pacific Northwest Adler Smoked Salmon, Lemon-Chive Cream Cheese on Fresh Crostini

Soup
D.B.'s Legend Brown Ale and Cheddar Chowder

Salad
Arugula, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Slivered Almonds with White Balsamic Rosemary Vinaigrette and Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese Medallion

Entree
Cornish Game Hen Brushed with Spiced Herb Glaze, Cranberry Stuffing, Asaparagus Braised with White Wine and Garlic

Dessert
Kim's Rich Chocolate Espresso Tart with Fresh Cranberries

The Beers
Legend Belgian Tripel
Corsendonk Christmas Ale
Poperings Hommel Ale
Smuttynose Winter Ale
Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot Barleywine

Spaces Filling Quickly for Christmas Beer Tasting

Reservations for the annual Green Leafe Cafe Christmas Beer Tasting are coming to a close, with very few seats remaining. If you are interested in attending the event, please call the Green Leafe Cafe at (757) 220-3405 to inquire about being placed on a wait list.

The Green Leafe Cafe would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming enthusiasm and support of the Christmas Beer Tasting! If you are unable to make it this time, check back often for pictures from the event and any information on the upcoming Summer Beer Tasting.

Happy Holidays from the Green Leafe Cafe!

Reserve Now For The Christmas Beer Tasting

The Green Leafe Cafe's annual Christmas Beer Tasting will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 6pm. Reservations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The menu and beer selection is currently under way and will be posted on our website as soon as it becomes available. For more information, please call the Green Leafe Cafe at 757.220.3405. Information is also available on our website at this address:

http://www.greenleafe.com/xmasbeertasting06.html

Celebrate the season with the Green Leafe Cafe! Spaces are limited, so reserve early. Hope to see you there!

New Menu Premier: 8.8.06

Today marks the premier of our new menu in conjunction with our always popular Virginia Draft Night. We've added some new and exciting dishes and have made improvements on some of our old favorites.

Here's an example of what we're now offering:

~Honey Glazed Salmon: A seared filet of salmon finished with a smoky chipotle-honey glaze.

~Thai Chicken Pizza: Homemade Thai peanut sauce with chicken, green onions, Mozzarella, and sesame seeds.

~Das Weiner!: Grilled bratwurst on our soft pretzel roll with sauerkraut, Havarti, and spicy mustard.

The "Great Food" page of the website will be updated in the coming weeks to reflect these changes, so be sure to check back often or stop by the Leafe to get a taste of what's new. Hope to see you soon!

New Beer Premier: 7.7.06

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of 3 new beers on tap! Tonight's Beer Premier will feature:

Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Newport, Oregon:
A German-style Maibock that is deep honey in color with a malty aroma, rich, hearty flavor, and balanced finish.

Victory Sunrise Weissbier, Downington, Pennsylvania:
A Bavarian Hefeweizen, unfiltered to feature the tangy, fruity flavors of its unique yeast. Yields a crisp, citrus snap and refreshing finish.

Magic Hat #9, South Burlington, Vermont:
An ale with an unusual and mysterious palate. Crisp, fruity, and refreshing with hints of apricots.

Stop in tonight for a taste of our new draft beers or grab a pint of an old favorite. Either way, there's no better way to celebrate Friday! Cheers!