Laurel Valley Resort names Chef Jeff James as new Executive Chef

 

     Laurel Valley Restaurant is proud to announce our latest addition to the Laurel Valley Team ...Chef Jeff James.  Chef Jeff is a graduate of the Robert Morris Institute of Culinary Arts in Chicago, Illinois.  He has extensive experience in the Resort Industry and most recently held Executive Chef position with the Hilton Hotel Corportation.

     In the coming days, Chef Jeff will be designing your new Lunch and Dinner menus, as well as revolving Weekend Dinner Specials.  We invite you to come out to the Laurel Valley Restaurant, meet your new Chef, and sample his fresh offerings.

     Additionally, in our ongoing commitment to improve food, service, and customer satisfaction ...we have named Jaimie Matzko as our new Head Server.  Many of you are already familiar with Jaimie and her eye for detail.  She is working diligently to ensure all aspects of your dining experience will exceed your expectations.

     Please call the Laurel Valley Restaurant at 865.448.6001 to make your reservations and as always we look forward to hearing your feedback, requests, and suggestions.

Sunday Brunch Menu for April 22, 2012 10AM - 2PM

Chocolate Chip Pancakes 7

Two buttermilk pancakes topped with chocolate chips, served with maple syrup and choice of bacon strips, sausage links or sausage patties

The Greens Eggs and ham 8

Scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach, diced honey ham, topped with cheddar cheese served with toast and choice of bacon strips, sausage links or sausage patties

Cinnamon French toast 8

Served with scrambled eggs, maple syrup and choice of  bacon strips, sausage links or sausage patties

Biscuits and gravy 8

Two buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade gravy, served with scrambled eggs and choice of bacon strips, sausage links or sausage patties

Foothills fish and chips 10

Cornmeal  hand battered cat fish, served with french fries and house tartar sauce

Valley fried chicken and waffles 10

Served with maple syrup and choice of bacon strips, sausage links or sausage patties

Filet Mignon 27

6 oz Buckhead beef filet, sautéed asparagus, bleu cheese potato au gratin, served with house side salad

 Additional Sides

 Buttered toast 2

Scrambled eggs 4

Red potato hash browns 3

Waffles 2

Buttermilk biscuits 2

Sausage links 2

 Sausage patties 2

Bacon strips 2

Side house salad 3

Fruit cup 3

The Phil Williams Show ...Live from the Laurel Valley Resort April 20, 2012 3-6PM - 98.7 FM

     Join us at the Laurel Valley Resort on Friday April 20, 2012 as Knoxville radio personality Phil Williams broadcasts live from 3-6PM in the Golf Shop.  You can also listen live on News Talk 98.7 FM. 

     Phil is the first to say he loves to golf and doesn't disappear at Dinnertime, so he will be in the restaurant Thursday evening for Dinner and hitting the golf course Friday morning.  Come out and say hello to Phil and staff.

AERIFICATION SPECIAL

     In preparation for a great season of golf, we aerified greens on Monday, as part of essential course maintenance.  The greens are already healing up beautifully and the weather couldn't be nicer ...so, take advantage of our "Aerification Special".

     Through March 15, 2012, enjoy 18-Holes for $20 ($15 for Seniors).

Valentine's Day at Laurel Valley Restaurant

Laurel Valley Restaurant Valentine's Day Menu

6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Reservations Only

865.448.6001

Soups

French Onion  $5

Benton's Tomato Bisque  $5

Salads

Spinach Salad  $5

Spinach, Feta Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Dried Cranberries & Warm Benton's Bacon Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad  $5

Spring Greens, Benton's Bacon, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Eggs, Fresh Avocados & Cobb Dressing

Appetizers

Crab Cakes  $7

 Cucumber Slaw &  Lemon Caper Aioli

Macaroni & Cheese  $6

Topped with Benton's Bacon & Diced Tomatoes

Avocado Deviled Eggs  $6

Cayenne pepper, Chives & Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Entrées

Chicken Athena Pasta  $15

Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Atop Angel Hair Pasta With Fresh Spinach, Artichokes, Red Onions, Olives, Capers & Fresh Tomatoes In a Chardonnay Cream Sauce.

Fish & Grits  $16

Blackened Wild Caught Salmon Atop Cheddar Grits, Corn &  Red Pepper Chardonnay Cream Sauce. Served With Grilled Asparagus.

Steak & Potatoes  $18

6oz Peppercorn Filet  Served With Grilled Asparagus,  Blue Cheese Potato Au Gratin, and Red Wine Demi-Glace.

Desserts

Strawberry Fields Forever  $6

Strawberries, Balsamic Vinaigrette & Basil On Sweet Pound Cake. Topped With Chantilly Whipped Cream. Served With Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge Brownie Al a Mode  $6

Fudge & Carmel Drizzle, Topped With Chantilly Whipped Cream.

Served With Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Laurel Valley Resort announces Director of Fitness

Laurel Valley Resort is pleased to announce Penny McIntosh as it's newest team member and Director of Fitness at the Laurel Valley 24 hour Fitness Center. Penny is a Duke trained Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist.


Penny will be available for FREE orientations to past members, as well as those considering joining the LV Fitness Center, at scheduled times. She begins Jan 6, 2012 and will be available by appointment 7AM-2PM Monday-Friday. She will also offer additional services such as group sessions, classes, personal training, and nutrition monitoring ...as well as designing health conscious menu items for the Laurel Valley Restaurant.

You may learn more about Penny and the additional services she offers by visiting her virtual training site at www.healthcoachpenny.com or by calling her directly at 865.740.4182.

The 2012 Laurel Valley Resort Membership packages are in the mail, but you can get a head-start on our NEW "Social Membership", which includes access to the Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, and other social events for only $250/year per household. Call Janet Latham at 865.448.6690 for credit card payments and/or installment plans ...or mail to: Laurel Valley 702 Country Club Drive, Townsend, TN 37882.

Parkside Realty Wears Valley 15K - Sept. 11

Join us THIS SUNDAY for the Parkside Realty Wears Valley 15K in Townsend, TN.


We would like to thank Parkside Realty for coming on as our Title Sponsor for this event! Along with a new title sponsor, we are also moving our location this year. We will be hosting all pre and post race activities at Trillium Cove which is just past the Townsend Visitor's Center on Lamar Alexander Parkway. We will include directions in the pre-race email set to go out soon.


Race starts at 8 am and there is ample parking at Trillium Cove (no fields this year)! Race day registration will open at 7 am at Trillium Cove. And, make sure to check out the shops at Trillium Cove. The Picnic Pantry has a great variety of foods and coffee for spectators!


We can also still use a few volunteers on race day. Click here for information on registration and to sign-up to volunteer via our online program!


More information? Contact Pam Haggard, Race Director, at 865-207-6122 or pamhaggard@ymail.com or Mike Wortley, Event Manager, at 888-217-5635 opt 3 or knoxtrackevents@gmail.com.