Open Mic Night, Friday, January 4th, 10:00 PM

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville

When: Friday, January 4th , 2013

Details: Starts at 10pm, come early to sign up!

It's Open Mic Night again at Aroma Thyme Friday, January 4th , 2013 10pm!!

It's that time of the month again, for the ever so popular Open Mic Night at Aroma Thyme Bistro. All are welcome to Open Mic nights. This has become a monthly tradition at Aroma Thyme for the past three years. We have seen some incredibly talented acts. We are constantly amazed from locals to people that travel up to an hour to perform. ...Of course we have our regulars, which we love. And there's always a new act of some sort to welcome each month.

Take a look at these past performers at Open Mic night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbcXhgsYhk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5waWWCX7dbo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnV1p6k4sA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnlXTY6gNGQ

The kitchen is open until midnight for everything from small bites to a full dinner. Plus the bar is well stocked with Small Batch Bourbon's, elegant Single Malt Scotch, almost 200 beers, over 250 wines and a trendy martini menu.

2nd Annual 99 Bottles of Wine on the Bar Grand Wine Tasting

What: 99 Bottles of Wine on the Bar, 2nd Annual

Where: Aroma Thyme Bistro, 165 Canal St, Ellenville NY

When: Sunday January 20th, 2013, Martin Luther King Weekend, 1-9pm

Details:  This is our 2nd annual 99 Bottles Grand Tasting.  This was our BIGGEST wine event ever at Aroma Thyme.  We are lining up 99 bottles of wine on our bar.

Tastes wine like the pros. We are doing an all out grand wine tasting. Many of you always ask us about the wine tastings we go to. Well this event is going to be just like that. There will be tons of wine. This amazing event is priced at $25 per person.

Drink Italian, American, South American, Australian, French, Spain, Portuguese, etc….
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zinfandel etc...

This will our most extensive wine tasting every at Aroma Thyme. This is a do not miss event.

Koningshoeven La Trappe Trappist Beer Dinner

What: Koningshoeven  La Trappe  Trappist Beer Dinner
When: Friday January 18th, 2013
Where: Aroma Thyme Bistro, 165 Canal St, Ellenville NY 12428
Details: Five course dinner paired with La Trappe Beers.  $55 per person, rsvp (845) 647-3000.

Organic Arugula, Feta Cheese & Citrus
La Trappe Witte
The first and only Trappist white beer in the world. A fresh thirst quencher with a refined character. Recognizable as a white Trappist beer due to the use of mainly wheat malt. Brewed with very aromatic varieties of hops. La Trappe Witte Trappist is unfiltered.


Mushroom Soup, Porcini Oil, Sprout Creek Toussaint Crouton
La Trappe Isid’or
This beer is indeed brewed to commemorate the 125 anniversary of the brewery, AND is named after brother Isidorus, the first brewer of brewery "de Koningshoeven".


Duck Confit, Sour French Cherry Compote
La Trappe Dubbel
Filtered, then bottled with yeast and sugar.
First brewed in 1987.
"Discover this genuine dark Trappist beer with a gentle flavour, creamy head and pronounced bouquet.


Mahi-Mahi, Roasted Pineapple, Yucca Mash
La Trappe Tripel
Bottle conditioned.
"A special and strong Trappist ale. The use of coriander gives it a spicy character. Golden in colour with a fruity, bittersweet taste.


Roasted Banana, Date & Almond Cookie, & Cacao Bean Nibs Agave
La Trappe Quadrupel
The strongest of the special beers. Its flavor is full, mild and pleasantly bitter. Quadrupel is presently available in the autumn, is bottled by the year and is perfect company for those long winter evenings.

New Years Eve at Your Favorite Green Certified© restaurant

What: New Years Eve at Your Favorite Green Certified© restaurant

When: Monday December 31^st, from 4pm

Details: 

The New Year is just around the corner and we are delighted to invite you to join us for dinner on New Year's Eve.  This is a big day for us.  That is because it is Aroma Thyme's Birthday or Anniversary, however you would like to look at it.  That's right we opened on New Year's Eve!!! Come Celebrate with us!  It felt like yesterday that we opened, and we can remember in detail our first New Years Eve at
Aroma Thyme. 

This is our 10th NYE party 

Celebrate New Year's Eve with us 

Make reservations soon!!! 

Many options... 

Join us for Our 

New Year's Eve 

Celebration 

&  

Aroma Thyme's 

Anniversary 

Dinner menu available
from 4pm to 11pm 

Our big bash 

begins at 9pm 

$15 per person

includes 

Music, Dancing, Dessert & Toast at midnight 

There is something for everyone!!! 

Experience 

Aroma Thyme Bistro 

this New Year's Eve 

Limited seating available 

www.aromathymebistro.com 

call 647-3000 for reservations 

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You DON'T need a commercial blender at home - The Best Blender

You DON'T need a commercial blender at home

I love my commercial Vita-Mix Blender at Aroma Thyme. 
I am convinced that it is the best blender.
I have had it for 10 years, yes 10 years and we abuse it.
We use this blender at least 10 times a day.
Yes, we have used this Vita-Mix blender around 35,000 times and its still going super strong. 
We make soups, bean dip, salad dressings, sauces, smoothies, grind grains into flour etc....
It is an awesome versatile machine.

But you don't need that machine at home, and here is why.

Vita-mix makes two levels of machines, a home version and a commercial one.  There is no real difference in performance.  It's the same motor, same blender just a different color.

Here is the main reason you don't want the commercial version.  The home version has a way better warranty.  See Vita-Mix knows that us chefs use  abuse these blenders.  We throw them, drop them, use them for extended amounts of time.  So Vita-Mix gives us chefs a fraction of the warranty.  

To sum it up:

The home version is the same horsepower as the commercial.

The home version has a way better warranty.

I am 100% convinced that this blender is the best one on the market in that price range.  

Before you say that this blender is too expensive just keep reading.  I know I have gotten my money out of mine. 
 

In fact, at the current rate it has cost me one cent each time I have used it.  That is an extreme bargain. My home blender, another brand, was a fraction of the cost.  But it has cost me way more per use.  I am on my second blender at home.  I have ordered lots and lots of replacement parts.  And now they don't even make the replacement parts or the blender anymore.  Guess what I am treating my self to this holiday season, a new Vita-Mix blender for the house.

Check out these incredible blenders on the Vita-mix website.

Shop Local Booze Too! New York Wine, Beer & Spirits Have Exploded on The Market

It's shocking to see how packed the liquor delivery trucks are leading up to the holidays and New Years.  It's the busiest time of the year for wine, beer and spirits. As you know "shop local" is a huge movement.   So this is just a reminder to support local booze too. There are a ton and I mean a ton of awesome local wines, beers and spirits.  

When we opened 10 years there was a fraction of a fraction of what's available now. Keegan Ales opened the same year as us and Tuthilltown Spirits was not open yet. Now we have vodka from five surrounding counties. Breweries are all over and more are scheduled to open. We even have Aaron Burr Cider that is less than 15 miles from us. They do a super awesome wild apple hard cider. The Shawangunk Wine Trail is more popular than ever. All of these small independent producers add money to our local and state economy.

All in all New York State is a force in the boutique booze world. Go and enjoy New York.

http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/

http://www.tap-ny.com/

http://thefoaminghead.com/

http://www.tuthilltown.com/

http://www.fingerlakesdistilling.com/

http://www.prohibitiondistillery.com/

http://www.lispirits.com/

http://combvodka.com/

just a few links to some awesome local producers

 

Open Mic Night,Friday, December 7th, 2012 - 10:00 PM

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville

When: Friday, December 7th, 2012

Details: Starts at 10pm, come early to sign up!

It's Open Mic Night again at Aroma Thyme Friday,December 7th, 2012 10pm!!

It's that time of the month again, for the ever so popular Open Mic Night at Aroma Thyme Bistro. All are welcome to Open Mic nights. This has become a monthly tradition at Aroma Thyme for the past three years. We have seen some incredibly talented acts. We are constantly amazed from locals to people that travel up to an hour to perform. ...Of course we have our regulars, which we love. And there's always a new act of some sort to welcome each month.

Take a look at these past performers at Open Mic night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpbcXhgsYhk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5waWWCX7dbo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnV1p6k4sA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnlXTY6gNGQ

The kitchen is open until midnight for everything from small bites to a full dinner. Plus the bar is well stocked with Small Batch Bourbon's, elegant Single Malt Scotch, almost 200 beers, over 250 wines and a trendy martini menu.

Bring Back Local!!! What The Holidays Should Be About

We got this from a guest of ours at Aroma Thyme...wanted to share!  I believe these to be great suggestions!


Please join in spreading the word!
Holiday 2012 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods--merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different.

This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut.
How about a gift certificate from your local restaurant or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift  receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. (We are one of them!)
And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal.
Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
(Come to our Holiday Marketplace on Friday)

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house?
When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, the Holidays are  no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Holiday Time should  now now be about caring for US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American tradition for the holidays.

Please share this with others.

This is a revolution of caring about each other and isn't that what the holidays are about?




HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES
to Aroma Thyme
Make the perfect gift for anyone
And we have the BEST gift card deal around of any restaurant.

- Get a free dessert
when you buy $25 worth of gift cards
- Get a FREE $10 gift card
when you buy $50 worth of gift cards
- Get a FREE $25 gift card
when you buy $100 worth of gift cards

You can mix and match them too.
Buy two $50's or four $25 or one $75 with one $25.
You get the picture.
We make this super easy for you.
You can call us (845) 647-3000 and
we will send them to you right away.
You can also buy them on our website at
www.aromathymebistro.com