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Learn what the Food Forager’s cooking up this month, what our Sommelier’s top picks are for wines, explore the best treatments from the OH! Spa, and see who’s who at our signature events. We share all of our latest and greatest happenings at Ocean House on our blog so check back often!
It’s Salsa Time!
Who said that nachos can't be healthy?! Our Food Forager Janice McEachen showed us that snacking the healthy way is as easy, tasty and convenient as the other one. During our Farm + Vine Class yesterday, September 14th, she showed us how to prepare two types of salsa...
Artistic Soul
Our guests enjoyed the company, advises and cheerfulness of Robert Noreika, an artist from the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport, as they got a chance to spend some time with him during his Art Demonstrations. Talanted and eager to help with some tips and tricks, the...
Special Olympics
The Annual Fall Festival - Special Olympics Connecticut took place at the Ocean House yesterday, September 8th. The participants and their families had a wondeful, exciting and filled with joy day outside with a marvelous view and great food.
Wine Tasting Class
During the wine tasting class our guests were able to try some new wines, paired with cheese while learning more about each and every one of them.
Farm & Vine Dinner with Chef Dave Johnson
Chef Dave Johnson, from Providence's Local 121, took over Seasons' kitchen in order to prepare hors d'oeuvres and wine-paired, three-course dinner on Septermber 5th. Our guests were able to enjoy incredible meals prepared with only local ingredients - grown no further...
Creating the Perfect Soufflé
On September 5th, our guests joined our Pastry Chef Adam at the Seasons counter and learned the secret of making the perfect soufflé. He demonstrated a classical way of presenting the dessert when served, which looked neat and classy!
Artistically Inspired by Jeanne Potter
Jeanne Potter is the Artist in Residence for the period: August 30th - September 3rd. Her art speaks for itself: breath - taking paintings with different influences merged together to create the perfect symbiosis.
Putting Clinic
If you love playing games outside, then this is the perfect one for you! Enjoy a nice croquet game in a quiet setting with an amazing view of the Atlantic and the Ocean House. Teddy Prentis will join you in case you want to learn some tricks on how to be a better...
Cabaret on the Lawn
On Labor Day Weekend, the South Lawn transformed into a stage for an intimate Cabaret performance, accompanied by delicious meals. Our guests were welcomed with cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, as they were escorted to their tables surrounding the stage. As the sun was...
Wine Tasting Class
Our head Sommelier explains you how to enjoy your wine better, which wine is more appropriate for you depending on your taste and how to pair them better in order to bring out the taste even more! Our guests we able to enjoy a nice conversation with him over a glass...
How to Make a Mean Martini Class
Become a professional bartender in an hour with Dean's classes! As a head bartender at the Ocean House, he provides you with extremely valuable, first hand information about the different drinks - how to order, prepare and enjoy them. All of this paired with some...
Blind Wine Tasting
On August 25th, we had our monthly Blind Wine Tasting/Sensory Analysis with our Head Sommelier Jonathan Feiler. He showed our guests what they should look for and concentrate on, when it comes to wine tasting, in order to recognize a wine.
Comedy Night with Tony V. and Jimmy Dunn
On Friday, Aug 24th, we had the pleasure of hosting two great comedians - Tony V. and Jimmy Dunn. They reminded us that there is always a bright side! They let us into their world, so that we could see the funny side of every day life.
Artist in Residence
On Friday, August 24th, our guests had the chance to meet our Artist in Residence - Peter Layne Arguimbau. They were able to get to know him and his art a little bit better, while enjoying a nice glass of wine with delicious cheese offerings.
Clambake on the Beach
We celebrated our last clambake for this Summer last week. Our guests cooled down with the ocean breeze, and danced the night away to a live musician. True to New England tradition, a mix of the freshest seafood was cooked up and served on the beach, in a picnic-style...
Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence for the period - August 16th-20th, was Hagop Keledjian. A complimentary wine reception took place on Friday to introduce the artist to guests. Over the weekend he spent time painting on different locations around the Ocean House, providing our...
Iron Chef Competition – Auction for Action Campaign
On August 17th, Weekapaug Inn's Executive Chef - Jennifer Backman and Ocean House's President - Daniel Hostettler, showed their culinary skills for MASH's benefit event - Iron Chefs Auction for Action. Our team crossed knives with Oyster Club's Executive Chef - David...
Artist in Residence
For the period - August 9th-13th, the Arist in Residence was Hazel Jarvis. She offered our guests a different point of view on the world - a more detailed one; she showed us that what matters is not reality, but our perception of it and that beauty can be found in...
Ocean House Cookbook Release Launch Party
Our Cookbook is out and about! It contains the best of the delicious recipes of our Chefs, detailed instructions of how to prepare them and amazing pictures of what the result is going to be! It will be available for purchase on October 1st, 2012 from our Boutique on...
Cheese Class
The weather does not correspond to our expectations and the Grilled Pizza on the Beach Class is unable to take place!? Well, our Food Forager - Jan Dane has a solution for everything! Let's transform the Pizza Class into a Cheese Class for everyone to enjoy, taste and...