Dear Friends,

First off, Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2008!  Our hotel guests and partiers rang in the New Year with a jubilant celebration complete with dancing, rocking music, talented artists and yes, champagne and oysters on the half shell.

 Our engineer, general manager and chef are meeting with the Orange County Waste Management team to evaluate our current methods of recycling and “green” practices.  We already filter and re-use our cooking oil, re-cycle metal, glass, paper and plastic, however, we are dedicated to improving and implementing existing efforts to make sure we are acting as efficiently as possible.  I’ll let you know about our progress!

February’s calendar is brimming with an abundance of incredible opportunities and March is beginning with a “not to be missed” evening.

Thursday, February 7,

The Siena Hotel will be hosting one of the Triangle Wine Experience’s Wine Maker Series Dinners. Hosted by winemakers and winery owners from all over the world, this evening pairs Il Palio’s best culinary offerings with the finest wines from the Vinifera Italian Portfolio.  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the

Friday, February 8 through Thursday, February 14,

Valentine’s Celebration Packages to include price of overnight stay in one of our standard deluxe rooms, tax, a bottle of sparkling wine, a special creation from Pastry Chef, John Tate and full breakfast in Il Palio!  Sublime! Starting price is $205.  For reservations, call 929-4000.

Sunday, February 10,

Tune your dial to 1360 WCHL for Side Dish, 11am until 11:30 am, with A Southern Season’s Deborah Miller and Jay White as they interview Il Palio’s Executive Chef

Sunday, February 10,

Il Palio will be participating in the

Thursday, February 14, Valentine’s Day Divine Dinner. 

Chef Rose will prepare a Five Course Choice Dinner for $75*, $105* with wine pairings selected, for four of the courses, by Sommelier Hailey Rose.  You can anticipate sparkling wine, oysters and chocolate! 5:30 pm until 10:00pm, * plus tax and gratuity. 

For reservations, call 929-4000.

Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16, Keep the love coming! 

Chef Rose and Sous Chef Isaiah Allen will be creating a Five Course Tasting Menu for two, offered in addition to our regular menu.  Petit Fours, anyone?  5:30 pm until 10:00 pm.  $150 ++, with wine pairings $210++.  For reservations, call 929-4000.

Sunday, February 17,

Make a treasured memory with a Valentine’s Brunch at Il Palio in the Siena Hotel. 

Live music will create a romantic atmosphere in which to savor Chef Rose’s indulgent cuisine. 11:30 until 2:30, $24.95 per person, ++.  We’ve augmented the delicious day with steamy latte art and specialty coffee drinks made at the coffee bar by Joe Van Gogh’s top barista.  Prices range from $3.50.  The area’s newest and hottest chocolatier, Matthew Sheppard, from Matthew’s Chocolates will be delighting you with complimentary truffles.  Gift boxed chocolates will be available for purchase and instant gratification!  For reservations call 929-4000.

Thursday, February 21,

Calling all wine enthusiasts!  Meet at the Siena Hotel for “Italian Wines” class instructed by Sommelier Hailey Rose.  Learn some basics and some secrets!  Event is sponsored by

Attendance is limited so sign up now at www.da.org.

Tuesday, February 26,

A Southern Season Cooking Class with Il Palio’s Executive Chef

Friday, March 7,

Insieme.  Together, Il Palio’s Executive Chef

Grazie and Ciao,

Susan

Please contact us if you would like further information.  919 918 2567