The Boathouse has several new items on our menu this week. The two staff favorites are the Caprese Salad and the Blue Crab and Grits. I just got to try the Caprese Salad, and it was wonderful.
Boathouse Caprese Salad featuring Manakintowne greens and Hanover tomatoes
The Caprese Salad is made with fresh, local ingredients. Manakintowne greens top sliced Hanover tomatoes and homemade mozzarella. This summertime salad is dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and manakintowne basil. If you are not familiar with Manakintowne Farms, a family owned and operated farm in Powhatan County, more information can be found on their website at http://manakintownespecialtygrowers.com .
Blue Crab and Hanover tomatoes on grit cakes
Another staff favorite is the new Blue Crab and Grits appetizer. Jumbo lump crab meat and a Hanover tomato relish are served on stone ground grit cakes. Another local product used at the Boathouse, the Byrd Mill stone ground grits are from Ashland, VA. Byrd Mill traces its roots back to 1740. You can read more about their historic operation on their website http://www.byrdmill.com .
Visit the Boathouse and let us know how you like our new menu items, featuring fresh local products. Have a great weekend!
- by Anne Roy, Sales Director for the Boathouse