What's Happening at the Yardley Inn?

Check out our calendar of upcoming events! You can enjoy a good time in Bucks County this fall and winter with our exciting upcoming events featuring wine, scotch, entertainment, and of course, Chef Eben's delicious food.

BEAUJOLAIS NOVEAU - November 8 - 21
Enjoy this delightful wine by itself or nicely paired with a meal this fall.

LATOUR WINE DINNER - November 17, 7 p.m.
Five-course menu - $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Join us fine food and drink, including Hamachi Sashimi, Grilled Abalone Mushroom, Pepper & Cocoa Nib Dusted Venison Loin, and more, paired with Vire-Clesse, Grand Ardeche, and Marsannay, to name a few.

THANKSGIVING - November 25, 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends without the cleanup!

DINNER THEATER - November 26, all-inclusive menu $65
Join us for an Actors’ NET performance of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters,” a chronicle of a relationship between a man and a woman solely through their written messages. Enjoy a three-course meal and great entertainment.

CHRISTMAS DAY - December 25 (Closed)
The Yardley Inn family wishes you and yours a happy holiday!

NEW YEAR’S EVE - December 31, a la carte menu 3 p.m. - midnight
Ring in the New Year at the Yardley Inn! Celebrate with drinks and delicious food like Crab Bisque, Butter Poached Lobster, Filet Mignon, Salmon, Crabcakes, Roasted Duck, Surf & Turf, or Stuffed Trout.

NEW YEAR’S DAY - January 1
Start the New Year at the Yardley Inn - we are open for dinner January 1.


SCOTCH DINNER - January 16, 6:30 p.m.
Five-course menu - $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
The annual Scotch Dinner is always a hit! Join us for courses like smoked anchovies, Lancashire Hot Pot, and Earl Grey Chocolates, matched with the likes of Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore, Oban, Talisker, and Lagavulin.


YARDS BEER DINNER - SAVE THE DATE - February 10


MONDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIAL PLUS SURF AND TURF
Every Monday at The Yardley Inn, bottles of wine are 1/2 price, plus we’re offering a surf and turf special. It’s a 5 oz. lobster tail with a 5 oz. center cut filet mignon for $29.


DINE EARLY. PAY LESS. EVERYDAY - THREE COURSES FOR $19.95
Come in, get seated, and order from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. daily and all night on Tuesdays.


FIVE FOR $5 AT 5:00 - Five different drinks, $5 each, 5 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy an ever-changing variety of premium beers, wines, and cocktails for only $5 each.

Here are some wonderful reviews of the Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar left by our guests on various review Web sites:

A “picturesque” view of the Delaware River and “quaint,” “romantic” “porch” seating highlight this “top notch” Bucks new American where the kitchen “puts a playful spin” on “comfort food,” the “wonderful bar” dispenses a “mean martini” and the “gracious” staff “makes you feel at home”; the “early bird special” is a “very good value.” - Zagat Review: Very Good to Excellent Rating


"The Yardley Inn continues to be a magnet in this area, and deservedly so." - Open Table
"The food, service, and ambiance were GREAT!!! The reception desk [Michelle] and the entire wait staff were excellent... and our server, Ashley, was outstanding. A wonderful dining experience." - Open Table
"My wife and I had our first meal at the Yardley Inn last night. The inn was very quaint, and the menu was quite diverse. The wine list offered an excellent selection, the food was great, and the service was superior. For a quiet dinner with your spouse, I'd highly recommend it!" - Citysearch.com
"This is our favorite restaurant in the area. The food and service have always been good and we are very comfortable in the setting. The manager is one of the best. This evaluation is based on dozens of visits." - TripAdvisor.com


"The view from the restaurant is wonderful, just before dusk the Delaware River sometimes has a magical glow." - TripAdvisor.com


"We were there for lunch and loved it! Can't wait to try it for dinner. Great specials and the price was amazing for what you get. The view was beautiful! A must try." - Open Table


"What a great meal! Our dinner was exceptional - relaxing, with outstanding service and the best Flatiron Steak dinner we ever had. The steak was perfectly prepared and very tender and tasty; the accompanying french fries were also perfect. Will definitely order this entree again." - Open Table
 
Thank you all for your kind feedback!

In case you need an excuse to visit, here are 10 reasons why you should make a trip to the Yardley Inn this weekend...

1. Blueberry Fusion Mojitos
2. Lobster Roll with Jicama Slaw
3. Inn Cosmo....Mmmmm
4. Lancaster Farm Fresh Veal Loin Chop with a Grilled Peach, Green Beans, Baby Red Potatoes, Peach Gastrique
5. Cape May Salt Oysters
6. Pork Paprikash (Philly Mag Favorite)
7. Professional & Friendly Service
8. Outside Seating Over Looking the Delaware
9. Home Made Peach Pie Ala Mode
10. Premium Wine Specials with 6oz Pours

Oh, we could just go on and on... Make your reservations now!! (or share more reasons why you should visit in our comments!)

Consider these suggestions for how you can enter our Flip Video / YouTube Contest:

Go to the inn and...

1. Film your kids.
2. Film your food.
3. Hang out with your favorite member of our staff.
4. Review your meal.
5. Have a drink at the bar.
6. Tell us why you love us!
7. Recall your favorite memories at the inn.
8. Tell us about your favorite menu item.
9. Make up a funny skit with your friends.
10. Just plain have a good time!!

Good luck! We can't wait to see your videos!

If you picked up a copy of the Yardley Inn summer 2010 newsletter or received your copy in the mail, don't forget to redeem your dining vouchers! The expiration date for the vouchers is Tuesday, August 3, so be sure to stop by the inn before August gets rolling.

And, you can make the visit even more worth your while. If you have a phone capable of taking video, you can also shoot a short clip when you visit the Yardley Inn to enter our contest for a chance to win a Flip Video Camera!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Pork paprikash and spaetzle at Yardley Inn — “Peppery nuggets of pork generously ladled atop eggy dumplings are proof that comfort food is so much more than mac-and-cheese.”

- 239 Best Dishes to Eat in Philly, PHILADELPHIA Magazine 

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“Service was friendly and helpful, with the ease that comes from 18 years of experience at the same
establishment.”
- Yardley Inn: It’s all about taste in the contemporary American cuisine served with historic ambience, The Princeton Packet 

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“The warm and charming Yardley Inn remains a totally accessible and affordable dining destination,
suitable for family meals, private parties, business meetings or special occasions.”
- Yardley Inn perfect for all seasons, all reasons, The Yardley News

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“We brought out-of-state guests for Sunday brunch. Everyone ordered something different (Two ordered breakfast items, two ordered lunch items), and it was all delicious. Very reasonably priced for the size of
the meals and the quality of the food. Our friend who orderd the omelet station went back for seconds!) Great view by the river. Thanks for a memorable morning!”
- One of our guests via OpenTable.com

The Yardley Inn invites you to join us in celebrating Bastille Day - the French national holiday. During this special event at the inn, you can indulge in delectable French food and French style pastries. Join us on Bastille Day, July 14, for your choice of:

Escargots with garlic-parsley butter

Entrees:
Coq Au Vin with mushrooms, onions and bacon
- OR -
Bouillabaisse with rouille crouton

Dessert:
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
- OR -
Floating island with vanilla anglaise

Enjoy Lunch for $15.95 or Dinner for $25.95!

Starting now and running until August 31, the Yardley Inn is hosting an exciting contest for a chance to win a Flip Video Camera. To enter, simply come to the inn and make a YouTube video during your visit. Post your video on YouTube and e-mail us the link at yardleyinn@gmail.com so we can enter you. Our panel of judges will select our favorite videos and all guests and friends of contest entrants may vote for their favorite video. 
The winner will be announced in September.

Official Contest Rules:
Please read these contest rules closely before entering The Yardley Inn's Flip Video YouTube Contest.

Official Steps:
1.    Visit the Yardley Inn for a meal or drinks and create a video during your visit. Be as creative as you like, but please keep things family-friendly.
2.    Upload your video to YouTube.
3.    E-mail us the link to your video at yardleyinn@gmail.com (Subject: "Flip Video YouTube Contest").

General Rules:
•    All videos must be family-friendly and free from any type of discrimination or indecent behavior. A list of finalists will be eligible for votes from family, friends, and other Yardley Inn guests to determine the winner.
•    By entering, you agree to receive e-mail specials from The Yardley Inn. You can opt out at any time.
•    Open to residents of the United States age 18 and up
•    Void where prohibited. All local and state laws apply.

Restrictions:
•    One entry per person.

Let’s stay in touch!

Did you know Chef Eben is really passionate about the quality of the meat we use in our burgers and everything else at the Yardley Inn? He feels very strongly about beef and using local ingredients in all that he cooks.

"I’m constantly striving to improve the quality of beef we serve here," says Chef Eben. "Just recently we bought a commercial grinder so we can grind our burger meat daily. We’re using a blend of chuck, sirloin, and brisket right now. The next time you have a Yardley Burger, check out the improvement and let us know what you think. I’m currently working  to find a reliable source for naturally-raised, humanely treated beef."

Chef Eben explains that most commercially available beef beef comes from one of five huge packing houses that run feedlots throughout the Midwest. Being from Kansas, Eben feels strongly about ensuring top quality of the beef served at the Yardley Inn.

"My eventual goal is to form a cooperative of local farmers, distributors and restaurateurs interested in bringing humanely treated, sustainably grown, local beef to our tables," Eben says. "I’m working on it with some very motivated people and I feel confident that we should be able to bring you some local beef within the next year. In the meanwhile we are going to work toward switching over to natural beef from other sources. None of you will feel the impact of these changes in your pocketbook. I don’t believe that eating the best food should be a luxury."

Check out these fun summer events we have in store for you at the Yardley Inn!

July 5 - Chile / Miguel Torres Lobby Wine Tasting

French onion soup or Escargots, Coq au vin or Bouillabaisse, and Profiteroles or Floating island





Spaten & franziskaner beers, Soft pretzels, Bratwurst with mustard, Black forest cake, and more



Focus on Baking - Simple no-knead bread, Pork Pie, & Apple pie from scratch

The Yardley Inn recently teamed up with Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and the beloved Phillie Phanatic to help raise money for the Lower Makefield Township Veterans Square Monument at an event hosted by the Yardley Inn. Guests helped to raise more than $10,000 for the cause.
We hope you enjoy these photos:

If you don't feel like cooking and you don't feel like going out to eat at a restaurant, you still have another option with The Yardley Inn. You can enjoy anything on our menus in the comfort of your home simply by ordering your favorite foods as takeout. Please see our menus online at www.yardleyinn.com and call us to place your order (215.493.3800). We look forward to serving you!

We know value is important to our guests, so we are continuing to offer our top promotions - Dine Early, Pay Less, Lunch for Less, Five for $5 at 5:00, and Monday Night Specials. We hope these special deals allow you to enjoy a relaxing, romantic, or exciting social experience at The Yardley Inn. Let us know what you think!

If not, you should really stop in for a drink and check it out. It's gorgeous and we couldn't be happier!

Spring Events and Special Dinner Parties at the Yardley Inn
The winter season seemed as if it would never end. Now that spring is here, The Yardley Inn wants to celebrate the nicer weather with you, our guests. The Inn’s calendar of events for the spring of 2010 is brimming with plenty of opportunities to gather and celebrate with your friends, family, and coworkers.

Yardley Inn’s Spring Calendar

04.04.10 – OPEN FOR EASTER, 1 - 7:30 p.m.

04.05.10 – COMPLIMENTARY WINE SAMPLING
Featuring PlumpJack & Adelsheim wines, including PlumpJack Chardonnay, PlumpJack Merlot, Adelsheim Pinot Gris, and Adelsheim Pinot Noir….

04.22.10 – WINE TRADITIONS DINNER - 7 p.m.
Five-course menu - $55 per person, all-inclusive
Enjoy five delicious courses like Grilled hanger steak ‘Bourguignon’ paired with Chateau Bellevue Laforet Negrette or Seared Cod ‘Bouillabaisse’ matched with Domaine De Belair Pouilly Fume.

05.03.10 – COMPLIMENTARY WINE SAMPLING
Featuring The Mixed Bag, including Guillaman Colombard / Ugni Blanc, Urban Riesling,
Frog’s Leap Merlot, Duckhorn Paraduxx, and Schild GSM Blend….

05.09.10 – MOTHER’S DAY - May 9, 1 - 7:30 p.m.

05.20.10 – ZACA MESA WINE DINNER - 7 p.m.
Five-course menu - $65 per person, all-inclusive
Try Chef Eben’s creative courses, including Grilled Softshell Crab paired with Viognier or
Spring Lamb Ravioli served with Z-Cuvee. Conclude with Inn Coffee and Sautéed local berries with hazelnut cream.

06.07.10 – COMPLIMENTARY WINE SAMPLING
Featuring World Cup - South Africa, including Savanha, Chardonnay, Steen, Pinotage/Shiraz, and Cabernet….

06.17.10 – PEAK ORGANIC BEER DINNER - 7 p.m.
Five-course menu - $55 per person, all-inclusive
Entirely Organic! Featuring fresh, local ingredients, produce, meats, and cheeses from local organic farms, and fine organic beers: Nut Brown, IPA, Amber Ale, Pomegranate-Acai Wheat, and Espresso Amber.

06.20.10 – FATHER’S DAY - June 20
Serving Brunch & Dinner

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For a limited time – Contest at The Yardley Inn!
Guests can enter the spring contest at the Yardley Inn for a chance to win one of two $75 gift certificates. For contest rules and details, please see our blog post. The contest is open through the end of April.

Ongoing Promotions:

LUNCH FOR LESS. THREE COURSES ~ $12.95. BON APPÉTIT.
Choose from a wide selection of tasty entrees, soup du jour or salad, and desserts for only $12.95. Enjoy this offer Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., parties of 8 or fewer.

DINE EARLY. PAY LESS. EVERYDAY - THREE COURSES FOR $19.95.
Dining early never sounded so good. Come in, get seated, and order from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. daily and all night on Tuesdays and choose from our special three-course menu, for parties of 8 or less.

FIVE FOR $5 at 5:00 – Five Different Drinks, $5 each, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the bar
Enjoy a new selection of discounted drinks each week, featuring premium beer, red and white wines, and cocktails. Also enjoy five for $5 oysters.

MONDAY NIGHT WINE SPECIAL PLUS SURF AND TURF
Every Monday at The Yardley Inn, bottles of wine are 1/2 price, plus we’re offering a surf and turf special. It’s a 5 oz. lobster tail with a 5 oz. center cut filet mignon for $29.

The Yardley Inn will be open for special holidays such as Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day, along with normal business hours throughout the spring. To make your reservations, call 215.493.3800 or visit the Yardley Inn Web site (www.yardleyinn.com) to make your reservations online.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Yardley Inn is located at 82 East Afton Avenue in Yardley, Pa. Hours of operation are: Monday - Saturday afternoons from 11:30 - 3 p.m. and Lite Lunch after 3 p.m., and evenings, Monday - Thursday from 4:30 – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 4:30 - 10:30 p.m.; with Bar Menu available till midnight; and Sunday from 4:30 - 9 p.m., with Sunday Brunch available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit the Yardley Inn on the Web at www.yardleyinn.com, on Twitter @yardleyinn, or call 215-493-3800 for more information.

As our valued customers, we want you to be involved with our special deals and promotions, which we offer exclusively to the guests on our e-mail list, Facebook page, and Twitter site. Starting now and going until April 30, we are hosting an exciting contest for a chance to win one of two $75 gift certificates to the Yardley Inn.

Interact with us on our Twitter and Facebook networks as outlined below and you’ll receive one contest entry for each network. If you don't use Twitter or Facebook, you may still be eligible to enter. Simply subscribe to our exclusive e-mail deals if you aren't already a member. See below for complete contest rules.

Once you enter the contest, you can find out first about select deals for themed weekends and spontaneous events at the Inn. We will announce the winners in May.

For more information or to sign up for e-mail news and deals from the Yardley Inn, simply e-mail Michele at
manager@yardleyinn.com.


Official Contest Rules:
Please read these contest rules closely before entering The Yardley Inn's Spring Contest.

General Rules:

• One entry per person for each social network.
• Winners will be selected at random from Twitter and Facebook. 
• If you are already our fan on Facebook or our follower on Twitter, skip to step 2 of the individual contest rules.
• By entering, you agree to receive e-mail specials from The Yardley Inn. You can opt out at any time.
• No purchase necessary.
• You have not yet won.
• Open to residents of the United States age 18 and up. Geographic location of winners subject to approval by the Sponsor.
• Void where prohibited. All local and state laws apply.

Twitter:  
To enter The Yardley Inn's Spring Contest on Twitter, please follow these contest rules:

1. Follow @YardleyInn on Twitter.
2. Retweet this message:
   
   @Yardleyinn #giveaway - Spring Contest for a $75 Gift Certificate #win here: http://yardleyinn.blogspot.com/
   
   
3. E-mail theyardleyinn@gmail.com (Subject: "Spring Twitter Contest") with a link to your tweet and your Twitter profile.

Facebook: 

1. Become our fan on Facebook.
2. Post a comment on our wall about your favorite experience or memory at The Yardley Inn. You can also mention your favorite meal.
3. E-mail theyardleyinn@gmail.com (Subject: "Spring FB Contest") with a copy of the message you posted on our Facebook page as well as your name on Facebook.

E-mail Subscribers:

If you are not currently a subscriber to our exclusive e-mail deals, send a message to manager@yardleyinn.com with a subject line of "Subscribe."


Restrictions:

• One entry per address please.

Let’s stay in touch!

Hello Guests,
Welcome to the Yardley Inn Blog. We are excited to share some of our favorite photos, deals, news, and events with you here. You can also stay tuned for exciting contests and other interactive opportunities.

We value your loyalty and your feedback. Please feel free to share your comments, thoughts, and ideas with us anytime.

Inn joy,
The Yardley Inn