Annual Maple Dinner at The Rocks

In celebration of the maple sugaring season, The Rocks Estate will host a Maple Dinner April 1 featuring local microbrews and the flavors of the season. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at The Rocks and will showcase maple during the meal. The Annual Maple Dinner is a fundraiser for The Rocks, which serves as the North Country Conservation and Education Center of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Cost is $50 per person, with at least $10 from each dinner donated to The Rocks which helps finance programs offered year-round at The Rocks.

The Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery will provide two of its micro-brew beers during the dinner. Wine will also be served at the event. Bully Boy Distillery of Roxbury MA will be at the Dinner for a spirit tasting featuring their artisanal products. Beer, wine and the tasting are included in the price of the dinner.

Chef Joe Peterson of Franconia will be catering the event and will incorporate maple syrup in much of the menu. Hors d’oeuvres include Maple Humus and Butternut Squash Maple Bisque. The main course will include Wood Roasted Suckling Pig, Fire Roasted Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese with a hint of Truffle and Maple Wood Roasted Spicy BBQ Chicken. Dessert is Apple Crisp, Pecan Pie and Chocolate Torte. Entertainment for the Maple Dinner is provided by Dennis Cote who will play a mixture of oldies for everyone to enjoy.

This event is limited to 90 diners. Manley recommends making reservations early, as the dinner has been very well-attended in its first six years. To make reservations, please e-mail [email protected]rg or call 603-444-6228. For more information about The Rocks Estate and its maple tours, please visit www.therocks.org.