Rogues Harbor Inn Blog

Well, it's been about 3 1/2 years since I last posted. A lot has happened. As most of you know, I sold the Rogues' Harbor Inn in December 2015 to pursue my life long dream of designing and fabricating fine jewelry. It was a bittersweet goodbye. I really loved Rogues', but I had to pursue my dream and the rigorous schedule of operating the inn, restaurant & brewery were just not allowing me to do that. I have had the privilege for the past three years of working with Fareed Abdulky, master jeweler of 55 years, at Carla Bijouterie in Ithaca. It has been wonderful. Now, Rogues' has lured me back. I have always loved it, and I think it loves me. My plan is to remain at Carla Bijouterie and operate the inn. I would like to lease out the restaurant space and there a few truly excellent operators considering it (stay tuned). Of course, Salt Point Brewing is doing a fabulous job with their place next door and they will be there until their new facility around the...

Come celebrate the New Year in a lovely historic building in the heart of the Finger Lakes, Ithaca, NY.  We are offering our ever popular Prime Rib with Lobster Tail and will be offering several wine bottle specials of local Finger Lakes wine.  There will be a free champagne toast at midnight. Also, we are offering a bottle of complimentary wine to anyone who books a room in our bed and breakfast by December 30th and has dinner at the restaurant.  (Please mention this offer when you reserve.  Cannot be combined with any other discounts.)  www.roguesharbor.com

Wow its only three days until Christmas Eve and I have not finished my shopping yet, but we are ready for Christmas Eve dinner (and New Year's Eve). Chef Vince has put together a locally sourced, globally inspired festive holiday offerings including his famous Tiramisu. We will be serving dinner from 5 - 8 pm on Christmas eve. Stay tuned for New Year's Eve....

Rogues' Harbor's Octoberfest Kielbasa Oktoberfest is here and Rogues' Harbor Inn is celebrating all week with Eastern European features. We have lots of hand crafted ales as always- even two of our own IPAs: Lemon Drop IPA and Underground Black IPA. Our features are: Ginger Pumpkin Bisque, Octoberfest Kielbasa on a pretzel roll with sauteed peppers and onions, fresh sauerkraut & whole grain mustard along with hand cut steak fries. We think that pairs well with any good beer, so choose your favorite ale or try something new. Just get in here before it's all gone....

We are so blessed in the Ithaca area with several hard cider makers, tons of apple growers and at least 100 wonderful restaurants. We are honored to join forces and make it a celebration- Finger Lakes Cider Week 2015. Our chefs have created several hearty, apple inspired dishes plus we will be serving: Eve's Cidery's (Trumansburg, NY) Beckhorn Hollow, Original Sin's Hard Cider and Hazlitt's (Hector, NY) Cider Tree. Don't worry if you're not a hard cider person. Our brewers at Stouthearted have brewed two incredible IPAs which we think pair well with all our apple inspired offerings: Black IPA and Lemon Drop IPA. Apple growers, cideries and restaurants have come together for Finger Lakes Cider Week to bring you the best eating and drinking of the year. It's October 2 - 11. Don't miss it!

Happy Independence Day! All American dinner features by Chef Vincent complimented by out own Stouthearted craft brewed ales. Brewer's Choice is now a Black IPA!

Father's Day is this Sunday! We know you're busy, but don't forget about Dad. We're here for you all weekend with Wild West themed dinner specials complimented by our own Stouthearted craft brews. Father's Day at it's best in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Reservations Suggested (607) 533-3535