Please contact Emmanuelle Hobson at ehobson@thecliftoninn.com or call (434) 971-1800 ext. 203 to make your reservation for the following dates:

• Friday, May 17th, 2013 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Sunday, May 19th, 2013 from 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Our three course Graduation 2013 menu is $85 per person.

Tucker Yoder and Jeremiah Langhorne. Photography by Sarah Cramer for Chefs in the Garden Series

On Monday, July 29, Clifton “gets down on it” with southern fare from Richmond chefs, Joe Sparatta from Heritage, which earned a rare four-star review from The Richmond Times-Dispatch; Tim Bereika from the 2012 Richmond Magazine Elby Award winner for “Best Wine Program,” Secco Wine Bar; and Jason Alley who has often been credited with helping to re-shape the dining scene in Richmond with the opening of his restaurants, Comfort and Pasture, will head west to join chef Tucker Yoder for an evening of exceptional southern-inspired culinary offerings. The summer dinner will also feature pigs from Autumn Olive Farm in nearby Waynesboro, Virginia and guests will receive a jar of BBQ seasoning to take home with them.

6:00 PM Hors d’oeuvres, 7:00 PM Dinner @ $88.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations please call 434.971.1800 or email reservations@thecliftoninn.com

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Join us for a 5-course dinner with wine pairings at $88 per person with your wine host Michael Shaps on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 6:00 PM for cocktails and 7:00 PM for dinner.

Michael Shaps has been making wine in central Virginia since 1995. He previously worked with two highly regarded central Virginia wineries – Jefferson Vineyards, and King Family Vineyards. He currently works as a consultant to wineries in several states and has been involved in the startup of more than ten wineries. He was the winner of the Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition in 2004 and has been mentioned in numerous wine publications such as Saveur, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Washingtonian, and The Washington Post. Michael is also a partner in Maison Shaps & Roucher-Sarrazin in Meursault, France. Michael oversees all Virginia Wineworks operations and works with partner Philip Stafford on strategic planning for the winery. He holds a BPA (Brevet Professionnel Agricole) in Enology and Viticulture from Lycée Viticole de Beaune, France. In addition, he has a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Skidmore College.

To make a reservation for this exclusive event please call 434.971.1800 or email reservations@thecliftoninn.com

Beer Run will join us for a dinner on Monday, December 3rd showcasing beers, of course. The festivities will start at 6:00 PM with a $55 four course dinner and beer pairing following at 7:00 PM.

Our Wine Cellar can accommodate up to 20 guests in an intimate & private space and our Chef’s Counter offers a front row seat to the action in the kitchen – where you and 7 of your guests will be able to watch your meal be created from start to finish.

For your holiday luncheon consider our Verandah or our Dining Room – together these spaces hold up to 100 guests. You can choose to have a formal plated meal or depending on your needs – we can offer a casual buffet or meals served family style.

Clifton is also the perfect place to bring a small group for an informal holiday luncheon – we would be happy to make you a lunch reservation in our restaurant for your group of 4 – or 10!

Celebrate at Clifton – Exclusive Use Holiday Parties

Invite your closest friends or your colleagues to a special treat this holiday season! Come celebrate at Clifton with tasty cocktails, gourmet food, and the ease of having a guestroom close by at the end of the night. When you take Exclusive Use of Clifton – our house becomes yours and your guests get the ultimate treat of southern hospitality!

Clifton is also pleased to offer a variety of holiday specials at our Collina Farmhouse to accommodate your personal and professional needs.

Please contact our Sales office for information about booking at ehobson@thecliftoninn.com or 434-971-1800.

                       Tomato Dinner

                        August 8, 2012 

                                          $62 Per Person

SUNDAY, MAY 13TH 2012

FIRST COURSE

MAIN COURSE

DESSERT

$48 PER PERSON

FOR PARTIES OF SIX OR MORE PEOPLE,

PLEASE ACCEPT THE INCLUSION OF A 20% GRATUITY

Chilled Carrot Soup with Almond Granola, Yarrow and Parsley Oil

Whole Wheat Trofie Pasta with Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Black Truffle, Thyme and Garlic

Vadouvan Roasted Parsnips with Housemade Tofu, Celery Root Kraut, Pickled Ginger and Almond Granola

Poached Apples with Rosemary Sorbet, Brown Sugar Polenta and Burnt Caramel