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Orcas Island, Washington, United States
Rosario Resort and Spa is located on beautiful Orcas Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands and welcomes visitors seeking relaxation and the unparalleled beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Centerpiece of Rosario is the historic Moran Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion houses the Moran Museum, The Spa, the Mansion Restaurant and Moran Lounge. To help us keep in touch with our guests, staff, and community, we are offering this blog featuring news and events about Rosario and Orcas Island. Please visit our website at www.rosarioresort.com for more information. If you would like to submit a photo or story idea for posting, please contact General Manager Christopher Peacock at cpeacock@rosarioresort.com.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Delicious!

Chef Madden of our new restaurant "The Quilted Pig" at Rosario Resort enjoys putting fun twists on classic dishes as well as creating innovative new cuisine ideas using locally grown, seasonal foods. “Working closely with local farmers is paramount to my business. It insures that we are using goods produced organically, sustainably, safely and humanly. The products raised and grown in the San Juan Islands are world class in quality and we are lucky to have them available right next door.”

Here's a sneak peak at some of his recent appetizers, small plates, large plates and desserts...


Beef Shortrib
Slow cooked Black Dog Farm beef shortrib with local turnips, carrots, onions, snow peas & Chimichurri sauce



Goat Cheese & Potato Ravioli
QQuail Croft goat cheese, & local new potato ravioli with Black Dog Farm broccoli, local duck egg & citrus vinaigrette



Duck Breast
Roasted Magret Duck Breast with La Campesina cardoons, barley, sweet onions, & Blue Moon Farm Arugula



Ahi Tartare
Diced ahi tuna with sesame yuzu dressing, sriracha crema, ocean salad, wasabi caviar and nori crisp



Smoked Scallop Brandade
House smoked scallop brandade with arugula brioche & black truffle vinaigrette



Wild Sturgeon
Columbia River Sturgeon with homemade fettuccine, local spinach, island grown scallions, sea beans & shiitake mushrooms



Apple Empanada
Fried granny smith apple empanada with maple caramel & homemade pecan ice cream



Coconut Cream Puff Pastry
Coconut Cream filled homemade puff pastry with banana brulée & cashews

Delicious!!!




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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Shogun


The Glidewell family recently visited Rosario Resort and Orcas Island aboard their beautiful yacht "Shogun." The Shogun, designed by Overing Yacht Designs, was the first megayacht built in Mississippi and launched in 1993. The 122' yacht features stunning asian inspired interiors and a first class crew!

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Great Blue Heron


A Great Blue Heron, the largest heron in North America, patiently waits for a meal along the shore of Orcas Island at Rosario Resort. It is very common to see the herons standing silently along the shore, waiting for a fish to come by, which they then strike with their bills.


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