The Sound of Music...and Polyface Turkeys

GROCERS' NOTE

We thought it would be fun to do a "Sound of Music" graphic to announce our music line-up. (See music line-up below.)

Then we realized we needed to remind you that we'll be offering Polyface Farm turkeys.

(In case you wondered...)

LOCAL MUSIC SCHEDULE

Our parlor will soon feature:

• Sat. Nov. 12 - Melissa Mesko w/ Toby Thomas
• Sat. Nov. 19 - Out Cold w/ Ms. Lucy
• Sat. Nov. 26 - After a Thousand
• Fri. Dec. 2 - Lola Mullen
• Sat. Dec. 3 - Melissa Mesko w/ Toby Thomas
• Fri. Dec. 9 - Franklin County Band
• Sat. Dec. 10 - Mother's Shillelagh
• Fri. Dec. 16 - After a Thousand (holiday performance)
• Sat. Dec. 17 - Steve & Karen Gallagher
• Fri. Dec. 23 - Three Guys w/ Notes
• Sat. Dec. 24 - closed
• Fri. Dec. 30 - TBD
• Sat. Dec. 31 - private party

Don't forget Wednesdays! Musician Danny Dolinger hosts "Speak Easy" a weekly eclectic mix of music featuring local and visiting musicians. It happens every Wednesday starting at 6pm...

POLYFACE FARM TURKEYS

Drop by the shop to order a Polyface Farm turkey for Thanksgiving! There are a limited number available. We are offering FREE DELIVERY within the city limits again this year. 

(No, we will not be wearing clothes made of old curtains when we deliver your turkey...)

PROBLEM SOLVED

A stop at George Bowers would've solved this:

Captain von Trapp: Fraulein, is it to be at every meal, or merely at dinnertime, that you intend on leading us all through this rare and wonderful new world of... indigestion?

Who Loves "Surf & Turk"?

Surf-n-turf? Bo-rrring! Why not "surf-n-turk(ey)"? This week we offer the best of land and sea:

Friday, Nov. 12 - Harding Seafood +plus+ beer

You may have heard the rumors... and they are true! George Bowers Grocery is now offering fresh  Virginia/Maryland seafood bi-weekly. The seafood varies based on that week's catch and is available in limited quantities. Call ahead to reserve or arrive promptly on alternating Fridays for best assortment.

Per usual, we'll be sampling craft beer this Friday. The beer will be announced on Facebook and our homepage later this week. Come for a sample of fresh seafood, too.

Time is Running Out.... Order Your Polyface Turkey for Thanksgiving

We'll have the Kleenex box ready if you call too late... please, no tears! Deadline is this Friday (11/12).

As you know, Joel Salatin's Polyface Farms raises a limited amount of Thanksgiving turkeys each year. Get yours before they're gone. The price is $4.99/lb and includes right-to-your-front-door complimentary delivery 11/20.  

Also: we have an ala-carte menu of locally-sourced food to make planning your family meal easy and convenient. Choose from the following, also with complimentary delivery on 12/20:

• Nu-Beginning Farms apple butter, $6.99/ea
• Nu-Beginning Farms baked goods assortment (two homemade pies plus bread and dinner rolls for six people), $44.99
• Asphodel Bee Yard chestnuts (frozen), $10.99/lb
• Grains of Sense coffee (french roast & decaf), $6.99/8 oz

To order: Come to the shop right away or call Brian: 540-255-6811.

Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 - You're Invited!

We turn 2! To celebrate we're thowing food on the floor. (Just kidding.) Watch for your party invitation.

Which food term is in the Encyclopedia of Bad Taste?

That's right: "surf-n-turf". Why? It's said to be a gratuituous dish because the "the point...is to maximize hedonistic extravagance."

Good thing we're offering "surf-n-turk(ey)" instead!

Polyface Turkeys & Canned Craft Beer

Polyface Farm Turkeys

YES, It's that time of year again. Order your Thanksgiving turkey from George Bowers Grocery and enjoy f.r.e.e. delivery on Saturday, November 20th. We'll also deliver specialty items from a forthcoming ala carte menu, too. Turkeys are limited and are $4.99/lb. Reserve yours by dropping by the store or calling 540-255-6811.

Canned Craft Beer — This Friday, 10/8/2010

Great beer does come in cans! Sample Dale's Pale Ale and Mama's Little Yella Pils from Oskar Blues Brewery in Colorado. We'll also served up chiptole sliders made from locally-raised beef. Check out the Star Wars themed graphic for the event on our website. Starts at 5pm until close...

Turkey, Beer, Comfort Food - Choose 2

There is an expression that you can do anything quickly, cheaply, or correctly. The catch? You can only choose two.

Lucky you, there are three news bits below, and you can choose all three!

1 - Order Your Polyface Thanksgiving Turkeys

The deadline to order your Polyface turkey is November 1st. The price is $4.99/lb. Choose from two sizes: 10-15 lb, or 15-20 lb. A downpayment of 50% is required. Stop in, or call Brian to reserve: 540-255-6811.

2 - Hot Meals for Cold Weather

Take the night off from cooking! Enjoy homestyle comfort foods made with local ingredients. We're introducing a subscription pick-up starting Friday nights very soon. We're finalizing details. The to-go meals will be just one more way to relax Friday night...

3 - NOVA BrewFest

Join us - virtually - as we attend the Northern Virginia Brewfest this weekend (Saturday, October 23). We'll be representing Staunton and several of our fellow independent businesses. We'll be posting updates, photos, and video live during the event to Twitter. Search #novabrew to find us in real time or after the event.

And remember, we're expanding our selection of chilled craft beer here at George Bowers!

Bowers Banter

Not one, but two new businesses are the talk here at the grocery! You've probably already enjoyed a meal at Mockingbird. If not, do so soon! We're so excited Mockingbird will be bringing more live music to town. We admire such an ambitious project and know it will enjoy much success.

Looking for that something special for your house? Look no further than our new neighbor, Junk and Disorderly. Libby has sourced some fine and eclectic English antiques, furniture, and collectibles. It's lovely.