Greetings: Welcome to the Winter 2012 edition of the Blackwater newsletter. An unseasonably warm
Christmas and busy New Year's Eve dinner service have led us into an exciting new year. We can't wait to
show you what we have to offer in 2012.
"Best of" Awards for 2012: The January/February issue of the Smith Mountain Laker Magazine is now
available, and once again we are honored and thankful to be the recipient of TEN awards. Among these, two
are the most meaningful because they relate directly to our service, which we take the most pride in. A big
thanks to everyone who voted! Click here to view the list of awards.
A New Venture: As many of you know, we will be opening our second restaurant, Jake's Place, in mid-
January. Formerly Camper's Paradise and more recently Harrison's, we have been working hard making
improvements both inside and out We held three open houses in December, which were very successful, and
we want to thank everyone that was able to come. With our Caribbean-inspired decor and menu and relaxed
atmosphere, we're bringing the islands to the Lake.
Seasonal Hours: We are currently open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner, beginning at 5p.m, and
brunch on Sunday from 8a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Live Music: Our monthly jazz dinners with Charlie Perkinson have been very popular since they began. This
year we will be bringing in some new acts as well, remaining on the third Thursday of each month. And now,
with our updated sound system, you can enjoy a softer version of the music in the grille as well.
New Menu: Our new Winter Menu is in effect. Chef Mark's emphasis on seasonal, fresh ingredients and
homemade desserts is sure to please. We will continue to serve our Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib every
Friday Night, or if fish is what you're looking for, our nightly specials most often feature a fresh, never frozen,
catch.
Breakfast/Brunch Specials: Our breakfast team works hard each Sunday to come up with unique breakfast
and lunch items, such as our chef's pancake and Crabcake Benedict. Click here to view our breakfast menu.
Wine Dinners: Our wine dinners are always held on the second Tuesday of each month, typically October
through May. They are by reservation only and book quickly. Please call for further information or to make a
reservation.
Seafood Connoisseurs: You will notice that we don’t have fish on our menu. The reason is that we want to
be able to offer the freshest seafood choices available and not be locked into one or two choices. We will
continue to source the best possible seafood available and continue to offer Seafood Specials daily.
Blackwater Staff: The Blackwater Staff is excited about our continued success and look forward to serving
you this season. We are passionate about food, and our kitchen team now includes four culinary trained and
educated professionals. Executive Chef Mark, Sous Chef Cara, Chef Geran, and Chef Carlos all work together
to create the perfect meal for you.
Service also plays a major role in the overall dining experience, and we take great pride in our superior group of
servers. Barbara, Niki, Sue, Mary, Lorie and Jessy, along with our friendly bartender, Melanie, are all here to
provide you with the best service on the Lake. Our great hostess is Lynn and our General Manager is John.
Moving Forward: We will continue to focus on being the best restaurant around the lake community. We
have stayed the course by maintaining our quality mindset, serving great food, providing stellar customer
service and placing a priority on our customers' total dining experience. The past is always a great platform for
learning and we will take all the feedback we have received and apply it as we go forward.
Our passion is to be the best and our commitment is to listen and make the necessary changes and never forget
that “Your Dining Experience is Our Priority”.
Again, thank you for allowing us to serve you and for being so supportive.
Christmas and busy New Year's Eve dinner service have led us into an exciting new year. We can't wait to
show you what we have to offer in 2012.
"Best of" Awards for 2012: The January/February issue of the Smith Mountain Laker Magazine is now
available, and once again we are honored and thankful to be the recipient of TEN awards. Among these, two
are the most meaningful because they relate directly to our service, which we take the most pride in. A big
thanks to everyone who voted! Click here to view the list of awards.
A New Venture: As many of you know, we will be opening our second restaurant, Jake's Place, in mid-
January. Formerly Camper's Paradise and more recently Harrison's, we have been working hard making
improvements both inside and out We held three open houses in December, which were very successful, and
we want to thank everyone that was able to come. With our Caribbean-inspired decor and menu and relaxed
atmosphere, we're bringing the islands to the Lake.
Seasonal Hours: We are currently open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner, beginning at 5p.m, and
brunch on Sunday from 8a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Live Music: Our monthly jazz dinners with Charlie Perkinson have been very popular since they began. This
year we will be bringing in some new acts as well, remaining on the third Thursday of each month. And now,
with our updated sound system, you can enjoy a softer version of the music in the grille as well.
New Menu: Our new Winter Menu is in effect. Chef Mark's emphasis on seasonal, fresh ingredients and
homemade desserts is sure to please. We will continue to serve our Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib every
Friday Night, or if fish is what you're looking for, our nightly specials most often feature a fresh, never frozen,
catch.
Breakfast/Brunch Specials: Our breakfast team works hard each Sunday to come up with unique breakfast
and lunch items, such as our chef's pancake and Crabcake Benedict. Click here to view our breakfast menu.
Wine Dinners: Our wine dinners are always held on the second Tuesday of each month, typically October
through May. They are by reservation only and book quickly. Please call for further information or to make a
reservation.
Seafood Connoisseurs: You will notice that we don’t have fish on our menu. The reason is that we want to
be able to offer the freshest seafood choices available and not be locked into one or two choices. We will
continue to source the best possible seafood available and continue to offer Seafood Specials daily.
Blackwater Staff: The Blackwater Staff is excited about our continued success and look forward to serving
you this season. We are passionate about food, and our kitchen team now includes four culinary trained and
educated professionals. Executive Chef Mark, Sous Chef Cara, Chef Geran, and Chef Carlos all work together
to create the perfect meal for you.
Service also plays a major role in the overall dining experience, and we take great pride in our superior group of
servers. Barbara, Niki, Sue, Mary, Lorie and Jessy, along with our friendly bartender, Melanie, are all here to
provide you with the best service on the Lake. Our great hostess is Lynn and our General Manager is John.
Moving Forward: We will continue to focus on being the best restaurant around the lake community. We
have stayed the course by maintaining our quality mindset, serving great food, providing stellar customer
service and placing a priority on our customers' total dining experience. The past is always a great platform for
learning and we will take all the feedback we have received and apply it as we go forward.
Our passion is to be the best and our commitment is to listen and make the necessary changes and never forget
that “Your Dining Experience is Our Priority”.
Again, thank you for allowing us to serve you and for being so supportive.
| Located at Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake 4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta, Virginia 24121 (540) 721-4333 |
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| Click to learn more about the Certified Angus Beef Brand. |
| General Manager: John Gordon Executive Chef: Mark Crim Owners: Tom and Lynn Gordon |
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