By Shelley March 24, 2008
What a great place...filled with tradition, locals and fun! We happened to walk in the Annual Easter Hat contest! The tables had hand made Easter hats and we were told the tradition has been going on for over 50 years. We had the pleasure of meeting Zoe and tasted her delicious buffet of food. Her shrimp and pasta was great! Loved the jukebox, skeeball and shuffle bowl! Cant beat it for a fun time!! ...read more
We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from Brickoven.com. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more
By Brick Oven July 20, 2010
"Why are more and more people investing in outdoor brick ovens? Well, brick ovens combine aesthetic value with functionality. Plus you don't need to own a huge yard for a brick oven. Finally, brick ovens are so widely viewed as wonderful additions to a yard that installing one is sure to boost your property's value –- an important consideration, should you ever wish to sell." - Joe Raboine, President, Harmony Outdoor Living, Inc., The dome of the oven is built with refractory cement or clay, and is designed to radiate the heat at the food from all directions. The smoke goes out through a flue like with a fireplace. The heat is regulated by the amount of wood used, and a brick oven that is properly insulated with a door can hold the heat at 350 degrees or more for up to 16 hours. Just about anything can be cooked in a wood fired brick oven – Many people cook roasts, hams, breads, pizza, etc. in their brick ovens. To children it is dynamic, and it's fun to be a part of. To them it is like taking part in an art project that they can eat ...read more
By Brick Oven July 18, 2010
If you own or work at a fancy restaurant, you may serve wine to your guests. Although the act of serving wine may seem fairly simple, they are certain rules of etiquette that apply and should be followed. Serving wine the proper way will impress you customers. ...read more
Many people think that an enchilada in a restaurant is much better than anything they can ever find at home, unless they know a lot of Hispanic people. This is because a restaurant has a special way of making enchiladas that is not only delicious, but doesn't fall apart like some people find when they... ...read more