HOLIDAY DINING IN THE SCENIC POCONOS AT CAMELBACK RESORT
Festive Fare at Hemispheres for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Three-Course Dinner at Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse on Christmas Eve and Day
Just 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Philadelphia, Camelback Resort, a year-round 560-acre resort, is very appealing to local and destination travelers — a wonderful retreat to celebrate favorite Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities with the iconic Poconos Mountains as the backdrop. Hemispheres, off the main lobby of Camelback Lodge, is an inviting dining room for the whole family and friends to sit back, take in the views and appreciate wonderful holiday fare that satisfies all appetites. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse features a three-course dinner of robust, Italian fare. Of course, holiday guests will also want to experience the snow and ski action-packed thrills that await outdoor enthusiasts as well as all the other activities and amenities that this ski-in/ski-out year-round resort offers — luxurious accommodations, Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, the Arcadia Arcade and Camelback Mountain Adventures.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Hemispheres
Thursday, November 25, seatings at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
At casual, relaxed Hemispheres restaurant, just off the main lobby of Camelback Lodge, families and friends will be thankful for the special, classic Holiday Buffet with choices to please everyone. The inviting bountiful offerings include Fall Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Kennett Square Mushroom Bisque and assorted greens with dressings and accompaniments. Main Course selections are Roasted Turkey, Hand-carved Prime Rib, Faroe Island Salmon and Maple Cured Fresh Ham. Also at the Buffet will be homemade gravy, whipped potatoes, traditional stuffing, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, buttered peas, roasted pearl onions, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. For end-of-the-feast sweetness is a selection of locally sourced pies and house-made desserts.
$55 for adults; $22 per child ages four to 12 (three and under are complimentary); exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available at Open Table or visiting www.camelbackresort.com.
Berrelli’s Italian Chophouse Serves Special Dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Much loved Berrelli’s, the gracious A-frame Italian chophouse just a short walk, right on the Camelback property will please guests with a hearty, festive three-course special dinner. To begin, there is a choice of Tortellini Soup, Caesar Salad or Berrelli’s House Salad. Main Course selections are Baccala Arracanato: Breaded Cod with Parmesan Prosciutto Brodo; Abbacchio al Forno: Roasted Lamb with fingerlings and baby squash; Involtini di Pollo: Sundried Tomato Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast accompanied by radiatore; or Trofie Al Bolognese. Yummy Dessert options are tiramisu, fall spiced panna cotta, gelato or affogato.
$75 for three-course dinner; optional wine pairing for $45; exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available at Open Table or visiting www.camelbackresort.com.
Merry, Merry Christmas Buffet at Hemispheres
Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, seatings at 1, 4 and 7 p.m.
Celebrating the happiness and joy that arrives with Christmas with the people who are special, Hemispheres at Camelback Resort is a splendid mountainside haven to share good cheer. The holiday comfort food Buffet offers assorted rolls and artisanal breads, Butternut Squash Soup, Chicken Escarole Soup and assorted greens, with dressings and accompaniments. Delicious Entrees are Honey Glazed Ham, Pommery Crusted Salmon, Roasted Turkey and Herb Crusted Roast Beef. Sides include garlic roasted fingerling potatoes, whipped sweet potatoes, glazed carrots, green beans amandine and balsamic Brussels sprouts. To end a superb meal, there is a selection of locally sourced pies and house-made desserts.
$65 per adult; $33 per child ages four to 12 (three and under are complimentary); exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available at Open Table or www.camelbackresort.com.
Toasting to 2022 at Hemispheres on New Year’s Eve
Friday, December 31; first seating from 5 to 8 p.m.; second seating from 9 p.m. to midnight
The decadent ring-in-the-New-Year buffet at Camelback Resort’s main restaurant, Hemispheres, is a wonderful way to kick off 2022. There will be Lobster Bisque, Kennett Square Mushroom Soup, and assorted greens with dressings and accompaniments. Then guests will enjoy hearty Prime Rib Au Jus accompanied by horseradish sour cream and jus, Roasted Lamb, Citrus Roasted Salmon or Sausage & Apple Stuffed Porcelet. Savory sides include roasted garlic potato mousseline, maple glazed root vegetables, grilled asparagus, braised escarole with lemon and winter vegetable ratatouille. For a lovely dessert: selection of decadent chocolates and patisseries.
$85 for first seating; $105 for second seating (includes a chocolate covered strawberry for each guest and glass of sparkling wine); exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available at Open Table or by visiting www.camelbackresort.com.
