Mountain View E-Newsletter
May 2008
In This Issue
33rd Street Happnennings
Porch Dining
Mother's Day
Wine Events
Family Fun Getaway
Dinner Shows
Softwinds Dinner Dance
Upcoming Events
Quick Links
33rd Street Happenings

Cinco De Mayo Monday, May 5th
with Smitty & Razz
 
Wednesday Nights
9pm to Midnight
5/7 - Brothers Kelly
5/14 - Jackson
5/21 - John & Rachel
6/4 - Smitty & Razz
6/11 - John & Rachel
6/18 - Brothers Kelly
6/25 - Jackson
 
Karaoke
Every Thursday Night
9pm to 1am
 
DJ Tim Pietro
80's Party
8pm to Midnight
Friday, May 23
Friday, June 13
 
Summer Pool Parties
June 22
July 13 - with Random Play
August 10
August 31 - with That 80's Band
 
This May, relax and getaway
to Mountain View!
 
Welcome back summer and the opening of Idlewild Park with a Family Fun Getaway.  Enjoy a cool spring evening with dinner from Chef Gary West's new menu on the porch followed by a game of Bocce on the lawn.
 
Have Dinner with the Godfather, celebrate an American Journey through a musical tribute or travel back to the Music of Nat King Cole with a tribute by Walt Maddox.
 
Or gather some friends in 33rd Street for an evening of Acoustic Music or sing the night away with Karaoke.
 
There's something for everyone this Spring at Mountain View!
The Porch is Open
 
Dining on the Bocce PorchWith Chef Gary's New Menu & Small Plate Entrees!
 
We have eagerly anticipated the re-opening of our beautiful bocce Porch overlooking the Courts and the beautiful Chestnut Ridge.  Everything is starting to "green-up", Spring is finally here and the Porch is open!
 
Come join us to sample Chef Gary West's additions to our Lunch and Dinner Menus.  For Lunch, try a Grilled Veggie Ciabatta with Sherry Vinaigrette and Manchego Cheese; a Shrimp & Crab Salad or Dilled Salmon & Egg Salad, both on buttery Croissants; or the new Smokey Orange Barbecued Chicken or Tandoori Spiced Chicken Sandwiches - both open face on Pita.  And we are also proud to feature Victoria's Curried Chicken Salad in addition to our traditional Chicken Salad - both as plates or on a Croissant.
 
For Dinner you will see the return of such popular items as our Tenderloin & Shrimp Kabobs, Ahi Tuna - in several different guises. Thai Pork Tenderloin, and a very fine Grilled Veal Chop.
 
New also is a focus on "Small Plates".  Most of our Dinner Entrees will be available in tasting portion sizes.  This offers you a way to taste several dishes, new or old favorites, without breaking the bank!
Dining on the Bocce Porch
Visit us soon to see what's new & exciting.  And limber up your Bocce arms to take a turn on the Courts before or after Dinner.
 
Mother's Day at the Inn
 
Mother's Day at the InnBring Mom to Mountain View this Mother's Day!
 
Choose between our intimate Family Style Dining or our elegant Mother's Day Buffet.
 
Gather the family around for a sit-down family style dinner with menu choices of Ham with Fruit Chutney, Chicken Saltimbocca, Southern Belle Chicken, Pretzel Crusted Salmon, Shrimp & Crab Tarragon and more!  Seatings for family style dining run from 11:30am to 4pm.
 
Or Mom may enjoy our fabulous buffet including Chef Carved Steamship Round of Beef, Herb Crusted Pork Loin, Casserole of Shrimp & Scallops, Baked Haddock, Chicken Romano, Farefalle Pasta and more.  Seating for the dinner buffet begin at 11am with seatings on the hour through 5pm.
 
Reservations are needed in advance for both the family style dining & buffet.  Call 724-834-5300 for reservations.
 
Wine Events at the Inn
 
Wine Events at the InnGrand Summer Tasting on the Bocce Porch
Friday, June 20 - 6:30pm
Join us on the Porch for our 5th Annual Summer Tasting.  We will feature over 30 different wines from 4 different Distributors and our own Cellars.  Since it is Summer we will focus on bright, refreshing whites, roses and sparklers; lighter bodied reds; and a few wines that can really rock the grilling world!  Plus heavy hors d'oeuvres.  $55 per person.
 
Mid Summer Wine Dinner
Friday, July 18 - 6:30pm
A 6-course, 6-wine Summer Feast!  Watch for the Menu to come out soon.  As is our custom, this event will take place in the Pool Pavilion and will be partially interactive.  Chef Gary West will be teaching you some wonderful techniques for you to put to use in your own gourmet kitchen.
"Sundae" Sunday Family Getaways
 Come to Mountain View & Idlewild Park for a special Sunday Getaway! 
 
Treat your family to a Sundae Sunday where families can enjoy a free Sundae for 4 in the Dining Room!
 
Enjoy a day at Idlewild Park, voted #2 kids park in the world!  Enjoy the roller coasters in Old Idlewild, cool off in the Soak Zone, take a stroll through Story Book Forest or ride through Mr. Rogers Neighborhood of Make Believe.
 
After a fun-filled day at the park, come back and enjoy overnight accommodations with us.  Relax in our outdoor pool, enjoy dinner in 33rd Street or play a game of bocce on the lawn.  Plus - enjoy a Free Sundae for 4 in the Dining Room!
 
Dinner Shows at Mountain View
 
A Tribute to Nat King Cole with Walt MaddoxTribute to Nat King Cole with Walt Maddox
Wednesday, May 7
The unforgettable song styling of Nat King Cole returns in this memorable tribute to one of the world's most beloved performers.  Mona Lisa, Those Lazy Crazy Hazy Days of Summer, Straighten Up and Fly Right are just a few of his golden hits that are recreated on stage by singing sensation Walt Maddox.  Founding member of the singing group The Marcels, Walt's effortless professionalism and mellifluous voice bring a warmth and personable style to this classy nostalgic performance.  Unforgettable in Every Way!  (view show details)
 
 
Gary Latshaw's An American Journey
Sunday, June 1
Latshaw's talented cast of performers accompanied by a 20-piece swing city orchestra will play host in this exciting 90-minute musical revue celebrating the American Journey.  100 years of music is featured including Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Henry Mancini as well as many traditional songs handed down from generation to generation.  (view show details)
 
 
Dinner with the Godfather
                   An Audience Participation Comedy
                        May 16 & June 6
Enjoy a night of dinner, singing, champagne toast and more!  Celebrate 'Big Al's" final farewell from the family business.  Join the ladies in Al's life along with his extended family and business associates as they dance the night away with the live band, Luigi Marinara and the Mob Hits.  You might just get made a part of the family!  (view show details)
The Softwinds Dinner Dance
 
Getaway for an evening of fine food, fabulous entertainment and dancing!
Join us Friday, May 9th for the doo wop sound of The Softwinds.
 
The original Softwinds formed in 1960 and have performed a number of venues in Pittsburgh and the surrounding tri-state area.  Performing tunes in a variety of styles, the Softwinds remain true to the doo-wop category.  From a style that builds on progressive voices in "At the Hop", to the classics "Come Go With Me" and "In the Still of the Night."
 
Tickets $45 for dinner & dancing or $30 for music & dancing only.  Reservations are needed in advance.  Call Sandi at 724-834-5300 x453 to reserve your tickets.
 
Upcoming Events

  May 2008

Upcoming Events & Happennings2 & 3     Murder Mystery Wine Dinner Getaway
   5        Cinco De Mayo with Smitty & Razz
   7        Tribute to Nat King Cole with Walt Maddox
   9        The Softwinds Dinner Dance
  11       Mother's Day
  16       Dinner with the Godfather
 
 
June 2008
 
   1        Gary Latshaw's An American Journey
   6        Dinner with the Godfather
  10       Tribute to Nat King Cole with Walt Maddox
  15       Father's Day
  20       Summer Grand Wine Tasting on the Bocce Porch
  22       Pool Party
 
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!