Awards/Accreditations

Awards

2003 Entree of the Year 2003 PMCC Culinary Celebration Entree of the Year


2004 Entree of the Year 2004 PMCC Culinary Celebration of the Pocono's Chef's Competition Entree of the Years- Cornmeal Crusted Lambchop stuffed with a Lobster Mousse


2004 People's Choice Appetizer of the Year 2004 PMCC Culinary Celebration People's Choice Appetizer of the Year - Crab Stuffed Diver Scallop with a St. German sauce


2004 People's Choice Entree of the Year 2004 PMCC Culinary Celebration People's Choice Entree of the Year - Cornmeal Crusted Lambchop stuffed with a Lobster Mousse


2005 Entree of the Year 2005 PMCC Culinary Celebration Chef's Competition Entree of the Year - Pecan Crusted Duck Breast stuffed with a sweet potato & chive mousse on a bed of maple pecan sauce with crumbled Chorizo sausage


2005 People's Choice Appetizer of the Year 2005 People's Choice Appetizer of the Year- Provencal filled Black Truffle crusted Diver Scallop floating in a Lobster & Truffle sauce duo


2005 People's Choice Entree of the Year 2005 PMCC Culinary Celebration People's Choice Entree of the Year- Pecan Crusted Duck Breast stuffed with a sweet potato & chive mousse on a bed of maple pecan sauce with crumbled Chorizo sausage


2005/2006 Pocono Vacation Bureau Quality Assurance 93.7% rating for the Pocono Vacation Bureau's Quality Assurance Program 2005/2006


2006 Judge's Choice Appetizer of the Year 2006 PMCC Culinary Celebration Judge's Choice Appetizer of the Year- Crab stuffed shrimp wellington with a seafood bisque sauce.


2006 Judge's Choice Dessert of the Year 2006 PMCC Culinary Celebration Judge's Choice Dessert of the Year- Hand Dipped Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse filled Strawberries rolled in toasted Coconut and served alongside a crunchy Tuile Cookie, Candied Kumquats and Vanilla Coulis Drizzle.


2006 People's Choice Appetizer of the Year 2006 PMCC Culinary Celebration People's Choice Appetizer of the Year- Crab Stuffed Shrimp Wellington with a Seafood Biques Sauce


2006 People's Choice Entree of the Year 2006 PMCC Culinary Celebration People's Choice Entree of the Year- Petite Falafel Crusted Lamb Chops presented with Tzaiki and Tahini dipping sauces

Testimonials

"“…It wasn’t too many years ago the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania were looked upon as a gustatorial Gobi. Now, with the Blakeslee (Inn & Restaurant) leading the way, it’s becoming a destination for gourmands as well as race fans.” "

	Chris Economaki National Speed Sport News, November 26, 2003

"..We lingered at the table, enjoying the ambiance and the company. The temptation of the Blakeslee Inn's Champagne Brunch almost made our friends reconsider the commitment to skiing on Sunday...almost, but not quite. "

	Seth & Ruth Isenberg, General Manager & Editor-in-Chief The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, February 12, 2005

" Dinner at the Blakeslee Inn and Restaurant is all about lingering. One last nibble of a grilled-apricot appetizer. A final bite of crab-crusted sea bass. Just one more cup of coffee to listen to another piece from the dining-room pianist... The Blakeslee Inn's impeccable yet thoroughly unobtrusive service is worth mentioning. Finish a salad, drain a glass, someone appears at your elbow, unbidden. It's uncanny yet hardly inexplicable. At one point I counted eight servers, bus boys, etc. circulating among perhaps 15 tables."

	Food Critic The Times Leader (Wilkes Barre, PA) , August 25, 2004

"We want to express our appreciation for the performance of your pianist-vocalist, John Gasper, whom we have appreciated two Saturday nights in a row. He is one of the reasons we choose to return to this fine inn. "

	Drs. Jaqueline & George Weiss MD, Norristown, PA, (January 4, 2003)

"Frankly, we made reservations at the Blakeslee Inn Restaurant based upon the reputation of Executive Chef Jim Evans. The food was exceptional, prepared to perfection. To say that our evening was pleasant is an understatement! Seating was immediate, and the service top notch. Try it - you'll be glad you did! Review on www.we8there.com."

	Charlie & Deborah Bacinelli (October 4, 2005)