The Inn of the Patriots Coupons and Deals
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Escape Kit: • A One- ($97) or Two-Night ($177) Stay for Two with a Daily Gourmet Breakfast for Two, an In-Room Sweet-Treat Plate Upon Arrival, an Autographed Cooking Booklet, a Winery Tour for Two at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyards, and Two Tickets to the Presidential Culinary Museum • Dinner and a Four-Hour Cooking Class for One ($100) , Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a Former White House Chef • A Jam-Jelly-Preserves-and-Canning Class for One ($40) with The Presidential Culinary Museum Chefs, Saturdays at 11 a.m. • Or, a Naples Gourmet-Pizza-Making-and-Eating Class for One ($40) with The Presidential Culinary Museum Chefs, Sundays through Fridays at 11 a.m. Eat like a king—or better yet, a president—on this gourmet getaway to The Inn of the Patriots in Grover, North Carolina, just 40 minutes west of Charlotte. Here's the dish: The inn was built in 1879 and is owned by Marti Mongiello, a former chef at the White House and Camp David. The Today Show has sung Mongiello's and his wife Stormy's praises, and they are now serving up delicious fare and teaching tastemakers at this B&B in the former Hambright family mansion. The guest rooms are a mix of American, European, and Asian décor and feature luxurious robes, satellite TV, and DVD players. Your stay will also be garnished with sweets—including a sweet treat plate upon arrival. Each morning, the chefs will roll out a three-course gourmet breakfast for two to enjoy in your room, the dining room, or the garden. Guests that opted for a cooking class will blend together for an afternoon in the kitchen with Chef Mongiello or one of the Culinary Museum's chefs. Food and history are paired beautifully at the mansion's Culinary Museum, where presidential china, photos, and the chef's culinary medals are on display. Tour the Hambright Mansion and museum before pouring a libation or two during a tasting at nearby Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery in Fallston. Back at the inn, start a game of horseshoes, croquet, or bocce on the lawn or savor a drink by the fire pit. The next night, head to Ni Fen Bistro to treat yourself to a wonderful world of cuisine accompanied by more than 100 wines by the glass and craft beers. After dinner, let the memories of the day marinate before sticking a fork in your tasty getaway. Poach this Escape to The Inn of the Patriots, and add a little zest to your vacation schedule—this North Carolina countryside retreat is always deliciously seasoned.
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Secluded, Colonial-Inspired Bed and Breakfast At age 8, Martin Mongiello was already planning elaborate—albeit imaginary—dinner parties. About 20 years later, he was at the White House, serving as President Bill Clinton’s executive chef. Today, Mongiello runs The Inn of the Patriots, named Best of the South and Best Place to Enjoy History by BedandBreakfast.com. Built in 1879, the inn once served as the home of a former Civil War surgeon. Today, it’s home to a culinary institute where you can learn cooking tips from some of the country’s best chefs or simply dine on their artfully crafted cuisine. With options three and four of this deal, you’ll attend at least one four- to five-hour BYOB cooking class conducted “Iron Chef style” with surprise ingredients. The bed and breakfast reflects its historical roots with colonial decor and antique furniture, including queen-size sleigh beds and period fireplaces. Each of the rooms and suites has been individually decorated according to a theme. The Oceanicus Blue Dreams suite sports a naval look, showcasing an eclectic collection of items ranging from spyglasses and iron handguns to love letters from Civil War sailors to their wives. A Pacific Rim motif enlivens the golden-hued Magnificent Polynesian room, which is filled with memorabilia from Mongiello's culinary travels throughout Asia. As for breakfast, The Inn of the Patriots invites guests to wake up to the same food prepared for presidents and other dignitaries, accented by local syrups and hand-cut potatoes. The chef's experiences also inspired his collection of cookware and fine china dating back to the Jefferson administration on display at the onsite Presidential Culinary Museum. Other artifacts include a display of James Polk's favorite recipe and a large stockpile of William Howard Taft's edible mustaches. For a living-history lesson, guided tours of the museum sometimes include costumed actors in full colonial garb. Cleveland County, North Carolina: Small Railroad Towns and Revolutionary War Battle Sites One of Cleveland County’s southernmost towns, Grover sits near the border with South Carolina. It's a former railroad town whose restored turn-of-the-century houses lend it a vintage look. Nearby Blacksburg, South Carolina, was the site of the pivotal Battle of Kings Mountain during the American Revolution—a battle that managed to halt the British advance into North Carolina. A monument, exhibits, and a 1.5-mile battlefield trail commemorate that victory at Kings Mountain National Military Park, located just 15 minutes from The Inn of the Patriots. For a taste of modern-day Cleveland County, head to the award-winning Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard, where you can sample up to 12 wines (tours are only available Thursday–Sunday). Other stops show off the area's culinary prowess, with farm-fresh American fare and seafood at NiFen Bistro in Shelby and dessert at Carolina Crossing Restaurant in Grover. Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
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Secluded, Colonial-Inspired Bed and Breakfast By age 8, Martin Mongiello was already planning elaborate—albeit imaginary—dinner parties. About 20 years later, he was at the White House, serving as executive chef for President Clinton. Today, Mongiello helms The Inn of the Patriots, named Best of the South and Best Place to Enjoy History by BedandBreakfast.com. Built in 1879, the inn once served as the home of a former Civil War surgeon who was the great-grandson of Revolutionary War patriot Frederick Hambright. The cozy bed and breakfast reflects its historical roots with colonial decor and antique furniture, including queen-size sleigh beds and ...
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After cooking up a storm for the holidays, you deserve a break of historic proportions. Eat like a king—or better yet, a president—on this gourmet getaway to The Inn of the Patriots in Grover, North Carolina, just 40 minutes west of Charlotte. Escape with your favorite sous chef for a one- ($97) or two-night ($177) stay and cure any winter blues as you relax in accommodations steeped with history. Here's the dish: the inn was built in 1879 and is owned by Marti Mongiello, a former chef at the White House and Camp David. The Today Show has sung Mongiello and his wife Stormy's praises, and they are now serving up delicious fare and teaching tastemakers at this B&B in the former Hambright family mansion. The rooms are a mix of American, European, and Asian décor and feature luxurious robes, satellite TV, and DVD players. Your stay will also be garnished with a sweet treat upon arrival and an autographed copy of Mongiello's cookbook. Each morning, the chefs will roll in a gourmet breakfast for two to enjoy in your room or in the garden. Then guests can blend together an afternoon in the kitchen and learn Mongiello's secrets during a four- to five-hour gourmet class, offered for an additional $100 per person. Food and history are paired beautifully at the on-site Culinary Museum, where presidential china, photos, and the chef's culinary medals are on display. Use your two tickets to tour the museum and the underground German rathskeller before taking an included tour of Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard & Winery in Fallston. Back at the inn, start a game of horseshoes, croquet, or bocce on the lawn or savor a drink by the fire pit. Then head to the Battleground Steakhouse & Bar for charbroiled steaks, shrimp and grits, or baby back ribs with signature barbecue sauce. Escapees will enjoy a free appetizer or a 10 percent discount on the check. After dinner, let the memories of the day marinate before sticking a fork in your tasty getaway. Poach this week's Escape to The Inn of the Patriots, and add a little zest to your vacation schedule next year. Whether you go in the winter or the summer, this North Carolina countryside retreat is always deliciously seasoned.
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