Hello friends old and new,
We won the Gold!  Eric and I just returned from competing in the Select Registry “The Inn-Credible Breakfast Cook-Off,” designed to recognize the best “inn” breakfast in North America.

“Breakfast Sushi” was the result of brainstorming over the summer months.  Since Eric eats sushi weekly, we decided to try the concept of sushi to create a new menu item with the wrapper being a different “vessel” to deliver breakfast flavors similar to Eggs Benedict.  Using flavored soy wrappers rather than traditional nori diminishes the strong flavor of the seaweed. Virginia country ham makes one of them a perfect Colonial roll!
 
The finalist teams, which consisted of professional chefs and innkeepers from the best bed and breakfasts and inns in North America , competed for the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals during a LIVE cooking competition, at Select Registry’s "Inn-Credible Breakfast Cook-Off on Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Williamsburg Lodge in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Competition entries were judged by an esteemed judges panel with superlative culinary backgrounds on the following criteria: Creativity, Presentation, Overall Appeal and Taste.

“The Inn at Riverbend put together a true representation of the best “inn” breakfast,” said Keith Kehlbeck, executive director of Select Registry. “Each of the finalists deserves congratulations on their fantastic dishes, which reflect on the high standards of quality and creativity exemplified by all Select Registry member inns.” Innkeepers and chefs participated in the competition, creating a breakfast “main dish.” Though each recipe was unique, the one ingredient in common was eggs. Select Registry’s partners in this culinary competition included Eggland’s Best, the “Official Egg” of the competition, Oneida Global Foodservice, Bolthouse Farms and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats, whose products complimented each of the finalists’ dishes. 

Inn at Riverbend will be serving “Breakfast Sushi” on Wednesday mornings so call now to make your reservation to stay on Tuesday nights!  For those who are visiting for the first time, here's our story!  Inn at Riverbend is a dream come true for us! We invite you to experience this incredible setting by relaxing in front of the stone fireplace, reading in the hammock or watching the birds land on the small pond! After a restful night in one of our seven beautiful guest rooms, you'll awaken refreshed to the wonderful smells of fresh applewood bacon, banana sour cream pancakes and many other delectable items for breakfast. All rooms feature private baths, large closets, pressed sheets, and breathtaking views!

Designed, constructed and opened in the Spring of 2003, Inn at Riverbend offers spacious, wraparound decks and terraces, a platform in the sun, a hammock and adirondack chairs in the woods, and plenty of spaces to enjoy the panoramic views, bird watch and even spot a deer or two in the lower meadow! Train lovers can count the cars on the trains that pass along the tracks next to the river.

Located centrally between Blacksburg, home of VIrginia Tech,  and Princeton, WV,  let us help you plan your vacation with Inn at Riverbend at the center. From wineries, hiking, canoeing, fishing, enjoying the arts and history, there is much to do. It's the perfect setting to escape the rigors of work or to celebrate a special occasion! Bring your friends or family for a gathering or a reunion! So think of a good reason to let us pamper you; check our availability online, and send us your requests. We look forward to seeing you at Inn at Riverbend!

Linda and Lynn Hayes, Owners and Innkeepers and Eric Hanson, Assistant Innkeeper
Reese and Jackson, Resident Inn Dogs.