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Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Chris Santee on March 28, 2011, 03:21:43 PM

Title: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Chris Santee on March 28, 2011, 03:21:43 PM

General Manager Keith Neil says new owner Lisa Middelton, of Fairfax, is stressing "Community First" as they prepare for their opening of the Country Pantry Diner.
While they don't want to mimic the former establishment, they have heard the customers wishes (including those posted here)
and they're bringing back the home-cooking menu of the restaurant that was so popular in the past along with their own flare.
Keith expects the restaurant to open during the first week of May and be fully operational by Mother's Day. You'll see familiar faces serving your food, but the chef will be Terry Salls, with ten years experience at the Wayside in Berlin, Vermont.
There will be chickens and turkeys roasting for real meals with homemade gravy. The deck will be open for summer dining with more comfortable seating arrangements. They have heard the requests for booths and they should be coming, in time.
Perhaps, most importantly, the new management will have their ears open for input as they put the "Community First".

Watch for a more detailed interview in Wednesday's Seven Days and if you are interested in a job, please contact countrypantry@hotmail.com.

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Corm on March 28, 2011, 03:32:25 PM

Thanks Chris!

Corm

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: sweetpeakt on March 28, 2011, 03:53:31 PM

That is so nice to hear!

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 29, 2011, 08:51:30 AM

Awesome can't wait.

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: JoeT on March 29, 2011, 02:55:01 PM

how can I click the LIKE button? .....  Ooops, wrong web site  : )

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: vtoutdoorguymb on March 29, 2011, 08:26:59 PM

Thanks Chris, this is welcome news indeed!

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 30, 2011, 09:03:49 AM

Hmmm I wonder if they will have Switchback on tap??? that would make Trevor and I very happy!!

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: trussell on March 30, 2011, 09:17:57 AM

Although I brewing my own now, it's still a favorite... Mmmmmmm!

If they do, I'll meet you there opening day Josh!

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 30, 2011, 10:16:54 AM

Sounds like a plan man!! wait........ did you just make a man date with me?  HAHAHAHA

Title: Re: Community First at Country Pantry Diner
Post by: Trekr on March 30, 2011, 10:31:03 AM

If wayside food is going to be served at the Pantry, then it will be a success. That must be the reason that the Wayside has been in business for so long. I wonder if they will serve beans and hotdog and salt pork dinners.It will be a great place for grandkid breakfasts while on our visit this summer. Pleased to hear that the pantry will be open again