The inn was a private home built by a department store owner in 1910, and was converted to a bed-and-breakfast inn with a restaurant about 20 years ago. My neighbors owned it then, and built up a solid reputation for period elegance.
The inn changed hands a few times until it was purchased six years ago by a stylish couple who enjoy travel and cuisine. Today the sunny back room restaurant sports the colors of deep Provence. I can enjoy lunch looking over the back yard, where my mother picked lilies of the valley for her wedding bouquet.
Because this is my neighborhood restaurant, it is an easy place to turn to on a night when neither my husband nor I feel like cooking.
My community is blessed with many wonderful places to eat, from classic hamburger joints to fine dining experiences.
Another young chef is set to open an Italian restaurant later this year. When that opening takes place, I will report back. He has promised gluten-free pasta!
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How nice to be able to frequent a restaurant with so many personal memories. The views sound beautiful. And how lucky for you that the chef prepares gluten free meals for you!
We live in an area with many wonderful restaurants. Unfortunately, I have an excuse to cook less!
xoxo
Jane
Jane, there was a year during which I seldom cooked (when my husband was recovering from heart surgery) and ate out a lot and gained weight.
I would like to be able to say that eating gluten-free has helped me lose weight, but it's not the case.
It's lovely to build up a relationship with a local restaurant whose food you like, and who will not only accommodate your dietary preferences but will relish the challenge. It's the mark of a truly confident chef, I think.
We are lucky to have two young professional chefs in town who are recent culinary school graduates. And lucky for me, I was able to taste their work even before they (1) were hired and (2) opened their own restaurants. My husband and I are looking forward to Easter brunch again this year - Chef Joel does lamb to perfection.
Oh this sounds like a wonderful place to have in your community! Our son has food allergies and I know that it is a real challenge to find places that are suitable and when we do though....we go there and support them as much as possible!
I had a question for you - have you ever tried Kamut Khorasan Wheat? Our family tried it a few months back and love it! It is so yummy and the texture is great and I read that since their wheat is an ancient variety (unlike today's) that many with gluten intolerance can actually eat it! Just wanted to pass that along. ANyway - so glad you found this special B&B :)
Hi Smilinggreenmom! Thanks for visiting!
No I have not tried that brand of wheat, but I would be interested in doing so. Just knowing that it is ancient intrigues me.
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