To that end, the couple kept items like the meatloaf dinner on the regular menu and will run specials of old favorites such as the chicken Parmesan.
Everything is made in-house, except the ranch dressing, and there is a commitment to buying fresh local produce.
Nice new additions to the menu are the salads.
I particularly enjoyed the Arugula Salad with goat cheese and beets ($8.50). The texture of the soft cheese contrasted with crunchy sunflower seeds while the sweetness of the beets was a foil against the peppery arugula. It worked very well with one of the house-made dressings that had just a hint of lemon to it.
My only wish was to have the goat cheese dispersed more evenly.
The House Salad ($5.50) was beautifully composed with cherry tomatoes, lettuces, cucumber slices and carrots. We paired it with the house-made strawberry dressing that created a nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
A big miss was the Crab Cake Appetizer ($11.50). Our portion was a tiny, flat cake made with too much binder and not enough crab. Plus, the accompanying jicama salad was too watery.
The Tuna Burger ($12) is a nice option for pescatarians (hey, don't be a contrarian, it's a real term for a vegetarian who eats fish!) It was a generous piece of fish, cooked rare to order and served on a whole-wheat bun that comes from a local bakery. Subtle Asian flavors paired well. I'm feeling healthy just thinking about it.
At $14.50 the Fish and Chips were on the pricey side. Also, we had to ask for malt vinegar, which to me is like serving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the jelly.
While the fries were just passable, the fish was nicely coated with batter for a crisp crunch surrounding firm flesh.
