Owner Michael Pickett says 1,188 customers were served Thanksgiving Day. Sauteed apples, whole slices of bacon, and a rich gravy turn the dish mom used to make for economy's sake into an entree as satisfying to eat as steak. The meat stew is chunky and savory under a blanket of mashed potatoes. Entrees are served with a choice of sides, including a sharp hot bacon slaw and fine smooth mashed potatoes Like those dishes, the atmosphere is absolutely unpretentious. The building is a 1930s farmhouse, with rooms left intact to create cozy dining areas.
Fireplaces are everywhere.
A tall Christmas tree decorates the center hall, which also features a Grandma Moses-style mural. Smoking is allowed only in the Tavern, the rustic bar area. The room downstairs overlooking the patio, lawn and gazebo through tall windows is lovely. One thing I would change is the menu design. This one could use a good going-over by a graphic designer.