Art work and menu selections change frequently to create a fresh and interesting atmosphere. Children are clearly welcomed with a creatively displayed kid s menu and a hutch in the dining room full of toys and games to be used while visiting. Chef James Madura draws on memories of his mother who fed six children all with different tastes. Her secret was creativity and patience. In the spring and summer, the menu is planned to take full advantage of the fresh harvest.
Many dishes are available in large and small portion sizes.
Reservations are now being taken. Waterside dining doesn t always mean going to the shore. Just a short ride down Route 17 in Northford is River Run Restaurant, now with a new deck for outdoor dining. Owner Kim Steffens says that her mother s cooking style shows up in simple classics such as warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Chef Sam Caldwell s menu is also influenced by the regional cooking styles of California and the Pacific Northwest, where he spent much of his career.