DINNER STARTS TONIGHT
This has been a long time coming.
When I step back and think about it, this has really been years in the making. I can remember daydreaming about owning a cafe when I was in college down in Charleston, SC. Thinking how great it would be to have a space where people could gather and talk, where people could read and write quietly, where poetry readings happen, maybe a folk singer could play from time to time. The music would always be good. People would feel comfortable here. They could be themselves here. Maybe people would feel inspired the way I feel inspired by a room where the energy is kinetic. They would feel restored here, better when they left than when they came in.
I suppose I never really let go of that small college daydream. It evolved, it changed, but the idea was always to have a place that could have a culture to it that was its own thing, where the workers could be themselves, and the guests felt comfortable too, the place brimming with that sense of 'maybe I'm about to have an interesting conversation'. The regulars, they'd want to show this place off, they'd have that sense of ownership. After-all, this was their place.
But now, to step back and think how we arrived here, before our first real dinner service since I took over at Homespun, it has really been years in the making. And dinner has always been a part of that dream's evolution.
First working as Chef Sommelier for il Buco & then for Chef Daniel Boulud, I served many great dinners, mentored with amazing people, and was a part of two world class teams. And then working with Homespun's founder Jessica Reisman, learning about her restaurant, learning about this community, and figuring out together how to help Homespun transition to its next phase.
The whole time, Jessica and I were thinking we could keep Homespun more or less the same, but we would add a nice dinner service. We could add wine and beer, it's such a lovely room and garden. People would love it. We agreed this town could use another dinner spot for locals and tourists alike. This will be fun, and wow, I really can't wait to serve dinner...
Then Covid happened.
The restaurant industry fell into a deep tailspin across this country like nothing we had ever seen. Countless numbers of truly great restaurants shuttered, workers lost their jobs, and communities lost those beloved 'third places' outside of their homes and workplaces.
I had been owner for 3 months at that point.
And now, two plus years later, I am so happy that Homespun is still here, and I'm so proud of our team and how hard they have all worked to pull us through, how much of themselves they have put into this because this is their place, and I am over the moon to be able to finally announce this dinner menu to our community.
We will be open from 5-8pm for dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (with the Biergarten menu on Mondays). Kitchen is open til 8, so get here by 745 and get your order in, and we won't rush you out. We hope to be busy after all!
Please come see us this weekend, we are taking reservations for all services (see below), whether Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner, and we will also keep a large number of tables for walk-ins as well.
Thank you for all the support and encouragement, to better times ahead,
Joe Robitaille
Click HERE to see the new Dinner Menu
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NEW HOURS
Thursday 11am-4pm Open for Lunch
Friday 11am-8pm Dinner Menu @ 5pm
Saturday 9am-8pm Dinner Menu @ 5pm
Sunday 9am-8pm Dinner Menu @ 5pm
Monday 11am-8pm Monday Biergarten Menu
A few things to note, the kitchen will be closed from 4-5pm to switch over the menus for dinner, we will still be open for drinks, and will eventually have a few easy snacks for those hours. And also, the kitchen open til 8pm on those nights, get your order in before 8pm and we will take care of you and your guests. The restaurant full on expects to be here later than 8pm, so don't feel like you can't come down to eat because it is 7:45, we're here for you!
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RESERVATIONS @ HOMESPUN
While we will continue to keep a large number of tables reserved for Walk-Ins, we will also be accepting reservations. Check out the website here to see how to secure a table.
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::: BIERGARTEN ::: MONDAYS :::
Biergarten has been so much fun, a handful of folks have already become 'regulars' and we love to see that! We will be open this Monday with our normal menu until 4, then we will take a quick break and close the kitchen to switch over the menu to our Biergarten Menu, and will reopen the kitchen at 5pm. We will remain open for drinks on Monday between 4-5pm. It's been really fun, and this week we are doing Beer Flights of one of our favorite breweries, Grimm Artisanal Ales.
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B R U N C H M E N U
<THIS WEEKEND>
OPEN AT 9AM SAT/SUN
PATATAS BRAVAS 14
Crispy Paprika Potatoes, Spanish Chorizo, Aïoli, Bravas Sauce, Sunny Egg
DUTCH BABY PANCAKE 13
Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Banana Pecan Crumble
Served in a Cast Iron Skillet
ROASTED STRAWBERRY TOAST 12
Honey-Whipped Ricotta, Salt & Pepper Almonds, Grilled Sourdough
EVERYTHING BISCUITS 12
Everything-Seasoned Buttermilk Biscuits, Smoked Salmon, Chive Cream Cheese, Pickled Onions
Served with a Cucumber Salad
BREAKFAST PLATE 12
Two Sunny Eggs, Bacon, Multigrain Toast, Hash Browns
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SHAKERATO 7.5
Espresso, Cream, Laurel & Ash Maple Syrup
BICICLETTA 11
Sirene Aperitivo, Muscadet, Soda Water
BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSA 11
Blood Orange Juice, Prosecco
>> May 2022 <<
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