![]() ![]() On the other hand, he didn’t get successful by not taking risks. She said it was haunted - that she had seen, heard, and felt things down there.” “I told her I would be more than happy to show her, but she flat-out refused to go. “She asked about the basement, if I ever go down there.” Well, yes - it’s where the Lowes have their walk-in coolers, dry storage, office quarters, and liquor supply. “A past tenant stopped by one day and was amazed to see what we’ve done with the space,” says Mark. If the air seems thick, there’s also that rumor about ghosts in the lower regions of the old building. It’s a nice change from the roomy coldness that marks other fashionable establishments. Besides looking tidy, these logistics enhance the restaurant’s simpatico flavor. A single row of booths sits parallel to the long bar and well within murmuring distance (at least on a quiet night). In the front window, the world’s tiniest stage is set up for performances by local singer/songwriters. “Grow” in the figurative sense, that is - because the tavern’s pocket dimensions are a major part of its charm. Bartender/server Reynaldo “Rey” Guerra, whom Mark agrees is “fantastic,” emotes a mix of efficiency and real warmth that will serve the entrepreneurs well as they continue to grow their business. Otherwise, they’re already deep in a groove, attracting crowds that the owners estimate are about 75 percent local, plus getting great online reviews for service. The ham, turkey, and melted gouda are loaded onto French Toast, and the whole thing is deep fried: it’s a clever Southern touch that prevents the sandwich from getting soggy (the downfall of lesser Monte Cristos).ĭessert is still in the TBA phase, as the Lowes confer with local bakeries about options. ![]() ![]() But Brooks Tavern nails it, offering raspberry dipping sauce in place of the traditional marmalade. The star sandwich, though, is the Monte Cristo, an item every upscale-casual pub should offer, though it’s easy to see why most don’t: with its contrasting textures, it’s not an easy thing to get right. A cheery fusion marks many of the dishes, including Buffalo Chicken eggrolls on the appetizer list and a Turkey Apple Brie sandwich. travels in the kitchen, Billy Howard and Jose Castillo bring these notions to life. With Cindy, he developed a menu of favorites culled from their U.S. The once-long-distance relationship climaxed in the carpe-diem idea to open a restaurant together - a first for Mark, though he’s got a degree in Hospitality Management and years of experience in the industry. The purveyors are Mark Lowe and Hendersonville native Cindy Johnson Lowe, who met storybook-style, finding unexpected love after their previous spouses passed away. ![]()
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