A charming inn with a superb restaurant serving farm to table, haute cuisine in a rescued building, in which Rip Van Winkle would have felt at home, located in a tiny, zero traffic light hamlet that is so far off the beaten path that it...truly merits the Michelin definition of a 2 star restaurant, in that it is worth going out of your way to eat there.
The restaurant has long tables which are sectioned off by little bundling boards to accommodate each party. The kitchen is located in a long narrow building that, when renovated, was discovered to contain 2 preserved bowling alleys with hand set pins, built in 1868. So while waiting for dinner, you and a pin setting friend can bowl a few frames or sit at the chef's bar and watch him craft.
The food was terrific. We had grilled peppers with ricotta for an appetizer [Blistered Shishito $8]. Scallops, sweet and tender with a flavorful crust. Beef perfectly pink with a black peppery crust - the green bean sides the best I've ever tasted. [Salsa Verde Bavette $32]. Finished with maple, plum custard so good you'll never accept a creme brullee as substitute.
Because each meal is handmade, they can serve only a few diners at a time, so make a reservation and don't just drop by. We didn't stay at the inn, but the public room was charming and the stairs creaky with age. The restaurant has shiplap walls and the whole place is warm and inviting. Don't let the grim exterior of the building scare you away.More
