Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Falls Village Cuisine Comes to Salisbury


It's hard not to be smitten by Jacqueline Heriteau Hubbard, the gutsy cookbook and gardening writer who lives on Belden Street and serves tirelessly on the board of the D.M. Hunt Library. She has just opened the Country Bistro in Salisbury with her daughter, Holly Hunter Stonehill. Located behind the Salisbury Post Office and next to Johnnycake Books where Holly's Place (no relationship) used to be, the restaurant was off to a busy start on Unofficial Day #2. (The official opening is Saturday May 5.) All the tables were taken at 1 PM and mother and daughter were filling lots of to-go phone orders. They have brightened up the space, set reasonable prices and filled the display case up front with irresistible baked goods, including donuts and croissants. The coffee service is "tray chic"--your oversize cup arrives on an individual tray with its own creamer and sugar bowl. Soup-and-sandwich combinations are served on the same little platters. I hope Jacqui doesn't spend all her time in the kitchen as she does when she gives her legendary cocktail parties for the Hunt Library. As good as her cooking is, it's her inimitable hospitality and quirky charm that will make the Country Bistro a distinctive destination.
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Telephone: 860.435.9420

3 comments:

Unknown said...

We are excited about the opening of this restaurant across from our office at 7 Academy St, over the past month we have watched the new owners renovate the space, one could tell that they are hard workers and committed to quality, yesterday's lunch was excellent, prices very reasonable and the decor was light and spacious... and we enjoyed warm hospitality from the owners and staff, so welcome to the neighborhood, glad that you are here,

John Harney

Anonymous said...

Jacqui's new cafe is terrific! We've eaten breakfast, lunch and ordered lunch take-outs. The new paint and refinished floors make the place look so welcoming. Holly and her mum are working so very hard. Falls Villagers should really support their efforts when they are in Salisbury. (Her cornbread is divine.)

Unknown said...

Hi Dan,

Just discovered your blog. Nice job. Welcome to the 'sphere.

I just posted a brief review myself of the Bistro. I recommend it highly (the food, not necessarily my writing about it).

http://tcextra.com/terrycowgill/2007/07/06/of-race-cars-and-sandwiches/