Hi, and thank you for choosing

Antonio’s today!

This week’s update is one of the hardest for me to write. For those that don’t know it, we had a devastating house fire just over a week ago. Our beloved Fiona did not make it out of the house and it leaves a void that can never be filled.

Fiona came to us in 2019, as a 16th birthday present for our daughter Katherine. Tommy was 13 & Johnny 12. She was with us through birthdays, the pandemic, graduations…well; all the wonderful highs over the past 7 years. It’s amazing what an impact she had on us.

Each of us had a special relationship with Fiona. She started every morning with running or walking with Lisa, she’d come get me up next, so we could enjoy breakfast together and then the kids one by one. She accentuated every high in life with her happy face and wagging tail and she softened any low with a nuzzle and compassionate eyes. At the end of it all, she would snuggle up in bed with us; and put us to sleep one by one. I count my blessings that we found Hazel after she was missing for 3 days and credit Fiona for bringing her back.

     Everyone is naturally curious what started the fire. It was an “electrical fire with undetermined origin.” The smoke that took our Fiona could have just as easily taken one of my children or wife. We are truly fortunate we were not home.

     While I carry my deep sorrow, life goes on. This week we will begin slowly opening our new Speakeasy; The Hideaway. I cannot thank the team that brought it together enough. I can’t list the many people, but I am so proud of what our team created. Actually, I’m kinda blown away! Thank you ??

     In closing, thank you for choosing to spend your time and money here at our local restaurant. We consciously try to support our local farms and purveyors and appreciate your supporting us. On behalf of my family at home and here at the restaurant, thank you for being here.

 Sincerely, Steven