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VIBRANT AGAIN: It's a clean slate at Slates
by Outspoken on Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:54 am
VIBRANT AGAIN: It's a clean slate at Slates
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Kennebec Journal
On a recent, spring-like day, downtown Hallowell finally emerged from its wintry cocoon. People strolled jacket-less down sunny Water Street; shop owners push-broomed winter sand and debris off brick sidewalks.
And, at the newly renovated Slates Restaurant, a big "OPEN" flag waved a brave hello in the breeze.
Yes, Slates was open.
Opening night was April 8, roughly one year and one month after a devastating fire closed the charismatic destination spot famed for its fresh-made, gourmet cuisine, eclectic live music and artsy funk.
"It was mobbed," said longtime kitchen staffer Amy Jones, of the approximately 400 loyal customers and locals who showed up to celebrate the restaurant's rebirth.
Now, Jones was back to her old job of preparing food, but this time, in a spiffy, new kitchen.
"I love it. It's much bigger and there's new equipment," she said of new stoves, slick work counters and refrigeration units. "I love the open kitchen. You can see the dining room. People can see us. We get to be part of it."
Jones' brightly colored paintings of hummingbirds and flowers decorated two dining room table tops. In fact, every table top has been painted by staff and local artists, including Marc Poirier of Hallowell and Augusta veterinarian Judith Herman. There was new furniture, but old-time customers will recognize familiar tables and chairs, saved from last year's fire.
Altogether, it's a clean slate at Slates.
The entire restaurant has been renovated, including two, brand-new wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, complete with a giant iguana painted on the ladies' room wall and a big blue gecko in the men's room.
Dining areas boast vibrant color schemes -- hot-pepper red in the main dining area and navel orange in the entry. In the reconfigured function room, walls are painted dandelion yellow, a bright contrast to vintage objects, like a freestanding, dark-toned cupboard and old gold, antique mirror frames, fortunately rescued from the fire.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/5002950.html
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Kennebec Journal
On a recent, spring-like day, downtown Hallowell finally emerged from its wintry cocoon. People strolled jacket-less down sunny Water Street; shop owners push-broomed winter sand and debris off brick sidewalks.
And, at the newly renovated Slates Restaurant, a big "OPEN" flag waved a brave hello in the breeze.
Yes, Slates was open.
Opening night was April 8, roughly one year and one month after a devastating fire closed the charismatic destination spot famed for its fresh-made, gourmet cuisine, eclectic live music and artsy funk.
"It was mobbed," said longtime kitchen staffer Amy Jones, of the approximately 400 loyal customers and locals who showed up to celebrate the restaurant's rebirth.
Now, Jones was back to her old job of preparing food, but this time, in a spiffy, new kitchen.
"I love it. It's much bigger and there's new equipment," she said of new stoves, slick work counters and refrigeration units. "I love the open kitchen. You can see the dining room. People can see us. We get to be part of it."
Jones' brightly colored paintings of hummingbirds and flowers decorated two dining room table tops. In fact, every table top has been painted by staff and local artists, including Marc Poirier of Hallowell and Augusta veterinarian Judith Herman. There was new furniture, but old-time customers will recognize familiar tables and chairs, saved from last year's fire.
Altogether, it's a clean slate at Slates.
The entire restaurant has been renovated, including two, brand-new wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, complete with a giant iguana painted on the ladies' room wall and a big blue gecko in the men's room.
Dining areas boast vibrant color schemes -- hot-pepper red in the main dining area and navel orange in the entry. In the reconfigured function room, walls are painted dandelion yellow, a bright contrast to vintage objects, like a freestanding, dark-toned cupboard and old gold, antique mirror frames, fortunately rescued from the fire.
http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/5002950.html
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Plato (427-347 BC)
Plato (427-347 BC)
