Cafe offers fresh look, great food
Fearlessly, I decided Monday to check out our newest cafe in town. Formerly known as Terry’s Cafe, it has been transformed into a clean, pleasant eatery, now known as The Bay Cafe. After introducing myself to Dean Knowles and his trusty sidekick Sherry, I asked about their backgrounds. Dean, it turns out, has spent the last six years cooking at Jimmy C’s, while Sherry worked at the same place for two years. Doing his own thing appealed to him, and a new look in Bayview is born.
Visiting with waitress Sherry, it hit me that Dean cooks everything from scratch; if he were a chicken, he would lay his own eggs. A purist to the hilt, when he serves biscuits and gravy, you get homemade biscuits and gravy.
They have fresh scones and a menu to die for. I chose the omelet with country-fried spuds. I got a a huge omelet with enough country fries to feed the neighborhood. Instead of toast, I chose a biscuit. Good move. It was so flaky it almost crumbled in my hand, but not before I was able to slather it with real butter.
The building that previously housed Terry’s Cafe is clean and houses some great food. I recommend it for great breakfasts and lunches. I can hardly wait for my next trek into culinary delight at our new place in town.
Next door at Ralph’s Internet Cafe, new things are happening, too. Ralph is now featuring fresh-baked pizza. You can order all of the favorites that used to be served at the Captain’s Wheel. Eat it there or take it out; they will even deliver locally.
Center hosts fundraiser
Topping off the news for this week is this press release from the Community Center and the first of several centennial events throughout 2010.
February marks the second annual Valentine’s Day dinner fundraiser for the Community Center. The fare is chicken cooked in wine with rice, peas, salad and rolls and of course our community’s famous homemade desserts. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available and you are welcome to bring any spirits of your choice. The cost is $10/person. Mark your calendars for Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Make your reservation by Feb. 8 by calling or e-mailing Melinda Ely, (208) 683-0936 or elymelinda@yahoo.com.