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the offerings without needing utensils — flavors of the south If you’re looking for a LAVENDER
also beckon with the Smoked Pig sandwich featuring barbeque drink that strikes the perfect BRAMBLE
pork shoulder, barn sauce, pickles and slaw served on a brioche flavor balance of sweet, tart,
bun. The barbeque walks the fine line between sweet and herbaceous and fruity, look
smoky, which means it also makes an excellent topping for the no further than the Lavender
Barn B Q Nachos. And if a “stick to your ribs” classic is what Bramble. The House puts their
you’re craving, the Crab Mac & Cheese made with three-cheese own spin on the classic Bramble
sauce and super lump crab meat with butter crumb topping is cocktail by swapping out simple
going to hit the spot. syrup for lavender syrup, and
using Chambord in place of
“The kitchen footprint presented some challenges in just traditional crème de mure. The
how far we could expand the menu, so we opted for “Barn result is a refreshing combination
Bistro.” We wanted a refined take on comfort food,” says Roach. that’s easy to prepare at home.
“The menu was decided based partially on the venue and also • 1½ oz. gin
our chef’s passion and talent when it comes to barbeque.” • ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
• ½ oz. lavender syrup
These thriving restaurants would not be complete without • 1½ oz. Chambord
an extensive list of libations with which to wash down your • Fresh blackberry
food pairings. The Barn features 10 draft lines and The • Lavender, for garnish
House features six, and The House’s wine selections are both
distinctive and impressive. It is the revamped bar in The Build on the rocks, garnish
House’s bottom level, however — along with an attached tavern and enjoy. No shaker necessary!
lounge just outside of the main bar area — that combines
the charm of an old speakeasy with modern comfort. Creative The Bloody Mary is Executive Chef Greg
cocktails are at home here, and favorites include the Lavender a popular Sunday Fiedler with Seared
Bramble, which readers can learn to make from the recipe in Brunch beverage Duck Breast
this spread. Beer and cocktail menus change twice a year, and
this fall will be the first time The Barn is offering a full Moscow The Barn’s cozy
Mule menu. entrance invites
visitors to pull
Earlier this year, The House and Barn expanded on its
already-successful formula and began offering Sunday brunch, up a chair
giving patrons a whole new way to experience dining at the
property. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., salads, steak and eggs
are side-by-side on a menu that offers the sweet with the
savory, including the chef’s take on Chicken and Waffles, Crab
Benedict and Huevos Rancheros. For an Instagram-worthy
drink, try the house-made Bloody Mary, which is made with
with house Bloody Mary mix, lemon, lime, carrots, cucumbers,
stuffed olives and presented with an oyster on top.

“Brunch has been a success out of the gate. We knew
there was a need in this area for something different and fun
for Sunday brunch,” says Roach. “One of our most popular
features is a make-your-own mimosa bar — stocked with fresh
juices and an array of fruit — and guests have created some
unique concoctions. A brunch staple, our delectable scones
house-made by our pastry chef Jessica, have been such a hit
that we’ve had requests for bulk to-go orders. The menu will be
updated seasonally like our others.”

The House and Barn is a comfort cuisine kind of
establishment, with all of the stuffiness stripped away, and with
stylish, vibrant interiors that make it a truly relaxing destination.
With Lieberts Creek and weeping willows as the backdrop to
these historic buildings, guests have the unique option of two
very different experiences and meals in one location.

“The atmosphere is very homey. We want to let guests
know that we see and hear them, and we want to make
friends with them,” says Fiedler. “We just really want people
to feel at home here.”