Andrew Moore’s Stone Bar Inn
theMOOD The eponymous chef-owner of Andrew Moore’s Stone Bar Inn has created not merely a restaurant, but a secluded world of passionate gastronomic indulgence—one that he loves to share with guests. The vintage one-time roadhouse boasts a delightful assortment of settings, from an authentic and intimate wine cellar to a library with bucolic views—and plenty of cozy booths. A covered garden veranda provides an inviting seasonal retreat, while Tiffany lamps and a river-rock fireplace give a warm glow to the main dining room.
theDISH A contemporary American menu, featuring custom-cut, perfectly marbled Angus beef, fresh sustainable seafood, native game and hand-made desserts, reflect the life experiences of chef-owner Andrew Moore, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and has been a world traveler since early childhood. Flavorful Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and French accents offer a visual feast for the eyes, and creative twists on tradition keep a devoted clientele hungering for more (and Moore).
theGLASS Grab a seat at the charmingly sociable horseshoe-shaped bar—made with rounded river stones, of course—that dominates the main dining room and you may feel like a regular by the time you reach the bottom of an artfully crafted cocktail or artisan-brewed beer. Chef Moore personally tends to the ever-changing and eclectic wine list.
theINSIDE SCOOP For a dining experience like no other, head for the kitchen.
A chef’s table for groups of two to sixteen provides a close encounter of the culinary kind in an atmosphere of rustic refinement, where a flickering wood stove and soothing jazz soundtrack turn the ambiance on high.
