Savory Grille
theMOOD This quintessential country inn’s blend of historic charm, quiet intimacy and bucolic locale creates an idyllic dining tableau. A contemporary covered-and-screened patio meshes with the architecture of the 1825 fieldstone carriage house, supplying guests with a seasonal side dish of fresh country air.
theDISH The combined skills of husband-and-wife owners Shawn and Dorothy Doyle – both professional chefs – ensure that every detail at Savory Grille measures up to their uncompromising standards: She oversees the restaurant’s flawless service and he presides over a kitchen that has an enduring reputation for inventive New American cuisine. The menu is tweaked on a near-daily basis, depending on what inspiration fresh arrivals from fields, farms and seas provide. Dishes frequently reflect a wide world of global flavors, with each plate an artful tapestry of colors and textures. One constant, however, is Shawn’s dedication to quality, and everything from crusty breads to ice cream is premise- made. Period themed dinners ranging from wine-pairing feasts to “Dr. Joe” duck extravaganzas keep a dedicated clientele hungering for more.
theGLASS Oenophiles find gratification in the food-friendly wine list that always stars a feature vintage or two not stocked in state stores. A powerhouse juicer extracts fabulous fresh flavors for signature cocktail specials, and the vintage bar provides a cozy setting to savor a pre-dinner libation.
theINSIDE SCOOP Imbued with community spirit, the Doyles participate in numerous educational and charitable causes. Look for Shawn at such events as the Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Festival – a fundraiser for his Northampton Community College alma mater.
