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By Gerald Ochs

Rappahannock News Writer

Behind the humble facade of a little shop on the west end of Main Street in Sperryville. hard by the bridge over the Thornton River, the wily minds and consummate comestible skills of ChefTManager Tom Henry and Owner John Shipman have created a gastronomic endeavor unlike any in the County.

What it is is as much what it will not be as anything. It will not be the home of the burger, though it is not unlikely that their Clown Burger will be the best in town. It is not going to close at 7 p.m. - the present schedule is to be open Monday through Saturday for dinner from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and, in a few' weeks if we re lucky, on Sunday for brunch from 10:30 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon.

It will not feature a static menu heavy with sandwiches and light on pizzazz - the initial menu features more than thirty items, plus sides, only a few of which come wrapped in bread. And it will not be a source of gourmet fare at $50 a plate or more - gourmet fare yes, but entrees start at $4.95 and appear to average seven bucks.

This new restaurant, Tom Foolery, will do just that. It will be a constant source of dining pleasure, and surprise upon surprise. The menu will be

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