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Thornton River Grille, are net only surviving but expanding. The Grille is adding extra seating capacity
Stonewall Abbey in SperryviHe - the newest to brave the economic waters of Rappahannock County - opened in May and according to Denise Gentry, the general manager, has managed to so far exceed expectations.
Thornton River Grille opened for business on Nov. 14. 2003 after Andy and Dana Thompson - along with Andy s parents Ken & Mary Thompson - purchased the corner store from Randolf Clater in 2000. Together with Tom Nash - chef and general manager - they created the Grille which has established a reputation for “unpretentious fine dining^ according to Nash. His philosophy, says Nash.
ts “simple food done verv well.
So well, in fact, that last Valentines Day weekend, world renowned chef Alain Ducasse and his wife stopped by for lunch. They liked the food so much, they came back the next day for Sunday brunch
This summer. Thompson expanded the Sperryville Corner Store - a grocery store which is adjacent and connects to the Grille - and has upgraded much of the merchandise which in turn has helped the restaurant. Two years ago. Thompson and Nash started Rudy's
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