Chef Peter Froese , his cooks and the front of house present together a deeper experience of things we think we know , offering something that is wildly missing in western cuisine ; a spiritual connection to food . This place is a lighthouse that connects two worlds , spiritual and terrestrial , that every staff member in this restaurant was born to connect . They offer an experience in attunement where you will meet real people , who cook and host with panache , honesty and vulnerability , while telling stories . You can spend a lovely evening at Gander & Ryegrass just enjoying the food . Or you can ask for the stories . Let the sommelier play with the reminiscing sound of the wind , the heat of the sun , and the richness of the soil that produce wines that have so much to tell a food lover and good listener . Listen , take a sip and bite into the textured fusion that make food so much fun . Why would you settle for less ? Ask for the stories !
There are few things in this world that make me happier than biting into a piece of beautiful artisan bread . When the bread comes to your table , take the time to enjoy every single second of that moment . Did you
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