A couple of weeks later I met with Dale Willman and CJ Cacioppo, the new owners, to ask the questions I thought Eagle residents would be asking. I was thrilled with what I learned, and I think you will be too.
New Owners and Fresh Concepts Rembrandt’ s previous owners, Mark and Jeanette Priddy, in an effort to focus on their non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underserved women, offered the purchase option to one of their first employees, CJ Cacioppo. CJ had served in a management capacity upon opening and was an ideal successor to the Rembrandt’ s legacy. CJ approached a long-time family friend, Dale Willman, with the offer as they’ d conversed numerous times about seeking a business partnership. They knew this was the opportunity they’ d been waiting for. The two also knew they wanted to continue the heritage Rembrandt’ s had established while refreshing their look and offerings. After months of construction, Rembrandt’ s Coffeehouse reopened its doors as Rembrandts Downtown Eagle. A Grand Opening ceremony held in November 2016 introduced Eagle to a dinner service worth salivating over.
Sip, Savor, and Satiate One significant difference I noticed upon entry was the host’ s stand, rolled into place at the end of the vestibule where a line typically forms at the counter. Dale and CJ informed me that beginning at 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday, the counter service shifts to table service for a full dinner and wine menu. I asked them what prompted the new offerings.“ We felt the community of Eagle was asking for a new place to eat dinner,” said Dale. They informed me their Wine Director, Greg Neruda, took great care in listening to the desires of the surrounding community and served as the guiding light by which many offerings were decided upon.
I perused the dinner menu and peered inconspicuously at the nearby tables to discover what culinary delights might await me.“ Elegant comfort food,” is how they described their selection. Clams, Ahi Tar Tare, and Chicken and Waffles had me in firm agreement as I considered calling my husband to notify him he was on his own for dinner. The wine list, a collection of both local and noteworthy vintners, provided something for every palate.
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