MC and I watched with pride as our son, Steve, and his wife, Angela, opened his DREAM! The 616 farm-to-table restaurant in Danville, Virginia has been in the works for almost a year and Friday night was the climax !
There were three days of festivities that built up to this MOMENT!
SEPTEMBER 23RD
Wednesday afternoon we picked our Granddaughter Tessa up at Greensboro's airport. We then "dressed" for the first of the three day events....The VIP COCKTAIL PARTY! 
We were ready!
Our first image as we approached the restaurant!
Then--- we opened the doors and WOW. We finally had our first look!
Steve, Angela and Isabelle were there and we were given the Grand Tour!
FABULOUS BAR WITH COPPER COUNTER TOP
The letter 'F" has a special meaning! Steve was able to acquire it from the City of Danville.
This is it's History!
OPEN KITCHEN
VISIBLE TO THE DINING ROOM
Steve, Angela, Tess and Isabelle talking with a lifelong friend of Steve's, Linwood
Tess and Isabelle
Steve, Angela, Tess, Isabelle (me in background)
LOOK--HONEY BELL HAS A NEW HOME IN THE "PRIVATE DINING ROOM"!
Sampling of the wines from the Wine List
Setting up the spread for the VIP Cocktail Party
A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL
SEPTEMBER 24th
DINNER FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
An hour before the Friends and Family dinner was to begin, disaster struck! Chef Chris suffered a large cut on his arm and was taken to the Emergency Room. Son Steve, the true "restaurateur" stepped into the kitchen and saved the day. Chef Chris returned after several hours with several stitches and carried out in true form. 
Patti, Mark, Angela, Isabelle
next to Patti
Her long lifelong friend, Janet and her sister-in-law
SEPTEMBER 25TH
OPENING NIGHT
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Patti, Angela, Tess, Isabelle and me waiting for the BIG Moment
Danville's Vice Mayor introducing Steve
Steve addressing the crowd!
A bit of family history is now in order. MC and family moved to Danville, Virginia to open a brand new Golden Corral restaurant in December, 1978. Steve graduated high school in Danville and always had a tender spot in his heart for Danville. In recognition of this, Steve invited his Dad, MC to join in cutting the ribbon to open The 616 Farm-to-Table Restaurant.
MC AND I WISH STEVE AND ANGELA ALL THE BEST FOR A WONDERFUL SUCCESS!
DREAMS CAN COME TRUE
Steve and MC
THE CASH REGISTERS ARE OPEN!!!
MC AND I WISH STEVE AND ANGELA ALL THE BEST FOR A WONDERFUL SUCCESS!
DREAMS CAN COME TRUE
WOW! what an amazing accomplishment- i can see why you are so proud!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time! 616 is an exciting new dining experience for Danville, Virginia! So proud of my brother and his dreams!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for them, Patty!! What a beautiful restaurant and farm to table is my favorite! I'm obsessed with the copper bar top. If our travels take us to Danville, we'll definitely be eating at 616! I know you and MC are beaming…and rightly so! Happy Sunday ~
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son...that's so exciting! Looks like a fun night.
ReplyDeleteThat's one cool looking restaurant! Best of luck and much success wished for the family with 616 Restaurant.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Isabelle has a million dollar smile and she's a knock out.
Oh happy day! It is so exciting to see a dream become reality after investing hard work and money. I think the farm to table concept is brilliant. Folks are finally learning that good food translates into good health. 616 is looks industrial chic but cafe cozy. Love all the pictures and your stories. You and MC look great--and Isabella is a beauty! Best wishes for a successful restaurant!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the fabulous reviews
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What an awesome post, Patty! It's lunch time here and my mouth is watering!! Wish I could go to 616!!!
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