Rosemary & Rye: Farm-to-Rooftop Dining in Saskatoon
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Core Concept & Identity:
* Farm-to-Table Focus: Rosemary & Rye is deeply rooted in the owners’ family farm. this is reflected in the menu and the restaurant’s decor.
* Intentional Design: Everything, from the food to the 55-seat dining room, is carefully considered to create a cohesive experience. The decor includes aerial photos of the farm,reclaimed barn wood,and ornamental wheat.
* Cohesive Experience: The owners prioritize a consistent and thoughtful experience for their guests.
Location & Downtown Regina:
* Downtown Location: The restaurant is located in downtown Regina.
* Previous Experience: Both owners, Boersch (head chef) and Haley Zora (sous chef), have prior experience working in downtown Regina restaurants (Beer Bros. and Flip Eatery & Drink, both now closed).
* Downtown Appeal: They believe in the vibrancy of a downtown core and want to be part of it. They appreciate the steady business from the office lunch crowd.
* Downtown Challenges: They acknowledge challenges like road construction, parking, and occasional incidents of vandalism (a recent window breaking). They also note positive responses from the city and police regarding safety.
Menu & Offerings:
* finnan Prairie Appetizer: A featured dish is the Finnan Prairie appetizer, which includes smoked pickerel, dill cream sauce, roasted potatoes, pickled mustard seed, and horseradish.
* Date Nights & Special Occasions: They hope to attract more customers for evening dining and special events.
* Potential Boost from Globe Theater: The reopening of the renovated Globe Theatre nearby is expected to perhaps increase foot traffic.