Gibbet Hill Grill
Groton, MA
Restaurant
Solutions was contacted in the spring of 2003 to discuss the
feasibility of converting two barns on an active 250 acre Angus
farm in Groton, MA to restaurant and function use. The family that
owned the property had recently purchased it to prevent the
farm, located in the heart of town, from being developed into 70 single family homes. After placing a
permanent conservation easement on the bulk of the property, the family
was now considering creating a restaurant and function facility in the
two under-utilized barns that remained.
After developing a
business and financial plan that indicated that the
project was financially feasible, Restaurant Solutions was
contracted to lead the development of the project. This was an example of our "Turn Key" services, as we were involved in
every facet of the project from concept, menu and recipe development;
architectural kitchen design; equipment specifications and managing
the competitive bid process; recruitment of key management
personnel; management and staff training; implementation of internal
financial and operational controls; and we even performed as the
restaurants Executive Chefs before and after the opening. We also
provided on-going professional referrals to the owners that led to
the selection of the project architects, as well as other allied
professionals in the fields including public relations, accounting,
insurance and employee benefits.
The 190 seat
restaurant opened October 12, 2004 and the function facility opened
the following week. The public response has been
overwhelming to say the least. Restaurant revenues have far exceeded opening
projections, and the major challenge has been dealing with the
extraordinary amount of excited customers that appear at the door every
night!
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Selected Menu Items:
Griddled Maine Lobster Cake
roasted corn relish and tarter sauce
Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
roasted peppers and herbed breadcrumbs
Warm Butternut and Apple Soup
with creme fraiche
Cider Glazed & Roasted 12 oz Pork Loin Chop
fresh applesause and sauteed winter greens
Crispy Potato Topped Haddock (pictured below)
on a sweet corn and bacon chowder with red bliss potatoes
20 oz Bone-In Angus Ribeye Steak
garlic mashed potatoes and butternut squash
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Red Barn Apple Pie
with Cabot sharp cheddar
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Contact
Josh Webber
josh@gibbethill.com |
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