About

Despite what many may think when coming in for the first time, there really is a “Darbi”, and you shouldn’t be at all surprised to see her running around the place doing whatever needs to be done.

Born and raised right here in Pinetop, a graduate from Blue Ridge High, Darbi got her first job as a young busser in a local restaurant, and the rest as they say, is history.

Now married with two young boys of her own, most days you’ll still find her in the restaurant working side by side with her team. (her “other family”)

We believe that it really is this “relationship” among everyone at the restaurant that makes this place so special. There is a love here, and people can certainly feel that when they arrive.

So to say this is a “family atmosphere” is too truly understate what it really is, and that is one large family taking great pleasure in feeding many other friends and families.

To give you a little more insight on the crew here, some of her cooks have been with her since opening day more than twelve years ago now, while many more came shortly thereafter. That said,  virtually all of her kitchen staff has been around for many many years.

The staff in the front of the house is no exception to this! Many who knew Darbi as a young busser in her teens, knows that she worked with several of the very same people you now see…long before opening day. Those that weren’t there from day one probably found their spot when she opened the patio addition in 2012.

As you can imagine, these long term relationships only enhance the level of team work, and this we believe is what makes this place like no other. 

“We truly are in it together…..and it shows.”

At the end of the day, it is of course Darbi who is the sole owner and boss, but from an employee’s perspective….she’s just another fabulous member of the team who works every bit as hard as the next guy here.

We are blessed, and when you come to enjoy a great meal here….our hope is that you too will feel as if you are part of the family. 🙂