We're starting a restaurant!


As many of you know, Rochelle and I have wanted to open a legitimate restaurant for some time now. We have spent the last 16 months laying the groundwork, and we're pleased to announce that "Rafns'" is scheduled to open this June!!! (Our new logo can be seen above. ^)

Here's the sad part. Our quaint, yet majestic, supper-club events that we host at our home in West Salem will soon end. However, we'd like to host 1 or 2 more dinners before June to raise a little money for the new business. So if you're a regular patron, we hope you'll want to experience the magic of one last Dinner at the Rafns'. And if you still haven't attended one of our dinners, the clock is ticking. Come see us!

Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th. We have a delicious 4-course menu, plus coffee included with dessert. Please join us! Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Details
Date: Thursday, April 18th, 6:30pm
Price: $40 per person
Location: 578 Cascade Dr. NW Salem, OR 97304

Provisional Menu

- Soup -
puree of leeks and potatoes, bone broth, organic cream

- Appetizer -
scalloped chicken, cranberry chutney, pickles, mozzarella curds

- Main Course -
local pork braise, demi-glace, millet porridge, chives

- Dessert -
goat cheese tart, preserved raspberry sauce, brown sugar crumbles

- Decaffeinated Coffee -
Equal Exchange, organic cream, organic sugar

Note: Please see information on Dietary Restrictions.

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