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broccolini, buttermilk mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms are three popular side dishes that round out the perfect plate. The restaurant's daily lunch menu is available for Sunday brunch, along with classic crowd-pleasers such as eggs Benedict with bacon or salmon. Inviting Bar A restaurant's bar can feel like an afterthought, or just a "waiting room" for patrons until they're seated at tables, but the Duffys have made certain the bar at Blackthorne has its own identity. With seating for up to 50, it feels inviting. Local craft beers are on tap. Half-priced specials on Wednesdays from the solid wine list Jay Duffy developed make Blackthorne the ideal place for a mid-week respite. Making a new space feel established is one of the biggest challenges a restaurant faces. With the same knack they bring to the food and libations at Blackthorne, the Duffys designed their rooms to feel timeless yet modern. They used rough-hewn woods throughout, accented with gleaming glass tile work. A garden they planted outside the kitchen door isn't mere whimsy; it provides herbs for the chefs and bartenders. Once the new bridge opens on North Community House Road, many more residents will find themselves driving directly by Blackthorne Restaurant & Bar. When they stop in, they'll discover the welcoming flavors of their "new" favorite neighborhood gathering spot. BALLANTYNE | fab fare Blackthorne Restaurant & Bar Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight Brunch: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11318 North Community House Road 704-817-5554 www.blackthornerestaurant.com The bar seats 50 and offers local craft beers among its selections. Find the right answers to your auto and home insurance needs. Robert J. Ruffalo RJR Insurance Agency, Inc. 8340 rea rd ste e Charlotte nc 28277 704-543-2700 ruff@RJRinsuranceagency.com With MetLife Auto & Home ® . Finding the right insurance can be a challenge, but our local insurance agent has the solution. To find your insurance answer s, call today. MetLife Auto & Home is a brand of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and its affiliates: Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Metropolitan General Insurance Company, Metropolitan Group Property and Casualty Insurance Company, and Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company of Texas, all with administrative home offices in Warwick, RI. Coverage, rates, and discounts are available in most states to those who qualify. See policy for restrictions. ©2013 MetLife Auto & Home, Warwick RI L0513323786(exp0416)(All States) ©2013 PNTS 1305-1530 Speak to an Independent Agent who Knows Your Needs. Not a Machine. A trusted community Doctor, we welcome all insurance and offer a great selection of eyewear. Schedule an appointment today at any one of our convenient locations. www.myeyedr.com 866-693-9336 ToC ANOTHER REASON With MyEyeDr. you can have the high end glasses look without high end prices. Let us help you maximize your benefts. 70 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE WINTER 2014-2015