新加坡多多开奖记录

He found an opportunity in 2021 at the Colonial Lodge Restaurant. Previous owners Mark and Shelly Ferris had listed the Sempronius establishment, which sits on the edge of Bear Swamp State Forest. The cabin-like restaurant, surrounded by pines on a winding stretch of Route 41A, evokes the Adirondacks more than the rural Finger Lakes. The property also boasts a separate house.

For Hack, a single father of two, that was a major reason why he bought the Colonial Lodge Restaurant that June 鈥� despite not having any experience in the hospitality industry.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a lot easier to learn how to run a new industry than it is managing one,鈥� he told 新加坡多多开奖记录.聽鈥滱ny experience within the industry does not necessarily qualify a person to manage."

In the three years since, Hack has found a new purpose making and serving American tavern fare at the restaurant. He wears all the hats, like manager, cook, server, bartender and maintenance. But his friends lend a hand when larger groups come in, as hikers, snowmobilers and others have for decades. His family's dog, Toby, also serves as the restaurant's greeter.聽

Fish and other fare

Without hesitation, Hack said perch continues to be the most popular dish at the Colonial Lodge Restaurant.聽

鈥淭his restaurant has been known for its perch as long as I have known,鈥� he said. 鈥淧robably for as long as they鈥檝e been cooking food.鈥�

Sourced from the Finger Lakes, the perch is one of many things Hack hasn't changed about the menu. Additional seafood options include spicy shrimp, fried or broiled haddock, and scallops.聽

Hack keeps the fish fresh, as he tries to make everything from scratch. It takes planning, he said, but聽he doesn鈥檛 like dropping frozen items in a fryer.

鈥淢y food does take a few extra minutes to come out of the kitchen,鈥� he said.

As another example, his chicken tenders are hand-cut from boneless chicken breast and breaded before they're cooked.

The restaurant's burgers, also very popular, are served on a steamed brioche roll. The Bueller Burger features crumbly blue cheese, bacon and barbecue sauce, while the Big Bad Bear Swamp Burger is topped with American cheese, an onion ring and special sauce. Hack cooks the burgers on a seasoned 50-year-old grill, which he said adds flavor and helps maintain juiciness.聽

On the appetizer menu, standouts include the Utica greens, frog legs and escargot, which is cooked in a garlic butter sauce. Breakfast is served on weekends, with options like pancakes, omelets and sandwiches. One breakfast platter has Utica greens as well. For children, a "Cubs' Menu" consists of macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, pasta and more.

A year-round retreat

The Colonial Lodge has been a Sempronius staple since the early 1940s, serving locals and visitors year-round.

鈥淢y regular customers are great,鈥� Hack said, 鈥渁nd when the trails are open, this place is packed.鈥�

The restaurant鈥檚 location next to Bear Swamp makes it a convenient stop for summertime hikers and a place for snowmobilers and skiers to warm up. Dark wood dominates the rustic establishment, whose two rooms include a bar and a wood-burning fireplace. Hack said propane heats the rooms if the fireplace doesn't suffice, and the table next to it is the most popular spot there.

Hack said he just wants his customers to feel comfortable and leave full. He enjoys their conversations as well, from auto repair to other everyday subjects.

鈥淟iving out here, the people are just more easygoing,鈥� he said. 鈥淏eing in the Finger Lakes region 鈥� the scenery is beautiful. It鈥檚 safe, it鈥檚 quiet."