The new Redlander Restaurant Open at Schnebly Winery.

Those who have been to Schnebly Winery have often thought how good it would be to have a restaurant. (http://www.schneblywinery.com) However, they have been careful with how they have grown over the years and added piece by piece in a savvy business manner. The setting is beautiful and until recently, having a food vendor on site on the weekends and having the cheese and cracker refrigerator options has worked to give people a food option. The opening of the Redlander Restaurant has now added that new dimension and they have done it in the correct way.

The chef comes from a great background and every effort is made to do farm-to-table. Right now the menu is limited, but that makes sense for a) being in the early stages and b) insisting on fresh and preferably local ingredients. There is something for everyone though with beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetarian. Hubby had pork in a creative sandwich with excellent French fries and I had grilled chicken on mixed salad greens with a superb mango-citrus dressing. There are about sixteen tables inside and I couldn’t tell if the tables in the other section could spill out onto the patio. Their hours are shortened for the summer months, so I do suggest checking their website or calling.

Now I shall venture into the only potentially touchy subject, but I have to be fair if someone reading this isn’t familiar with Schnebly. Their wines and beers are all crafted from exotic fruits – avocado, carambola (starfruit), mango, etc. They are unique and won’t necessarily be to everyone’s taste. So, if you can’t find one to your liking, it might have to be a lunch or dinner without alcohol. However, most people can find at least one of the wines or beers to enjoy. The Redlander is definitely a place to go.