EAT & DRINK
Meet the owners, Jed and Melissa Larson
New Vintage Grill is the spot for all-day fare By Ema Sasic and Julie Mana-ay Perez
» WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
SPOT OR A PLACE TO TAKE A SPECIAL SOMEONE OUT, YOU CAN COUNT ON NEW VINTAGE GRILL DAY OR NIGHT. Owners Jed and Melissa Larson were always interested in bringing those unique dining experiences that you see in other California to Bakersfield with a family-friendly atmosphere. The result was their first location on Hageman Road four years ago, and they haven’t looked back since. In fact, the couple said they
are “in it” for the long haul and are ready to serve customers for years and years to come. Right before the COVID-19 pandemic affected how restaurants could operate, the couple opened a second location on Truxtun Avenue. There are always challenges associated with expansions, but the pandemic tested them in new ways, but they said community support helped them get through the difficult » See more Salty & Sweet on PAGE 28.
PHOTOS BY JULIE MANA-AY PEREZ
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