Shore Eats In the Kitchen
Donny’s Family Kitchen The familiar classics, done right at this new Downtown eatery
“I want people to know we are taking our time to make things as fresh as they possibly can be.”-Pam Sheeler
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HEN all is said and done with social distancing and we are allowed to dine indoors again (starting July 2 at 25 percent capactity!), hopefully we can sit down for a good family meal and enjoy our favorites. It's going to be much needed – as both a social gathering and a relief from having to come up with a home meal for the 97th night in a row. It is always possible to make eggs
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and pancakes and all of the classics at home, but something about going out on a Saturday and having someone else cook for you at a local eatery makes it more of a treat. As easy as it is to be around our family tables, a change of scenery is definitely due. Donny’s Family Kitchen on the corner of 7th Street and Wesley Avenue is preparing for just that, serving up classics outdoor on their patio, and getting ready for when we are allowed to gather indoors and dine. Formerly
Romeo’s Pizzeria, Donny’s is a fresh start on the corner. They are serving breakfast, lunches and dinners with the scenery we love and have been hankering for, especially in the middle of quarantine. Cream chipped beef is a simple dish, but a definite classic on the island. Donny’s serves it up fresh for anyone coming in (or taking out) looking for an oldie but goodie. “They used to call it ’S.O.S.’ in the army,” said breakfast cook Pam Sheeler.
