It's not just unusual, but downright impossible in this day and age, to find a restaurant that is not paid a regular visit by a Sysco Food truck. Fortunately for me, I managed the neat trick of identifying one such example right here in Wisconsin - the Town Hall Bakery, in sleepy Jacksonport, WI, midway up the eastern shore of Door County. A meal here will likely put you in mind of the phenomenon that sometimes occurs on having discovered a true dining gem. The thought that, were you to be in possession of a magic wand the waving of which would change its location to a hip zip code such as Seattle, Boulder, or perhaps Soho (where it would fit in like a native), it would be the kind of place destined to quickly become, deservedly, an institution. I'm not kidding when I say that this is one of the most delightful dining experiences from the aspect of atmosphere as well as the taste sensations and quality of ingredients in evidence. The menu features something for everyone, from creamy yogurt and house made granola (which I'm told ships to devotees from the four corners), to featherlight and flavorful pancakes and innovative egg dishes, garnished by tasty fresh fruit, and a pretty nasturtium blossom for good measure. The bakery is first rate, with cookies, cinnamon rolls and scones, pies and cakes, that are truly made from scratch, as opposed to the "scratch" version that my local bakery labels their baked goods. Restaurants on the Sysco dole, are laying in all manner of cost cutting, time saving, flavor killing "mixes" that, prepared by them, pave the way for the disingenuous claim of "home(house)made" status. Do not be fooled people! Though special spots like the Town Hall Bakery are the kind of place that could be found in many neighborhoods all over this country prior to 35+ years ago, they are now, sadly, a dying breed. So if you care about the concept of keeping restaurant food real, as opposed to a science project designed to create a nation of addicted diners, marching like zombies towards a smorgasbord of denatured, greasy and nutritionless fare, then vote with your feet and pay a visit to this place. Your taste buds will be WOWED! read more