Thistledown and Row - who knows where these names come from - newly-opened just off the main street in downtown Buchanan, should be - when it gets up to speed - a major contributor to the town's on-going revival.
Four of us had a very pleasant dinner, within a month of its opening - eating very well, and sharing our observations on progress needing to be made.
The setting is plain indeed - no problem with that. Tables are set at a respectful distance, and the choice to avoid intrusive background music is a plus.
The inexperience of the serving staff was all too apparent - that will cure with some training and discipline.
The beverage list features ciders and beers from the local brewery from which then restaurant emerges - focus belongs there, rather than to a bare bones and uninformative wine list.
The menu so far is probably a work in progress - burgers and a pork tenderloin all well carried out. Taking a chance on the duck confit with roasted purple potatoes as side brought a better result than I'd have expected - if all the elements converge at that quality, the outcome will be worthy indeed.
Congratulations on the initiative - towns in revival deserve the energy and should be supported.