Congaree and Penn, the Jacksonville farm, restaurant, and outdoor design company, has recently launched the Roost, a new open-air restaurant serving dishes like the Farmhouse Burger (with pimento cheese, pickled green tomato relish, arugula & red onion on a potato herb bun) and Grill Florida Shrimp (with citrus chile glaze & cilantro).
The news comes in conjunction with the temporary (but substantial) closing of the farm’s longstanding Quonset hut. Its last day for dining was June 14, while the Roost launched on June 19.
“Big news, besties,” said an Instagram post published by Congaree and Penn back in May. “The quonset hut is getting a glow up. Construction will begin this summer and the space will be transformed into a fully enclosed and temperature controlled restaurant (yes, it’s about time). Stay tuned for the grand opening of High Horse this winter.”
We’re curious to find out more about “High Horse” too! But for now, the biggest news is the Roost:
“Congaree and Penn is delighted to introduce The Roost, a casual open air restaurant…” the post continued. “Guided by our own farm to table roots, The Roost will feature a seasonal all day menu prepared with ingredients sourced from our own farm, farm partners, and artisan purveyors. Cue the confetti – there is a hamburger.”
What Now reached out on Friday to Congaree and Penn owner Scott Meyer to ask about the renovations. Meyer was not immediately available for comment.
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