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The regulars were a little leery at first, but soon you could hear discussions and sometimes arguments over which farm provided the best produce, and which fresh herbs and spices complimented which dishes best. It was a riot to see two big bikers almost come to blows over which soup was better, pumpkin or butternut squash.

She also added a wine list, all locals, with Jacks' getting top billing. It was funny, in our state you couldn't serve wine in a place that had pool tables, so they had to go. Helen and Sam really didn't mind because that was usually where the fights started, and they could add eight more tables in the space.

Helen took the lead and worked a deal with a local brewer to feature their beers on draft.

A local food critic, hearing good things, paid us a visit. We didn't even know it until the review came out.

THE BEST HIDDEN JEWEL IN THE STATE was the caption, followed by an outstanding review.

"Sam's Bar and Grill, located on Swan Pond Road just outside of the cit
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