Independence, Iowa – December 04, 2006 – Tom and Kay King, owners of the Country Junction Restaurant in Dyersville, officially announced plans to expand their operations by building a new restaurant in Independence.
The new restaurant, called “The Homestead”, will feature a warm, family dining setting complete with a large field stone fireplace, three dining rooms with views of Swan Lake, a “back porch”, two private party rooms with seating for up to seventy-five, and the “Cider House” bar featuring Iowa Beer & Wines.
“Kay and I are excited to expand our business to a community like Independence”, stated Tom. The King’s were both born and raised in Northeast Iowa and contribute “small town” upbringing to the success of their business. “I grew up in Fairbank and to be able to still call Eastern Iowa home and meet and serve the hardworking people of the area is something we both cherish.”
Having owned and operated the Country Junction Restaurant for the past sixteen years, the King’s pride themselves in their country themed dining. “We feel that dining out is not just about receiving a great meal, but also about the atmosphere and the entire experience”, commented Tom. Complete with “home style cooking” that features family style dining and made from scratch pies, the King’s style of dining has awarded them recognition in several national publications including Restaurants USA and Midwest Living.
The Homestead will be reminiscent of a visit to grandma’s house and is complete with a farmhouse décor with wood flooring. Keeping with the country theme, The Homestead will offer an assortment of home-cooked meals including a family style breakfast served on Sunday’s. Other amenities include the “Cider House” where you can enjoy a beverage sitting at the bar or relax on one of the couches or walk out to the “back porch” to enjoy the view of Swan Lake. “We will also feature a unique gift shop that has an assortment of soy candles, specialty coffees, and teas to name a few”, mentioned Kay.
“The idea to expand just made sense to coincide with all of the agricultural endeavors that are happening in the area”, mentioned Tom. “With the development of Heartland Acres and their dedication to agricultural initiatives in the state, our endeavors will compliment each other well.”
Construction on “The Homestead Restaurant” began this week with plans to open in June. For more information, call 800-598-9466 or visit www.countryjunctionrestaurant.com or look for their blog http://thehomesteadrestaurant.blogspot.com/.
