Retail Therapy: Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux has a new look, new menu

the Holiday Inn Bordeaux is offering a new dining experience. The hotel opened Generals' Quarters on Dec. 19 in the spot formerly occupied by the All American Bar & Grille.

The All American Bar & Grille was closed following a salmonella outbreak in May. The hotel and restaurant are now managed by Interessant Hospitality based in Orlando, Fla.

Generals' Quarters features a casual menu of appetizers, salads, pizza, burgers and sandwiches.

"We are aiming for a place where people can relax more so than a night club feel, which is what it used to have," said Heidi Scheffler, the restaurant's food and beverage manager.

The kitchen is led by new executive chef John Turner, who trained at Johnson & Wales University and has worked in restaurants from Manhattan to Atlanta, said Heidi Politi, a sales manager at the hotel.

The new menu highlights fresh foods and appetizers, such as the crispy catfish bites served with Southern tartar sauce and fried okra. One item that caught my eye was the Cracker Jack Salad, made with caramel corn, peanuts, turkey and apple vinaigrette. I was a big fan of Cracker Jack as a kid. I can't wait to see how the sweet crunch of caramel corn adds to a salad.

The restaurant also received a makeover. Patrons will notice more historical military decor. The restaurant is decorated with items from local military surplus stores and from the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.

"We wanted to pay homage to the military and the community's military roots," Politi said.

Sports fans can watch games on any of the 15 flat-screen televisions. The restaurant opens each day at 4 p.m. and is at 1707 Owen Drive.

I know reading about food is probably the last thing you want to do after a few weeks of turkey, ham and sweet goodies. But bear with me. I have a few more tidbits in restaurant news.

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Retail Therapy: Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux has a new look, new menu