15 Jul Poem: Geppetto’s Restaurant (1977 – 2011)
Following the theme of Ashland history from my previous post about 4th of July parades 100 years ago and more, here is more recent history. Here is a poem about a favorite Ashland restaurant for 30+ years, that sadly is no more.
(Fuzzy photo of Geppetto’s front in the old days)
Geppetto’s Restaurant (1977 – 2011)
Your reputation precedes you
And brought me to your door –
Yes, the first door I entered
The day I first arrived in Ashland –
I entered to enjoy the “world famous eggplant burger,”
And I return for it again and again
Best eggplant burgers
Best parade wontons
Best wait-staff tattoos
Most unusual friendly wait-staff
Most stunning madrone wood sculpture
On the back room wall
Definitely an Ashland restaurant institution…
Where I feel right at home
(Written on my check: EPBgro, translated as eggplant burger with grilled onions – $6.75)
Peter Finkle, written July 30, 2009
Regina Croteau
Posted at 15:13h, 04 AugustMany a meal taken with many friends. Loved the eggplant burger!