A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new downtown Batesville restaurant and private club was held last week.
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon-cutting last week to celebrate the opening of Polk & Paddle, located at 146 North 3rd St.
Serving American cuisine with an occasional Vietnamese flair, Polk & Paddle customers can choose from a selection of refreshing beverages on tap.
According to a release from the chamber, Polk & Paddle’s limited menu consists of unique and flavorful gourmet sandwiches that “won’t hurt your pocketbook.”
The release noted Polk & Paddle provides a rotating weekly menu, allowing customers to try something new and shake up their routine.
“Every visit brings an adventurous dining experience in an intimate setting,” the chamber said.
“Our dream evolved over time and has come to fruition,” said Dustin Dayberry, owner of Polk & Paddle. “The community support has been overwhelming, not only from Batesville and Independence County. But also from other establishments like ours have been forthcoming and offered us advice along our journey. Our community extends far beyond our city and county boundaries.”
Dayberry continued by recognizing the collaboration with Lyon College and extended his gratitude for the support they have felt. Through a unique partnership with the college’s fermentation science program, they can serve locally brewed beverages — a facet quickly becoming a favorite among locals. (Click here for more information on the partnership.)
“We look forward to seeing customers come again and again. It is not just a place to eat; it’s an experience,” said Dayberry.
Ambassadors in attendance include Aaron Herndon (Citizens Bank), Amy Crouch-Howard (Weichert, Realtors – The Property Shoppe), Amy Finster (FARCO), Brenda Rivera (First Community Bank), Caitlyn Guzman (First Community Bank), Christina Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics), Cori Perkey (Southern Bank), Kendra Collier-McMahan (Approve Home Health and Caring Hands), Kristi Morgan (FNBC), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Meredith Simmons (Home Instead ), Michael Kelley (Peco Foods), Sarah Ring (Southern Bank), Silje Antonsen (Venture Realty Group), Sydney Wood (Main Street Batesville) and Dana Millikin (White River Now).
Image provided by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce
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