Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 8 : Spring 2011 | Page 67

Aroostook Eats:

The Greenhouse Restaurant
Can you give us a brief history of the restaurant?
When and who established the restaurant?

The Greenhouse Restaurant was part of the
original Caribou Motor Inn, built in late 1988-89.
Although still in the same location as the original, an
addition with windows was added and the complete
dining area was remodeled a year after my purchase.
When did you become involved?

I purchased the Caribou facility in March of
1994. My intention was to establish The Greenhouse
Restaurant as a culinary landmark in Aroostook County,
while still maintaining the comfortable atmosphere that
our customers had come to expect.

What is your establishment’s address, contact
information and hours of operation?

The Greenhouse Restaurant, as well as Albie’s
Lounge, is located at the Caribou Inn & Convention
Center, 19 Main Street, in Caribou, Me. Our telephone
number is 207-498-3733. We are open Monday-Friday
6AM – 2PM / 5PM – 9PM, Saturday 7AM -- 2AM /
5PM – 9PM, Sunday 7AM – 2PM / 4 PM – 8PM.
Do you take reservations, cater or have takeout?

We happily welcome all business, be it walkin, reservations, or pick-up. We frequently get busy on
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and recommend our
diners call ahead to make reservations, just in case.

What past experience did you have in the restaurant
business?

I had worked in Hospitality and Food Service
for eight years prior to taking on this project. Although
over the past 19 years of ownership, our operation has
been improved upon through many talented food
service personal. I was fortunate early on by retaining
the employment of Mrs. Betty Hersey, her knowledge in
food service and being “a local” has made this operation
the success it is for the past 19 years.

Is there anything else that we haven’t covered that you
would like our readers to know?

We invite you to an extraordinary experience in the
Greenhouse Restaurant, one of Northern Maine’s finest
dining establishments. Enjoy superb casual fine-dining
in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. The Greenhouse’s
exceptional dinner menu offers a diverse selection of
hand-crafted International & American appetizers and
entrées, including traditional & contemporary cuisine,
exotic wild game, and fresh Maine seafood. Our chefs use
only the best and freshest of seasonal ingredients to create
What is the theme of your establishment?
unique & timely specials - there is always something new

We are a casual fine dining restaurant, serving to try, so we suggest that you check back with us often!
International cuisine, blending many concepts into our We stock an extensive array of wines to complement any
own signature style. We take both traditional and exotic meal, as well as a full bar including craft beers on tap.
fare, add our own twist, and create a new and unique We also offer a superb variety of decadent desserts for a
experience for our diners. I allow our chef, Paul Parsons, perfect ending to a one-of-a-kind experience.
and his culinary team to experiment with many types of
foods including local fresh herbs and vegetables when
available.
Who is your chef?

Chef Paul Parsons has been with us since 2001
and has helped to craft our kitchen and its culinary staff
into one of skill and experience, with a style that can’t be
found anywhere else. Many of Chef Paul’s team members
are hired without much experience and are trained and
move onto other opportunities local and ab ɽ