Allstars Eatery open in Sisters

(From left): Tiffany Martin, Shannon Pollard, Jeff Josten, Cortney Gibson, Lady Reynolds. Photo by Kathryn Godsiff

Sisters' newest eatery, Allstars, is not your run-of-the-mill sports bar.

In fact, owner Don Pollard and manager Jeff Josten are quick to point out that Allstars is a non-smoking, family-friendly place to come watch sports and eat some homemade food.

"All our food is prepared from scratch, just like at home," said Pollard.

So there may be a little wait but that's where the 65-inch TV screen, two dartboards, and pool table come in.

Diners can find plenty to entertain themselves with until the food arrives.

The menu is extensive, with appetizers, soups, burgers, specialty sandwiches, desserts, shakes and sundaes. Quirky names like the Philly Flyer (roast beef, grilled onions and Swiss cheese) or Sloppy Joe Dimaggio appeal to the inner sports buff as well as the appetite.

Pollard, who owns the Allstars building with wife Shannon, also owns GFP Enterprises, a wildland firefighting business.

When asked what the common denominator is between wildland firefighting and a restaurant, Pollard replied, "We had the offices for GFP Enterprises in the back of the building, and all that kitchen space just sitting there, plus we thought it would be a handy place to feed our seasonal crews when they have to be in town and can't get home."

So, with restaurant permits in hand, Pollard and Josten set to work opening an eatery during the slowest time of the year.

Since they aren't experienced restaurateurs, they have appreciated the quieter time to work out the kinks in the systems.

"We did the opposite of financial common sense, but we wanted to get things worked out before the busy season," said Pollard.

All staff are Sisters residents, with several having family ties to the fire crew.

The restaurant buys supplies locally when it can, with the fish for the fish and chips coming from Sykes Seafood and bread for the sandwiches from Sisters Bakery.

Last Saturday, January 18, Allstars hosted their first cribbage tournament.

Around 20 players of all ages and abilities paid a fee which entitled them to lunch and sodas, with the remaining money going into a pool for the first, second, and third place winners.

"We all love playing cards," said Josten, "and hopefully this will be just the first of many times we can invite the public to join us."

Cindy Murray, who was there with her husband Bert, said, "This has been fun. If you can't be outside because of the lousy weather, you might as well be playing cards and meeting new people."

Allstars Eatery is located at 175 N. Larch St.

For more information call 549-6150.