Sisters restaurant announces major change

The owners of one of Sisters' most highly regarded restaurants have announced a major change coming this spring.

In a letter to friends and customers, Jennifer and TR McCrystal reported that Jen's Garden will close at the end of February and transition into a breakfast-lunch café.

"As of mid-April, Jen's Garden will reopen as The Cottonwood Café - a breakfast and lunch restaurant serving a menu of creative, affordable, high-quality, house-created fare," they wrote. "The atmosphere will be casual, the food fantastic and the environment welcoming to all. In addition, we will offer occasional wine dinners, special event evenings and be available for both private parties and fundraising events."

The restaurateurs noted that they wanted to make their dining experience accessible.

"Our initial vision was that Jen's Garden would be a little cottage where guests could gather for exceptionally good food, sourced locally when possible, prepared with skill and creativity and accessible to anyone wanting a high-quality culinary experience," they wrote. "What we have seen over the years is that Jen's Garden has become a 'special event destination.' While we are happy to offer a lovely meal in a beautiful environment, we did not set out to become exclusive or a place mainly frequented for special occasions. We wanted to be accessible and our food enjoyed by many."

Creation of The Cottonwood Café, they believe, will meet that goal.

"We look at this as an opportunity to hand-create yet another dining option in our beautiful small town," they said.

Jen's Garden is located at 403 E. Hood Ave. For information call 541-549-2699.