RESTAURANT OWNERS Scott Bobbins and Theresa Bobbins-Hye named their new eatery after the dragons that protect the Celtic cross.
Courtesy of Tribune & Georgian
By Jill Helton
Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:10 AM ESTNew restaurant owner Theresa Bobbins-Hye is bringing a homespun touch to her menu with the tried and true recipes of her own family kitchen.
Bobbins-Hye came from a family of 10 and remembers how her brothers missed her Irish mother's cooking while they were away in the military. She hears the same thing from many of her customers stationed at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.
"Seeing those guys come in here, I know what they are yearning for," she said.
Celtic Dragons Bistro, which recently opened at Kings Bay Commons Plaza off Kings Bay Road in St. Marys, currently serves breakfast all day as well as an array of lunch items. The restaurant has applied for an alcohol license and eventually hopes to expand to dinner hours.
In addition to standard breakfast and lunch fare, Celtic Dragons Bistro offers some authentic regional cuisine, such as the Philly Cheesesteaks made "with the Whiz," just like in Philadephia. It also serves pork roll, a New Jersey favorite that uses ham cured with a different method.
Her homemade french fries and fried potato cakes also have become an instant hit among her patrons. They served 200 pounds of french fries during the first week of business, Bobbins-Hye added.
Daily specials are also available.
The restaurant uses name-brand products and everything is sliced, prepared and cooked fresh to order.
"I don't believe in changing my recipes to save money," Bobbins-Hye said. "I pride myself on fresh ingredients and giving my customers value for their money."
Customers may wait a little longer for their orders than at many other restaurants, but Bobbins-Hye said the extra care taken by her staff is well worth the wait.
In keeping with her family philosophy, Bobbins-Hye employs several members of her family.
"Everyone puts their heart and soul into this restaurant," she added.
Celtic Dragons Bistro offers a unique seating area separate from the main dining room that features a table for 12 with a couch and television for more intimate family gatherings. They can also accommodate larger groups in the main dining room.
Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Catering and delivery to a limited area are also available.
For more information, call the restaurant at (912) 882-1600.
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