
Culinary gardener Kathryn Agresto works the produce garden at ParkAve restaurant in Stanton.
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Very fresh heirloom tomatoes from the garden at ParkAve.
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Chef David Slay creates dishes in the kitchen at ParkAve.
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Bone-in 14-ounce rib-eye steak with rosemary and garlic rub and cheddar mashed potatoes.
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Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese.
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ParkAve takes diners back to the 1950s with a cozy look, a good wine list and a well-priced menu.
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Almond cake with Sage Ranch honey ice cream.
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