Rebecca & Friends just might put
Maysville back on the map.
CHARLIE McCURDY would surely be happy to know that his old
hardware store and mortuary has been renovated into one of the best
kept secrets around--Rebecca & Friends. But word is spreading like
wildfire about the unique dining experience that awaits in downtown
Maysville.
Located at 9169 Gillsville Hwy., in the "lower row of shops,"
Rebecca & Friends opened this year as "a unique dining experience
where strangers become friends."
Co-owners Rebecca "Becky" Edington and Carole Pruitt worked
together as nurses for 28 years for the Gwinnett Hospital System
before deciding it was time to do something different. Both have a
love for history and the town, so when this opportunity presented
itself, neither could pass it up.
The restaurant offers sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts and
features St. Ives tea and coffees. Guests are seated at
tablecloth-covered tables furnished with unique china patterns,
silverware and cloth napkins. Tea is served in large goblets and the
peach tea is highly recommended. Plates are served garnished with
leafy lettuce and fresh fruit. Sandwiches are $6.25 and include
turkey bacon club; ham, turkey & swiss; chicken salad; and roast beef
& swiss served on choice of croissant wheat pita, wheat bread or
tomato basil roll. Salads are $5.95 and include chicken salad, salad
sampler (choice of 3 sides) or crunchy romaine. Side items include
chips, poppy seed veggie, German potato salad, pasta salad, fruit
salad, or carrot raisin salad. Desserts are $3.95 and feature daily
specials. The children's menu is $2.95 and includes a turkey or ham
sandwich or a peanut butter & jelly sandwich.
The atmosphere and decor is as much reason to patronize the
establishment as the food is. The old hardware store's original
shelving is intact and refinished and stocked with delightful
bric-a-brac and charming gifts, many of which are antique.
Beautifully refinished antique furniture provided by Heritage Chair
Caning of Maysvillle sits about throughout the restaurant. Most of
the gifts and furniture are for sale and visitors are encouraged to
look around and muse over the furnishings.
The rear of the building has an indoor balcony that overlooks a
downstairs dining area. Additional seating is also available on the
rear porch outside.
Rebecca & Friends is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The staff is happy to book business meetings, clubs,
luncheons, weddings, reunions, and more during other times if needed.
Edington says groups should book early since time and space is going
quickly.
Edington and Pruitt rent the building from Kim & Kelly Hannon, of
Maysville, who also own The Yellow Rose a few doors up. The Hannons
spent much time and money renovating the building which had recently
been damaged by fire.
 The
view in the front sitting room shows the unique light fixtures and
beautiful antiques at Rebecca & Friends.
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Becky Edington and Carole Pruitt welcome you to Rebecca & Friends
in downtown Maysville.
 A
room with a view...This picture shows the street level dining room and
the windows at the front of the store. Track lighting illuminates the
gifts on the store shelves. The ornate tin ceiling has been
refinished with a coat of bronze paint.
 Members
of the Jefferson Garden Club enjoy their Christmas luncheon held at
Rebecca & Friends in Maysville, Georgia.
 With
a look that is straight out of Southern Living, guests are encouraged
to sit and enjoy the view of Main Street in Maysville. An occasional
train passing by excites visitors.
 Antique
furniture restored by Heritage Chair Caning of Maysville adorns
Rebecca & Friends giving an old Southern comfort feel to the
restaurant. Much of furniture is for sale.
 A
hand-painted image on the old plaster in the back of the restaurant
directs patrons to the veranda for seasonal dining.
 Seasonal
dining on the veranda is sure to be a hit with patrons. The
comfortable wicker and wrought iron furniture make for a pleasant meal
with a view of the old Maysville mop factory.
 A
glimpse from the balcony in the rear of the restaurant gives a view
that resembles lobbies in fine resorts and hotels across the world.
The hanging chandoliers are controlled by dimmer switches.
 The
downstairs dining area was once used as a mortuary by Charlie
McCurdy. A recent visitor said she remembers peeking in the back door
and seeing the caskets displayed for sale. This area is used to
accommodate group parties, weddings, reunions and more.
 Another
view of the downstairs dining area available for parties and more. Rebecca
& Friends is located in the old Charlie McCurdy Hardware & Mortuary in
Maysville. |
