Connie Heyer pointed to the image of Kermit the Frog sitting under a rainbow that hangs in the front dining room to explain the origin the new Rainbow Connection Cafe’s name (patrons of her other Shepherdstown restaurant, LILAH, will notice the common design motif): “We had this idea to put charging stations on all the tables and the wifi symbol and rainbow both share a shape and the sense of connection. We’re in a college town and we wanted to create a space that is welcoming to everyone." Read the Full Story >>
Lilah
Lilah Restaurant Opens with Warm Vibes & Dog Treats
There is an energy when you walk in the door at Lilah, even when there are no customers inside. Perhaps it’s the wood-fired oven blazing through the open window into the kitchen. Perhaps it’s Connie Heyer working to put together the dining room or Kevin Longmire and the staff hustling in the kitchen. Perhaps it’s the smiling image capturing the memory of the Heyers’ dog Lilah overlooking the bar. Whatever the source, it’s clear that you’ll be welcomed into Shepherdstown’s newest restaurant. Read the Full Story >>