The success of last summer’s “Food Truck Wednesdays” has resulted in one of those food vendors choosing downtown Trenton as the location for their new restaurant venture.
Uprooted Kitchen co-owners Scott and Tammy Neill of Meadville have announced plans to open a restaurant at 1000 Tinsman Ave. on the northeast corner of Five Points. Remodeling of the building, which the couple is purchasing, is currently under way and the Neills hope to have the restaurant open in late summer to early fall. Scott Weldon Construction of Trenton is doing the remodeling work.
“We are excited to be part of downtown Trenton and are looking forward to cooking for everyone passing through or living in the Trenton area,” the couple said.
According to the Neills, the storefront will be a continuation of its existing food truck, which features a variety of menu items, including the couple’s own special recipes.
“The changing menu will be a big part of a storefront,” the Neills said, adding they are excited to share food with their customers all year long.
The couple said the food truck will continue to be a big part of their business.
Main Street Trenton and the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association sponsored the weekly Food Truck Wednesday event in an effort to promote downtown Trenton. It was the success of this activity that led to efforts in finding someone willing to locate an eating establishment in the downtown area.
“We are thrilled to have Uprooted Kitchen as a permanent fixture in our downtown after their success as a food truck participant last summer,” Main Street Trenton/TDIA Director Megan Derry said. “Scott and Tammy have been fantastic to work with and we are eager to watch their business grow.”
The Neills worked with both Ms. Derry and North Central Missouri Development Alliance Director Micah Landes, who assisted the couple in developing a business plan as well as helping to find a location for their restaurant.
“Our community is very fortunate Uprooted Kitchen chose Trenton as their home,” Mrs. Landes said. “They will impact our local economy by investing in a historic building, creating new jobs and attracting visitors from surrounding communities.”
Both Ms. Derry and Mrs. Landes expressed their appreciation in working with not only the Neills, but all others who were involved in making this project a reality.
“I would like to thank all of those involved,” Ms. Derry said. “Together there’s a positive outlook for our community and we look forward to the year ahead in downtown Trenton.”
“It was a pleasure working with Uprooted Kitchen and the others involved in this project,” Mrs. Landes said. “Economic development is a team effort and Trenton is lucky to have many people and organizations working for success.”
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