Fruit of the Mill
The first building that anyone sees upon entering the city through the Druids’ Gate is the Fruit of the Mill, a delightful, little shop selling locally made wines, ales, pastries, cheeses, and dried meats. It caters to workers especially.
The shop is attached to the house of its proprietor, the affable Karin Koeffel who is well-liked in the neighborhood. Many residents keep an eye on the shop to ensure her safety. She employs a half-dozen young women as barmaids and cooking help in rotating shifts. Their reputation as cheerful, hospitable hosts help draw a steady flow of customers to the establishment throughout the day.
The eatery is open from dawn until an hour after dark. Meals are good and filling, with a variety of pastry for every taste. Specialties include cheese and tomato pastries, all manner of fruit pies, beef and lamb wrapped in crusty rolls, and many others. Karin employs no bouncer, nor any brawny help, but she and her maidens are favourites of regular customers hereabouts. Any rude comments from customers are greeted with stern rebukes from these regulars, and the place reportedly has never been robbed due to the threat of reprisal from these same regulars.
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Pub / Tavern / Restaurant
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