On November 26th, Thanksgiving Day, The Brownstone Cafe in Middletown, PA has generously offered to host a fundraising dinner for Aaron. All proceeds will go to “Aaron’s Journey.” This dinner is “buffet style” and will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The menu will include the following items: turkey, baked ham, mash potatoes, filling, sweet potatoes, veggies, salad, beverage and desserts.
I googled this restaurant and was pleased to discover that it universally receives high reviews. “Excellent”, “Awesome”, and “Fabulous” were some of the words that patrons used to start their reviews. The owner, Keith Matinchek, has been in the food industry since the early 70’s. Ever since he can remember, Keith wanted to own his own restaurant. On January 10, 1998 that dream came true when he bought the empty brownstone building which had formerly been a bank and opened the doors a few months later as The Brownstone Cafe.
The Brownstone Cafe is not normally open on Thanksgiving, but they are going to operate as if it is a normal day. Therefore, reservations for five or more are suggested. Call ahead seating is also available for parties of less than five.
Make your reservations by calling 717-944-3301. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door on Thanksgiving Day.
Time: The doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and they will seat up until 5:00 p.m.
Price: $12.00/ adult, $8.00/ child
Address: 1 N. Union St., Middletown, PA 17057
Hi Aaron,
You sure were on a lot of hearts and minds (and maybe even stomachs!) at Brownstone Cafe yesterday. The place was packed with people there to support you and your JOURNEY! Of course, we were also there for a little bit o’ turkey, ham, mashed taters, filling, yams, broccoli (ok, maybe NOT broccoli!) and pumpkin pie.
We sure hope you received your Thanksgiving dinner. There were numerous witnesses as your dad walked out of Brownstone with a great big “to go” box that he SAID was for you…so it better have gotten to you! I hope you were able to enjoy it, despite all of the challenges you’ve been facing with meds, pneumonia, exhaustion, etc.
Stay strong, Aaron! Your courage and toughness through all you’ve borne these last few months have been so incredible. And please know that you are deeply loved and in the prayers of hundreds, if not thousands, of people, not just here, but all over the country. What we witnessed at Brownstone yesterday was just the tip of the iceberg…
As Hannah said afterward, “It was amazing seeing all the support for Aaron.”
We love you a ton!
Bruce, Melanie, Eric and Hannah
Wow people, it’s Thanksgiving Day! I’m happy with my extra day off, and I am planning to doing something fun that’ll probably involve a moto trip and seeing something new in Upper Providence Township I haven’t seen yet.
You write new post at Thanksgiving?
Dear Aaron, family and friends, Hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. Make every day a day of thanks and giving. Looking forward to seeing you soon, Aaron. Love you,
Mammaw and Pappaw Wood