The Beginning…

2020

The grand idea for ‘one-eighty-five’ grew from the shared imagination of OLD FRIENDS Lenora Garland and John Chesney. TOGETHER, THEIR GOAL WAS to open a CHARMING neighborhood dining spot offering FAMILIAR dishes SERVED with gracious hospitality.

LENORA GARLAND

owner/chef

"GROWING UP in an italian-hungarian family, lenora’s love for cooking was founded early ON through home cooked meals AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE. making Fresh food with care was and REMAINS A Simple tenet OF HER life. Together with EXPERIENCE AS A PERSONAL CHEF and CATERER, LENORA’S belief in serving good food to good people guides her restaurant, ‘one-eighty-five’.

JOHN CHESNEY

CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER

"JOHn’s CULINARY career began courtesy OF the united states air force, BUT his JOY OF serving OTHERS is rooted in a familial approach to hospitality. he relishes the opportunity each day to prepare for GUESTS simple foods WHICH bring an inner contentment and hopefully, AN outward smile.