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featured dining guide story Advertorial Feature BY KAREN RICE | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE 26 WHAT'S UP! MAY 21-27, 2023 Haven 55: Miles North of Average Dining In the southwest corner of Missouri, nestled among the trees on a bend in Little Sugar Creek, there sits Haven 55, a casual fine-dining restaurant with a spectacular view. Resting above a peaceful nature scene, their deck is the place to relax and slow it down. You'll want to come early and grab a drink from the Tavern while you wait for your reservation. While culinary masterpieces are created in the kitchen you can watch the river roll by and scan for wildlife like Mortimer, a great blue heron who's a regular here. Ask any of their satisfied repeat customers what makes this place special and they're bound to have the same answer: outstanding food and incredible atmosphere. The creations are the art of executive Chef Alan Bone. He started cooking when he was a teenager, and graduated with top honors from Le Cordon Bleu chef school in Orlando. He worked and studied under several chefs before ultimately opening his own restaurant in his hometown of Pineville. It's a close-knit family effort, with Alan's fiancée Micah working the front, listening to customers and fine-tuning the experience. This is slow food at its best, Micah points out. "Everything that comes out of this kitchen is prepared to order. Sauces are sautéed while your chicken is cooking, and everything is timed perfectly. It might take a little longer, but all Alan's dishes are prepared fresh." There are creative chicken and pork dishes with complementary rubs and sauces, a wide variety of fresh seafood offerings, several unique and delicious sandwich creations and certified Angus burgers and steaks. "The New York Strip with blue cheese sauce is our best seller, and we have a big following for Prime Rib night," says Micah, "But my personal favorite is the 8-ounce sirloin prepared the way Alan does it." This is a different kind of dining experience than most are used to. A comfortable pace that's conducive to culinary magic allows you to slow down and savor the sights, sounds and company surrounding you. Specials Get your reservations in early to partake in Haven 55's Wednesday Prime Rib night—a mid-week tradition worth planning ahead for. Or, try Crab Leg Thursdays— featuring one pound of succulent crab legs with two sides, or one-half pound with two sides. Check their Facebook page for Friday night specials. Haven 55 is open for lunch and dinner, and either one is a great chance to try their fantastic fried green bean appetizer served with a creamy horseradish dip. The restaurant gains enthusiastic patrons every day, as more and more people discover this unique dining experience. Check out some of the recent reviews: Restaurant shares gifted chef and gorgeous view with Northwest Arkansas