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featured dining guide story Advertorial Feature Haven 55: By karen rice nOrTHWeST arkanSaS DeMOcraT-GaZeTTe I t's been a long hot summer. You deserve a nice meal out. And if you've never been to Haven 55 in the southwest corner of Missouri, you are in for a treat. If you have experienced this dining treasure, than it's probably time you went back again. It's not often that one-of-a-kind atmosphere and incredible food come together for an unforgettable dining experience, but Haven 55 is one of those places. Nestled among the trees on a bend in Little Sugar Creek, it's a glorious setting for watching the river roll by and scanning for wildlife like Mortimer, a great blue heron who's a regular here. There's no better place to unwind, slow down, and enjoy a delicious made-to-order meal. Come early and grab a drink from the Tavern while you wait for your reservation on Friday or Saturday and decide what to order from the inspired menu. The culinary creations are the art of Chef Alan Bone. A Pineville native, Alan started cooking as a teenager. He graduated with top honors from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Orlando, working and studying under several chefs before coming back home to open his own restaurant about nine years ago. It's a close-knit family effort, with mom Pam Bone working the front, listening to customers and fine- tuning the experience over the years. "It's taken a lot of trial and error to get it right," she points out. This is slow food at its best, she emphasizes, "Everything that comes Fine dining in its natural state 42 What's up! september 19-25, 2021