Our Story

When they were both in college, Jon and Patty met at a restaurant called The Crab Trap where Jon was the dinner chef. One night, Patty was at the bar with some friends and she met Jon, who was filling in for a bartender.  That night the restaurant owner told Patty, “You’re going to marry Jon some day.” Patty laughed.

A week later Patty visited the bar and saw Jon there, having an off duty drink. She bought him a drink and the rest, as they say, is history.

After they met, Jon and Patty worked together as chef and dining room manager respectively at The Back Burner, a restaurant in Hockessin, Delaware.  They got engaged there.  The restaurant is still in business nearly 30 years later and has become a universal shrine to love won and kept in the culinary world…. just kidding.

“The food was very good. Great place to dine if there are any vegetarians in your group. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff is kind and welcoming.”

Elizabeth Carpenter (via Google)

“Food was delicious, eggs fluffy and bacon crispy. We say in the new upstairs section which was clean, bright, and well decorated… ”

Shannon Lenahan (via Google)

“Great variety and wonderful meals. service and people are always wonderful.”

Cal Driscoll (via Facebook)

“Food was delicious and our waiter was the best, so attentive and caring! Cheers to Jon & Patty’s!!”

Denise Maiden (via Facebook)