The historic Vandenberg Hotel has long been a cornerstone of Forbes, filled with stories and memories that span generations.
Its newest custodians, Sev and Dianna Weroomian, are delighted this week to reveal the renovations to the Courthouse Café - and to welcome everyone in to see how its heritage charm has been blended with a warm, cosmopolitan feel.
The couple, originally from Holland, moved to Forbes with their three young sons last November, drawn to all that the beautiful, historic Vandenberg Hotel has to offer.
"The bones it's been built on were ones that were really close to our hearts, when you look at the nostalgia of the building, the love that's been put in by multiple previous owners," Sev said.
"The stories you hear from everyone regarding an experience that they have had at the Van has made it for us a goal to make sure that the Van is going to be a part of this community for a very long time."
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Regulars will have seen the transformation taking place in the Courthouse Café in recent weeks. Now, it’s ready for visitors to enjoy.
Dianna, a baker, is excited to bring European style and influence to the café menu.
Guests can enjoy coffee from Fish River Roasters alongside a beautiful range of homemade cakes and sweets.
The menu also offers more options for every diner, including matcha tea, gluten-free sandwiches, vegan cakes and freshly made sushi.
"We can create a bridge between living in the beautiful countryside, but still having the experience you could have in the city," Dianna said.
On weekends, enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch in the café, with all-day breakfast served through to about 1pm on Sundays. Meals and drinks continue into the evenings in the historic bar area, keeping tradition alive while offering something fresh.
Since purchasing The Van, Sev and Dianna have taken their time to clarify their vision for its future - and at its heart is catering to every generation.
"The Van has always been a part of this beautiful community and the community is based on certain values - those values are basically the beating heart of a family," Sev said.
"With that said, we are trying to serve the different members of our family with one goal and purpose and that's to make sure that in the next 100 years, the current generation has the stories we are hearing now from the older ones."
Here’s to many more happy memories at the Van!
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