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W.
C. Fields: "What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork
from my lunch"
ABOUT US
Tom and John Knorr, brothers
and business partners were born and raised in Richmond,
VA where their traditional upbringing instilled in
them the good manners and natural charm associated
with southern hospitality. Upon graduation from college,
both brothers went to work for Phillip’s Seafood Restaurants.
After several years Tom and John decided to take their
combined restaurant knowledge and venture out on their
own. In 1996 they bought the Red
Roost Restaurant in rural Whitehaven, MD.
The red Roost has been a landmark Eastern Shore Eatery
(located in a refurbished chicken house) since 1974,
serving all you can eat steamed crabs, shrimp, fried
chicken , local corn on the cob and more. Over the
years, the brothers have made improvements to both
the building and the business including a well- stocked
gift shop and an expanded entrée menu that now includes
mouthwatering seafood and steak dishes. The Red Roost
remains a summertime favorite for locals and travelers
alike.
Five Years after purchasing The Red Roost, Tom and
John bought and remodeled an old Tavern in Tyaskin,
MD. Boonies
Restaurant and Bar Opened it’s doors in July
2001 to a line of eager guests. Boonies serves traditional
Maryand Seafood favorites including mouthwatering
crabcakes, lump crab imperial, fresh fish and hand-cut
steaks. All of this is done in a casual atmosphere
with a friendly and attentive staff that is welcoming
to all.
In December 2006, SoBo's wine
bistro (short for Southern Boy’s) opened as the Knorr’s
third restaurant. A smaller concept (just 80 or so
seats), SoBo’s focus is on upscale, contemporary cuisine
and an extensive New World wine list. Sobo’s offers
it’s guests a high quality dining experience that
remains approachable and fun. Just ask any of the
friendly staff members for recommendations on food
or wine and they will be happy to help.
In late 2007, the Knorr brothers have teamed up with
Robbin Haas to open
Bistrot Cinq, a French bistro in Antigua,
Guatemala. The partnership grew out of
a friendship and mutual respect between Haas and the
Knorr brothers. It is the first international restaurant
for Southern Boys Concepts.
In April 2009, the brothers opened
a boutique production brewery in Delaware, Evolution
Craft Brewing Company. They were intrigued with
the artistry in beer and decided that brewing their
own beer would be a great new venture. They launched
beers with their brew master that would pair well with
the foods they were creating in the kitchens of their
restaurants.
In June of 2009, the Knorrs rebranded “SoBo's Wine Bistro”
as “SoBo's Wine Beerstro”. They wanted to highlight
the restaurants innovative cuisines with wines and beers
they are creating as well as other beers
from craft breweries from around the United States.
They have built the concepts around their strong belief
in good southern hospitality and bringing high quality
experience to guests at a great value. No matter what
kind of dining experience you are looking for, please
join the Knorr’s and their staff at any of the three
establishments. You are sure to be welcomed with a smile
and will leave feeling satisfied and wanting to return
time and time again.
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