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Photo caption: Jenner\u2019s Pond debuts its Joyous spring and summer menu across all four dining rooms, featuring seasonal dishes like grilled chicken Milanese with arugula salad.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cWe know independent living residents crave more than just a meal; they seek ease, a sense of belonging, and meaningful variety,\u201d said executive chef Drew Conant. He\u2019s been serving creative menus at Jenner\u2019s Pond for ten years, leading with both culinary expertise and a deep appreciation for the role food plays in building community.<\/p>\n
Chef Conant brings to life the residents\u2019 joy of living and eating well through Joyous\u2019 variety of health-forward, trendy options that cater to personal preferences while delivering a consistently elevated dining experience.<\/p>\n
Joyous is centered around providing connection, freedom, inspiration and comfort to residents. Under Conant’s direction, residents have embraced Joyous\u2019 spring and summer menus, which feature dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, including Chef Conant\u2019s personal favorite, grilled chicken Milanese with arugula salad.<\/p>\n
In the first two weeks following the Joyous menu launch, resident feedback was extremely positive, with Aplus scores of 100 and 96, respectively, related to high-quality nutrition, hospitality excellence and customization. Specifically, residents note that Chef Conant ensures the menus are exciting while accommodating diverse dietary preferences and prioritizing engaging with residents for feedback.<\/p>\n
Residents Inge & Gustavo Santos note, \u201cIn a retirement community setting, it can be a challenge to meet diverse dietary needs while keeping menus exciting, but Chef Drew makes it look easy. From scratch-made soups to elegant seasonal entrees, the quality and presentation are consistently excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNew residents are often pleasantly surprised at how much they enjoy the food after moving from their own homes. We have so many emotions and memories tied to favorite recipes and home-cooked meals,\u201d said Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson president and CEO. \u201cJoyous isn\u2019t just a change to the menu. It\u2019s a way for us to enhance the little moments that make each day brighter, whether you\u2019re sharing a meal with neighbors, celebrating with family, or simply enjoying a favorite dish that reminds you of home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jenner\u2019s Pond has four distinct dining rooms, each with a different menu, including the Multi Format Caf\u00e9 and Bistro, the upscale Brandywine room, the Delaware dining room with buffet-style dining, and the Cattail Caf\u00e9, which features multiple dining stations. From a library of over 3,400 recipes, the dishes range from the simple to the exotic, from comfort food to trendier fare.<\/p>\n
In addition to the daily menus, the Jenner\u2019s Pond culinary team creates memorable experiences through pop-ups, themed events and multi-course dinners paired with mocktails and cocktails and themed d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like to say Jenner\u2019s Pond can boast of being the best restaurant in town,\u201d said McKinley.<\/p>\n
Just ask the Santos, who say, \u201cWe are incredibly lucky to have talent of this caliber in our community!\u201d<\/p>\n
ABOUT SIMPSON<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 1865, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Pennsylvania area seniors from diverse backgrounds as a not-for-profit family of services consisting of two Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs: Simpson Meadows and Jenner\u2019s Pond; three affordable senior living communities: Simpson Gardens I, Simpson Gardens II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson HomeCare and Simpson Rehabilitation. The organization is dedicated to providing elders from diverse backgrounds with more amenities, better services, improved care, and a higher quality of life in beautiful, dignified, and spiritual settings. For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.simpsonsenior.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Press Page:
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