subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite map
Thu, Dec 04 2008 

Published June 15, 2008 08:46 pm - A new business on the Carthage square has more than twice the normal appeal to women.
Crystal Stiles has opened 146 Sassy Spoon Bistro and Day Spa, offering cosmetic and culinary arts in one-stop shopping.
The restaurant and spa are at the corner of Fourth and Grant streets in a building that years ago was occupied by Scotts Five and Dime store and later by Bee Discount. The building had stood empty for some time until Crystal and her husband, Ron Stiles, purchased it four years ago.


Jo Ellis: Bistro, spa open on the square



A new business on the Carthage square has more than twice the normal appeal to women.

Crystal Stiles has opened 146 Sassy Spoon Bistro and Day Spa, offering cosmetic and culinary arts in one-stop shopping.

The restaurant and spa are at the corner of Fourth and Grant streets in a building that years ago was occupied by Scotts Five and Dime store and later by Bee Discount. The building had stood empty for some time until Crystal and her husband, Ron Stiles, purchased it four years ago. They renovated the second floor into an urban loft home.

Crystal believes that operating a restaurant is “something that everyone wants to do at one time or another. We had the space; we wanted to do something with it.”

Rehabbing the building and constructing the restrooms, therapy rooms and front entrance was Ron’s contribution during nights and weekends when he was free from his job at Leggett & Platt Inc.

Janis George takes on managerial duties while Crystal does most of the cooking. She says the club sandwich salad “has been a big hit.” Another specialty is the roasted vegetable salad, which can be topped with brisket for heartier appetites. The menu includes soups and sandwiches; slabs of ribs are available for man-size meals or as takeout for family dinners.

“We get premium meat from Back Door Catering, which is owned by Ron’s cousin, Jeff Abbiatti,” Crystal said. Dessert can be a slice of chocolate cake, cheesecake or Key lime cheesecake pie.

Colorful macro floral prints by photographer Koral Martin decorate the walls, and four large old-fashioned fans hang from the tall ceiling. Comfortable wicker chairs and tile-topped round tables add the atmosphere of an outdoor bistro.

The seating capacity is 42, but Crystal said she hopes to hold special-event parties that could accommodate up to 100 people by adding extra tables and seating on the mezzanine. The restaurant is licensed for beer and wine. Next month, Crystal plans to inaugurate a Friday happy hour from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. featuring live music by Maryann Andrews on the piano and Keith Garber on bass and trumpet.

While the restaurant is open only from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., appointments may be made for the day spa at any time during regular business hours. In addition to a full-service hair salon, the spa offers microdermabrasion, Swedish massages, manicures and pedicures.

Kathy Chapman, Tamu Smith, Kim Molina and Connie Hobart are the hair stylists, while Angie Cobble provides the facials. Kim also handles the manicures and pedicures. Helen Kunze, who was featured in this column two weeks ago, teaches some of her yoga classes at the day spa.

Think this is all about you, you, you? Nope. After you’ve been primped, and primed with food, you can do something nice for your family by taking advantage of scrapbooking instruction by Kimber Woodard and Diane Martin, who work as servers and kitchen assistants during the lunch hour. They work with both beginners and longtime scrapbookers. You can see why 146 Sassy Spoon Bistro and Day Spa appeals to women, and with fuel prices ever-increasing, the guys are going to appreciate one-stop shopping also, especially if you bring home a slab of those ribs.



print this story    email this story    comment on this story   

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.


Add a comment on this story





monster
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
TV LIsitngs

Vote Today!

Get Our Free Pod Cast!



Click Here!

32 buy 1 get 1 free offers


Find a job! Find a Home! Find a car!
Featured Jobs

companions
to assist aging adults. Prefer older workers, but others considered. Hours 48 hour on and 48 hour off. CNA experience h...>MORE

FULL TIME DENTAL ASSISTANT
Full time dental assistant to float between clinics in Carthage, Neosho, and Anderson. Experience preferred, but will tr...>MORE

ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC
ASE Certified Mechanic. Apply at Russell Tire and Auto, 1501 E. 4th, Joplin. ...>MORE

MUSICIANS NEEDED
MUSICIANS NEEDED to play in a weekly variety show. Call 417-673-0501...>MORE

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING
NEW RESTAURANT OPENING COCONUTS TROPICAL GRILL
Now accepting applications for all positions. Please apply in person
...>MORE

ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC
ASE Certified Mechanic. Pay up to $20.50 per hour. Apply at Russell Tire and Auto, 1501 E. 4th, Joplin. ...>MORE

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING, COCONUTS TROPICAL GRILL
Now accepting applications for all positions. Please apply in person between
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday
...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Transportation

HONDA 2005 ACCORD EX
4 door, 1 owner, 45,000 miles, dark green, buckskin leather, loaded, excellent condition, $15,900. (417)483-1307....>MORE

CHRYSLER 2004 PACIFICA
CHRYSLER, 2004 Pacifica, light blue, 65,000 miles, 3rd row seat, power seats/locks/windows, lift gate, sunroof, front/re...>MORE

CHEVROLET 197 CAMARO
Chevrolet, 1997 Camaro, 30th Anniversary, V6, all power, highway miles, $4,000 or best offer. 417-437-0391....>MORE

1993 CHEVROLET 2 TON TRUCK
1993 Chevrolet, 2 ton truck, steel flat bed, twin dump cylinders, 18’ bed, 5 speed/2 speed rear end, 454 Chevrolet gas, ...>MORE

CHEVROLET 2006 Z71
Chevrolet, 2006 Z71, crew cab, 4x4, 38,000 miles, $17,500. 417-439-4177...>MORE

CHEVROLET 1991 TRICKED OUT
Z28 Camaro, too much to list. $12,000. 359-5619....>MORE

PONTIAC 2002 GRAND AM GT
Pontiac, 2002 Grand Am GT, Ram Air, V6 automatic, loaded with all options, 50,000 actual miles. $5200. (417)623-2011...>MORE

NISSAN 2003 X-TERRA XE
NISSAN, 2003 X-Terra XE, V6, 4x4, 70,000 miles, leather, tilt, cruise, CD, tow package, excellent condition, $11,500. 41...>MORE

FORD 1995 MERCURY MARQUIS
Ford, 1995 Mercury Marquis, new inspection/battery, $1250. (417)782-7977...>MORE

DODGE 2006 DAKOTA QUAD CAB
DODGE, 2006 Dakota, quad cab, SLT, 8000 actual miles, automatic, loaded with options. $9100. (417)623-2011...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Homes

2 BR CARTERVILLE
2 BR, Carterville, $395/$175. 417-673-0303, 850-6154....>MORE

TABLE ROCK LAKE, BY OWNER
Table Rock Lake, by owner, 4 BR cabin with appliances, including stack washer and dryer, 1/4 interest in boat dock with ...>MORE

NICE 2BR
new central heat/air, newly decorated, gar with opener, $69,000. 330 S. McConnell. (417)623-4058, 850-5695....>MORE

See all ads

Other Cool Stuff

5 BR, 3 BA, 5 ACRES
5 BR, 3 ba, 5 acres, Webb City schools, finished basement, beautiful home in nice area, 21603 Ivy Road, $1350 month, $75...>MORE

RICK PRATER LOGGING
RICK PRATER LOGGING is buying standing timber. On site scale and payment. Minimum 10-15 acre stands. 30 years experience...>MORE

CONTRACTORS TO BID
CONTRACTORS TO BID, Site utility contractors solicitation for bids - Quapaw, OK area. New pressurized sewer system and n...>MORE

LIVING ESTATE SALE
LIVING ESTATE SALE – Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
906 N.W. Murphy Boulevard, Joplin, MO Follow signs. Ma
...>MORE

INSIDE GARAGE SALE
Wednesday-Saturday. 74”x36” picture, has ornate frame; fencing sabers with coat of arms and 2 other ones; small 7 drawer...>MORE

HONDA 250 4 WHEELER
and 40” cut riding mower combo, $300/all. (620)856-2461....>MORE

WILLIAMS CASINO SLOT MACHINE
Williams Casino Slot Machine. 2003, 9 line video, 5¢ INSTANT WINNER pays out 50,000 coins on maximum win pay line, bonus...>MORE

TV SONY 26"
TV Sony 26" in oak cabinet $75; black TV Stand with glass doors $25; antique wicker rocker $75; antique floor lamp $25; ...>MORE

BLUE TICK HOUND PUPPY
BLUE TICK hound puppy, 6 months old, house-broken, free to good home. Interview and meeting required. Please call 417-62...>MORE

SHIH-TZU IMPERIALS
SHIH-TZU Imperials, very small/petite, variety of colors, $275; standard male, $55; females, $150, registered. Cash. Mom...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

 

 

Find A Home Find A Car