Why does Butler now have The Millstone?

    Why the name Millstone?  In the 1980’s Lori Himmelsbach’s parents, Tom and Carolyn Edwards, owned the restaurant where Two Rivers Pizza is currently located.  At that time it was called The Millstone.  
    Lori stated that was one of the reasons for the name of the new restaurant in Butler plus the fact that it’s on Mill Street. Another is that Lori’s parents still had the original restaurant sign in their possession. That sign is now posted on the Millstone Restaurant in Butler.
    New owners of The Millstone, Tom and Lori Himmelsbach along with their daughter Joy Noel have opened the quaint little restaurant which is reminiscent of an old mill from back in the day.  It is designed to be a local meeting place with comfortable atmosphere and healthy, delicious food with no commercial flour; soon they will mill wheat bought from Pendleton County  with their own grain mill right on site.
    Tom and Lori were high school sweethearts and have been married for 32 years.  Lori attended the Cincinnati Culinary Academy in 1991 and loves anything to do with baking. She offers classes after hours for anyone who would like to book some.  Whether they be private or for a small group, you pick what you want to learn to bake and Lori will do the rest. “All classes are hands on” and when finished you get to eat what you’ve baked. Lori stated she will  “teach you all of the hints, tips and  tricks to make you a better baker”.
    Not only do you get excellent food, Tom serves his own roasted coffees. There are also items offered from local artisans, free books and plants, yes plants.  You must see it for yourself.  
    If you haven’t been to The Millstone yet, you really should go check it out.  The food is great and the atmosphere is sweet.  As I was leaving, Lori gave me some bread of some sort and let me tell ya, I ate both loaves. Their website is www.kymillstone.com and phone is 859-955-9099.