Family values at the root of new Millbrook restaurant

Three generations have come together for the Jaguar’s Spot in Millbrook.

It’s been a lifelong dream of Phyllis and Larry Price. They along with son Larry Jr. and daughter Piliki and granddaughters Gioia, Alessia, Antonia, Federica and Soul are the sole employees of the family operated restaurant that officially opened last week.

“This has been a dream of parents since they met in middle school,” Piliki said. “This is a work of passion, a work from the heart and something they've worked towards for more than 40 years.”

Piliki and her children moved to Millbrook several years ago with the Jaguar's Spot in mind.

“I'm really, truly blessed to have both of my parents in my life still,” Piliki said. “It allowed me to walk away from something that I felt like wasn't serving my family well anymore, and help my parents bring this to life.”

Larry has decades of experience in food service in the military. Phyllis also has a love of cooking and the pair has collected many recipes over the years. 

“I just went by my aunt's house about a week ago and asked her for some of her recipes,” Phyllis said. “I baked her cake and it was gone in a couple of days. Little did I know when I saw last Thursday, she would pass Monday.”

The military has exposed the Prices to German, Italian, Russian and Asian foods.

“We have a couple of combinations of, I would say, cultures and all around food,” Piliki said. “We have primarily soul food, but we also have international foods. You name it, it's probably there.”

Phyllis has always liked jaguars. 

“It is powerful, strong and I've always been that in my family,” Phyllis said. “So I'm carrying it on, and I want to show my grandkids to be a jaguar.”

Larry has created his dream kitchen. Phyllis and the girls have decorated the space on Main Street in Millbrook.

The grandchildren have helped in other ways too. One helped create the logo. Another is taking on the catering operation. Another has gotten into baking and the Jaguar’s Spot features a counter full of sweet treats.

Currently there is no sit-down option at the Jaguars Spot. 

“You can sit and wait for your food, but we’re not allowed to let people sit down and eat, “ Piliki said. “But we still want to serve you to the best of our ability. We do have plans for a patio in the back in the future.”

In the meantime food can be ordered to go, call in and through DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats.