One of Baker City’s favorite dining spots is slated to reopen on Wednesday, May 3, and with a familiar face running the operation.
The Inland Cafe is back under Kristi Hensley’s ownership, and she’s eager to get started after a three-year hiatus.
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Good news!
Welcome back, Kristi-we support local businesses and artists, and we’ll be in soon.
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