Located in the former Cornell Post Office and Country Store, The Old Place was the living definition of "rustic" dining. Established in 1970 by Tom and Barbra Runyon, the couple ran the place in what could only be called an "informal" fashion. The menu had two choices: steak or clams--and you had to call ahead to let them know you wanted steak because they allegedly had to "cut it by hand" (or, more likely, go to the store and buy it). Barbra doubled as waitress and bartender (beer and jug wine only); Tom would fire up the wooden stove when he damn well pleased and sometimes not at all.
