Head chef Shanti O'Deay possesses a unique culinary background made up of diverse influences. He began cooking in the mountain resorts of Colorado where he learned the fundamental skills that make a good cook and exhibited the flair that makes a great chef. He worked closely with the world famous chefs of New Orleans, where he developed an appreciation for bold flavors while maintaining an adherence to the classic French fundamentals. He received further classic French training through the Linn Benton Culinary Arts Program, refining his talents and mastering the technique and consistency he has become well known for.

O'Deay came to Oregon in 1995, where it didn't take long to admire all that Oregon has to offer in the way of exciting foods and adventurous palates. Here, he could satisfy his passion for fresh ingredients and present innovative cuisine, invoking the live flavors of the Pacific Northwest fused with centuries old European technique. He has cultivated relationships with a variety of vendors and culinary experts in the Willamette Valley, always endeavoring to increase the sustainability of the ingredients and support the local agricultural community.

Chef O'Deay resides in Silverton with his family. He feels fortunate to be able to prepare memorable, enjoyable meals to his friends and neighbors, and to those that visit our beautiful city.

HISTORY OF THE HARTMAN BUILDING
The entrance and upper patio leading to the dining room of Creekside Grill was once a dirt ramp that was used to drive cars into the lower level of Hartman Chevrolet. Long time Silverton residents say that as kids they were always surprised they could get cars in there and that no one ever lost their brakes on that scary ramp down to the lower level and ended up in the creek!

W.M. Hubbs began construction in 1924. An article in an issue of the
Silverton Appeal said it was one of the most substantial buildings to be built in Silverton for some time; bricks, tile and concrete were used to make it as fireproof as possible.

The street level floor was leased to the F.W. Pettyjohn Company. The
lower floor was set up for the Hubbs Planing Mill Company with 19 different machines down below that would manufacture a variety of building materials.

Earl Hartman Sr. was born in Silverton in 1896. His grandparents were
John and Mary Moser Hartman. They crossed the plains in 1852, taking up a Donation Land Claim near where they made their last camp on Sept. 6, 1852, near Miller Cemetery. Earl Sr. served in World War I and was fire chief for the Silverton Volunteer Fire Deptartment and served at one time on the City Council. In 1924 he worked for the Patty Auto Company and by 1926 he became the Chevrolet dealer in Silverton and moved into the building that would become the Hartman’s legacy.

He owned Hartman Chevrolet for 50 years. His son, Earl Jr., went to work for his Dad right out of high school, eventually running the business and retiring in 1987. On May 17, 2009, Silverton said good-bye to Earl Hartman Jr., the last owner of Hartman Chevrolet.

Archival photographs courtesy the Silverton Country Historical Society.