06/07/2026
Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Garber, and I’m the general manager at The Mill Restaurant and Beside the Mill.
I’ve heard some of the recent talk around town and wanted to clear a few things up—The Mill is still family-owned, just as it has been since my dad and grandpa opened it back in 1971. What has changed is that I’ve stepped into a larger role in helping manage and shape where we go from here.
As someone who was born and raised in McCall, this community means a lot to me. Before stepping into this role, I worked at the hospital and most recently as a high school teacher. Those experiences allowed me to build meaningful relationships in this community, and teaching our local students was something I truly loved.
I stepped into this role because I believe in The Mill’s future and the opportunity to continue building on the legacy that has made it special for more than 55 years. While I’m not blind to the restaurant’s past or the work that still lies ahead, I’m focused on what we can become and the kind of place we want to create moving forward. My goal is simple: to create a place our community feels proud to gather, celebrate, and make memories while honoring the history that got us here.
We’ve already started making changes, including removing indoor smoking at Beside the Mill, updating the menu, lowering drink prices, bringing in new staff, and placing a stronger focus on creating a better experience for locals.
I’ll be honest—taking on this role is both exciting and a little intimidating. I’m still learning every day, and I certainly couldn’t do it without the support of our staff, our restaurant manager Crystal Glenn, my family, and this community. The amount of encouragement I’ve already received has been incredible. So many people have reached out, stopped in, shared ideas, and offered support, and it has meant more to me than I can put into words. Seeing friends, former coworkers, teachers, and familiar faces walk through our doors and cheer us on has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey so far.
This is a big project, and we’re taking it one step at a time. If you stop in, I simply ask that you come experience what we’re building for yourself. We welcome honest feedback, new ideas, and would genuinely love to hear what you’d like to see from a local restaurant.
Thank you for your support, patience, and kindness as we continue shaping the next chapter of The Mill. We’re excited about what’s ahead, and I hope you’ll be part of it.
