Brothers Paul and Neil Barraco had been working in fine dining for years when they returned to their East Coast roots to open a classic diner with a modern twist in downtown Milford.

With Paul, who has served as executive chef a Milford’s 20 Brix for more than a decade, and Neil, specializing in front of house management at its sister restaurant Padrino, the Barracos are a dream team… now that they’ve learned how to work together as business partners instead of bicker as brothers.

The mission of the Governor is to offer the perks of fine dining — locally procured meat and produce, a menu made from scratch, a carefully designed cocktail list — at a medium price point in a laid-back environment.

Read the full feature about the diner here. 

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Exterior of The Governor Savana Willhoite
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Seating inside the diner Savana Willhoite
Governor Tso’s Fried Chicken Sandwich Savana Willhoite
The bar Savana Willhoite
A spread of cocktails available at The Governor Savana Willhoite
Spread of dishes available at The Governor Savana Willhoite
Dining room Savana Willhoite
Cold Toddy cocktail Savana Willhoite
Breakfast Baby sandwich Savana Willhoite
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House of Pain cocktail Savana Willhoite
Deviled potato skins Savana Willhoite
Tacocat cocktail Savana Willhoite
Dining seating Savana Willhoite
Governor Tso’s Fried Chicken Sandwich and cocktail Savana Willhoite
Omelet Savana Willhoite
Deviled potato skins and salad Savana Willhoite
Behind the bar Savana Willhoite