By Kathy Miller - On Thursday, October 30, the New Melle Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Quarry to welcome new owners Matt Meier and Rob Roddy to both the chamber and the community.
Family, friends, fellow chamber members, local business owners, and numerous patrons gathered to celebrate Matt and Rob’s new ownership.Guests enjoyed the new menu, table service, drinks, and each other’s company at The Twisted Barrel, The Quarry’s restaurant.
Matt and Rob took ownership of The Quarry in late September and have been steadily enhancing the venue, service, and menu. Both owners are involved in daily operations and work closely with their team. When you visit, take a moment to introduce yourself and share your feedback—Matt and Rob genuinely value your opinion. If you have concerns, they welcome the opportunity to address them in person.
The Quarry is their first business venture together—and the first venue for each. Rob discovered the property and instantly saw its potential and hoped Matt would agree. He did, and both were amazed that The Quarry was less than 15 minutes from each of their homes.
Ribbon-Cutting at The Quarry with new owners, Rob Roddy (left center) and Matt Meier (right center.) The NMCC, friends,
family, neighbors and the 2025 New Melle Festival Queen Savannah Roberts joined
in welcoming the new owners to New Melle.
Committed to giving back to New Melle and the surrounding communities, the new owners donated $1,000 from proceeds from the ribbon-cutting event to the Trevor Joerling Scholarship Fund through Peoples Savings Bank. They have joined the chamber and plan to participate in and sponsor chamber events, including the upcoming New Melle Country Christmas. This holiday season, they will adopt local families in need and have plans to continue supporting other local causes. Stay tuned for details.
Rob and Matt are working with local businesses on property improvements and bids for upcoming projects. The New Melle Baking Company will supply baked goods for The Twisted Barrel’s menu. While no significant changes to the existing building are planned, necessary repairs and enhancements are underway, and attention will soon turn to the grounds.
(L-R) Shannon, Chloe and Rob Roddy,
Matt, Alyssa and Joselyn Meier.
A site plan has been submitted to the New Melle Planning and Zoning Commission and the city engineer for review. Plans include outdoor activity areas such as sand volleyball, corn hole, a hole-in-one golf island game, and more. Additional amenities may include a food truck area and plenty of space to gather with friends and family. Indoors, The Twisted Barrel offers a welcoming space year-round. Community members with questions or concerns are invited to attend meetings for answers or stop by The Quarry, where Rob or Matt are on-site nearly every day.
This holiday season, take part in Christmas At The Quarry, December 18 to 21, a limited-time holiday pop-up experience inside Twisted Barrel—where festive spirits meet unforgettable flavors. Step into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, laughter, and cheer as the holiday crew serves seasonal cocktails, festive bites, and a special Christmas-themed menu. Register at thequarrystl.com by clicking the “Events” tab.
The new owners are genuinely excited about The Quarry, their involvement in the community, and all the possibilities for the property's future. To find out more, be sure to visit thequarrystl.com and check out their Facebook page @TheQuarrystl.
To see the ribbon-cutting, visit the Boone Country Connection YouTube Channel, click here.
Join the New Melle Chamber of Commerce and help welcome Matt and Rob and their families to the New Melle community.
The Quarry is located at 3960 Hwy Z, New Melle.