The Giving Town
The Giving Town
Daniel Roberts
The Story of Jem 100 - with Tom Vondrachek
39 minutes Posted Aug 18, 2026 at 9:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail Tom and Linda Vondrachek bought Jem 100 in 1989 and for 35 years they operated Newberg’s iconic 1950’s-style diner. Not only did they serve thousands of local families with amazing and affordable food, they were also some of Newberg’s most generous business owners. Today, the restaurant is under new family ownership, but all of the things that made Jem 100 special have remained the same. It’s not just a place to grab a burger or an ice cream cone, but a gathering place and a ...