Just a reminder: today’s special at the Shag It is chili (served with a homemade roll or bread, of course, because no chili is complete without a homemade roll or bread!). We’ve also got homemade turkey vegetable soup on the schedule for today, and lemon meringue pie (yum, yum). We’ve been really excited by the turnout this year, and hope to see some more happy customers today. We’re open from 11 – 7pm, and the view’s always great. Come on down!
Shag It Menu
Good things come to those who wait. The Shag It Cafe is only open for a limited time each year. Laurelyn has been working with our chef to finalize our 2015 menu, and it’s finally here!
You can see our complete Shag It menu here. Don’t worry – the popular Trinity Bay Chowder is still available, plus some fun and fresh soups, sandwiches and wraps, and of course freshly baked desserts each day. We’ve also got a new feature this year – ice cream floats and milkshakes, and lots of smoothies.
It all start this Friday, from 11am-7pm, right next door to our Whiteway cottages. We hope to see you there!
Follow That Chef!
We’re really excited to announce some new changes to our Dining at the Doctor’s House, the biggest of which is that Chef Cate, our beloved head of the Shag It, will be changing one post for another. Sundays through Tuesdays, she’ll now be preparing delicious 3-course meals made from scratch using local products and organic vegetables, at the nearby Doctor’s House. Pan-fried cod, marinated strip loin steak and spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast are all on the menu, plus some great appetizers and desserts too (don’t worry, you’ll still be able to get your Chef Cate’s Famous Bread Pudding fix!).
We’ve also added some new open days to Dining at The Doctor’s House – Executive Chef Chris’ popular offerings are now available Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Please call 582-2754 or email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com for reservations.
We’ve had a great time this year, seeing all your happy, smiling faces at the Shag It Cafe, as you chowed down on Chef Cate’s yummy creations and enjoyed our stellar view. Cate’s move means we’re closing our Shag It doors – not for good, but for the rest of the summer. We can’t wait to see what Cate will do with all her expertise in her new beautiful setting, so please find her there, and remember that the Shag It is open year round for private functions, with seating up to 40. Thanks again for all your support – we loved every minute we were open this summer, and we hope you did, too!
A Meal with a View
It’s the weekend, and that means it’s the perfect day for a meal with a view. The Berry and I might even treat ourselves to a lovely meal at the Shag It Cafe this Saturday – Chef Cate is up to all her popular old tricks, so why not? Thanks to the Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland for recently joining us, and for the gorgeous photos – you can see all their shots here on Facebook. And if you’d like to make a reservation (we were quite busy last weekend!!), please call 709-588-4649. Bon appetit!
Cate and Heaven
We often blog about the Shag It on Friday’s, because we get so excited when it’s open! Our new Chef Cate has been growing her garden and serving her fresh food to rave reviews, and each weekend there’s a new, special special to look forward to. Last week’s tacos and pea soup were particular favourties – and who knows what she’ll be serving up this weekend!
With friendly servers like Heaven (above), a great view, and Senior Discount Day today and Monday, we’re so happy to be able to offer guests something truly unique, weekend in and weekend out. And if it sounds like we’re bragging, hey – maybe we’re just angling for Cate to get heavy on the scalloped potatoes next time we stop in!
Strawberry Shortcake
Chef Cate has added Strawberry Shortcake to the menu at the Shag It, and our tastebuds couldn’t be happier. And, if you like the tee you’ve seen her sporting here and in some of our latest shots on Facebook, not to worry – our popular Shag It merch is now available, too. Our new summer hours are Thursday through Monday, from 11-7pm, so please stop by!
Happy Seniors’ Day at the Shag It!
Just a friendly reminder that today is Seniors’ Day at the Shag It. Every Friday and Sunday for the rest of the summer, we’re offering a 10% discount to seniors. We hope to have lots of customers enjoying the view today! And just as many enjoying the Trinity Bay Cod Chowder. Thanks for Stephen and Kayla for the great shot. One word sums it up: yum!
Dining at The Doctor’s House Now Even Better
We didn’t think he could top himself, but our Executive Chef Chris Chafe, a culinary wunderkind according to travel writer Janice Nieder, has dreamt up a new summer menu …. and it’s divine. From Pink Peppercorn Dusted Local Sea Scallops to Sesame Seared Duck Breast to Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt with Meringue, Coulis and Macerated Strawberries, nearly everything is lovingly handmade by Chris – and lovingly devoured shortly thereafter. Please see the complete menu here.
We’re happy to announce that we’re now open to the public (by reservation only) – so you don’t need to be a guest at the Inn to enjoy these creations. And we’ve got new, extended summer hours. Please join us from Thursday to Sunday, by calling 709-582-2754 to make your reservation. And please stay tuned – we’ll opening our fully licensed stone patio soon!
And Happy 4th of July to our American readers – have a great long weekend!
Summer Hours at the Shag It, plus new Senior Discount!
As everyone recovers from what we hope was a fantastic Canada Day, we have some fun news. Starting this Thursday, we’ll be moving to new Summer Hours at the Shag it. We’ll now be open Thursday through Monday, from 11-7pm. Executive Chef and Backyard-Gardener Extraordinaire Cate Dore has tweaked our fabulous, fresh menu, and, we’re happy to announce that Fridays and Mondays we’ll also be offering a 10% Seniors’ Discount. Delicious food made from scratch, fabulous views and 10% off – who can resist that??
Thanks again to guests Stephen and Kayla for sharing some gorgeous photos of their visit.
Shag It Reviews (Again)
Maybe we’ve been waxing poetic too much lately about the Shag It, but we have been thrilled this year with the wonderful work Cate is doing, both in running and managing our cafe, and in creating really delicious, really fresh and fun food. Thankfully, our guests like to wax poetic, too. Here’s our guest board again – we’re so happy that they’ve been happy. Our favourite compliment? “Real food.” Hear, hear.