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February 4, 2014February 3, 2014

Eat the Hill Day 2

This weekend, Laurelyn and I were lucky enough to represent the Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Management Organization at the brilliant, second annual Eat the Hill at the White Hills Resort in Clarenville. Here’s Day Two:

With a spectacular venue, 160 people showed up to experience seven chefs from St. John’s, Marystown, Clarenville and the Bonavista area celebrating our food in our place with our local ingredients. Yes – it was all as amazing as you would expect.

Our evening started with hors d’oeuvres and martinis, followed by a seven course meal from the seven artist/chefs. We had bread, scallops, salad, scallop bisque, halibut, dessert, and coffee. All prepared in a unique way with a unique Newfoundland and Labrador taste.

It was one taste explosion after another. Then Kelly Ann Evans got up to entertain and again blew us away. Like our chefs, she and her group are also great artists. How blessed are we in this province to have such artists walk amongst us? And better still, we are so grateful that they choose to stay here when they could make fortunes elsewhere.

The Berry and I made lots of new friends and really enjoyed ourselves. Being a member of this organization has been such a positive experience, and it can do wonderful things for others in the Destination Management Organization. I would encourage anyone in our region to sign up and get the benefits that come with membership. It is the best value package I have seen in a very long time.

For more pictures of Day 2, please see our Facebook page. And we love using our blog and social media to promote regional tourism events, so stay tuned to learn more about upcoming happenings as we move into spring. Tomorrow I’ll be sharing ‘Day 3’ at Eat the Hill plus some video – see you then!

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014

Eat the Hill Day 1

The Berry and I had an amazing, fun and eye-opening weekend in Clarenville, as we attended the second annual Eat the Hill, a weekend of some of the province’s best chefs, pastry chefs and musicians paired with awesome winter activities at White Hills Resort. We went representing the LCENDMO, the Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Management Organization – say that three times fast (I’m the currently the Vice Chair).

We experienced too much to describe in one blog post, so here’s a round up of day one. It began with a wonderful and social introductory night, one delicious bite of dessert after another. Martinis greeted us on the way in, creating a welcoming mood.

Chris Sheppard, a fine chef of Clarenville, was the key organizer. He teaches at the Bonavista Institute of Sustainable Tourism, has the Kildare B & B, is a fantastic chef, and is also a great guy.

The desserts were fabulous with contributions from the Fogo Inn, Baccalao, The Rocket Bakery, Coffee Matters and others. We had a couple (or more!) of each.

The food was amazing, but, and I know it is hard to believe, it was all outdone by the entertainment. We had two groups.

First, Three Shades of Grey. What an amazing voice. They did a Leonard Cohen cover that was the best I’ve heard. Then Glen Young of Grey River and Leeland Wareham of Arnold’s Cove took they stage. They weren’t first class –they were world class. Without doubt, they are probably the best in Atlantic Canada at what they do.

All in all, it was a great evening doing what we love best – celebrating Newfoundland and revelling in all the artistic talent – culinary or otherwise – we have in this tiny province. Please see our Facebook page for more pictures, and stay tuned to the blog to hear about the rest of the weekend.

December 11, 2013December 7, 2013

Dining at The Doctor’s House Now Official!

Here’s the fabulous Chef Anna Dohey (and Rosie the Goat!) who has helped us help The Doctor’s House reach it’s true potential, by running a to-die-for meal service for us each weekend (this weekend, among other choices, included braised lamb shanks with Newfoundland berry wine, for example). Anna is a true gem, and brings lots of experience, including having also run Tea at the Garden at MUN Botanical Gardens.

And we’re thrilled to share that The Doctor’s House is now featured on edining.ca – here’s our listing. Here’s The Berry’s words (not mine!): “Dining at The Doctor’s House promises romantic old-world charm and delectable classic cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.” Hear, hear.

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you that we now have our New Year’s Even menu planned