Newfoundland – Page 22 – Ocean Delight Cottages

July 6, 2014July 7, 2014

Sunset Sunday – Thanks, Cate

Thanks are in order to Shag It Cafe Executive Chef Cate Dore for sharing all her beautiful photos of our Whiteway view on our Facebook page. An Ontarian, clearly she is enchanted by our Newfoundland sunsets as much as we are – please follow us on Facebook to see more of her shots.

But of course, bigger thanks are in order for all the hard work she puts into the Shag It – it’s been paying off and then some. Her fresh salads are a hit – as is the rest of her ‘real food’ menu. We’re now open Thursday through Monday, with a Senior’s Discount of 10% Fridays and Mondays, so we know she’s working hard. Since we’re new to the restaurant business, we feel truly blessed to have such experienced hands in the kitchen!

July 4, 2014July 1, 2014

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!

July 3, 2014July 1, 2014

Thank You for the Feedback!

It’s one little button, but it means a lot. We’ve received the 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and that means one thing – we have you to thank! Thank so much for supporting us and leaving us such great feedback on TripAdvisor, for Ocean Delight and The Doctor’s House. You’re helping us spread the word and bring the beauty of the Baccalieu to more visitors. And we can’t thank you enough!

July 2, 2014July 3, 2014

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.

July 1, 2014June 28, 2014

Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day from the big and growing Ocean Delight crew! Whether you’re at our place or yours, we hope you’re able to pull up a chair today, relax, and be grateful that we live in this peaceful and prosperous country. And maybe you’ll (safely) enjoy some fireworks, too.

Thanks for Shag It Executive Chef Cate Dore, for taking the photo of these yummy treats, and for offering them last weekend!

June 29, 2014June 26, 2014

Sunset Sunday: Purple Enough?

Beautiful sunsets here in Green’s Harbour. Beautiful sunsets here on the Baccalieu Trail. Beautiful sunsets here in Newfoundland. The Berry and I try to take a deep breath and experience each one from our balcony – it gives us the energy we need for the next day. Enjoy.

June 28, 2014June 26, 2014

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.

June 27, 2014June 26, 2014

Shag It – We’re Growing Our Own!

Here’s a photo taken by the lovely Cate Dore, who runs and cooks all our lovely meals at the lovely Shag It. This is the budding garden she is growing, full of fresh greens to use in her creations. It really is a ‘living’ salad when it was growing just minutes before being (lovingly) thrown in the bowl! Just a reminder that it’s Friday, and Friday means one thing here at Ocean Delight – time to chow down at the Shag It. Hope to see you – today, tomorrow, or Sunday!

June 24, 2014June 22, 2014

Tuesdays with Murphy: Here’s to Bob Barker

As a gentleman Golden, it’s a topic I’m generally loathe to speak of, but Bob Barker was right – two-leggeds do need to spay and neuter their four-legged friends. My younger brother, Friday, was recently up at bat, so to speak. He managed like a champ, surely in large part due to my steadfast attachment at his side afterwards. Been there, done that, and I was happy to help in his recovery!

June 23, 2014June 21, 2014

Don’t Make Us Blush!

We’ve been so busy getting ready for wedding season and just trying to offer the best possible customer service and experiences possible to our guests, that we often go to bed too exhausted to think of little else besides all our plans for the next day. We’re working on slowing down, but we don’t always take the time to step back and appreciate all that we’ve currently accomplished. That’s why it was a thrill to learn that MSN Travel included The Doctor’s House on their list of the top seaside resorts in Canada. It’s a small list, and we’re in stellar company, and we’re humbled and honored to have already made it to their radar. And we’re doing our best to live up to the accolades!

And big thanks again to guests Stephen and Kayla, who shared some of their beautiful photos (like the one you see above), on a recent stay with us. As you can see, we’re really seaside!