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April 23, 2014April 22, 2014

Good Morning!

We know that our guests at The Doctor’s House love waking up to a warm breakfast – because they tell us so all the time! Who wouldn’t love waking up to Chef Anna Dohey’s blueberry pancakes? This photo was recently captured by Colette Phillips of Artfully Yours, our official wedding photographers.

Also, here’s Karl Wells’ great write-up of last week’s great Savour Food and Wine event, with a favourable nod to The Doctor’s House and our Chef Chris Chafe.

Remember that we also offer gourmet meals at The Doctor’s House each weekend – and you can always see our planned menus here. Please join us there soon!

December 7, 2013December 7, 2013

Budding Saturday: Christmas Time’s A-Coming in Newfoundland

This beautiful shot from Bud Vincent reminds us that winter is here in Newfoundland, and Christmas is just a few weeks away – hard to believe. As always, Bud can make even a cold day look inviting. Remember that all his images are for sale, should you be interested.

Also remember that we’ve got fine dining lined up for tonight at The Doctor’s House – a choice between Mustard and Panko Coated Baked Tilapia or Braised Lamb Shanks with Newfoundland Berry Wine (you’re going to make me choose???). Reservations are required – for more info, please see here.

December 2, 2013November 29, 2013

Dinner at The Doctor’s House

One of our favourite new endeavors lately has been dinner at The Doctor’s House, exquisitely prepared by our new chef, Anna, who was previously responsible for Tea Room at the Garden at MUN Botanical Gardens. This was a retirement dinner for some RBC ladies, where we served Cornish hen and apricot glazed salmon, which was all a big hit Please follow us on Facebook if you’re interested in hearing next weekend’s menu!

November 15, 2013November 14, 2013

Fun Meals

Sushi in Newfoundland, Canada Sometimes Laurelyn and I have to go into St. John’s to run errands and tend to some affairs. It’s often hectic and rushed, but always worth it when we get to spend time with her son, Adrian. Here were are at Sun Sushi, which ….. has grown on me.

Something else growing on me? Dinner at The Doctor’s House! Tomorrow at 7pm, we’ll be open again for reservations. You can learn more and see our menu here.

November 4, 2013November 2, 2013

Dinner at The Doctor’s House

When one door closes, another opens. We decided to close the Shag It for regular business for the remainder of the fall and winter (we were just too darn busy!), but The Doctor’s House is now fully licensed and serving dinners. We’ve enjoyed having guests eat there these past few weekends. You don’t have to be a guest to enjoy a meal here – simply call 582.2754 or email info@doctorshousenewfoundland.com.

On this particular evening, Joe tells me our guests were 4 sisters, who enjoyed cod au gratin to start, and seafood linguine with scollops and shrimp. Joe also accommodated a dairy and gluten free guest with roast chicken. Dessert was poached pears with a bathed in cloves and cinnamon, topped with berries, whipped cream and a shot of brandy. Laurelyn’s kicking herself for not getting some herself!

October 11, 2013

Thanksgiving Plans at the Shag It

We all like to indulge and give thanks – that’s why everyone loves this upcoming weekend, and the opportunity to spend extra time with loved ones. I’m putting on my Marketing Cap (borrowed from The Berry!) to get the word out about our specials this weekend at the Shag It. It’s our first holiday at our new cafe and we’re excited about it.

Saturday night, we’ll be offering a 3 course meal, starting at 7pm. Enjoy soup or salad, ham with scalloped potatoes and veggies, and choice of dessert, for $24.95 per person.

We’re also very excited about our plans for Sunday. Compliments of Chef Robert Piercey, we’ll be offering two sittings of a full, 3 course Thanksgiving Turkey dinner (one at 12:30, one at 6pm). It’s $29.95 per person, and we’ll have the cafe beautifully decorated for an elegant evening. Why slave in the kitchen when we can do it for you!

Anyway, if you’d like more information or to make a booking, please call Joe at 588-4649. I sincerely hope to spend time celebrating this weekend with you, and, regardless, wish you a cherished holiday with cherished family and friends. Enjoy your long weekend!

September 18, 2013September 19, 2013

New Fall Hours at the Shag It

As things start to calm down and get a little slower as we leave a fun and successful summer behind us, we’d like to announce our new fall hours for the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop. We’re now going to be open on Fridays for a Happy Hour (snacks, finger food and drinks) from 4-8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8pm. We’re so grateful not only for our great employees who’ve worked so hard, but also for our great guests, neighbours and locals who have supported us for our first few months. We’re excited to continue to serve you great, fresh food and fun, upscale art and jewellery all autumn long!

Also, thanks to Newfoundland carver and artist extraordinaire Leonard Howlett for the amazing picture of Shag Rock. It’s almost a perfect replica or the view we get from the back deck at the Shag It. Leonard is a new artist in our gift shop and we’re thrilled to have him on board.

August 27, 2013August 26, 2013

Licensed at Last!

Murphy agreed to forgo blogging duties today so that I could announce what for us is a long time coming, and the result of a lot of work and patience: we are now licensed to serve alcohol at the Shag It Cafe! We’re nearing the end of tourist season, but we’re still excited to now be able to serve beer and wine to our guests. So get your DD and come on down!

August 1, 2013August 1, 2013

Shag It Guests

Please forgive me if my posts are a little Shag It-centric lately – it’s a brand new endeavor we’re excited about, and it’s taking up a lot of our time as we get it running. If this blog is about my daily life in Whiteway, well, this is my daily life in Whiteway! We’re enjoying ourselves, working like dogs, making some mistakes and learning from them. Thankfully, we’ve had lots of happy customers, which inspires us to keep going and growing.

And if you believe it or not, I’ve even donned an apron to pitch in. Above are my first customers. These 4 are from Ontario (have I told you how much I love Ontarians?). Being my first customers, I made some mistakes – and they helped me laugh at myself. They enjoyed themselves so much they all bought our beautiful tee-shirts – how sweet is that?

And below are two sisters, who are repeat customers! They tell us they love everything about the place. We tell them we’re thrilled they came back!

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013

All in the Family

Just like this time two years ago I never thought I’d be in the tourism business, this time a year ago I never thought I’d be in the restaurant one. The Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop is open, with lots of success, but also lots of learning already under our belt. Barely a week in, we’re still working on the ins and outs, but thankfully, our view, our fabulous and tasty menu, and our fun gifts, seem to be doing the trick. We’re grateful to our friends, neighbours, guests and community for supporting us so far.

I’m also very grateful because our opening happened to coincide with a visit from my daughter, Kathryn, who lives in BC. She came with her boyfriend, Victor. Both rolled up their sleeves and pitched in – it’s true what they say, many hands make light work. When your family’s involved, it’s light work indeed. And a pleasure, too.