TIFT’s Richard Varty gives us a sneak preview of Dinner A La Art, a live stream reading in support of Simcoe county’s restaurants and retail industry. Find out more here!
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TGIF: Make An (Oat) Meal Of It
TGIF: Make An (Oat) Meal Of It
Let’s be honest…there are worse ways to kickstart the weekend than with a cold beverage.
And yet, it’s easy to fall into a routine of buying the same couple of beers or spirits at your favorite watering hole or the LCBO. Of course, there’s always going to be your standard go-to’s. But mixing it up (get it…mixing???) makes for a fun outing.
With that in mind, we’re taking a shot (bet you thought we would stop with the drinking puns after that first one) at finding you a weekly selection of spirits to liven up your Friday.
This week why don’t your try…
Barnstormer’s – Donegal Oatmeal Stout
Ideal for a winter evening drink, this beer pours an initial opaque dark brown. As with most stouts, there is almost no head, just a tan fringe around the edge of the glass. The same goes for the lacing. Carbonation is mild to low, with very few of the trace bubbles rising.
The first aroma wafts of sweet smells, with a touch of malt. Swirling the glass will kick up some barnyard, and a little more malt.
As your session continues, expect a main flavor of dark roasted malt, giving way to a rounded, full bodied oat and hops. This has a darker roast flavor profile than Guinness stout. That gives way to a bit of bitters in the mid and aftertaste.
Relatively mild carbonation leads to very little foaming and the heavy body remains through the drink.
Best paired with similarly dark foods, like beef or venison stews. Steak pies or anything barbecue style would fit in nicely as well.
Find more about Dongeal Oatmeal on Barnstormer’s website!
What did you think of TGIF: Make An (Oat) Meal Of It? Have a recommendation for TGIF? We want to hear it! Contact us, send a msg to our FB page or an email to [email protected]
TGIF: A Touch of Nordic
TGIF: A Touch of Nordic
Let’s be honest…there are worse ways to kickstart the weekend than with a cold beverage.
And yet, it’s easy to fall into a routine of buying the same couple of beers or spirits at your favorite watering hole or the LCBO. Of course, there’s always going to be your standard go-to’s. But mixing it up (get it…mixing???) makes for a fun outing.
With that in mind, we’re taking a shot (bet you thought we would stop with the drinking puns after that first one) at finding you a weekly selection of spirits to liven up your Friday.
This week why don’t your try…
LITTLE NORWAY – SAWDUST CITY
An inviting pour of nice golden lager with a three finger head, it’s a refreshing thirst quencher that boasts hints of citrus and wheat. The lightness of the colour is backed up by a gentle lemony aroma. And like other pale lagers, the foamy head dissipates slowly while not detracting from the overall taste.
Ideal for patio sessions, but the best use of this hoppy ale might be on the dock during cottage season. It’s dryish body makes the can experience vibrant, meaning it will do well in the cooler for an afternoon.
If you are looking for a meal to join in, it’s probably best paired with lighter fare. Think salads, chicken dishes or sandwiches.
You can pick up Sawdust City’s Little Norway Pale at the LCBO. Read more about it right here.
Have a recommendation for TGIF? We want to hear it! Contact us, send a msg to our FB page or an email to [email protected]
This Idea Could Help Barrie Businesses and Restaurants?
Modular By Design is a company who could help Barrie small businesses and restaurants. They have a module design that can fit into any space, outside or inside. You can create a private bubble from a table for four up to, well whatever size you want. These are still worrying COVID days even with a vaccine on the horizon, and it will be months before we see the improvement in the economy. In the future, it might be, to some degree, the new normal. Every business has different space constraints. Modular By Design offer an all-inclusive service providing layout design, assembly and installation of glass enclosures to provide comfort for your patrons.
BU is only putting this idea out there to see if this is something that could help our local economy. We have no financial interest in this product and are not being paid to promote it. As always we are only trying to find a way to help local Barrie businesses. If this can help to keep Barrie businesses afloat we wanted to make people and owners aware of such a product. For more details click on the link https://www.modularbydesign.ca/
THE COMFORT OF OLD-WORLD VALUE
THE COMFORT OF OLD WORLD VALUES
How my taste buds tingle as I reminisce about the very first spoonful of Onion Soup at Simmering Kettle in the South End. I am a lover of Onion soup, French or otherwise, and this onion soup is likely the very best I’ve ever had in the otherwise category. Mmm! I’m praying that the Simmering Kettle owner, Shalu Persaud, will share the recipe!
SIMPLY GREAT FOOD!
In discussing with Shalu her love of food, I was very pleasantly surprised at the attention she gives not only her menu choices, but her customers as well. One of Shalu’s first comments was “There’s just so much chaos in today’s world that I want every customer to enjoy the comforts and values of the old world.” All choices are to be of the highest possible standard using fresh produce and ingredients from two of her local suppliers, Stewart’s Wholesale and Sunrise Wholesale Produce. Even her breads are Artisan loaves.
Shalu believes in reading the ingredient lists on everything and wants them to be as short and free of preservatives as possible. Making everything from scratch and watching her ingredients is her investment in the health of her customers. In her mind, her customers value what they’re eating and she values her customers. Win – win for everyone!
Shalu reminded me that Simmering Kettle is carefully set up for takeout as well as catering for office, home and party needs. With Christmas fast approaching I was quick to ask if gift certificates were still available – they make great envelope gifts – and yes they are!
Shalu is happy to see her customers again, and she knows that they actually battle traffic to get to her South end location. She has a suggestion though…rather than battling the congestion on Mapleview, come across Verteran’s Drive and Commerce Park Drive.
I must say that the nicest thing I notice each and every time I visit Simmering Kettle is that it has truly become the South End meeting place.
Kinda’ like – comin’ home…