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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 8 Oct 1986, p. 21

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Looking for a bit of that "over 'ome" atmosphere in an authen- tic English-styled pub? Then look no further than Water- loo's Olde English Parlour, where a combination of tradi- tional decor, pleasant and plen- tiful conversation and tasty food at reasonable prices make this "the local" hotspot for area pa- trons. And whether they come to meet people, chat away the evening with friends over a few draft, or to spend a special evening dining out. the Olde English Parlour is a most accommodating venue. Certainly the Parlour has paid great attention to compiling an impressive list of domestic and imported libations. But they equally excel in food offerings, which range from numerous tra- ditional British dishes to several of the Parlour's own creative ef- forts. On the traditional side are En- glish-style fish and chips which come in a basket with good-sized servings of Haddock for under $5. Delightful crisp thin batter covers flaky pieces of tasty fish and the accompanying serving of fries, big and delicious, all nes- tled together in layers of newspa- per, give the selection a true, true British appearance - and taste. The specials of the day are posted on a blackboard for handy reference and usually Include an omelette, quiche and one other choice. such as diced steak and shrimp stir fry, a tantalizing combination of steak morsels, big, crispy jumbo shrimp and long-grained rice sprinkled with bits of peppers and onions. Yummy. Other traditional English fare is also well-represented on the menu; it is hard to resist the temptation of such hearty items as shepherd's pie, steak and kidney pie and English cut roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. Combination platters. offering Olde English Parlour Jolly Good Spot of a choice of four items Michael Lewin Advertrsement (chicken wings, fingers, fish and Scotch eggs) give patrons room to tailor their meal selections with a fries and veggie stick accompaniment. And for those seeking something just a little fancier, the Parlour‘s regular menu also includes seafood co- quille, chicken cordon bleu, crab au gratin and even a junior filet Oscar. And touching all bases, good old reliable "pub grub" as it is called. is also available in the form of a Scotch egg plate with side salad, potato salad or tries at " The eggs. hard-boiled and wrapped in a layer of spicy sausage meat, are served hot or cold, and also may be ordered separately as an appetizer. And rounding out the plentiful menu are a host of salads. including a mouth-watering Caesar salad. and various appetizers such as garlic bread with cheese, onion soup, potato skins, escargots and a delightful creamy clam chowder. Whatever your social pleasure, make the Olde English Parlour your next stop, You are guaran- teed a Jolly good time that would make the folks over 'ome proud. - Monday to Saturday It!) am to I am. Sunday 4 pm to n . Major ceedit cards areepted, Krebs Restaurant preferred customer cards rumored, Children and suitors rel com with “wee sin" Ind "very wise" portions and prices. Accessible to wheelchairs " In and It. I.“ - (Mb Enghsh Rm; [ r Mt" " T as w OF ST, IA "cTs" T, . U I OFSEJA Get away from the crowds of the city and enjoy a peaceful walk alom]; the old mill race in St. Jacobs. You will be surrounded by quietness and the beauty of fa I. Then experience the expert craftsmanship of the Village artisans. Beautiful gifts for someone you love - especially for Christmas ftgt Quilts, pottery, wood, glass, jewelry, paintings, wall hangings, hand- made furniture. dolls, iron art. and much more. Eat at one of our restaurants. Visit the Ontario Maple Syrup Museum, and stop at The Meetingplace for a unique audio-visual jour- ney into Mennonite history. ST. JACOBS, Today's Village With Yesterday's Atmosphere. Come Visit Us! Most shops open to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday: Sundays 1:30-5:00. Pianist Lewin starts weekend at Music Room Two concerts headline a busy weekend of activity for the K-W Chamber Music Society. Friday's performance will feature pianist Michael Lewin, while on Sunday there will be a Chamber Music Concert by Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. and Friends. Both concerts are at the Music Room, 57 Young St. W. at 8 p.m. Ticket information is at 886-1673. Lewin is a rising young pianist of American and Israeli parentage who came to interna- tional attention with his performance at the WATERLOO was. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER B, 1986 - FEE Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow l982, followed by his first prize at the Maryland International Piano Competition. - _ Most recently, he won the bronze medal at the First International Franz Liszt competi- tion in Utrecht, the Netherlands. For his local performance, Lewin will perform a program devoted entirely to the works of Liszt, the great 19th century composer and virtuoso. Sunday's event includes such luminaries as violinist Peter de Sotto, cellist John Helmers, oboist Cynthia Steljes, Gwyllym Williams clarinetist and bassist Tim Dawson. For an Oktoberfest alternative q . . come to the Village of St. Jacobs A short drive north of Waterloo on King Street.

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