WHIITBY FREES PRESS, WEDNFLSIAY, FEBRUARY 4,19'81, PAGE 17 Whitby Free Press YOUR DINING PLEASURE wih Barry Murka r.... ç p Magie Car restaurant provides foo'd, atmosphere and clecor Dining can be an ex- perience for some -people where they enjoy nothing more than the food, while others can thoroughly enjoy the food, the atmosphere and the decor. At The Magic Car Restaurant at 145 King st. west in Oshawa, you can have the pleasure of al three. When Nick Palladino and Mark Valliere took over The Magie Car nearly two years ago, they feit it would take a littie magie to get the wheel turning. This dining spot, unfortunately, had got off to a rather bad start. However today, both Nick and Mark are pleased with the way business has been growing. The Magie Car has become a favorite eating spot for Oshawa and area business people as well as attracting diners (rom al over Durham during the dinner hour in the evenings. The moment you step in the door, your eyes are drawn to an old fashioned gasoline pump, the type with the glass tank on the top where you eould see the gasoline disappearing as the tank emptied. When the tank was empty theservice station man would fi it again by pushing a handie on Better breathmng course offered There is still time to register for the Lung Association's Better Breathing Course, which wiil begin at Harwood Secondary Sehool, Falby Court, Ajax on Tuesday February 24. This f ree program, offered to adults with emphysema, chronie bronchitis asthma or other breathing problems, will run for eight twice-weekly sessions on Tuesday and Thursdays, from 7to 9p. m. Participants will be taught simple self-help techniques to help improve the quality of their daily lives. Instruc- tion will be given in relaxed breathing, controlled eoughing and simple tolerance exercises. Medial professionals wl be on hand at most sessions to answer questions on the side of the tank. There are vintage license plates on the walls, modles of Oshawa-produeed cars dating way back and other items of interest to diners and especially car buffs. Tables that can handle six or eight people have cloth upholstered chairs that are very comfortable. The lighting of the dining room is on the subdued side, but not too dark. About 40 people are em- ployed on the staff and the dining room can sit 150 per- sons at one time. Service is very good, and dîners are readily made to feel at home. The Magie Car installed a very excellent salad bar about six months aâgo, and this has become a popular feature with diners at this restaurant. Sunday Brunch has become very popular with families in the area. Brunch is served from il a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant then reopens for dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children can have a ham- burger, a hot dog, chicken wings or fish and chips with a drink for only $1.95. One of the extra features at the Magic Car is the magician that moves around from table to table during Brunch to entertain the diners. Children are thrilled with the magic tricks of Stu Garland and John Murdoch. Both men are from Oshawa and they get the kids into the act, ail of which makes for a lot of fun for all ages. Following dinner which consisted of a seafood plate and a choice steak, Nick tood us on a tour of the kit- chen. We saw where and how the dishes are cleaned, we inspected the stoves'and the walk-in refrigerator units. Nick explained that they always eut their own steaks, which he dlaims preserves the flavour and juices of the meat. Like ail restaurant owners, Nick and Mike are very selective in purchasing their meats and produce. It ail has to be top quality ail the time. The owners of the Magie Car want it to become known as a good family restaurant. where parents can afford to take their children at prices they can afford to pay. If you want a good meal in an atmosphere you can en- joy, you would be well ad- vised to drop into The Magie Car. You'll enjoy both the food and the prices no mat- ter what you choose from the menu. Watermill Restaurant & Tavern Hwy 12, N. of Manchester 10 Daily Specials 'Friday & Saturday f u11 couse meal $3.95 1Sunday Buffet 12 - 10p.m. $5.50 Dinnr & anc Marh 141MA St. Patricks Day $20.00 per coupleq Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-11. Fri-Sat. 8-1, Sun. 8-11 m1mm flý Introducing The Neu- LAMB TON ROOM ai the EurI oJ' Durharn ruary l4th. 1981 -9:00 p.m. Dinner 1:00 arn. Dancing Fellows bring your favourite girl! G iris bring your favourite fellow! Servîng for 100 only Tickets $20.00 per couples To include: Dinner, bottie of wlne for each table of four, spot prizes Dress Code: Ladies - Evening Dress Men - Jacket & Tie Tickets to be purchased in advance at the Eari of Durham 227 Bruck St. S-Whilby 666-2211 Sat. Febi 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.- Stardust Dinner Theatre BDKOOpSýM FAKCE- I1T'T111 a very f umy play by Alan AycktmLn IItLU Iwld '4starrnng GARFIELD ANDREWS Produced by Lloyd Whtewaý January 2- February 1 Wednesday - Sunday Dinner at 6:30 Show at 8:30 Llcensed $1400 By Reservation Only Box Office Open 10 arn to 8 pmn Heid Over Tilt February 8, 1981 By Popuiar Demand 666-1621 KATHY OJISELLE BARRY STEVENS CHIiS HARREA/ES REG TOtv1KINS JOAN HILL ELLEN J WILKINSON ky Dected by Blake Heathcote Daily cbattie 419 Brock Street North Whitby, Ontario mDgiE I i ~ Sunday Dînner little people under 12 can dine for 99, 145 King St. W. For reservations cal 571-1777 Mur- mmmw BRAN SEXSMITH