WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTORER 14, 198 1, PAGE 19 Wh ee itby Free Press YOUR DINING PLEASURE ith Barry Murka r...., EeonoMy huirting restaurant busin ess It would appear from reports that we got over the weekend that restaurants who want to keep the doors open are going to have to offer the dîning public some pretty good eating fare at pretty good prices. We checked on several good eating spots we know to see how they did over the Thanksgiving weekend. This is one holiday, excluding Mother's Day of course, when restaurants usually do very well. Prom what we were able to gather, restau- rants had a good week- end, but not nearly as good as in other years. We dined at a restau- rant in Haliburton on Sunday evening, and believe it or not, had a full course turkey din- ner for only $4.50. The manager said she was quite disappointed in the turnout. She said they had a lot of phone calîs about the dinner, but very few of them turned up. In other years, she said they could hardly handie the crowds. The rneal was deli- cious - turkey of both white and dark meat, cranberry sauce, peas, mashed potatoes smothered ini lovely gravy, hot rolls and for dessert a choice1 of homernade pies. Diners couldn't do better any- where for that price. We learned from the restaurants we checked that the economy 15 the reason for fewer dining out. Some managers are reluctant to talk about it at al, One-or two said that to survive this economie crisis they will have to put on specials every week and at very special prices. Dining Le CHALET DINING ROOM, 100 Dundas Street, Whitby 668-4377 Long a favourite eating spot for people in Durham Region, Le Chalet specializes in Seafood, Steaks and Roast Beef. They feature a businessmen's luncheon from $3.00 and up. Dinner for two is from $15.00 and up. A salad bar is included with full course meals. AIl major credit cards are accepted. Guide THE GREAT WALL, 116 Dundas Street West, Whitby, 6,68-7021. A favourite eating spot for Chinese food loyers. A large selec- tien of Canadian dishes also served. Prices range from $2.50 and Up !or lunch, and $3.45 and up for dinner. Open from il a. m. to 1 a. m. weekdays, Friday and Saturday open tili 2:30 a.m. We are now fuily licensedf. OCTO BER 19, 1981 lirst timc î#litWkîtbm, "Saigon Canadian& Vietnamese Food Famous for its authentie and exotic taste. GRAND OPENING SPECIAL Free Cof fee at Breakfast Free Interial Roll at Lunch and Dinner. With its own Far East tradition and a littie French influence it will be a del ight to your eating experience. Table Service & Take Qut Orders Available! 125 Brock St. S., Whitby 668-2828 Hours: Mon..- Fr1. 6 a.m. -7 p.m. - Sat. 9 a.m. .4 p.m. GEORGIAN HOTEL DINING PRESENTS DAILY SMORGASBORD LUNCH $3 50 11:30 - 3:00 P.M. HOT &COLD DINNER $5 25 4:00- 8:30 P. M. INCLUDES TEA - COFFEE - DESSERT - EAT ALL YOU WANT TRY OUR BANQUET HALL FACILITIES FULL BANQUET SERVICE ACCOMMODATES UP TO 125 PERSONS ~ FOR RESERVATIONS CAIL 576-8540 SpFCtkL ttGSE/e gant Italan Cuisine 011ot TONITE-Dîne anid Dance to I 'S2. SPI11 ' to.s CAPRICE piease jin us- (NEXT TWO WEEKS) A Romantic Bit of lialy in Downtown Oshawa -.L. r 6, m- z3o 571-3042 lmcoe St. S. lm 1