PAGE 24, WLDNESDAY. [)LUMBER 3,1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS WH ITBYFREE PR-ESS, FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE l. AI]* Baba- one of the finest restaurants By BARRY MURKAR Free Prçss Staff If you were niaking up a list Df the finer dining spots in Durham Region, the Ahi Baba on Brock Street, North in Whitby, have to be at or near the top of the list. This steak house and tavern is one of a chain of six scattered across southern I~VERXN DAHM SdiNiNc louvqe CHRISTMAS SHOPPER t SPECIALS IBUY ONE -GET ONE FREEI 1 Rlb Eye Steak ...............$55 ~Veal Cordon Be......$595 'Jr. New York ................ 6951I ~ Schnltzel ..................75 IDeep Frled Scallops........ $45 Bceefna...... 5 IecetVeraof Ve.......a.$57 AUt dinners mnci: SaJad Bar, Potato & eial ~ of the Day, French Bread & Butter .iTServed 5p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please present this coupon ~~ I when orderlng -,Offer expires Dec. 23J - Plus BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCHEON MENU Take the elevator In the Lobby at 40 King St. W. Oshawa 579-0416 Major Credit Cards :&,F e e.:. e -e e Ontario, and is owned and managed by Terry Coker. It was our pleasure to dine at the Ali Baba last Friday evening, and it was a delight. It was the first visit for us and we found the decor and surroundings to be not only different, but tasteful and restful. Guests are escorted table and seated in cc table high-back 1E chairs. In keeping wi season, a candie is pla a cirche of holly as trepiece. The salad bar compç CEDRICK'S 173 Brock Street, North Whitby. A popular dining spot. Cedrickts speciality of the house is barbeque ribs, al you can eat at onhy $6.50, in- cluding a baked potato. They cater to family din- ners, banquets and wedding receptions. From Sun. to Wed. you wilh be entertained by solo performances. Thurs. to Sat. by a live band. Open Sun 4-10. 668-8822 COACH HOUSE, TAVERN AND STEAK HOUSE, 939 Dundas Street, West. Whitby 668-2751. This popular dining spot specializes in steaks, seafood and spare rîbs. When the family is dining, ts the dinner and guests can to the go up as often as they wish. omfor- There ig a wide choice to be ýether* made, and everything at the ith the salad bar is fresh. It is one aced in of the best salad bars we a cen- have corne across since we have been doing these dining ?imen- pieces. The Ali Baba has been in operation in Whitby for the past eight years and em- ploys about 40 people. To ensure that ail diners get prompt service, each waitress wears an electronic beeper. When she hears the beep she knows your dinner is hot and waiting, and is off to the kitchen to get it. The dining area is divided into several rooms, each decorated in the style of the times of Ali Baba, and too, there are individual cubicles where you can have com- plete privacy if you s0 desire. The Ahi Baba has a fine choice of selected house wines which compliment any meal, or if you care, for something special you may ask to see their rare wine list. The waitress will be happy to assist you with your choice.* I had a tough decision to make on ordering, but set- tled for the New York sirloin with baked potato. Joy was tomn between the roast chicken and flaming shish- ka-bob and chose the latter. We might add here that the waitresses are very helpfuh when ordering, and can be of great assistance in helping you decide on a particular entree. The steak was tasty, and with a tolich of garlic and a pinch of the famous Ali Baba spices, it was indeed a delight. Joy's order came complete with the flames, fried tomato and baked potato. We topped the meal off with ccffee and Black Forest cake, which was very very nice. The Ahi Baba is taking reservations for Christmas chihdren's menus are available. They have a din- ner special on Wednesday's and Sundays, with a dinner at $5.95 which includes salad, hors d'oeuvers, garlic bread, and baked potato. They also cater to Christmas parties and special parties. Major credit cards are ac- cepted. Daily there is a businessmen's luncheon with a price range of $3.00 to $5.00. Dinner for two ranges from $12.00 to $30.00. The Coach House is closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Thursdays noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to il p.m. and Sundays 4 p.rn. to.9 p.m. The Coach House is fully licensed and they ac- cept reservations. parties and they can handie these and wedding recep- tions in groups of Up to 50 people. They also cater to families and have menus for children. one of the specialties of the week is Sunday Brunch, which amoung other things, in- cludes the salad bar and several hot meat dishes, al for a very low price. Hours for Monday to Thursday are 11:30 a.m. to il p.m., Friday and Satur- day is 11: 30 a.m. to mid- night. Mfter a pleasant dining experience at the AI! Baba steak house, we can heartily recommend it to anyone. If you are planning to step out with friends or just by your- selves, you won't regret stopping for dinner at the Ali Baba. Xmas, f un show Tickets are still-available for the Lung Association's "Christmas Fun Show for Kids", scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday. Pecember 7 at G.L. Roberts . High Sehool, Oshawa.'. Billed as "1old fasl^ied family entertain- meîiT' the two-hour show wil feature four professional acts - a magiciati,.acrobatic clowns, performin1g dogs and ver- triloquist Bruce Leonard with Sparky from the Uncle Bobby Show.. Santa Claus will mnake a special visit, assisted by clowns and Cecil and Sensible Seal. Al proceeds go' to the 1980 Christmas Seal Campaign. Admission is one price, $3, and tickets are available from Durham Region Lung Association (723-3151) or at G.L. Roberts 'High School on the night cf performance. Le CHALET DINING ROOM, 110 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 sahad bar is included with full course meals. Ail major credit cards are accepted. Le Chalet is open Monday to Thursday fromn noon to il p.m., Friday noon to 12:30 a.m., and Saturday 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is licensed. lTe Canadiafl mov t tl otpet&oflI