Gëzuar Krishtlindjet!!!

Merry Christmas from the Med and from the staff and management at McGill's.  This is the last week of the year that we are open so we'd love to have you join us.  Did you know you can pick up gift certificates from McGill's to give to that person that is difficult to buy for or as a stocking stuffer?  They make an ideal gift and you can get one in any amount you choose.  It's the perfect way to share your love for McGill's. :-)

We are indeed serving up cuisine from the Mediterranean this week.  Wonderfully tasty and make-you-feel-healthy food, this is indeed the time to come in and try McGill's because we all know what is coming next week--turkey and all the trimmings, lots of treats and sweets.  And alcohol.  Don't forget the alcohol!

Give yourself a much needed break this week and enjoy the atmosphere at McGill's.  We have an excellent setting for a relaxing, tranquil dining experience.  As always, this menu is offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  And remember, our cuisine is always freshly prepared and well worth the wait.

From the owners, management and staff at McGill's, may you have a festive and enjoyable holiday season filled with love, laughter, family and friends!  Thank you for your business throughout 2012 and we hope to see you in the New Year.  We will reopen to serve you on January 2, 2013.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Dolmades

Short-grain rice and fresh herbs wrapped in tender grape leaves and simmered gently in a flavourful chicken broth.  Served with tzatziki

Caldo Verde 
Portuguese soup of kale, potatoes and smoked sausage.  Served with a side of hot sauce

Main Course:

Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Grilled black tiger shrimp with a roasted red pepper almond sauce.  Served with saffron couscous and Chef's select vegetables

Mediterranean Sea Bream
Fresh locally raised boneless sea bream rubbed with olive oil and fresh herbs, pan-seared and served with Chef's select vegetables and saffron and toasted almond couscous

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and oregano then skewered and grilled on our char broiler.  Served with tzatziki, pita bread and wilted spinach with olives

Chicken Marrakesh
Lightly braised chicken, sweet bell peppers and garbanzo beans with an earthy Moroccan spice blend in a flavourful chicken stock.  Served over saffron and toasted almond couscous and finished with Greek yogurt

Dessert:

Pistachio Ice Cream

Rich pistachio crème glace served with a crisp sesame cookie

White Chocolate Bavarian Mousse
Creamy white chocolate infused with hazelnut liqueur and folded whipped cream, served with a hazelnut tuile 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our mouth-watering Mediterranean menu.

Feliz Navidad!!!

Hola, México!  No guesses where we are off to this week.  I've already been chatting with my friend and we are all set to enjoy a Mexican fiesta again this month.  Maybe with a margarita?  Or sangria?  Hmmm, decisions, decisions!

We are offering you four appetizers this week so that is a tough choice initially.  The mains are all wonderful too, so flavourful!  The desserts, well, the desserts are just plain awesome, so I'm really no help.  However, this time, I think I'll try the empanadas and the chicken mole and finish it off with the churros.  Chef Bond does a fantastic job with these dishes!  If you haven't visited McGill's yet, why not drop by this week and see why we are becoming the spot in New Minas to dine.  

McGill's is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Chef Bond (aka Daniel Craig) and his team in the kitchen are busy preparing for Christmas parties as well so reservations are strongly encouraged in the lead-up to Christmas.  Always freshly prepared, our cuisine will have you coming back for more and eagerly anticipating Mexican week each time it rolls around.  Enjoy fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love to have you join us.

Come and enjoy yourself!  ¡Pásatelo bien! 

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer

Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Jalapeno peppers split and stuffed with cheese and salsa verde, sprinkled in bacon and grilled.  Served with sour cream

 

Salsa & Guac

Quad-coloured corn tortilla chips served with house-made salsa cruda and fresh guacamole

 

Mexican Black Bean Soup

Hearty and full of flavour, this soup will warm you up on the cold winter evenings with fresh herbs, jalapenos and, of course, black beans

 

Mushroom and Butternut Squash Empanadas

Fluffy dough stuffed with squash and mushroom purée, seasoned with a touch of heat, fried golden and served with our tomatillo sauce

Main Course

Beef Tacos

Two soft tortillas grilled and filled with seasoned slow-braised beef, topped with salsa cruda, aged cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.  Served with sour cream

Vegetarian Tostadas

Grilled flour tortilla with black beans, roasted tomatillo sauce, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese, served with a side of toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies

 

Chicken Mole

Tender chicken breast grilled and finished in a traditional Mexican mole sauce, served with toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies and Chef's select seasonal vegetables 

Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Crème Brûlée

Rich dark Cacao Barry chocolate married with spicy ancho pepper, blended into a smooth creamy custard, sprinkled with sugar and caramelized.  The heat of the ancho and the sweetness of the chocolate make this dessert perfect!

 

Mexican Churros

Light and fluffy Spanish dough fried golden and tossed in cinnamon and sugar, served with hot chocolate for dipping

 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our fabulous Mexican menu.

Buon Natale!!!

It's Italian week at McGill's just in case my greeting didn't give it away.  This week is easily the most popular and Chef Bond does a splendid job with the dishes.  I'm looking forward to trying the risotto as a starter.  Sounds like the perfect comfort food to me.  With wine. 

 

It's a busy and stressful time of year for many so this would be the perfect time to visit McGill's.  Italian food is the perfect comfort food.  Couple that with the relaxed and intimate atmosphere at McGill's and you have an exquisite dining experience.  Chef Bond (aka Daniel Craig) and his team in the kitchen are busy preparing for Christmas parties as well so reservations are strongly encouraged in the lead-up to Christmas.  Please remember all our dishes are freshly prepared, but we can assure you the wait is definitely worth it.  Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you three nights a week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love for you to join us.

Buon Appetito!!!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Italian Wedding Soup
Small Italian meatballs simmered in a rich chicken broth with fresh spinach and orzo pasta, finished with an egg liaison and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese

Butternut zucca risotto con prosciutto affumicato 
Caramelized butternut squash simmered in creamy arborio rice and finished with smoky pancetta bits

Main Course:

Four-Cheese Gnocchi
Gorgonzola, Romano and Swiss cheese blended together for a very rich cheese sauce, tossed with fresh gnocchi and topped with grated parmesan cheese

Chicken Scaloppini 
Lightly breaded, butterflied chicken breast on top of a bed of fresh-made pasta tossed in sweet butter, roasted red peppers and red onion, finished with a hint of cream and a dollop of butter and fresh sage

Spaghettini Bolognaise
Fresh-made egg pasta tossed in a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Dessert:

Tiramisu
Layers of house-made lady fingers drizzled in Amaretto liquor, between rich Zabaglione marsala cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled in cocoa powder

Raspberry Panna Cotta
Mildly rich and creamy custard served with fresh raspberries and a dark hazelnut sauce

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our divine Italian menu.

Queuing already for Bond's Cajun cookin'!

I kid you not!  Look at this!  They're already lining up so you best be making your reservations today for our scrumptious Cajun cuisine.  This menu rotation is such fun and the food is superb.  It's all the more special because we only roll this cookin' out when the month has a fifth week.  Not featured on the menu but available at your request are frogs' legs.  Are you brave enough to try them?  I love this food!  The jambalaya and gumbo are spiced with just the right amount of heat.  Absolutely perfect!  I've still to try the fish--I'm hoping this rotation I will.

Are you going to be joining us?  I do hope so.  I guarantee the food will be spectacular, the atmosphere cozy and intimate, making for a relaxed dining experience.  And remember you can enjoy this flavourful cuisine three nights this week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  All our dishes are freshly prepared, but the wait is so worth it!  You don't want to miss your opportunity to try some Cajun cooking.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  Reservations are strongly encouraged.  Traffic flow has certainly increased since our feature in the Homes & Passion magazine.  We also have Christmas parties happening and we want to make sure we have room for you too.  You'll find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  We'd love to have you join us.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Crispy Louisiana Crab Cakes
Panko breaded and served with mango salsa, spiced tomato glaze and a cilantro-avocado emulsion

Fresh Oysters:  Mix & Match 6
Fresh Malagash oysters served 3 ways:  on the half shell, with grated fresh horseradish and lemon; or  Oysters Rockefeller, baked; or Dragon's oysters - a rich cream with blue Dragon's Breath cheese, pan-fried breaded oysters topped with diced tomatoes

Main Course:

Ham and Sausage Jambalaya
Our own honey-chipotle glazed ham and Canning Village Meat Market's hot jambalaya sausages, simmered with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, rice and zesty Cajun spices.  Aaaiiiieeee!!!

Spicy Blackened White Fish
Market fresh white fish, dredged in a spicy blackening mixture and pan-fried in butter.  Served with a brown rice blend and a side of Chef's select vegetables

New Orleans Gumbo
Canning Village Meat Market's Cajun sausages crumbled and mixed with fresh okra, garlic, tomatoes and brown rice in a chicken broth with Cajun spices and chopped scallions

Dessert:

Pecan Pie
Loads of pecans mixed with brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Baked in a flaky pie crust and served with crème Chantilly, and a spicy Cajun sea salt praline dust

Chocolate Bread Pudding
Soft and creamy New Orleans bread pudding made with French baguette then kicked up with rich Cacao Barry dark chocolate and served with crème Chantilly.  A spicy meal calls for a smooth dessert and this is it!

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our irresistible Cajun menu.

♪♪It's my most favourite time of the . . . month!♪♪

Y'all thought I was going to go all Christmas-y on you, didn't you?  Soon but not yet.  No, it's my favourite menu rotation this week--Indian!  I love the spiciness of this food.  Even if you're not so keen on spice, there is something for you too.  You can still enjoy a pitcher of sangria too.  Or what about a pitcher of beer?  We can do that too!

Did you all see our ad on the back page of the new magazine called Homes & Passion put out by Apple Valley Scoop?  This has certainly increased business and reservations for our evening service are definitely recommended.   

All our dishes are freshly prepared, but the wait is definitely worth it!  Come in and try some of our Indian cuisine.  You will not be disappointed.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  Relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere.  You'll find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  We'd love to have you join us.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Aloo Tikki

Fried potato cakes with garam masala and served with a sweet chilli sauce

Spiced Pea Soup

Caramelized onions and garlic, sautéed with potatoes, ginger and peas, coated in authentic Indian spices, simmered and pureéd, finished with cream

Main Course:

Murgh Makhani (Chicken Tikka in creamed fresh tomatoes)
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated overnight then roasted, tossed in a rich creamy tomato sauce finished with a swirl of butter.  Served with pilau rice

Beef Madras

Diced beef shoulder simmered in our own hot madras curry, served with pilau rice and a cool raita sauce

Aloo Gobi

A mildly-spiced vegetarian dish.  Slow-roasted cauliflower and potatoes simmered in a mild curry sauce.  Served with a side of naan bread

Dessert:

Mango Mousse Tart

Heavy cream folded into a sweet mango pureé and served in a flaky tart shell, served with fresh fruit and crème anglaise

Gulab Jamum 
Small spongy cake balls simmered and soaked in a rich rose water and cardamom-infused syrup, served warm

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our tantalizing Indian menu.

We've got sun and sand . . . in the Med!

I can see myself here, can you?  Doesn't it look so inviting and serene!  We are off to warmer climes this week (although Monday and Tuesday would take some beating for this time of year). 

You have the opportunity to try some wonderful healthy cuisine this week in the form of our Mediterranean menu.  I'll let you in on a secret though--one of my favourite things about this particular menu rotation is the leftovers the following week.  They make a spectacular lunch dish.  Now I know you're all going to book your tables this week so I don't get leftovers next week, aren't you?  Maybe I should have kept it a secret.  Chef Daniel Craig (aka Bond) has perfected these dishes, although this week he has been busy with his newest movie release.

Slow things down this week and enjoy a sampling of European cuisine.  This food makes you feel good.  And McGill's has an excellent setting for a relaxing, tranquil dining experience.  As always, this menu is offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  And remember, our cuisine is always freshly prepared and well worth the wait.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Tabbouleh
Bulger wheat tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs and a light honey-lemon dressing

Zucchini Keftedes
Pan-fried zucchini and feta cheese fritters topped with Mediterranean yogurt and fresh dill

Main Course:

Spanakopita
Spinach, onions and feta cheese wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry.  Served with rosemary aioli and a salad of baby greens

Mediterranean Sea Bream
Fresh locally raised boneless sea bream rubbed with olive oil and fresh herbs, pan-seared and served with Chef's select vegetables and saffron and toasted almond couscous

Lamb Souvlaki
Large pieces of lamb marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and oregano, then skewered and grilled on our char broiler.  Served with tzatziki, pita bread and wilted spinach with olives

Dessert:

Baklava
Baked layers of butter-drenched phyllo pastry with spices and chopped nuts; then when still warm, soaked in a honey-lemon syrup

White Chocolate Bavarian Mousse
Creamy white chocolate infused with hazelnut liqueur, and folded whipped cream, served with a hazelnut tuile 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our mouth-watering Mediterranean menu.

Too cold for ice cream? Not when it's Mexican week at McGill's!

Mexican week is quickly becoming one of my favourites, along with Italian, Mediterranean, Indian and Cajun.  Mexican week has come to mean a dinner date with a school friend.  I didn't say old because we're not.  We didn't do the Mexican Hat Dance last time but we did do the electric slide.

We have no new additions this week, but what we do have is exceptional, I guarantee it!  I have a hard time deciding on an appetizer as all three are wonderful.  I can vouch for every one of the mains and the desserts.  It's just deciding what to have.  And for those of you worried about spiciness, none of these dishes is overly spicy.  Chef Bond really has perfected this cuisine.  The sangria still appears to be flowing too and I, for one, wouldn't want that to go to waste.

McGill's is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  You need to get here and try this food.  You will not be disappointed.  Always freshly prepared, our cuisine will have you coming back for more and eagerly anticipating Mexican week each time it rolls around.  Enjoy fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love to have you join us.

Come and enjoy yourself!  ¡Pásatelo bien! 

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer

Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Jalapeno peppers, split and stuffed with cheese and salsa verde, sprinkled in bacon and grilled.  Served with sour cream

 

Salsa & Guac

Quad-coloured corn tortilla chips served with house-made salsa cruda and fresh guacamole

 

Shrimp and Scallop Posole

Medallions of scallops and shrimp simmered in a light broth, finished with fresh cilantro

Main Course

Beef Tacos

Two soft tortillas grilled and filled with seasoned slow-braised beef, topped with salsa cruda, aged cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.  Served with sour cream

Vegetarian Tostadas

Grilled flour tortilla with black beans, roasted tomatillo sauce, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese, served with a side of toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies

 

Chicken Quesadillas

Tender shredded chicken, salsa cruda and spices all sautéed together, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and shredded romaine, baked between flour tortillas.  Served with sour cream, guacamole and Mexican corn salad 

Dessert

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Slow-churned vanilla ice cream rolled in cinnamon sugar and corn flakes, flash-fried golden, served with caramel sauce and chocolate drizzle in a crispy tortilla

 

Mexican Churros

Light and fluffy Spanish dough, fried golden, and tossed in cinnamon and sugar, served with hot chocolate for dipping

 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our fabulous Mexican menu.

Italian this week, you say? I could be persuaded . . .

We all know that it doesn't take much persuading to get me to enjoy supper (breakfast or lunch) at McGill's, but Italian is a firm favourite.  And I know our beloved Chef Bond has been hard at work in the kitchen this week perfecting and altering slightly some of our menu items.  Not that he isn't always hard at work, please understand that.  [I have to take a moment now to plug our awesome chef Daniel Craig (hence the name Bond) and the wonderful McGill's.  The Apple Valley Scoop people are bringing out a new magazine about mid-month called Homes and Passion, and I am excited to let you all know that you will find a fantastic interview with Bond in this premiere issuef.  Bond will be having his own column in each issue thereafter and I'm sure we'll all learn lots from him.  Surely something to watch for!] 

I am eagerly anticipating the flavourful dishes this week.  I am struggling with what my starter will be this week as I love both.  Perhaps two visits?  I know the gnocchi is one that has been ramped up so I think I will have that.  Dessert?  It's gotta be the red grape, polenta and olive oil cake.  Why?  Because I want to try the orange salad.  I'm looking forward to some comfort food this week.  Who's joining me?

I know you're all gasping because I haven't mentioned what's to drink or alcohol of any sort.  Come on, you all know me well by now.  Of course, I'm going to be having a drink!  Most likely wine.  Or will there be sangria?  Cocktail?  Finish it off with a specialty coffee?  Oh dear, too many choices!  Can I have a drink while I decide? 

Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you three nights a week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  All of our dishes are freshly prepared, but we can assure you the wait is definitely worth it!  This is relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere at its very finest.  Find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love for you to join us.

Buon Appetito!!!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Bruschetta
Grilled olive oil-brushed Italian bread, with fresh tomato mixed with garlic, basil and olive oil, then topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Calamari alla menta 
Fresh calamari marinated with egg yolks and cream, dredged in bread crumbs and lightly fried.  Topped with fresh lemon and mint

Main Course:

Four-Cheese Gnocchi
Gorgonzola, Romano and Swiss cheese blended together for a very rich cheese sauce, tossed with fresh gnocchi and topped with grated parmesan cheese

Chicken Scaloppini 
Lightly breaded, butterflied chicken breast on top of a bed of fresh-made pasta tossed in sweet butter, roasted red peppers and red onion, finished with a hint of cream and a dollop of butter and fresh sage

Spaghettini Bolognaise
Fresh made egg pasta, tossed in a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Dessert:

Tiramisu
Layers of house-made lady fingers drizzled in Amaretto liquor, between rich Zabaglione marsala cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled in cocoa powder

Red Grape, Polenta & Olive Oil Cake
Italiant-inspired, fluffy in texture and scattered with sweet red grapes.  Served alongside sweet orange salad drizzled in Cognac and sugar

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our divine Italian menu.

It's Indian week! We have new dishes!

How exciting is that!  Indian week and some new dishes to try.  It simply doesn't get any better!  We have a new appetizer, two new main dishes and a new dessert.  So many choices, so little time!  As tasty as the aloo tikki is, I have to try the tandoori jhinga.  I can't do lamb based on principle, so that means the lamb dhansak is a no-go for me.  I mean, those cute fluffy little creatures were just jumping around a field.  So, I will have the murgh makhani instead.  And for afters, it has to be the kalakand with chai-spiced tea.  Perfect!  Okay, I know what I'm having.  How about you?

 

Can you tell that this is my very favourite menu rotation out of all the ones we do?  I simply love Indian food and Chef Bond always does a fantastic job with this cuisine.  Even if you prefer less hot and spicy, there is still something here for you.  The sangria is still flowing, but we also have a great selection of wines and beers.  Don't forget to ask about our cocktails or finish your meal off with a specialty coffee.

 

McGill's is THE spot to be this week.  As always, you can join us three nights - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  However, on Saturday, come dressed up in your scariest Halloween costume and join us upstairs after your supper in The Junkyard Lounge for our annual Halloween party.  Tickets are only $5 per person.  Doors open at 8.30pm.

 

All our dishes are freshly prepared, but the wait is definitely worth it!  Come in and try some of our Indian cuisine.  You will not be disappointed.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  Relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere.  You'll find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  We'd love to have you join us.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Aloo Tikki

Fried potato cakes with garam masala and served with a sweet chilli sauce

Tandoori Jhinga

Tiger shrimp marinated in a bouquet of Indian spices and barbecued, served with crisp romaine and lemon

Main Course:

Murgh Makhani (Chicken Tikka in creamed fresh tomatoes)
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated overnight then roasted, tossed in a rich creamy tomato sauce finished with a swirl of butter.  Served with pilau rice

Lamb Dhansak [lamb, dal (lentil) and vegetable curry]
Lamb tenderloin sautéed with Indian spices and then simmered in a sweet broth infused with butternut squash and lentils.  Served with hot poori bread

Aloo Gobi

A mildly-spiced vegetarian dish.  Slow-roasted cauliflower and potatoes simmered in a mild curry sauce.  Served with a side of naan bread

Dessert:

Kalakand

Condensed milk and ricotta cheese simmered over a low flame and then chilled, sprinkled with fresh crushed cardamom, served with a side of fresh house-made Indian chai-spiced tea

Gulab Jamum 
Small spongy cake balls simmered and soaked in a rich rose water and cardamom-infused syrup, served warm

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our tantalizing Indian menu.

Let's envisage warm seas and sunny sandy beaches!

My bags are packed, I'm ready for the warm weather again.  Summer seems so far away.  So we're heading to a beach in the Mediterranean this week where the skies are blue and the temperatures are still warm.  To get you in the mood for your holiday, why not join us for supper and experience some of the fabulous Mediterranean cuisine McGill's has to offer this week. 

This is a picture of the Bavarian mousse and it tastes just as heavenly as it looks.  Also pictured is a fabulous concoction of passion fruit and rum.  Totally light and refreshing!  We have sangria too, and I'm still a loyal fan of that, just in case you were wondering.

This is the perfect time to try some Mediterranean dishes.  And here at McGill's we have an excellent setting for a relaxing, tranquil dining experience.  As always, this menu is offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  And remember, our cuisine is always freshly prepared and worth the wait.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Caldo Verde

Portuguese soup of kale, potatoes and smoked sausage.  Served with a side of hot side

Tabbouleh
Bulger wheat tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs and a light honey-lemon dressing

Dolmades
Short-grain rice and fresh herbs wrapped in tender grape leaves and simmered gently in a flavourful chicken broth.  Served with tzatziki

Main Course:

Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Grilled black tiger shrimp with a roasted red pepper almond sauce.  Served with saffron couscous and mixed greens with a roasted garlic vinaigrette

Mediterranean Sea Bream
Fresh locally raised boneless sea bream, rubbed with olive oil and fresh herbs, pan-seared and served with Chef's select vegetables and saffron and toasted almond couscous

Chicken Marrakech
Lightly braised chicken, sweet bell peppers, and garbanzo beans with an earthy Moroccan spice blend in a flavourful chicken stock.  Served over saffron and toasted almond couscous and finished with Greek yogurt

Dessert:

Pistachio Ice Cream
Rich pistachio crème glace served with a crisp sesame cookie

White Chocolate Bavarian Mousse
Creamy white chocolate infused with hazelnut liqueur, and folded whipped cream, served with a hazelnut tuile 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our mouth-watering Mediterranean menu.

Margaritas! Mexican Hat Dance! Mexican Fried Ice Cream! Oh my!

Burrrrr . . . itos!  I'm not talking about the weather either.  Have I given this week's menu away?  You all guessed it, right?  Mexican?  Yup, we're all going to do the Mexican Hat Dance while drinking margaritas this week.  Sounds like a party to me.  We even have a new addition to the menu, McGill's Beef Burritos, which is a must try.  And because it was a mega-success last month, we're bringing the Mexican Fried Ice Cream back this month too.  This is a not-to-be-missed dessert!  The same could also be said for the Chocolate-Ancho Crème Brûlée.  Finish it off with a specialty coffee and we're in heaven!  Oh, but I digress again.  Happens every week!

 

McGill's is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm and we would like to invite you to join us and enjoy a unique Mexican dining experience and atmosphere.  Spicy, but not overly so, and flavourful dishes await you.  You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it.  Always freshly prepared, our cuisine will have you coming back for more and eagerly anticipating Mexican week each time it rolls around. 

Enjoy fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love to have you join us.

Come and enjoy yourself!  ¡Pásatelo bien! 

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer

Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Jalapeno peppers, split and stuffed with cheese and salsa verde, sprinkled in bacon and grilled, served with sour cream

 

Salsa & Guac

Quad-coloured corn tortilla chips, served with house-made salsa cruda, and fresh guacamole

 

Mexican Black Bean Soup

Hearty and full of flavour, this soup will warm you up on those cold fall evenings, with fresh herbs, jalapenos and, of course, black beans

Main Course

McGill's Beef Burritos

Local ground beef and our house-made molasses slow-cooked baked beans, sautéed with fresh peppers and authentic Mexican spices, wrapped up in a flour tortilla, and served with sour cream 

Vegetarian Tostadas

Grilled flour tortilla with black beans, roasted tomatillo sauce, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese, served with a side of toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies

 

Chicken Mole

Tender chicken breast grilled and finished in a traditional Mexican mole sauce, served with toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies, and Chef's select seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Slow-churned vanilla ice cream, rolled in cinnamon sugar and corn flakes, flash-fried golden, served with caramel sauce and chocolate drizzle in a crispy tortilla

 

Mexican Churros

Light and fluffy Spanish dough, fried golden, and tossed in cinnamon and sugar, served with hot chocolate for dipping

 

Chocolate-Ancho Crème Brûlée

Rich dark Cacao Barry chocolate, married with spicy ancho pepper, blended into smooth creamy custard, and brûléed.  The heat of the ancho and the sweetness of the chocolate make this dessert perfect!

 

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our fabulous Mexican menu.

Cooling temps increases the desire for comfort food

Beginning of October already?!  Where is the year going?  The beginning of a new month means we're bringing our Italian menu to you.  This is our most popular week in the theme rotation.  And with the cooling temperatures and shorter days, we need some comfort and Italian food is just what the doctor ordered.  (Ok, maybe he didn't order that, but I'm sure at least one doctor will indeed be ordering Italian this week.)

We are offering you some fabulous cuisine this week:  for starters, you can choose from bruschetta or soup; for the main course, you have a choice of three rich and creamy pasta dishes; and for dessert (generally what I pick first and work backwards from there), either tiramisu, which is heavenly, or raspberry panna cotta, certain to satisfy your sweet tooth.  And to compliment your meal, I'm certain we have the perfect wine.  This is definitely the week to grab some  comfort and sample some of our Italian dishes available right here in New Minas.  All of our dishes are freshly prepared, but we can assure you the wait is definitely worth it! 

Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you three nights a week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  This is relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere at its very finest.  Find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love for you to join us.

Buon Appetito!!!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Bruschetta
Grilled olive oil-brushed Italian bread, with fresh tomato mixed with garlic, basil and olive oil, then topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Italian Wedding Soup 
Small Italian meatballs simmered in a rich chicken broth with fresh spinach and orzo pasta, finished with an egg liaison and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese

Main Course:

Cappallacci con la zucca
House-made ravioli filled with roasted butternut squash and ricotta cheese.  Finished in sweet butter with fresh sage and toasted pine nuts 

Straw and Hay 
Egg and spinach tonnarelli with our chipotle honey-glazed ham, green peas and mushrooms in a buttered cream.  Topped with grated Grana Padano Parmesan cheese (also offered as a vegetarian option)

Spaghettini Bolognaise
Fresh made egg pasta, tossed in a tomato-based meat sauce, topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Dessert:

Tiramisu
Layers of house-made lady fingers drizzled in Amaretto liquor, between rich Zabaglione marsala cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled in cocoa powder

Raspberry Panna Cotta
Mildly rich and creamy custard, served with fresh raspberries and a dark chocolate hazelnut sauce

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our divine Italian menu.

Enjoy an Indian feast with us!

Here we are at my favourite time of the month - the Indian menu is here!  Just for me!  (Ok, maybe not.  I know Grandpa enjoys this food too.)  This is exceptional cuisine and eagerly anticipated each month.  There truly is something for everyone, even if you prefer less spicy.  The chicken korma is very mild, the beef madras much hotter.  The mango mousse tart is fantastic too!  This could easily become your favourite menu rotation too.

I'm sure I can convince McGill's to mix us up some sangria.  I really enjoy the red sangria, but I have to admit that they mixed me up some white sangria last week and it was heavenly!  Maybe we can tempt you with a glass of wine or beer?  What about a cocktail?  Or a specialty coffee at the end of your meal?  I've tried it all and can recommend it all.  Oh my, there I am distracted by drink again! 

Seriously, you need to visit McGill's this week.  As always, you can join us three nights - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  All our dishes are freshly prepared, but the wait is definitely worth it!  Come in and try some of our Indian cuisine.  You will not be disappointed.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  Relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere.  The patio is still open if you wanted to enjoy an aperitif outside.  You'll find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  We'd love to have you join us.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Aloo Tikki

Fried potato cakes with garam masala and served with a sweet chilli sauce

Spiced Pea Soup
Caramelized onions and garlic, sautéed with potatoes and ginger, and peas, coated in authentic Indian spices, simmered and puréed, finished with cream

Main Course:

Chicken Korma
A full flavoured and mildly spiced curry with tender chicken morsels, roasted cauliflower and pilau rice

Beef Madras
Diced beef shoulder simmered in our own hot madras curry, served with pilau rice and cool raita sauce

Dakshin Marinated Salmon
Salmon pan-seared in aromatic Indian spices, served with forbidden rice and Chef's select seasonal vegetables

Dessert:

Mango Mousse Tart
Heavy cream, folded into a sweet mango purée, served in a flaky tart shell with fresh fruit and crème anglaise

Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
Gajar (carrot) Halwa, also known as gajrala, is a traditional Punjabi dessert made with carrots and milk, served warm with toasted cashews

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our tantalizing Indian menu.

Take time to relax and enjoy good food!

When Mediterranean week rolls around, it always reminds me to slow down some and enjoy life a bit more.  This is the European way of life--it's a slower pace while they enjoy good food, good wine and good company.  I love it!  This week we have some fabulous dishes for you to choose from.  Pictured here are zucchini keftedes, which are so tasty but not heavy.  Why not make time this week to drop into McGill's to try our cuisine.  Our patio is still open (although it is cooling down in the evenings), but you may be able to enjoy a drink outside while soaking in the last rays of the sun before enjoying your meal.

Slow things down a bit and join us for supper this week.  We have the perfect setting.  As always, this menu is offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas.  And remember, our cuisine is always freshly prepared and worth the wait.

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Zucchini Keftedes
Pan-fried zucchini and feta cheese fritters topped with Mediterranean yogurt and fresh dill

Tabbouleh
Bulger wheat tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs and a light honey-lemon dressing

Main Course:

Spanakopita

Spinach, onions and feta cheese wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry.  Served with rosemary aioli and a salad of baby greens

Fresh Sea Bass
Boneless sea bass, grilled with fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, diced tomatoes and olives, served with Chef's select vegetables and saffron and toasted almond couscous

Chicken Marrakech
Lightly braised chicken, sweet bell peppers, and garbanzo beans with an earthy Moroccan spice blend in a flavourful chicken stock.  Served over saffron and toasted almond couscous and finished with Greek yogurt

Dessert:

Baklava
Baked layers of dutter-drenched phyllo pastry with spices and chopped nuts; then, when still warm, soaked in a honey-lemon syrup

White Chocolate Bavarian Mousse
Creamy white chocolate infused with hazelnut liqueur, and folded whipped cream, served with a hazelnut tuile 

As always, our

Mexican Fiesta at McGill's!

It's party time Mexican-style this week!  This is becoming one of my favourite menus.  And we have a new dessert to offer you this week - Mexican Fried Ice Cream!  Doesn't that just sound heavenly?  I'm looking forward to trying that.  It's a tough choice as far as the appetizers and mains go, but whatever your choice, it'll be a good one.  It looks like Friday is supposed to be a nice day.  Best take advantage of the last few evenings we have to enjoy on the patio.

 

We are giving you the opportunity to share this dining experience with us on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Spicy, but not overly so, and flavourful dishes await you.  You will not be disappointed, I guarantee it.  Always freshly prepared, our cuisine will have you coming back for more and eagerly anticipating Mexican week each time it rolls around. 

Enjoy fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love to have you join us.

Come and enjoy yourself!  ¡Pásatelo bien! 

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer

Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Whole Jalapeno peppers, stuffed with cheese, bacon and salsa, grilled, served with sour cream

Shrimp and Scallop Posole

Medallions of scallops, and shrimp, simmered in a light broth, finished with fresh cilantro

 

Salsa & Guac

Quad-coloured corn tortilla chips, served with house-made salsa cruda, and fresh guacamole

Main Course

Beef Tacos

Two soft tortillas, grilled and filled with seasoned slow braised beef, topped with salsa cruda, and aged cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, served with a side of sour cream

Vegetarian Tostadas

Grilled flour tortilla with black beans, roasted tomatillo sauce, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese, served with Mexican corn salad 

Chicken Quesadillas

Tender shredded chicken, salsa cruda and spices, all sautéed together, and topped with Monterey Jack cheese and shredded romaine, baked between flour tortillas, served with sour cream, guacamole and Mexican corn salad

Dessert

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Slow-churned vanilla ice cream, rolled in cinnamon sugar and corn flakes, flash-fried golden, served with caramel sauce and chocolate drizzle in a crispy tortilla

 

Mexican Churros

Light and fluffy Spanish dough, fried golden, and tossed in cinnamon and sugar, served with hot chocolate for dipping

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our fabulous Mexican menu.

Craving comfort food? Join us for Italian!

If ever there was a time one needs comfort food, it has to be the month of September, doesn't it?  This month signifies the end of summer (more or less), vacations are over and it's back-to-school time.  Surely now is the time to pop into McGill's and enjoy the perfect comfort food in the form of our Italian cuisine.  This is one menu that never disappoints. 

But . . . , welcome to September and Italian week!  It's really not all doom and gloom, apart from the rain we are having today.  I'm sure there's still some summer left.  We can help soothe the transition into fall-like temperatures with rich and creamy pasta dishes, fresh bread, flavourful cheeses and fine wine--just a hint of what is awaiting you this week.  Satisfy your craving for comfort food and sample some of our Italian cuisine available right here in New Minas.  All of our dishes are freshly prepared, but we can assure you the wait is definitely worth it!  (Oh, and if you're wondering if there will be sangria, I've got your back.  I requested it be made for this week yesterday.  You weren't wondering?  Just me then.)

Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you three nights a week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  This is relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere at its very finest.  Find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love for you to join us.

Buon Appetito!!!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:

Caprese Salad
Sliced roma tomatoes married with fresh mozzarella and basil.  Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction

Calamari alla menta 
Fresh calamari, marinated with egg yolks and cream, dredged in bread crumbs and lightly fried.  Topped with fresh lemon and mint

Main Course:

Marsala Pappardelle
Fresh house made pasta, with sautéed mushrooms, finished in a rich marsala wine cream sauce 

Chicken Scaloppini 
Lightly breaded butterflied chicken breast on top of a bed of fresh-made pasta, tossed in sweet butter, roasted red peppers and red onion, and served with a side of grilled balsamic-brushed tomatoes

Gnocchi Bolognaise
Soft potato dumplings, simmered then tossed in our house-made zesty port and beef tomato ragù

Dessert:

Tiramisu
Layers of house-made lady fingers drizzled in Amaretto liquor, between rich Zabaglione marsala cream, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled in cocoa powder

Lemon Raspberry Tart
A sweet dough flan with a layer of almond frangipane, topped with lemon custard and fresh raspberries

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our divine Italian menu.