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.