Dreaming of a villa on the Indian coast . . .

Seriously, who wants to be here?  Isn't that just perfect?  I could quite happily spend a week or two on this patio.  Or more.  Temperatures are warming up but spring certainly seems to be taking its time.

 

While most of us are not fortunate enough to be setting off on a beautiful holiday in Mauritius, McGill's is bringing us a taste of India this week.  I've said it before and I'll say it again . . . this is my most favourite menu rotation.  There are varying degrees of heat with some dishes being very mildly spiced.  But remember, you can always request that the kitchen staff kick it up a notch or two for you.  Whatever you do, just leave room for dessert!  You really need to try the mango mousse tart.  It'll have you coming back each month.

 

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.  Reservations are encouraged.  This is relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere.  And remember to check us out in the Scoops magazine distributed in your flyers.  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.  Served with a sweet chili sauce

Mulligatawny Soup

Exotic spices with tamarind, lemon juice, coconut milk, red lentils, vegetables and fresh cilantro

Main Course:

Chicken Korma

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

Lamb Dhansak [Lamb, dal (lentils) and vegetable curry]

Lamb tenderloin sautéed with Indian spices and then simmered in a sweet broth infused with butternut squash and lentils

Aloo Gobi

A mildly-spiced vegetarian dish.  Slow-roasted cauliflower and potatoes simmered in a mild curry sauce

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 Jamun 
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.

McGill's is taking us to the Med for some warm weather!

Since spring, officially here, still feels like a ways off, I thought I would bring you some light at the end of the tunnel this week.  Who wishes they were here?  I'm ready to spend some time on that Albanian beach.  We can all dream, right?

McGill's is doing its best this week to bring us a taste of the Med.  This cuisine reminds me of leisurely evening dinners in the summer.  On the patio.  With a glass of wine.  Informal and relaxed.  Perfect.  Ok, it may still be too cold for the patio, but it's coming.  I love the nature of these dishes, so light and flavourful.  And I can assure you that the Bavarian mousse, pictured here, is just as light and dreamy as it looks.  Perfect ending to a great evening's dining at McGill's. 

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:

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

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

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

Chicken Marrakesh 
Sweet bell peppers and garbanzo beans with an earthy Moroccan spice blend served with a fresh grilled chicken breast.  Served over saffron and toasted almond couscous and finished with Greek yogurt

Dessert:

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

Galaktoboureko
A divine combination of creamy custard and flaky phyllo dough that is baked to golden perfection then drenched with a lemon and orange-infused syrup

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

Hola, Mexico!

Yes, we are off to Mexico this week at McGill's.  Some people are actually lucky enough to be in Mexico, but I bet you our cuisine is just as good, if not better.  Chef Bond, you better not let me down! 

This menu is becoming increasingly popular, and I must confess it is a firm favourite of mine as well.  I can recommend everything on the menu personally.  With a choice of three appetizers, three mains and three desserts, there's certain to be something to please every palette.   Who doesn't like chips with dip?  If you like something a little hotter, start with the jalapenos and finish with the crème brûlée.  And for a simply fun dessert, try the fried ice cream.  That alone will have you coming back month after month.

I'm showing you our beef tacos this week.  They taste even more delicious than they look.  And I could pretty well guarantee that's sangria in the glass too.  Who will be joining us for dinner?
 
McGill's is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  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 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 dark chocolate dipping ganache

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

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

The most popular week in the month is here!

If you said "Italian," you'd be correct!  This feature menu comes out the first week of every month so make sure you mark it on your calendars.  We're all a little sick of winter now, impatiently waiting for spring, and McGill's is offering you a bit of comfort in the form of food this week.

 

We always have the gnocchi available so if you've been before and had this dish, you can have it either as a main or an appetizer.  It is really, really delicious, and you will be back for it every month.  Mind, I'm thinking if you have the gnocchi as an appetizer then another pasta dish for a main, you are going to be crawling out the door or having a nap before you go.  This week, I'm showing you our Chicken Scaloppini, which is fabulous! 

 

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.  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

 

Feature:

 

Gnocchi di Formaggio

Gorgonzola, Romano and Swiss cheese blended together for a very rich cheese sauce, tossed with fresh gnocchi.  Topped with grated parmesan cheese

Main Course:

Cappellacci 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

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

Marsala Pappardelle 
Fresh house-made pasta with sautéed mushrooms.  Finished in a rich Marsala wine cream sauce

 

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.