It's Apple Blossom time! It's Cajun week! Let's party!

Seriously, could the timing be any better for Apple Blossom weekend?  McGill's is THE spot to be this weekend.  Not only is it Cajun week, which is pretty exciting on its own, but we're talking mardi gras time!  Yes sirrr-eeeee, Saturday evening come to McGill's to enjoy our Cajun cookin' and then continue the party upstairs at The Junkyard!  But remember to wear beads.  Why?  You wear beads, your first drink upstairs is half price.  It's sure to be lots of fun this Saturday at McGill's and The Junkyard!  Come on in, the gators are friendly!

Making its rare appearance only in months with a fifth week, the Cajun menu is always a fun treat.  If you are looking to try something different, this is the week to do it.  Oysters, crab cakes, gumbo, jambalaya . . . definitely not your everyday food.  And just in case you had your heart set on trying frogs' legs, the kitchen assures me they have some.  So, no excuses.  I love the spiciness of this food.  It's just fun, fun, fun!  And we all need just a little more fun in our lives, right?

I hope you will be joining us.  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.  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.

Fancy a curry?

Ok, I totally gave this week's menu away in the title, didn't I?  You're right, we are featuring Indian cuisine this week.  If you are a bit unsure of what to try, our knowledgeable wait staff can help.  I would suggest trying perhaps the chicken korma initially as it is very mild.  However, if you like it slightly hotter, we can make that happen for you too.   I love the aloo tikki as a starter, with or without the sweet chili sauce.  As for dessert, well . . . you can't go wrong with either choice.  And remember McGill's is fully licensed with Garrison beer on tap, bottled beer and an excellent selection of wines.  Or try a cocktail.  Finish off with an excellent specialty coffee.



Mango Mousse Tart



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.

A taste of the Med at McGill's

I don't know what happened to our weather, but we definitely aren't having Mediterranean temperatures.  But we do have our Mediterranean menu to offer you this week to make up for the temps.  We just need to use our imagination a little more.  And perhaps drink more wine.

Souvlaki

 

Lots of delicious choices for you this week.  The tabbouleh is back on the menu after a winter hiatus, which is always a wonderfully light way to start your meal.  The entire Med cuisine on offer is refreshing light and tasty.  It is one of the healthier diets out there.  We are fully licensed with an excellent range in wines, Garrison beer on tap and specialty coffees and cocktails. 



White Chocolate Bavarian Mousse



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.  Our patio is always open, although it may be a bit chilly just yet to enjoy dinner outside.  Stop by anytime and enjoy a drink and/or lunch on the patio.

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

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

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:

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 

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

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

Mexican week at McGill's!



Mexican Churros

Second week in the month and that means it's time to enjoy some Mexican delights.  And it's even getting warm enough that you may be able to enjoy the patio in the evening.  Ahhh the patio and sangria . . . sounds like a perfect evening to me.



Chocolate Ancho Crème Brûlée



For sure your hardest decision this week is going to be which appetizer to have.  We're offering you four!  And because it's Mexican week, you know what that means.  That's right . . .  fried ice cream!  You definitely need to try this.  

Mexican Fried Ice Cream



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

 

Mushroom and Butternut Squash Empanadas

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

 

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.  Served with sour cream and Mexican corn salad

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.

First of May . . . bring on the flowers! And the Italian menu!



Tiramisu

 Can you believe that we are already at the first of May!  The nice weather is here at last, which makes everyone a lot happier.  And because it's a new month, this also means it's Italian week at McGill's.  And everyone loves this week.  We're offering you spaghettini bolognaise, but if you're a bit more adventurous and want to try something "new to you," I can highly recommend the gnocchi.  This is available either as an appetizer or a main.  The Marsala pappardelle . . . also excellent!  Just having a quick scan of this menu, and I can safely say I can highly recommend any of the dishes.  I've tried them all.  Why not make McGill's your date night destination this week.  Or make it a family dinner.

Don't forget our patio is open now and while it may yet be a bit chilly in the evening for dining out, you could stop by for lunch and soak up the sun.  Enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer.  Or maybe even sangria.  Lots of options for you.  Come and check us out!



Chicken Scaloppini

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:

Spaghettini Bolognaise

Fresh-made egg pasta tossed in a tomato-based meat sauce.  Topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano 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

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 chocolate hazelnut sauce

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