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.