UAG Dines Out

954 Victoria Road Whitney Pier, NS This month, what with the success of our last adventure, we decided to again visit a community event for dinner. As part of the Whitney Pier annual celebration, Pierscape, the Italian Society offers an Italian buffet; this was their 18th year and because the buffet is always so good, tickets sell out very quickly. We got our tickets three weeks in advance - nine of us planned to attend the dinner and then go up the hill to the high school to view the Pierscape art show and sale. What a dinner! The Italian buffet was set up on a long table that ran the full length of the hall and we all sat at tables on either side. The bar was open and tickets were sold on a painting that some lucky person was going to win that evening. And the buffet? Well, we started at one end and promised ourselves we would only take a little bit from each platter. But by the time we each got to the end of the buffet, our plates were piled high! It was fantastic. While ...

Dinner Theatre Port Morien Legion This month, the UAG really did have an adventure! A small group of us drove out to the beautiful town of Port Morien to attend an evening of Dinner Theatre at the Legion. When we arrived, the place was hopping - people were finding their seats, visiting the bar, laughing with friends - it was just a fun place to be.  The meal was served by Branch 55 and Friends; it was a home-made roast beef dinner, complete with carrots, turnip, mashed potatoes and gravy to die for. Each of our dinners was hot and delicious.  Dessert was a tall piece of gingerbread with a dollop of cream and a drizzle of sauce. A big Thank You to the people in the kitchen and to those who served the food to each of the tables; it was a wonderful meal. The play followed the meal - the lights went down and we sat back to enjoy "The Lone Star Love Potion", written by Michael Parker. It was an hilarious script that was well-acted. The entire room was in stitches the ...

456 Charlotte Street Sydney, NS You don't have to put any money in the meter after 5:00 pm The UAG has compiled a list of restaurants that we haven't visited yet and this one, Daniel's, was the second on the list. The first restaurant on the list was closed so the staff could enjoy a vacation - we will try and visit that one before too long as we hear their Ginger Beef is out of this world. So what did the group think of Daniel's?  Eight members attended this month's outing so there were lots of opinions. The first thing that you have to know about Daniel's is that it is owned and operated by the same people who own and operate The Bonnie Prince. So that tells you immediately that the service is going to be professional and that the food is going to be good. And it was! Both the waitress and the bartender handled every request efficiently and quickly, always with a smile. And the food? Green Drinks The first people to arrive at the table...

195 Commerical Street Glace Bay, NS Imagine walking in to town through the Park and down to the harbour. It's a warm, sunny day, with a fresh ocean breeze. You have stopped at the florists by the bridge and you are carrying a lovely array of flowers for tonight's dinner table. You are on your way up the street to your favourite used bookstore, hoping to find a well-loved murder mystery. As you walk, you notice the TALO Caf é bar sign. You decide to stop in to pick up a fresh-baked dessert for tonight, maybe a pie...yummy choices. While you are standing in front of the baked goods, friends call your name and invite you to join them for a cold glass of wine and a light lunch. Sound like one of Debbie Macomber's openings? No, it's not fiction, dear readers; it's all possible in downtown Glace Bay. A large group of us met at the TALO Caf é bar for this month's outing, our first outing to the town of Glace Bay. This is a new restaurant located in a reno...

560 King's Road Sydney, NS Our first outing of the year was to the Hearthstone Inn, or as most of us know it, the old Quality Inn on King's Road.  This motel was built many years ago when King's Road was two lanes and when the old Holiday Inn and the Isle Royale Motel were the only competitors in the area.  In the last number of years, however, the Holiday Inn has changed names and owners, the Isle Royale died a slow and painful death, and fierce competition opened up over the hill. But this building has good bones and high hopes.  We were curious and anxious for our old friend.  How did our evening go? The restaurant is still in the same place as it was, as is the see-through stone fireplace. The pictures on their website do not lie - the dining room is comfortable and cozy, with a nice view of King's Road.  Even though it was a Friday night at supper time, there were very few people in the restaurant and as it turned out, people at our table knew p...