HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-09-16, Page 19New owners mean new hours and
choices at Maitland Dining Lounge
Denny Soott
signal -star staff
Winne Elmore is trying to breathe new life into an
old venue with his purchase of the Maitland Dining
Lounge.
Located at the Maitland Golf and Country Club,
the dining lounge offers cuisine to both country club
members and the public at large, and offers its hall for
meetings, as well as catered events.
Elmore, originally from the Peterborough area,
said that his purchase was inspired by a few different
changes in his life. A trained chef, Elmore had been
running a restaurant in Grand Bend until an unfortu-
nate fire burnt the building to the ground. The owners
decided not to rebuild leaving him with the opportu-
nity to pursue other options. Friends of his told him
that the restaurant at the country club was for sale, and
he decided to jump on it.
"I love cooking, so it was a natural connection. I
went to college for cooking, and I've been doing it for
30 years," he said. "I really can't see myself doing any-
thing else."
Elmore explains that he is really taking the restau-
rant as a fresh start.
"We've changed the hours, and we're trying to of-
fer people what they want to come here," he said. "It's
going to be a year-round operation, but the hours may
change in the winter due to demand."
Elmore opened the restaurant on April 4, and he says
that things have been going wonderful so far.
"We've had a great response from the golfers, and
we've operated the barbecue on the course whenever
possible... They've been great, even coming in when
they aren't golfing."
Without previous numbers to compare to, Elmore
said he believes that the turnout so far has been great,
and credits the patrons, guests,
and visitors of the country club
for the good business.
"We want to get the word
out though, we're not just for
golfers, tennis players, and
curlers," he said. "We're open
to the public, and we've got
a beautiful rental hall that's
available for all kind of events,
Christmas parties, seminars, or
office meetings. Whatever you
need it for."
Inquiries about rentals, hours,
or information about what's
offered at the lounge can be
found by contacting Elmore at
519-612-1244, or email at win-
neelmore @ hurontel.on.ca.
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Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Page 19
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New and good things are cooking at the Maitland Dining
Lounge at the Maitland Golf and Country. Club off North
Harbour Road West. Winne Elmore and wife Doreen pur-
chased the restaurant, and after a quick name change,
have been offering new fare and new hours since their April
1 opening. The restaurant is also available for rental for big-
ger parties and meetings.
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