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The Windsor -
some good,
some not so good
We've stated several times before that
attention to the little things can raise a
restaurant above the ordinary. Unfortunately,
it can also drag an otherwise good dining
experience down.
Such was our experience recently at
Stratford's Windsor hotel. There were many
good things to the meal, but little annoyances
hurt the overall impression.
For instance, on arrival, there was no sign
to wait to be seated and no one there to meet
guests. After a few moments of confusion, we
and the couple who arrived after us decided
we were expected to find our own seats. We
were stopped abruptly by a waitress who let
us know rather curtly that we were supposed
to have waited to be seated. She then led us
prompth to our seats but it got the evening
on to a rather distasteful start.
That was really the only complaint we could
have about the service, however. Though the
staff seemed pressed to keep up with the
heavy Saturday night traffic, our pleasant
waitress made dining relaxed.
But there were other little things that
annoyed Our water glasse3 and those of the
people at a neighbouring table were
encrusted with the white scum that didn't
help one's appetite. Our other source of
complaint was a rather soggy salad.
But now to the good things. The Windsor
has an interesting menu selection ranging
from such old favourites as prime rib roasts
and top surloin steak all the way to frogs legs.
The lady decided, despite urging in the
direction 01 trog legs, on a surloin while the
gentleman had Coq au Vin (chicken cooked in
'\mo sauce)
tastey beet vegetable. A basket of warm
sweet buns also provided a nice way to pass
the time until the main course came.
Although the dining room was crowded and
apparently understaffed (waitresses were so
busy serving they could not find time to clear
tables after guests left), there was no unusual
delay in our being served. The lady's steak
was large and cooked to her approval with a
nice flavour, though she found it a little tough
in spots.
The Coq au Vin was a real treat, spicey yet
sweet. Both it and the steak were
accompanied by baked potatoes in foil, with
peas and baby carrots. The vegetables were
not exceptional.
We had arrived fairly late and the crowd
had been heavy, attending both the Film
Festival and the Festival Theatre, and so it
For over forty years
Welcome Wagon hostesses
have been making calls
on newcomers - whether they
be within our own nation or
in a foreign country.
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desiring representation
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