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The Citizen, 1996-05-22, Page 7A taste out of the ordinary This is the motto behind the newest restaurant in Blyth, The Village Eatery, owned and operated by Pauline and Michael Gregg. The roadhouse-style restaurant will feature something for everyone, in comfortable surroundings with ah atmosphere to be enjoyed. Boneless Outside Round Steak Roast Cut from Canada A/AA/AAA Grades Beef Hip (Eye Removed) 4.39 kg Coke or Sprite Assorted Varieties 2 Litre Bottle Unit Price 5.0/100 mi 750 ml Bottle + Deposit Unit Price 9.2/100m1 With coupon in flyer Bugles Snacks or Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn Assorted Varieties 142 9 - 300 g Box "2 9 KNEcHTEL Alf& Food Markets SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET VALUE 1.00 PLU 2324 Kraft Miracle Whip Regular or Light 1 Litre Jar Valid only at Scrimgeour's Food Market, Blyth until closing May 26, 1996. Price without coupon 2.99 44907512 Nielsen THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1996 PAGE 7. New eatery features pop culture, pleasing cuisine added by Pauline and their seven year-old son, Richard. "Everything is from scratch and if it says chicken, it is a chicken breast, not processed," says Michael. "Our burgers take the longest to prepare because they are a full half pound." "We make sure everything is done right," adds Pauline. A children's menu is also avail- able offering tastes more suited to the younger crowd. "This restaurant will be a group effort by all the employees," says Pauline. "If we wouldn't want it, we won't serve it. The cooks and wait- staff work together as a team." Another feature taken from the couples many years in the restau- rant business is doodle paper on each table in the front portion of the restaurant. The back section has tablecloths and ptacemats. Not only do children draw pic- tures, but businessmen jot down notes and teenagers pass messages to each other says Pauline. "It is a really fun thing." For anyone 12 or under, The Vil- lage Eatery will also hold a month- ly colouring contest of pictures featured on the back of the chil- drens' menu. The owner of the ran- domly-drawn winning entry will take home a trophy. Richard devel- oped the scheme. By Janice Becker A step through the doorway, past windows shrouded in dark green curtains and an antique road sign hanging proudly on the wall and one enters a restaurant reminiscent of a time gone by. The Village Eatery, located on the main street of Blyth and owned by Pauline and Michael Gregg, fea- tures pop culture artifacts of the 40s and 50s, antiques as reminders of a family history and unique local Continued from page 4 Canada has the potential to capture a premium share of global outdoor tourism. In the long term, protected wildlands contribute strongly not only to the environmental health of the country, but also to its future economic health. According to January 1996 polling by Environics, most residents of Ontario understand these connections. Over eight in 10 (81 per cent) favour government action to protect a system of parks and wilderness areas, even when reminded that this could result in reduced logging, mining and urban development. A large majority (76 per cent) also believe that complet- ing a provincial network of protected areas by the year 2000 will make very little difference to the provincial deficit. Clearly, the people of Ontario believe that Mr. Harris can, and should, deliver on both his deficit-reduction targets and his commitment to a completed wilderness system. Mr. Harris's Conservative predecessors, the governments of John Robarts and Bill Davis, can take credit for setting aside many significant areas. Often, the value of wilderness parks like Quetico or items, each with their own story or puzzling past. In the comfortable surroundings, Pauline says their philosophy in redecorating and establishing The Village Eatery was to create a place that would suit all people, whether it is the ball team after practice, women wanting a cozy place for a game of afternoon bridge, a family dinner on Saturday or a few of the guys gathered to watch the Stanley Polar Bear is appreciated only in hindsight, many years after the controversy of their creation. But in years to come, our children will appreciate even more the quiet spaces of Wabakimi or Algoma Highlands, as a result of decisions made in our time. World Wildlife Fund Canada, working in concert with the Wildlands League and other local groups, has pressed since 1989 for the completion of a representative system of protected natural habitats across Ontario. In the early years of this Endangered Spaces campaign, Ontario was a national leader in the protection of its natural heritage. There is still much to be done, but Alberta has shown the way. The residents of Ontario have a right to expect the Harris government to fulfill its commitments to a full wilderness system, as part of building a sustainable future for this province. Mr. Richard Ivey Director of World Wildlife Fund Canada and President of the Richard Ivey Foundation Mr. Arlin Hackman Director of the Endangered Spaces Campaign World Wildlife fund Canada. Cup finals. "Atmosphere is important. It is not just eating, it's the whole expe- rience, the nostalgia of the place as well as great service," she says. "We wanted to bring a big town menu to Blyth. Residents shouldn't have to drive to Stratford or Kitch- ener to get the same good food." The menu is similar to a road house style, offering appetizers such as nachos, an assortment of salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, chicken, steaks, ribs, wings and the house specialty, stir- frys, served still steaming in a cast iron frying pan. For fresh-of f -the-barbecue flavour, the Greggs have installed a charbroiler. The full dinners include soup or salad and coffee and are available until closing. "We want people to be able to have a good meal at 8 or 9 p.m., the same as someone would have at 5 p.m.," says Pauline. "As long as we are open, the kitchen is open," adds Michael. The Village Eatery is also licensed. With more than 15 years experi- ence in the kitchen, Michael will run the backroom, along with assis- tance from certified chef and baker, Shawn Verwey of Auburn. The menu recipes were devel- oped by Michael, with a few ideas As for the decor, there is a story in every item and Pauline knows them all. It may be a slightly antique road sign which had its adventure near Mildmay, a family heirloom which traveled across the ocean or the cast iron Coca-cola horse which is stabled at the end of the counter. However, Pauline has one item for which assistance is required to discover its past. A wooden base- ball bat, hangs silently oneAhe wall, waiting for its owner or maybe the ballplayer's grandchild to identify. Etched into the bat is Chas. J. Hol- licker. "I would love to hear the story," says Pauline. At present, the Village Eatery will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., though the hours will be shorter on Sun- day. "The hours will be posted, says Michael, "and those are the hours we will be open." The Greggs suggest reservations or notification for large groups so they can ensure your experience is pleasant. "We want the meal to be as enjoyable for a group of 15 as it is for two," Michael says. They also offer a 10 per cent dis- count for seniors (over 65) and doggie bags are free. "No one walks out of here hun- gry," they agree. "We take pride in this and want everyone to enjoy it." VALUE .50 PLU 2399 Swift Sliced Side Bacon Premium, Sensible or Lazy Maple Valid only at Scrirngeour's Food Market, Blyth until closing May 26, 1996. Price without coupon 2.49 99 500 g Pkg. NNW Letters 8 out of 10 Canadians want parks protected Admiral Sockeye Salmon 213 g Tin See this week's flyer for great savings 08402950 Nielsen Savings based on our regular retails. We reserve the right to lim't quantities to normal family requirements. Prices in effect Tuesday, May 21 - Sun*y, May 26, 1996