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Whitecaps sports bar and smokehouse another Grand Bend hotspot
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
Lakeshore Advance
It is easy to see why these three friends would come
together to open a restaurant in Grand Bend. Nick Ragli, Dan
Saint and Tim Moor all love a challenge and even more than
that they love to see people having fun. In the front of the
house at Whitecaps Sports Bar and Smokehouse on Main
Street Grand Bend, it won't be a stretch to see one of these
guys- or all three- pulling one of the six drafts on tap or serv-
ing customers with their own special flare.
Whitecaps is a place where friends can meet and eat and
maybe fevers enjoy a game of darts. Mat Was once an original
train street family home, this turn of the century building is
now a location that screams fun, food and friends.
In the hark of the house chef Randy Rapley with his staff of
'foodies' create everything from the not so ordinary burger
with Gorgonzola and it mango tango dressing to at steak
cooked to your liking. Pastas, seafood, salads, home made
soup; sandwiches and daily specials ars' menu favourite's.
(:heck out the popular trade lunches for quick, inexpensive
eats for the hard working tradesperson. There art' tasty
options for everyone- including the kids.
Saint and Moor have been part of the restaurant business
most of their lives and Ragli is the entrepreneur of the trio.
'Hwy all had a mission to create 0 plait' that was bright and
clean with 0 huge open space enveloped in a welcoming
atmosphere. A place you could bring your family, friends,
church group or sports teals. 'Isley wanted to snake sure their
customers receive great food and great service and most of
all they want those customers to come back again and again.
Whitecaps have seating for 225 people (including the two
patios) and the guys are excited for the summer season where
they will introduce their smoker barbecue to the mix. They
have other exciting plans- but are keeping them under wraps
for now.
The guys are bringing in entertainment and something
special planned for the ladies on Saturday nights. 'this project
is In the works, just ask for details and ask about other spe-
cials throughout the week.
Artist Barry Richman pieces surround the booths and there
is no mistaking the rest of the bar is geared for sports. 'Televi-
sions don the walls and bar with multiple coverage of all
sports including not only hockey and golf but also figure skat-
ing and curling. Check out the upstairs where there is lots of
roods for pool or a game of darts. Whitecaps sponsor local
sports teams including the Medford Dirty Dogs and they are
thrilled to sponsor a young man at the sprint track at the
Motorplex'lhey have sponsored two dart teams this season
and have jumped on board supporting many of the summer
tournaments- even before they opened their own business.
"We are community minded and support local charities,
events and service clubs, "said Ragli adding they will be part
of the 2012 Winter Carnival and are looking forward to the
winter fun. "'this is an all season place to be," says Saint. Book
your Christmas party or New Years bash herr' or call ahead
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Tim Moor, Dan Saint and Nick Ragli are ready to serve you at
Whitecaps, downtown Grand Bend and Chef Randy Rapley Is
creating a menu of good food for every taste bud.
is also available.
The staff at Whitecaps is thrilled to he another hotspot in
the Bend and want to hit 0 home run with service, atmos-
phere and food.
Whitecaps is open every day at 1 i :OO. For take-out of to
arrange your party or catering call 511-238-2203,
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