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Times Advocate, 1997-12-17, Page 37IT'S YOUR I311.51NF:SS Eddington's Casual Fine Dining has appropriate name New restaurant In one of oldest establishments In Exeter appeals to locals By Chantal! Van Raay T A Reporter EXETER - In the mood for a Ira ditional roast sirloin with yorkshire pudding, chicken chardonnay breaded with a white wine leek and mushioom sauce and peach brie'' . (n- the mood to spend little and wear a: pair of Jeans to a.restaurant where nothing is deep .fired and everything is fresh? •; • • That's what - Don Wand and Jame, iddington had in mind when they opened Eddington's Ftne Cas- ual mining un Main Street in Exet • . CV They wanted the .people of Exet- er to he able to eat well hut not spend every penny in their pocket. "We wanted some place where . people could come in their jeans • . •and have a nice meal." said Wand. Eddington's head chef. "I saw that Exeter needed a place • like that:" Both- Wand and manager James . Eddington said when they , began their search for a restaurant they were given a' tip that there was a nice older 'home . in Exeter con- taining a lot of potential for what the duo secked. "We looked in the windows and took down the name of the rcaltor," said Wand, "We setup an appoint- ment to conte and see the place and we tell in love v, ith it right ;Tway. We sa $ ALIN an ,,pportunity.we just ..couldn't' pass up." As unc,ol• the oldest homes in Ex- etcr, Eddington's Casual and Fine Dining is unique. _The long stair- case' at the entrance of the home • and elegant chandeliers convey a victoria') hue which fits well with the restaurant's theme. . "We did a demographic look into_ the-irree-and-found-that-a4et- $pee pie in the arca are English,:' said What's for dinner? Manager James Eddington and head chef Don Wand opened Eddington's Casual Fine Dining Dec. 16 and already the business is booming with success. •Wand. From' there, they- knew exactly what foods to. prepare. Wand and- Eddington- were not oil -base. in their s tows about -What. Exeter would like. Since the restaurant (opened._ Dec. 16 they have been husy almost everyday and. • ask• that people make reserva- tions. "Also because there's only seat -- nig for about 100 people." Edding- ton added: • The business at Eddington s . has hcen Netter than we expected " Ed-: dington said, adding they. were not going. to• officially open the .res- taurant until the New Year hut • ceived a number tit. calls ask. Ig they would be open ha -Christmas "The townsfolk have really wel- comed.us.r:Wand included. • Eddmgton s wili he having an open house in the beginning of the New Year: T.he date for this has not yet been established. ' They .also -have plans to- one day convert an upstairs room into a private dining room; for meetings, conferences and small dinner parties for- 10'to 15 people. - -co make dinnerrescrvatiops at - Eddington's "Casual Fine Dining call 235-3031). • • Snowman By Amanda Stire, Grade.4-. Step,hen Central School S on of Mary . Noel is a song.) like 0 rnamcnts go on the.trce W e believe in Jesus • - :Merry Christmas A ngels come to life N icholas is jolly • Christmas By Lisa Conon, (:rade 2 Precious Blood School The lights are shining bright The star is twinkling silver • Rpindeer.cad fey swift in the air ;Santa comes down the chimney •I can hear Santa on my roof I can taste my gingerbread cookies. Janet Ecker to appear on TV Ontario . TORONTO - Ontario Community and Social Services Minister Janet Ecker will appear on TVO's weekly "parent affairs" program The Parent Connection on Thursday. January 8 at 10 p.m. to discuss her government's response to the growing concern about child abuse. 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