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This
month's issue of Sip, Sample & Savour is
chock-full of luscious summer indulgences in Stratford and Perth County.
Stratford has been attracting a lot of
media attention this
summer, due in no small part to its burgeoning culinary
scene. This
time of year brings out the fun-loving kid in all of us
as we sample
all that the season has to offer, fresh from markets and
backyard gardens. Don't miss
your chance to sample these seasonal treats at
the various events on this month's
Culinary Calendar.
Need
something to
Sip
on? Look for a feature on Stratford's very own Stratford
Brewing Company, where local brew master Joseph Tuer
makes a fine Pilsner in the tradition of the Czechs from
Pilsen. No
shrinking violet when it comes to taste and quality,
this Pilsner can now be purchased at the LCBO!
A
diverse range of local fare is used to prepare creative
twists on culinary classics at The Parlour Dining Room.
Savour
the divine dishes concocted by Chef Max Holbrook, who
mixes simple ingredients to create
outstanding flavours.
When
your
Stay in Stratford
extends overnight, sleep comfortably and eat well
at Chisholms Bed & Breakfast, an updated Victorian-era home
close to downtown Stratford.
The
Savour Stratford
Perth County Culinary Festival , taking place
September 26th & 27th. The festival website,
www.savourstratford.com
has just been launched and provides a sneak-peek
inside this year's festival, including schedules,
chefs and culinary experts and
local musicians, as well as maps, contact information
and details about booking your tickets.
We
welcome you to Sip, Sample & Savour your way through
Stratford and Perth County in August, one of the
tastiest times of year!
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SIP
Stratford Brewing Company
SAVOUR
The Parlour Dining Room
STAY
The
Chisholms
Bed & Breakfast
SAVOUR STRATFORD
PERTH COUNTY
Fall
Culinary Festival
Update
CULINARY CALENDAR
What, Where & When
to eat
this month
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STRATFORD BREWING COMPANY
Although Stratford has been home to various breweries
since the mid-1800s, The Stratford Brewing Company is
arguably the finest with the most staying power. Located
on the south side of Stratford, this small, family-run
business is headed up by Stratford native Joseph Tuer
and his wife, Rebecca.
Its
signature beer, Stratford
Pilsner is traditionally brewed in small batches using
the finest all-natural ingredients.
Unlike many mass-produced beers, Stratford Pilsner is
brewed to and bottled at 4.9% alcohol by volume (ABV).
For efficiency's sake, mass production generally
involves the use of high-gravity brewing methods which
can elevate the fermented product to at least triple the
desired ABV. To offset the high potency level, the
product is diluted before it is bottled, thus
compromising the quality of the beer.
As
Joseph likes to say, "A
Stratford Pilsner will delight the most discerning
drinkers -- it's Beer... As You Like It."
Stratford Pilsner is available on draught at select bars
and restaurants in Southwestern Ontario and Toronto and
is now available at LCBO stores in Toronto, London,
Kitchener-Waterloo and of course, Stratford.
Watch
for the Stratford Brewing Company at the
2009 Savour Stratford Perth County
Culinary Festival!
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THE
PARLOUR DINING ROOM & GASTROPUB
In addition to its lovely accommodations, Stratford's
Best Western Historic Inn & Suites boasts The Parlour, a fabulous restaurant with unforgettable food.
Under the previous moniker "The Olde English Parlour",
the stand-alone restaurant was a perennial favourite
with locals and tourists seeking a fine-dining
experience.
Today, The Parlour offers a much more diverse range of
dining experiences. Whether meeting with friends in the upscale yet
comfortable pub, dining al fresco on the lively
two-tiered patio, or having an intimate dinner in the
elegant dining room, the atmosphere will not disappoint.
Prepare
to be delighted by the fresh, flavourful dishes,
expertly prepared by Chef Max Holbrook, one of Perth
County's fine chefs. Chef
Holbrook considers the use of local food of paramount
importance, both for the superior flavours and to support local
producers.
Chef Holbrook also values
accessibility when it comes to good food, so extra
care is taken to strike the optimal balance so that
prices remain reasonable without compromising the
quality, selection and taste represented in the menu.
Be
sure to save room for one of the Parlour's sumptuous
desserts. Their signature Pavlova, a
baked meringue served with fresh raspberry and lemon
sauce topped with whipped cream and sugar coated
toasted almonds, keeps patrons coming back. And their
Chocolate Marquis, dark chocolate mousse with a white
chocolate truffle center all wrapped in white chocolate,
is made exclusively for The Parlour by the Swiss Chocolatier at Mollet's Designer Desserts in St. Mary
’s.
Local
artisans and producers supported by The Parlour includes
The
Butcher The Baker,
Camperdown Farms,
Van's
of Delhi,
Blanbrook Bison Farm,
Lyndon Farms
and
Neubrand Country Produce.
Click
here to view The
Parlour's menus.
Visit
The Parlour online at
www.theparlour.ca
and join
their mailing list club for exclusive online offers!
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THE
CHISHOLMS BED & BREAKFAST
Centrally located, just minutes from downtown, the
river and from the Festival Theatre, Dianne and Kent
Chisholm of The Chisholms Bed and Breakfast take great
pride in catering to special dietary needs without
compromising flavour.
Many
of their guests prefer healthier
alternatives to the standard fare that
is generally a part of people's morning meals.
Breakfasts are planned according to
current guests' specific requirements, using ingredients
that are free of lactose, gluten, sugar or nuts, if
necessary.
Always looking for new, healthy and delicious
alternatives to standard breakfast ingredients, Dianne
painstakingly sources items from local shops such as
Flour of Life Bakery, and Gentle Rain Natural Foods;
from farms like McCully's Hill Farm Market in St. Marys,
Perth Pork Products outside of Sebringville, and Sheldon Berries in Lakeside; and of course from the
myriad vendors at the Stratford Farmers' Market.
A
sampling of the healthy yet delicious options that await
guests in the morning:
Mouth-watering quiche, prepared with nutty, buttery,
lactose-free Swiss cheese.
Raspberry muffins - fluffy, tangy, sweet, and easy
on the waistline.
Fresh pears - lightly poached and spiced just right
to complement the fruit's natural sweetness.
Guests will be summoned to the table by the Festival
Trumpeters for a three-course breakfast at 8:30 am allowing
them to enjoy a leisurely
breakfast in the company of Dianne & Kent and other
guests, and still get an early start on their day's adventures
which may include
the Stratford Festival Backstage and Costume Warehouse
Tours, Meet the Festival Chats, and Talking Theatre, at
Tom Patterson Theatre and Studio Theatre.
Click
here to book your stay
at The Chisholms Bed & Breakfast.
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CULINARY FESTIVAL UPDATE
"There’s a synergy in the city and
it’s here, in one of the most promising culinary regions
in the country, that you’ll taste the possibilities that
characterize the new Canadian cuisine." -Anita
Stewart
Never
have we been witness to so many people eagerly
anticipating the passing of summer, or more accurately,
the arrival of fall. The Annual Savour Stratford
Perth County Culinary Festival ushers in the autumn
season with a bountiful celebration of all things local
and edible with two days of markets, live entertainment,
demos from guests chefs and authors, barbeques, craft
beers and Ontario wines and the pinnacle event, a
tasting event that pairs over 30 local food producers
with some of the hottest chefs around.
The
festival's website,
savourstratford.com,
has just been launched and provides information about
and for event participants including vendors,
high-profile chefs, authors and culinary experts,
sponsors, volunteers, merchants and attendees. Although
most events and attractions are free, a few require
advance tickets. Space is limited for various events, so
please visit the website to find out how to
purchase tickets.
We are pleased to
share with you an impressive selection of special
guests who will be joining us to date:
We
look forward to seeing you at the Savour Stratford Perth
County Culinary Festival September 26th & 27th!
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