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The Archives: Past Issues Of The Eyes On Windsor E-zine Volume 1 Issue No. 3 [an error occurred while processing this directive] ----------------------------------------- The Eyes On Windsor E-Zine Keeping You Updated On Windsor's Dining & Entertainment Scene www.eyesonwindsor.com October 2nd, 2000. Volume 1, Issue No 3. ------------------------------------------
Editor:
Eric Bonnici BSc. BA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Restaurant Review: The Mandarin House Of Windsor by Molly Abraham 2. Restaurant Review: Thanasis Olympus by Molly Abraham 3. Events and Festivals In October 4. Get Your November Events Listed Next Issue ( A Free Service) 5. Attention Restaurant Owners: Promote Your Coupons Online ( A Free Service ) PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL This FREE Newsletter is sent to subscribers only. Your email address is kept strictly confidential, we respect your privacy. To Become a Subscriber visit: http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/ezine.shtml ------- Special Announcement For The Daynes Family October 4 - Ryan Daynes Cancer Benefit Just recently, Ryan Daynes, a 13-year old Forest Glade boy was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer called "Ewing's Sarcoma". For the next 2 years, Ryan and his family must travel to London's Victoria Hospital for treatments. A pasta dinner benefit is planned for October 4th at Rack 'n' Roll on Forest Glade Drive. Tickets are available at the restaurant. A trust fund has also been set up to accept donations at any branch of the CIBC in Canada. Rack
N' Roll Club Listed Under Bars and Grills http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/grills.shtml *************************************************************** Restaurant Review: Mandarin House - 3 out of 4 Star Rating by Molly Abraham *************************************************************** Wei Ming Shen offers authentic dishes from both Szechuan and Cantonese perspectives in a small restaurant in the heart of downtown Windsor that seats just 75. The emphasis is on food, not decor. Choices are many, but you could stop with the list of chef's specials tucked in the front of the menu. They include steamed fish with ginger and green onions or black bean sauce, beef and eggplant with garlic sauce, one of several hot pot dishes, smoke flavor duck and beef tenderloin with black pepper and Chinese broccoli. Lobster, still in its shell but cut into accessible pieces, may be had with ginger and green onions or black bean sauce and comes in single or double versions ($28.88 Canadian for two whole lobsters). Noodle dishes are also notable, ranging from rice vermicelli Singapore style to fried noodles with shredded meat and vegetables. Lunch and dinner during the week, dinner only Saturday and Sunday. Beer and wine. Average dinner for two, without alcohol, $30 (Canadian). ---------------- Editor's Note: Located in Downtown Windsor Mandarin
House of Windsor Mandarin House is listed under Chinese and Oriental on our site. For a listing of more of these types of Restaurants visit: http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/ethnic/oriental/chinese.shtml ----------------
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*************************************************************** Restaurant Review: Thanasis Olympus - 2 out of 4 Rating by Molly Abraham ***************************************************************
---------------- Editor's Note: Located in Central Windsor Thanasis
The Thanasis is listed under Greek Dining on our site. For the location of the Thanasi's official web site and a listing of more Greek Dining Restaurants visit: http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/ethnic/greek.shtml Be sure to check out the online savings coupons for the Thanasis ----------------
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*************************************************************** Events And Festivals In October *************************************************************** Sept 30 - Oct 1 Ruthven Apple Festival Colasanti's Tropical Gardens invite you to The Ruthven Apple Festival, an annual two day event always held the last weekend in September. It has grown to become a very successful fundraiser for the Essex County Association for Community Living. Events begin Saturday morning with a special breakfast followed by a parade and the opening ceremonies. Then enjoy live entertainment all day long as you visit the 100 arts and crafts booths, food booths and the farmer's market. Let the little ones enjoy the kiddie rides as you enjoy the positive atmosphere of community involvement and support for a very worthy cause. Call 519-326-3287 or visit http://www.colasanti.com/. October 1 - The Way of The World The University Players season opens with "THE WAY OF THE WORLD", a bitingly satirical examination of hypocrisy, vanity, deceit and greed. Performances, at Essex Hall Theatre, 8pm (2pm on Sundays). 24th performance is 'Talk-Back Sunday' where you're invited to talk with members of the company in the theatre after the performance. Call the Box Office at 519-253-3000 ext 2808 or 519-253-4565 or visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama October 1, 7-8 - Little Folks Festival Family fun in a picturesque apple orchard setting awaits. Theater for young audiences, story telling, hands-on workshops,children's entertainers, harvest activities, and food as well as a bbq and barn dance for the 'big folks'. Contact Laing's orchards for further info, 519-738-4999. October 1 - Harvest Festival Enjoy pioneer harvest activities at an 1850's living farmstead at John R. Park Homestead. 11am-4pm. Costumed interpreters demonstrate cider pressing and sausage making. Craft shows and demonstrations. Call the Homestead at 519-738-2029. October 1 - October 22 - Friends Of Point Pelee Hike Join the Friends of Point Pelee Expert on a nature hike, every weekend through October 22. Two-hour hikes begin at 9:50am on Saturdays and 1:50pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Participants are to meet at the Visitor Centre. Binoculars are available on loan. To register or for more information, call 519-326-6173. October 1 to December 22 - The Fleetway A special exhibit of Memorabilia and photographs of the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel history On display at Windsor's Community Museum. From the start of construction in 1928 through the official opening November 3, 1930, to present day, the exhibit features primarily photographs and some tunnel memorabilia. Museum hours are Tues-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. Admission free. Call 519-253-1812. October 3 - Recognize Anger In Your Child Learn how to recognize anger in your child at a free two-hour workshop, October 3 from 7 to 9pm at the Park House Museum in Amherstburg. October 3 - Susan Haig of The Windsor Symphony St. Alphonsus Church on Park Street in Windsor welcomes Susan Haig and the Windsor Symphony, October 3 at 7pm. All are welcome. October 4 - Blood Donor Clinic The Optimist Club of Essex is sponsoring a blood donor clinic in Gym A of Essex District High School on October 4 from noon - 3:30pm and 5 - 8pm. Please bring your ID. All are welcome. October 4 - Ryan Daynes Cancer Benefit Just recently, Ryan Daynes, a 13-year old Forest Glade boy was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer called "Ewing's Sarcoma". For the next 2 years, Ryan and his family must travel to London's Victoria Hospital for treatments. A pasta dinner benefit is planned for October 4th at Rack 'n' Roll on Forest Glade Drive. Tickets are available at the restaurant. A trust fund has also been set up to accept donations at any branch of the CIBC in Canada. October 5 - Business Opportunities & Solutions Show 2000 Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce Small Business Cmte present the all new BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES & SOLUTIONS SHOW 2000 at the Promenade Ballroom of Casino Windsor. The event will include a motivational 'kick off' breakfast meeting, high profile key note luncheon speaker and will close with a gala Chair's Reception in the evening. For details, contact Anita at the Chamber 519-966-3696 or visit http://www.windsorchamber.org October 5 - Is There A Baby In Your Future? "Healthy Choices, Healthy Beginnings" is a free 3-week program offered by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. This program begins October 5 and offers a mix of information and personalized activities that you can incorporate into planning a future pregnancy. All classes are held at the Essex County Civic And Education Centre in Essex. To register, call 519-258-2146 or visit http://www.wechealthunit.org/ October 6-8 - Oktoberfest Enjoy German food, fun, and games, and dance the night away to the sounds of live German music-- all at the Teutonia Club, 55 Edinborough, Windsor. Call 519-969-3815. October 6 - Social Gaming Gala and Steak BBQ Get your tickets to the Social Gaming Gala, Steak Barbeque and Elimination Draw taking place October 6 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Tecumseh. Proceeds to the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County. Call 519-255-1127. October 9 - Canadian Thanksgiving Buffet Feast Colasanti's invite you to the CANADIAN THANKSGIVING BUFFET FEAST, which takes place from 11am-1:30pm. Stroll through the greenhouses, enjoying the myriad of plants and animals, crafts and art - enjoy a game of mini-putt! Call Colasanti's at 519-326-3287. October 14 - Educational Conference on Cancer Willow Breast Cancer Support and Resource Service invites all to attend a one-day comprehensive educational conference on Cancer. Topics include prevention, detection, and choices. This full-day conference is being held October 14, from 8am - 5pm at Windsor Regional Hospital, Western Campus. For tickets call 519-254-1514. October 14-15 Arts and Crafts Autumnfest Over 100 vendors selling only handmade crafts- from dried flowers and wood crafts to oil paintings-are set up in and throughout the buildings at southwestern Ontario Heritage Village. Visit the on-site Transportation Museum. Call the Village at 519-776-6909. October 14-15 - 41st Canadian National Cage Bird Show Essex-Kent Cage Bird Society present this exhibition and competition at St. Clair College. The event features many colours, types and varieties of Canaries, Finches, Bidgerigars, Parrots, Lovebirds and Cockatiels. Nine judges for different divisions. Show catalogues available. Vendors with quality products and provisions. Public viewing Sat 2pm-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Admission $2; children under 10, free. Contact Julianne at 519-948-6398 or 519-326-3287 for information. October 14 - Windsor Symphony Orchestra's Premier Classics This series features SIBELIUS' SECOND PLUS TWO, 8pm at the Chrysler Theatre. Join WSO for Sibelius' most brilliant and spirited symphony. This season opener welcomes Canadian viola soloist Rivka Golani and double bass soloist extraordinaire Joel Quarrington of the Toronto Symphony, to perform several magical duets. Call 519-252-6579 or 1-800-387-9181 or visit http://www.windsorsymphony.com/. October 17 - Nifty Fifties Goodtime Music Hall invites you to Windsor's Caboto Ballroom for NIFTY FIFTIES featuring Dave Hoy & The Good Time Performers. Dave and the cast will showcase many of the forgotten songs of the early 50s as performed by the likes of Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Fisher and more. Great food, costumes, music and comedy! Enjoy a family style dinner served to your table. Doors open 12 noon. Dinner 12:30, performance 1:30. Tickets $34.50 Cdn/$24.75 US. Call 519-633-8189. October 19-22 & 26-30 - Horror Hay Rides Colasanti's Tropical Gardens once again host their HORROR HAYRIDES! With the help of the University of Windsor's School of Dramatic Arts (Club Soda), experience the strange goings on that take place once darkness falls - the 'chamber of horrors' - and a most 'horrific, fun-filled, entertaining ride into the darkness and surprises'! A frightfully fun night for the entire family! Recommended for children 5yrs+. Call Colasanti's at 519-326-3287 or visit http://www.colasanti.com/ October 20 - The Veriovka Ukranian National Dance Company The Capitol Theater & Arts Centre presents The Veriovka Ukrainian National Dance Co. Bringing the musical and dance treasures of Ukraine to Windsor, featuring a company of some 80 artists. Showtime 8pm. Call the Box Office at 519-253-7729 or visit http://www.capitol.on.ca/ October 21 - Wood Carving Show and Competition Windsor Wood Carving Museum presents the 3rd annual WOOD CARVING SHOW & COMPETITION, in conjunction with Kingsville Migration Festival, at Lion's Hall (Mill Street) in Kingsville. In addition to carving, the show will feature carving supplies, information and unique gifts for sale. Free parking. Admission $2 adults, $1 seniors, $5 family rate. For information, call 519-977-0823. October 20-22 Kingsville Migration Festival Celebrate the annual return of Canada Geese to Jack Miner's Sanctuary. the weekend features arts and crafts, a parade, live entertainment, wood carvers show, children's show (live entertainment), Celtic cafe at Lakeside Park, winery tours and more at various venues in the Town of Kingsville. Call 519-733-5262 for details. Oct 22 - Newfoundland's Ennis Sister The Ennis Sisters, Newfoundland's own high energy trio have thrilled thousands on Capitol Hill, and were a premier act at the Capitol's second Celtic Festival. Having recorded with the Chieftans, Great Big Sea, Ashley MacIsaac and The Rankins on the compilation disc "Fire in the Kitchen", these talented performers feature beautiful harmonies on traditional songs as well as breathtaking originals from the pen of Maureen Ennis. Adults $18, Students and Seniors $15 Call the Box Office at 519-253-7729 or visit http://www.capitol.on.ca/ October 26-29 - The Real Last Summer The University Players present the drama "THE REAL LAST SUMMER", a memory play in which a woman reflects on her youth and the choices which led to her current life. Performances are 8pm (2pm Sundays) at Essex Hall Theatre. 29th performance is 'Talk-Back Sunday' where you're invited to talk with members of the company in the theatre after the performance Call the Box Office at 519-253-3000 ext 2808 or 253-4565 or visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama October 27 - Count Laff-U-La's Halloween Spooktacular The Art of Illusion Productions presents COUNT LAFF-U-LA's HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR at Walkerville Highschool. Join the wacky vampire and his zany group of magicians, clowns and jugglers in this wonderful Halloween show for the entire family. Showtime 7pm; tickets $8 per person. For more info, contact Brad Toulouse at 519-735-8083 or email presti.digit@sympatico.ca October 27 - Costume Ball & Silent Auction The Rotary Clubs of Essex County in partnership with Canadian Tire stores of Essex County present a GALA COSTUME BALL & SILENT AUCTION in support of the Children's Aid Society, at the Ciociaro Club. Celebrity judges will include The Windsor Star's Karen Hall and more tba!. Tickets are $100. For info re corporate sponsorship or for tickets, call Brian Cunningham at 519-776-5224. October 27 - Mozart & More Windsor Symphony Orchestra's MOZART & MORE series features The Jeunehomme Concerto at Assumption University Chapel, 11am and 7:30pm. Experience the remarkable early concerto by Mozart performed by Windsor's own virtuoso pianist, Joel Hastings. New this season: "Mozart In The Morning" Coffee Concert (free) at 10:15am, featuring three of Windsor's extraordinarily talented young pianists. "Musical Feast" celebrate the end of the workweek with dinner and a concert! 4 course candle light supper served by award-winning chef, 6pm in the Freed-Orman Centre (below the Chapel). For tickets, call the Chrysler Theatre at 519-252-6579 or 1-800-387-9181 or visit http://www.chryslertheatre.com/. October 28 - Fall Murder Mystery Solve the murder at Heritage Village. Suspects are stationed in buildings throughout the Village, and will answer questions from audience "participants." Who do you suspect? Contact Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village at 519-776-6909. October 29 -Pumpkin Party Enter the jack o'lantern carving contest at this 1850's living farmstead. Costumed interpreters on-site with pumpkin treats, ghost stories and a live owl presentation. Hours 11am-4pm. Call 519-738-2029. October 29 - "I Am An Old Lady" The South Essex Arts Association presents "I'm an Old Lady", an exhibit of contemporary quilt art by June Dickin and Marie Palmer. Show dates are now through October 29. Gallery hours are 12 - 4 Tuesday to Saturday and 1 - 4 on Sunday. The arts Centre is located at 72 Talbot Street West in Leamington. Monday's and Thursdays - Blood Donors Wanted GIVE BLOOD! Canadian Blood Services encourages you to give blood on Mondays and Thursdays anytime between 12 and 7pm at the Windsor Branch Permanent Clinic, 3909 Grand Marais Road East. GIVE BLOOD...BECAUSE THE NEED NEVER STOPS. Stroke Foundation Volunteers Wanted The Millennium has inspired the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario to launch its 2000 in 2000 plan. The goal is to have 2000 volunteers canvassing Windsor and Essex County in the new millennium. To volunteer by canvassing in your neighborhood call 254-4345. *************************************************************** List Your Events For November Here ( A Free Service ) *************************************************************** Do you have an upcoming event you would like added to this newsletter? Please email eric@eyesonwindsor.com or call 519 944 9890 and submit your event to be listed. Types of events we will list are community events, festivals, charitable events, etc.
*************************************************************** Attention Restaurant Owners: Announce Your Specials and Coupons ( A Free Service ) *************************************************************** Would you like to promote your coupons or specials on the Internet absolutely free? Now you can no strings attached! In celebration of the community's newest web portal www.eyesonwindsor.com Windsor's First Complete Dining and Entertainment Guide On The Internet. Hurry this offer is limited to a first come first serve basis. Send
a description of your special offer/coupon to: eric@eyesonwindsor.com
We will contact you to proof and confirm your coupon before it goes online. ----------------------- Thank you for reading this issue of The Eyes On Windsor E-zine Please help spread the word about us and tell all your family, friends, and co-workers to visit us online and see what's new at: http://www.eyesonwindsor.com Thanks for your help I look forward to sending you next months issue.
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Copyright
(C) 2000, Alexander Joseph & Associates, 
Molly
Abraham has covered the Southeastern Michigan restaurant scene for
more than two decades. Her site features a smorgasbord of dining gems,
from lunch counter hamburgers to four-star cuisine. It is your guide
to the best dining spots in Michigan and Canada.In
addition, Molly brings you a detailed review of a different restaurant
each week to help you add variety to your dining choices. 
Although
all the familiar Greektown-style dishes are on the menu, this family-run
spot with an eye popping decor full of statuary, classic columns and
fountains also served dishes from the perspective of matriarch Maria
Pontikis who hails from a tiny island in the Aegean. That includes
spiced ground beef patties, salted cod, spinach pie from her special
recipe, butterflied barbecued quail and pork and chicken kebobs. There
are a couple of complete saganaki, soup, Greek salad, entree and dessert
dinners for two ($34.95 Canadian) which offer a huge array of dishes.
Bargain-basement prices are the norm here, especially given the hefty
exchange rate on American money. Despite the statuary, this is not
a fancy restaurant but a casually comfortable one. Lunch and dinner.
Full bar. Average dinner check for two, without alcohol: $20 (Canadian).
All Web Site Content Copyright © 2000 Alexander Joseph & Associates. All rights reserved. Some Photographs Copyright © 2000 Spike Bell MPA, All rights reserved. No image, text, or logo may be reproduced with out written permission from Alexander Joseph & Associates. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (519) 977-5985 or via email at webmaster@eyesonwindsor.com. Located in the province of Ontario Canada.