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The Archives: Past Issues Of The Eyes On Windsor E-zine Volume 1 Issue No. 5 [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 December 2nd , 2000. Volume 1, Issue No 5. ------------------------------------------
Editor:
Eric Bonnici BSc. BA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Special Announcement: Custom Gift Baskets Made in Windsor 2. Restaurant Review: Chanoso's - "A Cross Cultural Fare" by Eric Bonnici 3. Subscriber Feedback: Pitt For Pasta 4. Events and Festivals In December 5. Get Your January Events Listed Next Issue ( A Free Service) 6.
Attention Restaurant Owners:
Promote Your Specials or Coupons Online 7. Patrick O'Ryan's - Specials and Savings 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 GIFT BASKETS CUSTOM MADE IN WINDSOR ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL This year, reward your special someone in a unique and personalized way. At Arbonne, we create customized gifts that will leave a positive, memorable impression. I will personally help you choose creatively and add lustre and elegance to your gift statement. My service includes luxurious Swiss formulated gifts from Europe. I can tailor your gift packages from $10 to $500. I offer discounts on volume orders. I can also include other items that reflect your image. Serving your gift needs is important to me. I will handle everything, including wrapping and delivery, leaving you time to attend to other important holiday responsibilities. If you should need or want my assistance please contact me at Sincerely yours, Pamela Tremblay For every reason, in every season, give the best of Switzerland, Arbonne International. *************************************************************** Restaurant Review: Chanoso's by Eric Bonnici *************************************************************** My EOW business partner Susan introduced me to Chanoso's in September. This quaint establishment has been around since around 1997 or so but my first time trying it out was just 2 months ago. My advice is don't put off trying it out like I did because this is one restaurant you will want to add to your list of places to eat regularly. I was impressed by Chanoso's excellent service. As Susan and I entered an attentive server wearing a pleasant smile greeted us. She made sure to check up on us on regular basis throughout our stay in order to ensure we had everything we needed. The décor is modern and homey producing a comforting ambience to this quaint dining establishment. This dimly lit restaurant is made of an impressive blend of trendiness and style that resulted in a charming and pleasing environment. An enchanting array of aromas ventured into the dining room from the kitchen. At first I figured this was an Italian style restaurant. After all fabulous garlic odors escaped from the kitchen. Not to mention the Italian wine on the wine list. I quickly realized they also offered Oriental style and other types of food on the menu as well. The best way to describe Chanoso's fantastic cuisine would be a Cross Cultural fare. The menu is composed of a wonderful selection of items in a combination never to be found in any other restaurant. We tried the noodle rolls that came with a tasty peanut sauce. Very delightful, tasty and healthy too! The grilled bread with funky spread was fabulous and zesty. I found it to be a little pricey for the portion size but the uniqueness and zesty flavors more than made up for it. I had a great noodle stir fry that came in a large sized portion. The wine selection is excellent and we went with a fine bottle of Valpolicella, a fruity, medium-weight red wine produced in the Veneto region of Italy. If you're like me you are probably trying to figure out exactly what does Chanoso's mean. Is it a term in a different language or something else? After doing some research I discovered the founders of Chanoso's are Paul Chanko and Eric Donoso. Combine their last names and you get Chanoso's! An interesting little fact don't you agree? Overall, I highly recommend that you treat yourself to a meal at Chanoso's. Chanoso's is listed under Roadhouses Grills and Family Restaurants at Eyes On Windsor http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/grills.shtml Chanoso's
Restaurant Bon Appetit! *************************************************************** Subscriber Feedback Dianne Bryon on The Pitt For Pasta Edited by Eric Bonnici *************************************************************** A few days ago I received a pleasant email from Dianne Bryon just after she subscribed to the Eyes On Windsor E-Zine. After an email exchange Dianne sent in her thoughts on The Pitt For Pasta. Here is what she had to say in her first email "My husband and I are a middle-aged couple, our kids are all grown and we go out to eat a lot. We are always looking for different places to go - I just stumbled upon this site and signed up to get your information - am looking forward to it getting your future issues. Wishing you success with this - Windsor is a great place to live and it is good to see it being promoted. Thanks Dianne " I responded to the above and asked Dianne what one of her favorite restaurants in Windsor is. Here is what she had to say. "Eric Thanks for responding to my email - I was surprised to hear from you - I wasn't really expecting that. Last week my husband and I went to the 'Pitt for Pasta' for supper - we had gone there one day during the summer and enjoyed it so when another couple suggested we all go out, we took them there - the pasta is delicious but before the meal we had mussels as an appetizer - they were in a cream sauce and tasted better than anywhere else we have ever had them. There was quite a few on the plate and we dipped bread that comes with all meals in the sauce because it was just too good to waste. Service was good too." I would like to thank Dianne for her input. I would also like to hear from the rest of you subscribers out there. Tell me about your favorite restaurant. I would love to put your thoughts or review in the next issue. just email me at eric@eyesonwindsor.com I hope to hear from you soon Sincerely, Eric Bonnici *************************************************************** Events And Festivals In December *************************************************************** December 2nd Join the Windsor Symphony as they perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, December 2nd at Chrysler Theatre. For tickets, call the Chrysler Theatre Box office or visit http://www.chryslertheatre.com/ December 2nd and 3rd Brentwood’s Christmas Crafts and Bake Sale gets underway December 2nd and 3rd from 9am to 3pm at 2335 Dougall Avenue. All proceeds go to Brentwood. December 2nd Christmas Metro Dance Fundraiser and Auction 8:30 pm - 1:00 am ( EST ) Location: Windsor Presented by Parents without Partners Inc., Windsor Chapter #300, at Navy Club, 1131 Crawford Street. All proceeds go to "Shoes for Kids", a community service project. For more information, call 519-255-7406 or 519-977-8744. December 2nd The Wheatley Figure Skating Club proudly presents IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME ON ICE, December 2nd at Wheatley Arena. Show times are 1:30pm and 7pm. Admission is being charged at the door. Children under 5 free. December 2nd Join in the holiday fun at Forest Glade Community Centre on December 2nd from 11am to 12:30pm. Mother, fathers, and children aged 3 and up are welcome to come together to make a variety of Christmas treats. To register call 735-3536. December 2nd Get your NON-FICTION SWEATS December 2nd at the 4th Annual Great Christmas Fundraiser at St. Anne’s Church Hall, Tecumseh Road at Lesperance. Shopping hours are 9am to 9pm. All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis. December 2nd Tilbury Manor Nursing Home is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on December 2nd from 9:30am to 2pm. Choose from a wonderful array of Christmas crafts, linens, wood work and more. Santa Claus will also be there for the kiddies. December 2nd-3rd and 9th-10th The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society on Provincial Road is holding its 4th annual Pet Photos with Santa on December 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th from 1 to 4pm daily. December 1st to 24th If you are looking for an original, one of a kind gift then you don’t wanna miss CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT THE GIBSON GALLERY. This show and sale runs December 1st through 24th and features limited edition paintings, fine hand-painted china and more. The Gibson Gallery is on Richmond Street in Amherstburg and is open Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. December 1st to 20th The Windsor Fire Fighters are conducting the 5th annual Sparky Toy Drive, now through December 20th. You can help by bringing a new and unwrapped toy to any of the 7 fire halls and McDonald’s locations in Windsor. December 3 Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Host their annual Poinsettia festival. Stroll the greenhouses and enjoy a spectacular abundance of thousands of poinsettias, Christmas cactus, trees, crafts and more - come see all the glitter. Visit Santa, get your face painted, enjoy bow making demos, or the Sunday Brunch Buffet. Call 326-3287. December 3- January 2, 2001 Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Brighten your holiday season with glittering lights of some 150 Yuletide displays at Lakeside Park, on the reflective shores of Lake Erie. Crafts are featured at the pavilion on weekends, all in the Town of Kingsville. Call(519) 733-2315 for information. Kingsville Youth Association and Fantasy of Lights welcome all to DINNER WITH SANTA, December 3rd at Lakeside Park Pavilion. The fun begins at 5:15pm with a performance by Little Player’s Theatre Group. Santa arrives at 5:20 followed by an evening of dinner, live entertainment and more. Advance tickets available by calling 733-8983. December 3, 2000 THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD University Players present one of the world’s favourite comedies, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD a whimsical examination of Irish peasant life, set in the windswept landscape of the Aran Islands. Performances are 8pm (2pm Sundays) at Essex Hall Theatre. (26th 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 253-3000, ext.2808 or 253-4365, www.uwindsor.ca/drama December 3 Christmas Day Festivities were a welcome break from the day to day routine of the British soldiers at Fort Malden; den in Amherstburg. For that one day, the barrack was transformed into a magical Christmas place of candlelight, green garlands and colorful decorations. The air was filled with the tempting aromas of roast beef and plum pudding. Visit Fort Malden for Christmas Magic as they recreate their 1800's Christmas. Call (519) 736-5416. December 6th Get in on the Give Our Kids a Christmas raffle sponsored by Windsor Homes Coaltion Non Profit Social Housing. Winning tickets being drawn December 6th. Purchase your tickets at 900 Howard Avenue. December 6 to 8th Experience the heavenly music of Handel’s Messiah presented by the Windsor Symphony, December 6th and 8th at Assumption Church. Show time is 7pm. December 8th to 10th Rose City Rising Stars presents Annie at the Chrysler Theatre. Public performances are December 8th and 9th at 7:30pm and December 9th and 10th at 2pm. For ticket information, call 979-47-85. December 10 John R. Park Homestead Invite you to their Christmas in the Country--experience a 19th century Christmas, complete with traditional handmade ornaments, dinner cooking in the fireplace, live music, cider and roasted chestnuts, from 11am-4pm. Call the Homestead at (519) 738-29029. Now thru December 12th The Windsor Goodfellows are accepting applications for Christmas food boxes. Applications can be picked up at 401 Park Street West, Monday through Friday from 10am til noon and 1 to 3pm. Please bring 2 pieces of I-D with name and address plus a recent income statement. December 14 Paula's Fish Place in Leamington Enjoy a warm and entertaining evening with local singing talents and intonations Female Barber shop Quartet. Call Paula's at 326-1292 for details. December 14th Tchaikovsky’s classic THE NUTCRACKER at the Capitol Theatre December 14 It wouldn’t be Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic THE NUTCRACKER! Toronto’s celebrated Ballet Jorgen’s newly-choreographed version brings a fresh spirit of modern magic to the Capitol Theatre stage. Call the Box Office at 253-7729. December 14th Heritage Essex presents The Great Train Lottery. Over 20 thousand dollars in prizes to be won including deluxe train travel packages and cash prizes. Draw is December 14th at the Essex Railway Station. For tickets, call the 24 hour phone line at 776-9800. December 16th The Capitol Theatre welcomes CELTIC CHRISTMAS with the ESSEX HARP ENSEMBLE December 16-17 The Capitol Theatre welcomes CELTIC CHRISTMAS with the ESSEX HARP ENSEMBLE. This multi-talented group has performed together around the region to sold-out concerts and rave reviews. Call the Capitol Box Office at 253-7729. December 16th THE NUTCRACKER SWEET Dec.16 Plaid Jacket Prod’ns and Pelee Dinner Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER SWEET a Christmas comedy that explores the concept of understanding the opposite sex. Doors open 6:30, buffet dinner served at 7pm, show begins 8:20. Reservations are required. Enjoy the show only, dinner and show, or an entire overnight package with accommodation and breakfast for one low price. For more info, and to make reservations, call Pelee Days Inn at 1-800-300-2696 December 17th Magic Christmas Show See Below Location: Windsor Hosted by Epilepsy Windsor and Essex County at Walkerville High School at 7 pm. For more information, call 519-977-6141. Sunday, December 17 AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS & CAROL SING ALONG Windsor Symphony Orchestra, in a co-production with the University of Windsor Schools of Music and Dramatic Art, present AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS & CAROL SING ALONG at the Chrysler Theatre. Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm. For tickets, call 252-6579 or 1-800-387-9181. December 20th HAUNTED NIGHTS at Point Pelee Park invites you to their HAUNTED NIGHTS from 6:30pm-8:30pm Get petrified at Pelee as you visit a creepy campfire and find yourself in a frightening forest! This program is designed with the whole family in mind so parents, don’t be afraid to bring the kids and join the Park for some ghoulish goose bumps! Discover the secret lives of bats, coyots and spiders as you prowl for owls and seek out spirits. Meet at the Visitor Centre pre-registration strongly recommended! Program free with park admission. Call 322-5700 to reserve space. December 27th Pasta Dinner for Big Sisters & Big Brothers See Below Location: Windsor Enjoy delicious all-you-can-eat pasta dinner for $4.99. Sponsored by The Brooklyn Grill, 1374 Ouellette Avenue, just north of Ellis. Call 519-254-3231 for information.
*************************************************************** List Your Events For January Here ( A Free Service ) *************************************************************** Do you have an upcoming event you would like added to the January 2001 issue of 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, or just about anything going on in the Windsor Essex County Area. *************************************************************** 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 or coupon to: eric@eyesonwindsor.com or Call: 519 944 9890 Please include your name and phone number. We will contact you to proof and confirm your coupon before it goes online. For an example see Patrick O'Ryan's. Their listing was added Nov 8th. http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/coupons.shtml *************************************************************** Specials and Savings For Patrick O'Ryan's: *************************************************************** Patrick O’Ryans 2 for 1 Mussels Special every Monday to Friday 4pm to 7pm. Prime rib Wednesdays...12oz prime rib for $12.99 after 5:00p.m. Daily lunch specials that change daily. Dinner specials on Fri and Sat. nights, exclusive meals not usually found on the menu, such as lamb chops, stuffed veal etc. For more information visit http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/grills.shtml#patrickoryans ----------------------- 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. Have a happy holiday season.
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