TABLE OF CONTENTS   

1.  Restaurant Review: Aldo Goldberg's
                       By Eric Bonnici
                    
2.  Subscriber Feedback: Piccolo's, Sole Mio's, Bentley's 
                         and more!
                
3.  Events and Festivals In March

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Restaurant Review:

Aldo Goldberg's

by Eric Bonnici


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Windsor's rich diverse cultural and ethnic background has given
rise to some of the finest restaurants around. In fact, Erie
street has gained great recognition for its culture and cusine.

Aldo Goldberg's is the newest restaurant on the Erie street
strip. It was Earlier this month that I experienced what it
really means to "Mangare Bene" at this unique establishment.

We were first served some fabulous chicken parmesan appetizers.
Not only  were they delicious but they were free. Sous Chef Tisha
Trudel explains:

"The concept of free appetizers is an old one. The French call it
'Amuse de Bouche', to stimulate the palate, and in our case, to
get customers  thinking about great food. Everything from the
'amuse de bouche' to the  desserts are made by head chef Jeff
Hicks and myself. (With the exception of bread)."

We enjoyed our appetizers while relaxing in the wonderful ambience
produced in the cozy dining room. The lighting is perfect, the
aroma of Italian food,  and Miles Davis' music playing in the
background made for a wonderful meal.

Throughout the room you will find black and white photos related
to Windsor circa late 1950's to early '60's along with family
photos of owners Ris Masetti of Kurley's, Tim Springstead of
Nemo's, and Greg Gaudette.

Aldo Goldberg's brews up a fabulous Zuppa. Here is what Tisha had
to say:

"One of our popular soups, 'Pappa Pomodoro', Tuscan Bread and
Tomato,  will be featured at the March 2nd Heart and Stroke
Foundations' Soup  Kitchen and our bone-tingling Puttanesca
will be our featured pasta for  the 1st annual Kidney Foundation
Pasta Lunch at the Windsor Armouries Wednesday, April 4th."

We ordered the Crab Stuffed Portbellini Mushrooms. They were
tasty and a  nice change from the regular mushrooms you find
every where else.

I had BBQ Quale, which was the special of the day. It was
fabulous and my first time trying quail too. The daily specials
are created using special ingredients at their peak. The meals
offer a diverse choice of side order combinations. This was one
of my favorite parts about the meal. The Garlic Mashed Potatoes and
Green Beans in Tomatoe Sauce with Onions had a fantastic zest to
them.

The unique desserts of tiramisu and raspberry cheese cake were a
perfect end to a  wonderful Italian meal.  The tiramisu was
presented in a wine glass. Tiramisu is a cool, refreshing Italian
dessert that once tasted, leaves an indelible impression on you.
Also known as "Tuscan Trifle," the dessert was initially created
in Siena, in the northwestern Italian  province of Tuscany.

Tiramisu basically includes Mascarpone cheese, raw eggs,  sugar,
espresso coffee, ladyfingers, liquor and cocoa. Heavy cream is an
optional  ingredient. The richness and "mouth experience" depends
on the quantity of each ingredient, and the care of preparation.
Obviously Aldo Goldberg's puts some quality ingredients and 
preparation into theirs.The raspberry cheese cake was delightful
as well. I am not a big cheese cake fan so it takes a lot to
impress me in that area.

The menu is seasonal, and will be changing as of this May.
Lighter ingredients and  combinations are used in the summer,
heavier in the winter and availability of fresh product is
always a factor.

The service was excellent and friendly. In fact, the Chef and
Sous Chef both made trips out to the dining room and chatted with
us. They make frequent trips into the dining room to ensure
everything is just right and give patrons the opportunity to ask
questions or make comments.

If you really want to experience what it means to 'Mangare Bene'
then definitely visit Aldo Goldberg's.

Aldo Goldberg's
1068 Erie St. East
519-560-3502

Open 
Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm-11pm
Thursday 11:30am-2pm; 5pm-11pm
Friday and Saturday 11:30am-2pm; 4pm-11pm

Listed on Eyes On Windsor at:
http://www.eyesonwindsor.com/guides/dining/ethnic/italian.shtml 

If you have tried Aldo Goldberg's I would love 
to hear your thoughts. What did you order, how was the 
service, would you go back?

Please let me know by emailing 
eric@eyesonwindsor.com
and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely
Eric Bonnici
www.eyesonwindsor.com
eric@eyesonwindsor.com

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Subscriber Feedback

Whats Your Favorite Restaurant?

Edited by Eric Bonnici

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I am happy to report that several subscribers have
emailed regarding restaurant recommendations here 
is what the had to say:

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Gerry Termel Recommends Tony Macaroni's

Toni Macaroni on Ottawa Street is one restaurant that comes to
mind since you asked. My wife and I return to this restaurant
because you feel like you are at home and the Italian food is
great. The restaurant is small, but the service and food are well
worth the wait. No matter what dishes we have ordered we always
have food left over to bring home for the next day.   I always
recommend this restaurant to people who ask me for ideas
concerning Italian food. The place is simple but the food is
superb. 

The Eyes On Windsor E-Zine helps me to plan upcoming events that 
I would like to attend. Thanks, this is great.
 
Gerry Turmel
Windsor, Ontario
Canada

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Diane Byron Eats Out Alot!!!

Diane on Piccolo's, Rosa's, Sole Mio's, Rooster's,
Windsor Raceway, and Bentley's

Eric :

I haven't been to Piccolo's in a while but I have been going
there for years and years and years {I lived in that
neighbourhood for quite a few of them} and I have always liked it
there. The food was good and I don't remember anything I didn't
like there.

For pizza though you can't beat Rosa's on Walker Rd - it's take
out or deliver, not eat in, but it is the best pizza in the city.
We get bacon, mushrooms, green peppers and extra cheese or
vegetarian - those are my 2 favorites - they also have great
lasagna and my husband likes their ribs - food is great and
portions very generous.  We always get it delivered and service
is speedy and food is hot when it comes. We like it so well that
I have their phone number on my speed dial.

I work for a non-profit agency on Howard Ave that provides
support programs for low-income families. Last Friday was one of
my volunteer's birthday so I took her out for lunch. We walked
down to Sole Mio's at Howard and Erie - we decided on there
because it was close to the office and also because their staff
had been generous at Christmas and donated some toys to us for
needy children. The owner at that time had said that she would be
glad to help wherever she could in any future fundraisers we may
have. So we decided to go there for lunch although we did not
mention where we were from.

We were both very much impressed with the decor, the service and
the food - it was all very inviting and comfortable. The lunch
menu had many interesting choices - we both opted for the
friitatta - with soup or salad and bread (we gobbled up every
slice) - it was all delicious and just enough for a lunch. I hate
that stuffed feeling at lunch time. We enjoyed it so much that we
are going back next month for my birthday and try something else.

Last Sunday night while everyone else was watching the Superbowl,
we went with another couple to Rooster's in Tecumseh - it was
nice and clean inside and the waitress was very friendly. I had
steak and my husband had liver and onions [yuk] and both were a
bit dry (The Keg is my favorite spot for steak). The other
couple had a rib & shrimp combo and a chicken dinner and both of
them enjoyed theirs very much.

Have you been to the Raceway since they renovated the slots? The
new cafeteria there is nice - they have a good buffet as well as
burgers and sandwiches - the food is okay for a cafeteria but
they didn't have hot dogs anymore and that was my husband's
favorite. The seating area is very comfortable and I liked that
part a lot better than the old one.

And then there is Bentley's - it has great lunch specials and a
punchout card that is good for a free lunch after you buy 5.
There is a good selection and their "fat fries" are delicious.

Can you tell I eat out a lot? Well I do - I seldom cook anymore -
when we don't eat out, my husband does most of the cooking - he
makes a great spaghetti sauce.

Later
Dianne

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Codger on Casino Windsor

The following is an email from a subscriber who did not give their
name and the email name they go by is codoger. Here is what codoger 
had to say in regards to our last issue on Casino Windsor (see our
web site for that issue www.eyesonwindsor.com ).

Eaten there many occasions at the Atrium Court, food not bad, but everyone
I talk with says, that they should go back to their original homemade big
pizza by the slice.  No one that I have to talk to likes the individual
small ones. other then that, I usually eat their sweet and sour pork with
rice or hot dog combo.

Looking forward to finding out the events for St. Patty's Day.  Would like
to know where a great place to go in Windsor, with real Irish music to
celebrate with my husbands family and mine on this day of theirs. Would
like to make my husband feel like he's back home for one evening .

cdoger

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Fred McLeod on Piccolo's

Hi I did eat at Piccolo,s on two occasions and both times ordered
pizza.I found it to be  excellent as well as the service. Back in
the  sixties this same place was called Annies Dairy Bar and I
use to stop there for breakfast.

My wife and I go to the Hungry Wolf just about every Friday nite.
It is located  about 1 mile south of the ec row expressway on
walker rd on east side of the road.  We go there for the  wraps
but the whole menu is awesome as is the service.  Being smoke free
is also a plus.
                                                                           
Fred McLeod

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George Piccolo - Owner of Piccolo's

Hi Eric,

I am George Piccolo the owner of Piccolo's along with my wife Cindy.
We would like to thank you for the wonderful review you did on our 
restaurant Feb 3 / 2001.We heard about it thru some customers who 
apparently know of your web site.They told us and how we could find 
it on the net.We never knew it was there, and after I found it I 
started to browse around and found it to be a great site for Windsor.
I found it to be very informative.I am especially glad that you had 
an enjoyable dining experience with our establishment and hope to 
hear from you again.Keep up the good work and I'll be sure to keep 
my eye on Windsor for more great information.
 
Thanks
G.Piccolo

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What do you think? Tell me about
your favorite restaurant and meals or desserts in 
the Windsor area. If you like write up a review on one of
the local restaurants you have visited.

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


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Events And Festivals In February

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March 2nd Heart & Stroke Great Soup Kitchen at the Windsor Armouries

42 different types of soup along with cheese, veggies, apples and 
coffee served by local celebs! Enjoy the sounds of the Nila-Nova 
Band at this fundraising lunch for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Be sure to keep an eye out for Soup from this months reviewed restaurant
Aldo Goldberg's ( see beginning of this newsletter for the review). 
Call The Heart and Stroke Foundation 519-254-4345 or Fax them at 
519-254-4215 tickets also available at the door.  
Hours: 11am to 2pm 
Cost: $ 6.00

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March 3rd Windsor Symphony Orchestra Premier Classics

Presents Crowning Glory at the Chrysler Theater; Mozart's Coronation 
Mass The 80- voice Windsor Symphony Chorus with the University Singers, 
and exceptional guest soloists for a magnificent performance of
towering masterworks by Haydn and Mozart, the giants of the
classical era. 8pm. Call for ticket info 252-6579/1-800-387-9181.
www.windsorsymphony.com

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March 3rd and 4th - Rotary Club Easter Seals Telethon

Join host Wayne Stevens and co-host Charlie O'Brien for the
Easter Seal Telethon March 3 & 4 live from the Capitol Theatre in
Windsor. The broadcast will be on CBC channel 9 and Cogeco cable
11 Windsor Saturday March 3 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and all day
Sunday March 4 from 9am to 7pm! Tune in and make a financial
pledge to help Easter Seal kids turn disabilities into
possibilities.

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March 8-11, 14-18  U of W Musical Company Tour

University of Windsor  Presents the musical
"COMPANY" Tour of 5 marriages and the single life.  The story is
told through the eyes of Robert, a 35 yr. old bachelor. 
Performances 8pm, except for Sundays 2pm. Call the Box Office at
253-3000,ext 2080 or 253-4565.  www.uwindsor.ca/drama.

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March 9th to 11th Greater Windsor Home Builders' 

Home Show To be held at the Caboto Club located at 2175 Parent
Ave. Tickets are $2. Show Hours are Friday 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information Phone 519-948-3247 .

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March 11th, 13th, and 16th John R Park Homestead's  FIRST TASTE OF SPRING 

See traditional and modern methods of making maple syrup and
sugar. Visit local sugar bushes. Maple products for sale. 
This 90-minute program, at the John R. Park Homestead, explains
how the maple tree produces sugar and demonstrates pioneer and
modern sugar making. Enjoy games and hands-on activities. 

E-mail: jrph@erca.org
Web Site: www.erca.org
Call the Homestead at (519) 738-2029.

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March 11th Capitol Theatre - Think Irish Be Irish

THINK IRISH, Windsor’s Capitol Theatre Invites You to a Wee Bit
O’Fun BE IRISH at The Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre Sunday, March
11  1:00 - 9:00 For one day only everyone can be Irish. It will
be a great day to warm up to  St. Patrick’s with continuous
music, dancers, crafters, workshops,  Irish food and fun
beginning at 1:00 pm and continuing until 9:00 pm.

The live entertainment includes a different performance every
half hour on  the Pentastar stage with singers and dancers.
Patrick O. Ryan’s and  The Kildare House will be serving their
Irish specialties.  Kathleen’s Celtic Connection and the Dragons
Den will display and  sell their Irish products. Local artist
Barbara Mahoney will sell  her paintings. Workshops will take
place in the Daniel Patrick Kelly  Theatre throughout the day. 
The entertainment line-up includes:

4th Street                          Murphy, Paige, Smith, Kennedy 
Ed Agnew & Melanie Gacanin          Scottish Society Windsor Pipe Band 
Frank Edgley & Finn McCoul          The Hart School of Dance 
Jeremy Kittel                       The O’Donnell School of Dance 
Justin Manning                      The Shannon Brothers 
Michael O’Brien & The Distractions  The Tartan Army 

Tickets are only $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, free for children 
12 & under. 

Think Irish ... Be Irish at The Capitol Theatre on March 11, 2001. 

For further details, please contact: 
Barbara Malmberg at 253-8065 
or visit
http://www.capitol.on.ca/

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March 12th to 16th March Break Programs at Point Pelee 

The whole family can take part in Family Birding Hikes all week
from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.. Learn the basics of bird watching
and enjoy the natural beauty of the park with a Park Interpreter.
A special craft centre for kids will be open at the Visitor
Centre from 1:00p.m. to 3:00pm daily and nature films will show
in the threatre every day at 3:00 p.m.. Programs are free with
admission to the park. You must register in advance for the
Family Birding Hikes as space is limited.

Point Pelee National Park, Leamington 
For More Information Phone 519-322-2365  

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March 12th to 16th Colasanti's March Break Madness Celebration  

This year let Colasanti's Tropical Gardens show you the tropical
cure for the March Break boredom blues. Visit Princess
Butterscotch and all her friends in the petting zoo or stop by
the newly expanded reptile exhibit. Zookeepers will combine fun
and learning in their daily animal shows. Enjoy lots of live
entertainment, face painting, pony rides, mini-golf, jungle-gym,
family entertainment center, open craft classes from 2-4 pm.
daily, putt for a prize and colouring contest and our indoor
amusement rides! 

Phone: 326-3287 
Web site: http://www.colasanti.com/ 

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March 13th Discover Treasure At The Museum 

Windsor's Community Museum, Windsor

Searching the Museum for hidden treasure,children will discover
what makes Windsor's history so fascinating. The search and
discovery will begin with questions and anecdotes leading
children through the museum on a treasure hunt. With each
question answered children will receive a clue to the next
question. Once they have correctly answered all the questions,
performed all the tasks and produced a take-home treasure, their
name will be entered in our treasure chest for a chance to win
the Pirate's Prize. WCM is located at 254 Pitt St. 
Free Admission.   
Hours: 10am - 5pm  
www.city.windsor.on.ca/wpl/museum/
 
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March 15th Living on the River's Edge  

Windsor's Community Museum, Windsor

This exhibit talks about the history and formation of Windsor and
Essex County. Windsor's Community Museum is located at 254 Pitt
St. West. Hours Tues-Fri 10-5 (1 May - 30 Sept 2 - 5)
 
Web Site: www.city.windsor.on.ca/wpl/museum/
Phone      519-253-1812 

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March 15th Sessions 2001  

The Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre in conjunction with CJAM FM,
Upfront Magazine and Diverse Image & Sound present Sessions 2001,
which showcases local musical talent at a live interactive
recording session monthly on the third Thursday. March's session
will showcase Train 45 and The Silvertones (bluegrass, blues and
country rockabilly). Starts at 8pm and tickets are $ 4 
Phone 519-253-8065

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March 15th to 18th 22nd to 24th  "Ravenscroft" at Theater Windsor

Written by Don Nigro, directed by Michael Lyons. A dark comedy
where you will not guess the ending, but will be eased, seduced,
bewildered, amused, frightened and led along a dark encounter
with truth or something even stranger! Performances are March
15-17, 22-24 at 8:00 p.m.; March 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets
$10, student/seniors $8; Thursdays are "pay what you can" night.
Theatre Windsor is located at 2520 Seminole St, Windsor, ON 

Phone 519-944-1968 ext. for more information.

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March 16th The 13th Annual St. Patty's Day Party & Auction  

Join in the fun at this fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society ...
everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! At TBQ's Other Place $50.

Phone 519-974-2220 

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March 17th St. Patty's Day Celebration at Gordon House, Amherstburg  

Project H.M.S. Detroit/Historic Gordon House Tea Room & Eatery
(286 Dalhousie Street) presents - St. Patty's Day Celebration -
Come experience the taste of the Emerald Isles and traditional
"pub gub" ...wearing of the green gets you 15% off lunch! All
proceeds go to Project H.M.S. Detroit.

Phone 519-736-1133

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March 18th The Running Factory Spring Thaw  

This is a 5km Run/Walk to benefit the Fitness for Hospice. The
event starts at The Running Factory (5480 Wyandotte St. E.).

The Running Factory, 
www.runningfactory.com 
Phone 519-945-3786

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March 18th to 20th "My Darling Judith"  

Audition Call: Comedy, written by Norm Foster; Directed by Margaret 
Bracewell. 2 male roles; 2 female roles; 20 - up. Auditions March 18, 
19 and 20, 2001, 7:30 p.m. (Performances in May) Theatre Windsor is 
located at 2520 Seminole St, Windsor, ON. 

Phone 519-944-1968
 
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March 22nd The Jimmy Flynn Show  

Canada's top musical comedy act; For 25 years, Jimmy has
performed comedy and music that promotes audience participation.
Starts at 8pm at The Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre, Windsor 
Web Site: http://www.capitol.on.ca/
Phone 519-253-7729 

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March 23rd to 24th "The Artist"  

The Vagabond Theatre Group brings to The Capitol Theatre their
second Canadian play, Robert Steadman's "The Artist", an
avant-garde play questioning the nature of post-adolescent
relationships and reality. Tickets: $12.00 (adult), $10.00
(student). 

Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre
Web Site: http://www.capitol.on.ca/
Phone 519-253-7729

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March 23rd "BACH AND BEYOND" Windsor Symphony Orchestra
 
All Saints Church hosts Canada's foremost expert in baroque music, 
Jeanne Lamon, as she leads the very talented musicians of the Windsor 
Symphony. The evening also features two of the area's most brilliant 
soloists -- an event not to be missed!. 
Call 252-6579/1-800-387-9181 for ticket info. 

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March 23rd to April 1st "Oliver!"  

Theatre Alive present the popular musical based on Charles
Dickens' "Oliver Twist". Shows March 23&24, 30&31 at 7:30pm;
March 25 & April 1 at 2pm.
Chrysler Theatre
Phone 519-252-6579
 
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March 23rd to 25th 

WINDSOR CLASSIC INDOOR GAMES FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED 
Competition in track, field, air rifle, air pistol, rugby, boccia.
Call 253-2300 Ext. 6717

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March 30th to April 8th Festival Francophone  

In existence for 29 years, Festival Francophone presents social,
cultural, sports and educational events for all ages. During this
time we celebrate the Francophone presence in the Windsor-Essex-Kent 
area. 

Place Concorde
Phone 519-948-5545

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All of March Art Gallery of Windsor

A world-class exhibition of 13 celebrated Impressionist paintings 
from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. Includes 
work by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gaughin, Degas, Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, 
Boudin, and Monet. The AGW's new location is at 401 Riverside Drive West. 
 
Phone 519-977-0013
 


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charitable events, new restaurants or businesses in the area
or just about anything going on in the 
Windsor Essex County Area.



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