Splice Restaurant is Not to be Missed!

Last Saturday, hot and tired from spending time at the Dragon Boat Festival, we sought an oasis, a refuge from the assault of overwhelming heat. We found it at 379 George Street. Cool and calming, Splice Lounge is a beautifully designed restaurant with a prominent bar and gorgeous leather banquettes from which you can sit and observe the world.

We sat. I ordered a vodka martini. The server asked me if I wanted that dry or extra dry. Heaven. Someone who knows how it should be done. For lunch, I had the butter chicken pizza with chickpea salad. It was everything I needed in a light but satisfying lunch. Pierre had Chef Ashley's rendition of Fish & Chips. Instead of the big slab of beer battered fish, these delicate pieces of halibut were encrusted with Panko crumbs and served with delicate frites and a warm and spicy wasabi tartar sauce. It was perfect.

A light lemony dacquois dessert, with 2 Americano coffees put the final touches on an excellent meal. We'll definitely be back for more!

Have you Been to McLean Berry Farm Lately?

If it's fresh, local, top of the line produce your looking for McLean Berry Farm has just that. As their season kicks off there are tons of things to look forward to. Strawberries are picked fresh every day during their regular strawberry seasons and they've expanded yet again to include over 20 acres of strawberries and raspberries for both pick your own and available at their farm market. Twice a week they venture into Peterborough for the Wednesday and Saturday Farmers Markets and bring along with them their freshly picked produce. Along with strawberries come a host of other fruits and vegetables that are grown right on the farm. Peas, beans, potatoes, tomatoes and of course their to die for corn on the cob are all favourites to look forward to over the summer season. New this year, they've started growing their own Day Neutral strawberries. This means that their delicious local strawberries will be available all summer long - right until October! If you're looking for quality produce whether it be in your store, restaurant or home be sure to check out McLean's - their home grown taste can't be beat! Located just off Hwy 507 (just south of Buckhorn) their Farm Market opens this year on June 16th . To check what's in season or get more information you can call (705) 657-2134 or visit their website at www.mcleanberryfarm.com

Restaurants abound in Peterborough & the Kawarthas!

So I heard yesterday that in Peterborough, there are 30 restaurant for every 10,000 residents. In Toronto, there are 11 restaurants for every 10,000 residents. Puts things in perspective, doesn't it?