Eatdrink #42 July/August 2013

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soaps and lotions, natural bug sprays, and similar
goods by local artisans, including handcrafted
items made from recycled materials by a motherdaughter
team from Kintore.
In all, the MillHouse deals directly with 24
different suppliers, an important distinction for
shoppers who look closely at ingredients and
want to know where their food comes from.
The original homestead is the future
site of the Mill District gastro pub
The MillHouse, located in the mill’s old livery stable,
opened in February 2013. MillHouse manager
Christie Massé (above & below) sourced regional
and Canadian goods, all natural or organic. Assorted
products are shown at the bottom of the page.
The MillHouse opened in February, and Fellner
is pleased with the response to date. He has been
working with Mike Matthews who, with his
siblings Steve and Julaine, owns the flour mill and
the six acres of land that it sits on. Their goal is to
transform the property to a foodie destination,
and The MillHouse is first step in that plan. Next,
Matthews and Fellner plan to convert the original
homestead, which sits just over the footbridge by
the mill stream, to a gastropub with a patio where
diners can enjoy the scenic setting.
The homestead building is large enough to also
house a bakery, and possibly a butcher, cheese
shop or other complimentary food business.
All will be independently owned and operated,
and Fellner says there is already a lot of interest,
particularly in the restaurant.
The MillHouse
2042 Elgin Street, Arva
519-601-6456
www.arvamillhouse.com
NATALIE NOVAK is a freelance writer based in London.