Eatdrink #79 September/October 2019
The LOCAL food and drink magazine serving London, Stratford and Southwest Ontario since 2007
The LOCAL food and drink magazine serving London, Stratford and Southwest Ontario since 2007
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22 | <strong>September</strong>/<strong>October</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
suites. Dining options include a parlour with<br />
a cozy fireplace, an intimate English-inspired<br />
pub, two dining rooms, a gazebo and a stunning<br />
garden terrace. Jean tells us, “Guests can prop<br />
up their feet on their porch or balcony, sip a<br />
libation and amble down for dinner under the<br />
gazebo. It doesn’t get much better.” [Update:<br />
Enjoy new sidewalk patio seating!]<br />
Port Stanley’s Solo on Main is located in<br />
the heritage home previously occupied by<br />
Mickey’s Boathouse. Solo on Main is a familyrun<br />
business with chef Lauren Van Dixhoorn<br />
growers & creators of fine lavender products<br />
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519-494-5525<br />
47589 Sparta Line, Sparta<br />
Wed–Sat 10-5; Sun 12–4<br />
Mother’s Day to Dec. 20<br />
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at the helm. In seasonable weather there is<br />
a smartly appointed patio and inviting front<br />
porch that offers alfresco seating and great<br />
“Port” views. Inside, there is a charming<br />
walnut bar in the lounge, topped with quartz.<br />
The casual white-linen dining room with<br />
its original hardwood floors is decorated in<br />
warm gray tones and the walls are adorned<br />
with local art. The cooking is refined and the<br />
presentation modern and thoughtful... There<br />
are pickerel and perch, Lake Erie staples,<br />
either pan fried or breaded. The culinary<br />
experience succeeds on many levels.<br />
Just off the main beach in Port Stanley,<br />
The Windjammer Inn is the former Shephard<br />
House (1854), built by Samuel Shephard, a<br />
prominent local grain merchant. Owner and<br />
accomplished chef Kim Saunders sources<br />
her ingredients from the large farm network<br />
in Elgin County. In her eleventh season,<br />
her personal culinary style is evident on<br />
the menus, which state the kitchen’s food<br />
philosophy. “We use Local and Organic,<br />
Ethically Raised Products as much as possible.<br />
Thank you to our Farmers!” Saunders, who<br />
was raised on a farm, grows many of her own<br />
herbs, edible flowers and heirloom vegetables<br />
in the gardens surrounding the Inn. Lake<br />
Erie fresh line-caught perch and pickerel<br />
are available in season. Think lightly smokeroasted<br />
Everspring duck breast with ricotta<br />
herb gnocchi, roasted broccoli and rhubarb<br />
ginger chutney. Scratch breads, artisanal<br />
cheeses, fresh farm produce, local meats<br />
and Saunders’ baking round out the menu.<br />
In season, the restaurant has seating on the<br />
newly rebuilt wraparound porch. The Inn has<br />
three tastefully appointed rooms and two<br />
separate rooms next door. [Update: Now<br />
Feast ON-certified!]<br />
Update: A new hotspot in Port Stanley,<br />
!<br />
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WindjammerDINE<br />
The<br />
STAY<br />
Recommended in Where To Eat In Canada for 10 years<br />
Modern Farmhouse Cuisine<br />
INN<br />
Join us for Dinner Wednesday–Sunday & Weekend Brunch<br />
Comfortable Accommodations Year Round<br />
324 Smith St, Port Stanley • 519-782-4173 • www.thewindjammerinn.com
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