MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Fall 2020

CHEZ GILLES FINE DINING & CATERING: THE NEW GEM Nestled in the heart of downtown Meaford—in what is dubbed locally as “Eat Street”— the town’s Citizen of the Year proudly dis- plays his French Acadian heritage at his newly opened restaurant, Chez Gilles Fine Dining & Catering. Specializing in rustic and inventive dishes in!uenced by rural Eu- ropean and Canadian Maritime fare, Chef Gilles Hache truly puts his heart into every plate served. With the support of a team of volunteers and donations from local businesses, Gilles spent much of the past few months during lockdown providing fresh-baked bread and over 650 free-of-charge meals per week to the local community. And when the opportu- nity to open his restaurant arose—something he has dreamed of for years—Gilles took the bull by the horns and opened for patio dining July 1st. Gilles’ path crossed with restaurant manager Simon Newbold, through a mutual connection, and the pair soon realized their shared belief in quality food, hospitality, the power of community and paying it forward. Together they head up Chez Gilles, leading from the front and welcoming guests to Meaford’s newest addition to its growing array of restaurants and eateries. Ask either of them why they do what they do and you’ll likely get the same response: “We love to make people happy, and we do this through giving back to the community, serving food that people love and provid- ing second-to-none service.” Lunch is served Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am until 2:30 pm with a menu in!uenced by both Parisian-style cafe culture and traditional Canadian classics. We’re open for Sunday brunch from 11 am to 3 pm. Dinner reservations are available from 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday featuring classic French cuisine, Maritime favourites and a certain je ne sais quoi. Tables are available to book both in the socially distanced dining room and on their European style street patio in season. During this upcoming holiday season, either for Christmas or New Year’s, Chef Gilles and sta# are ready to welcome you and celebrate this wonderful time of year. We are open For Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 11 am to 2:30 pm for lunch, and 4 pm to 10 pm for dinner. New Year’s Day we are open from 10 am for brunch a la carte, and for dinner from 4 pm to 10 pm. 82 Sykes St N Meaford, ON Call for reservations: (519) 538-9262