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YARMOUTH’S FIRST ‘LOBSTER SPLASH’ HOSTED BY 15 AREA RESTAURANTS FROM DECEMBER 17 TO 24
Yarmouth, N.S., December 5, 2011 – As part of the 250th celebrations in this historic seaport on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, The Town of Yarmouth is coordinating a week-long culinary extravaganza featuring that delectable crustacean, lobster, in all its wonderful forms.
Coordinated by local caterer Madeleine Daues, Yarmouth citizens and visitors alike will be encouraged to support local eating establishments (and the all-important local lobster fishery) in the busy shopping week before Christmas. Souvenir Lobster Splash Passports will be distributed at the participating restaurants, which will feature two signature lobster recipes for holiday entertaining, as well as information on all the participating eateries.
The list of Lobster Splash restaurants is as follows (in alphabetical order):
1. Chez John Crêperie, Farmers’ Market, Hawthorn Street: Lobster Crêpes at $11.75 ea. (includes HST) Open Thursdays 4 to 7 pm and Saturdays 9 to 1 pm..
2. Hidden Treasures Family Restaurant, Hwy 1, Point 1, Port Maitland (Civic #3030): Family recipe: Best of the Sea with Bar Clams, Lobster & Scallops at $19.95 (includes HST). Open Tues - Sun 11 - 8 pm. Closing at 4 pm on Dec 24.
3. Jake’s Diner & Pizzeria, 375 Main St.: Lobster Pizza at $ 12.99 ea. Open Sun.-Thurs. 9 to midnight; Fri. & Sat. 9 to 3 am.
4. Jungle Jim’s Eatery, 95 Starr’s Rd. : Lobster Lasagna at $ 11.95 ea. Open Sun. – Tues. 9 to 8 pm; Wed. – Sat. 9 to 9 pm. pm.
5. Lakelawn Café (& Motel), 641 Main St.: Lobster Florentine Appetizer Plate at $18.00. Open daily; 1 hr. advance reservation required (742-3588).
6. Little Lebanon, 100 Main St.: Avocado Lobster Salad at $6.99 ea. Open Mon.-Fri., Noon to 2 pm, 5 to 7 pm; Sat. 5 to 7 pm.
7. Marco’s Grill (new location), 624 Main St. : Chef John’s Lobster Linguini at $15.99 ea. Open daily 11 am to closing.
8. Mern’s Place, 82 Main St.: Lobster Poutine – sample $2.50; entrée $10.95. Open Mon. – Sat., 11 to 7 pm.
9. New Century Restaurant, 280 Main St.: Lobster Combo (Lobster Chow Mein, Lobster Fried Rice & reg. egg roll) at $8.99. Open Mon.-Thurs. 2 pm to closing; Fri.-Sun. 11:00-3:30 pm.
10. Old World Bakery, 232 Main St.: Lobster in paprika cream sauce served on a home baked scone at $11.95 ea. Open Tues.-Fri. 7 am to 6 pm; Sat. 8 to 4 pm.
11. Peg’s Family Diner, 222 Main St.: Grilled Cheese Lobster sandwich with fries at $10.95 ea. Open Mon. 11-7 pm; Tues.-Thurs. 11-8 pm; Fri. 11 – 8:30 pm; Sat. 9 to 8:30 pm; Sun. 9 – 7 pm.
12. Rodd Colony Harbour Inn, 6 Forest St.: Seafood Lobster Chowder at $8.95. Open daily 7 to 8 pm - closing at 2 pm Dec 24
13. Rodd Grand Hotel, 417 Main St.: Curried Lobster on Basmati Rice at $19.95. Open Mon - Sat 12:00 noon - 9 pm. Closed Dec 24.
14. Rudders Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub, 96 Water St.: Lobster Extravaganza Sampler Plate at $8.99 ea. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 – 9:30 am; Fri. & Sat. 11 to 10 pm.
15. Windlass Restaurant, Chebogue Rd., Kelly’s Cove: Hot Lobster Sandwich at $16.95 ea. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 to 7 pm; Fri.-Sun. 11 to 8 pm.
For more information on Lobster Splash, please call Madeleine Daues at (902) 749-1951.
For information on all of the “It’s beginning to look a lot like a 250th Christmas” shopping promotion and events, go to http://www.yarmouth250.com/our-events or call Bruce Bishop , Destination Marketing Coordinator at (902) 742-8946.
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On behalf of the Town of Yarmouth, I am pleased to present to you our new Yarmouth Business Guide that has been published as a tribute to our vibrant business community. In spite of our challenges, Yarmouth has continued to grow during our 250th anniversary celebrations! Since 1761, Yarmouth has proven to the world that we are a community of creative entrepreneurs, whether in our manufacturing base or by utilizing our abundant natural resources on land and in the sea.