Local Treasures
It's easy to over look what is on our doorsteps at times. We have become so wrapped up in ourselves and our own place in the world and having the world at our fingertips quite literally. As we access far off places and paradises on line in our trackpants. We forget that just a short car ride can take us to the next big town which we have visited many times before but you never seem to find the time to explore it's changing faces. We have been to Peterborough many, many times. We usually stick to the same format. Going to the climbing gym, Starbucks for coffee, the LCBO of course and then on to Costco to get the bi-weekly shopping. However this past weekend we found ourselves in Peterborough with time on our hands to explore, a relaxing hotel room to stay in and no real agenda. Marvelous!
We arrived around lunch time and were just thinking of grabbing a sandwich to keep us going till the evening meal. We had spotted the sign for 'Elements' restaurant which is on the corner of King and Water st and decided to go inside. It was quite charming and we were soon ordering a more substantial lunch than first anticipated. There is a selection of cold and hot tapas to choose from along with the appetizers, gourmet sandwiches, chefs specialties and the daily specials. I was delighted with the fresh flower table decorations and proper linen clothes and napkins. It has a light and bright airy feel to the atmosphere with a lovely indoor water feature which is soothing. ( Unless you happen to need the bathroom.)
The waiter (whom I suspect was actually the owner) was very well versed and knowledgeable with items on the menu and had good suggestions. He was attentive without being overly so. Showing up at just the right time and being scarce to perfection. So we could hold hands and be romantic in private. (Oh la la)
We both ordered the daily lunch specials. Julian opting for freshly made pasta with chicken and alfrado sauce, which was accompanied with garlic bread. I went for the Corvina fish (see foot note if you are unsure what I am talking about) which was creole spiced and pan seared, it was accompanied with a peach and red pepper chutney, served with rice and rainbow carrots. I choose a glass of pinot grigio with my meal. Whilst Julian picked the Reisling. Delicious! The plating was excellent and the portions were perfectly sized that I managed to fit in the Bourbon and banana creme brulee. I devoured this whilst Julian sipped on his fancy coffee OMG!!!
The restaurant doesn't have a website right now but if you look up Peterborough restaurants you will find some information there. I managed to come away with my own menu so if you want to see it just ask. The Sunday Brunch menus look amazing too.
The rest of the afternoon we spent browsing the shops and boutiques before retiring for a nap. There was no desire to eat an evening meal. That night we headed to The Pigs Ear to listen to Bradley Boy play and connect with friends, swill beer and snack on hot salty nuts. Awesome! My dancing shoes are still warm to the touch.
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