ottawa foodies

Hi all:

We were up for a walk in the Gatineau Hills and stopped by the Wakefield Mill to check out their menu for an upcoming anniversary dinner. The sunroom overlooking the mill's falls was fantastic, and the atmosphere was great.

But the food? I've looked around on the Web but found no reviews of their food. The style is French (from France) with Quebequois influence and local ingredients where possible.

Also, the Mill were mentioned in the February National Geographic Adventures (mostly about the Rideau Canal) as a nice "spa" to go to, but no mention of the quality of the restaurant.

Anybody know anything about it?

Cheers, Glinda

Glinda,

I went there for an office retreat and had a total of 5 meals there. There were 10 of us and we were all impressed with every single thing we ate. I would rank it in my top 3 dining experiences.

I don't know about the price since it was all payed for by my employer though.

My wife and I stayed at the Mill for two days over New Years. Dinners both nights were incredible, as was the Sunday brunch. I have pictures of our meals at home; I will try to remember to post them this weekend.

Thanks!

Price is "no option", since it is our 25th living-together anniversary, and I've been saving up "dinners out" points with spousie by cooking at home for most special days in the last year or two, so he OWES ME ;-)

It was either that, or Beckta, or spend an overnight in Montreal and eat at the fabulous Au Pied de Cochon (which would cost somewhat more with hotel and all).

By "no option" I don't mean the $35,000 a plate dinner for 40 in Bangkok, Thailand. I think it's this weekend. Has anyone else heard of that? 6 3-star chefs prepare meals for some of the world's richest gourmands.

Catherine Jheon was talking about this on the foodtv.ca blog. Sounds like quite the meal!

As an aside, she has a great segment on the radio one Toronto Morning show called Beyond Burgers, not really applicable to folks from Ottawa, but if you listen to a few episodes I think it lends credibility to her blog. She's very focussed on local, cheap, good quality food.

Glinda,

I've posted my photos under the Wakefield Mill (The Wakefield Mill).

Great pics Adam! Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....food porn!