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treats that’ll cool you down on a hot summer day. The monster Banana Split ($6.75) and the Sundae at $4.25 will satisfy your sweet tooth. Cones are only $2.50 for the regular and $3.25 for large.
LUNCH THIS ISSUE FEATURES . . . SUMMER TIME DINING! Beachside Eats & Treats 100 Jackson Street Harrow, ON By David Clark
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s the summer approaches, so does the beach crowd looking for that perfect place to get some sun and dive into their favourite comfort food. A seasonal business, Beachside Eats & Treats (BeachsideTreats.com) opened its patio on May 1 in a popular location at Colchester Beach, directly across from the marina, outside Harrow. Purchased in 2016, new owners Steve Forman and Joe Gagnon turned the operation into a family run business by hiring Kaitlyn Gagnon (Joe’s daughter) and Chris Forman (Steve’s son) to manage and run the restaurant. According to Kaitlyn, she has teamed up with Chris to perform the marketing, the hiring of employees, taking care of the shop, getting groceries, scheduling and doing the cleaning and maintenance of the premises. She adds, “Steve and Joe help with mechanical issues, renovations, training staff in ordering food for the business, and dealing with all the financial needs.” Some highly mentionable items from the menu at Beachside include; the exotic Mushroom Provolone Burger ($6.75), the Poutine at $5.50 and the soon to be popular “Twisted Tater,” a spiral potato on a stick — $3.50 of pure fun.
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Having fun with your food, the “Twisted Tater” at $3.50 is a unique snack served at Beachside. Photos courtesy of Andrew Oliver of BluFox (BluFox.ca).
Kaitlyn suggests that “Customers can add fries and a regular size pop to any menu item for $4.25.” If you wish to eat a little healthier, look into the Vegetarian Burger option at a respectable $5.50. Of course, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and the Wrap are full of good things including lettuce, tomato and onion ($6).
One of these $4.25 Sundaes and your toes in the sand make for a perfect beach experience!
All the produce and meat at Beachside is locally sourced. You can find Beachside on all of your social media sources including “Facebook,” “Twitter” and “Instagram.” Beachside is a laid-back place with outdoor dining where friends and family meet to enjoy one of the best locations to visit in the area. Beachside would also like to extend the invitation to all the hard workers back in town to make this their new lunch destination. “We want to provide good quality local food at reasonable prices for our customers,” indicates Kaitlyn. “We also hope the restaurant makes people want to come down to the beach and enjoy everything Colchester has to offer.”
The Mushroom Provolone Burger ($6.75) will get your attention — it’s a real step up from a regular burger.
If you work in town and need to make the quick trip down to Beachside, you have several options to look into to speed up the process. Try the Popcorn or spicy Jalapeno Shrimp for only $7.25. Chicken Fingers ($5.50), Hot Dogs at $3.75 and the classic Hamburger ($5) are always worth considering when you need your lunch prepared quickly. “We also have a takeout option where customers can call ahead to place their order for a certain time,” states Kaitlyn. Other notable items on the menu are the ice cream
Hours of Operation — May until approximately Labour Day in September (depending on weather) Open seven days a week: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is healthy and loaded with your favourite veggies for a mere $6.