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Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The Chilliwack Progress
Jolly Miller Pub P
eople who dine at the Jolly Miller Pub like to talk about the wings.
Full sized wings, reasonably priced and available in lots of mouth-watering flavours; teriyaki, pineapple curry, sweet chili thai, honey garlic, honey mustard, dry garlic and crispy salt and pepper. And for the truly bold, suicide wings that are every bit as hot as the name implies. Jolly Miller’s prawns are equally delicious, especially when eaten on a hot summer night on the outdoor patio. On Wednesday nights the place jumps to the music of Andrew Christopher. The former frontman for
Cookies Grill I
t’s still well before noon on a Friday and there’s barely a table open at Cookies Grill. Soon, customers will be lined up at the door. Those are the kind of credentials any restaurant likes. But Colin and Colleen Connolly don’t take them for granted. The husband and wife team are committed to excellence, not only in the food they serve, but in the service they provide. There’s nothing pretentious about Cookies. The lights are fluorescent, the floor is tile and the mood is as boisterous as a family reunion. It’s the kind of place where the waitress calls you “darlin,” and brings an extra bottle
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Chilliwack band Pardon My Striptease performs live every week while his audience dines on $3 hamburgers and $2.50 pizzas, accompanied by $3.95 highballs. Jolly Miller has food specials every day of the week. Mexican Mondays feature quesadillas ($5.95), nachos ($3) and tacos (hard or soft for $2). Get a juicy steak and baked potato Friday nights for $7.95. Friday and Saturday nights are particularly busy at the Jolly Miller, which has become one of Chilliwack’s premier destination for fundraising events. With seating for large groups and plenty of room to set up silent auctions, Jolly Miller is helping raise money for one
cause or another every week of the year. Voted best liquor store and best pub grub, the Jolly Miller has won 10 consecutive years in the Chilliwack Progress’ A-List and the Chilliwack Times’ Readers Choice Awards. Open late, with an attached liquor store providing a full selection of beverages, the Jolly Miller is a great place to relax and unwind. Check the website at jollymillerpub.com or find them on Facebook. For reservations, call 604-858-4141
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of ketchup because she knows your’s is running low. The staff glide through the crowded room with choreographed ease, coffee urn in one hand, water jug in the other, and a friendly, “behind you!” as they pass. The action isn’t confined to the dining room. Through the service window Colin and Colleen can be seen, elbow to elbow with their staff in the crowded kitchen. They are Red Seal chefs, proud of what they do and confident in the meals they prepare. And they prepare a lot of them. Cookies menu is expansive, offering all-day breakfasts, hearty lunches and homestyle favourites. The breakfasts are big, bold and they come
with a reputation that has earned Cookies accolades for more than a decade. There are the classics, like Cookies Breakfast – eggs, bacon, sausage, smoked ham, hashbrowns, toast and a choice of buttermilk pancakes, french toast or waffle stix. Then there are hearty skillet dishes, sumptuous Benedicts or savory omelettes. Off the griddle, try the cornflake crusted french toast, or the stuffed french toast filled with vanilla flavored cream cheese and topped with a choice of apple cinnamon, strawberries, blueberries and real whipped cream.
mountainous and served on toasted buns with toppings like fresh sautéed mushrooms, smoked bacon and aged cheddar. The sandwiches and wraps also feature premiere ingredients, like oven roasted turkey. And all come with a choice of fresh cut fries, home-made soup made from scratch each day, or a garden salad. If you’re looking for a little comfort food, Cookies has that, too, like classic meatloaf, yankee pot roast, and double-smoked farmers sausage.
The breakfasts are served all day. But don’t let that limit you.
Cookies Grill is open from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. most days (7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and holidays).
Cookies prides itself on its home-cooked meals. Their homestyle burgers are
For information on take out, or catering, call 604.792.0444.