Burleigh Falls Inn - Stay, Play and Enjoy!

By Karen Irvine Editor, ATOTK

TOP PHOTO: Grilled sirloin with wild mushroom blend & creamy Dijon sause

Manager Jennifer Craig has exciting new dining experiences being implemented with Executive Chef Tammy Laroche. You will remember Tammy as the featured Chef in the December 2019 issue of this magazine.

The Dream Team, as Jennifer calls them, has Tammy and Chef David Lienardy both bringing new ideas to the table. Add in Justin Cole, who has experience working with local Chefs. They are having fun and it shows in the menu. Tammy says, “From the time I walked in here, it just felt right. Jennifer and I have the same work ethics.” Jennifer says, “What we realized after our plans were interrupted last year, is that we are going ahead with development changes in 2021 to get us to the next level. The plan has always been to develop the property as a destination of travelers coming for a boating stay, dining experience and day visitors, & year-round comfort. Burleigh is a unique facility that has three unique dining opportunities. The Grill Café (formerly The Grill) for take out, The Dining Room and The Porch. “One of the things moving forward for 2021 and the foreseeable future, we recognize there is probably a contingent of individuals that prefer take out and the casual atmosphere,” says Jennifer. So they will maintain The Grill as a take out component. “We are working on partnerships with local businesses. We are doing something fresh and local, concentrating on sandwiches, fresh salads and pizza,” she says. Watch for partnership announcements coming soon! The menu is being re-jigged. Tammy says, “We will keep some of the classics, but are putting a new twist on them. We are taking things up 5 notches. There’s some things I can’t change or our customers will shoot us,” she laughs. The Dining Room will host specialty events. The hope is that by June/July they will do strategic group gatherings. This includes a high tea with select local organic teas, wonderful pastries and savoury items. They will have evening events - Dinner Theatres, Comedy dinner nights, Fashion shows, Intimate Weddings, private dining for special occasions and more. Later this season “We will introduce our Supper Club, which is planned as a twelve-month series of limited seating monthly dinners.“ Our hope is to open our doors for guest Chefs for the Five Hand Dinners. Local Chefs will come in, work with our Executive Chef and kitchen staff and showcase their uniqueness highlighting the area’s bounty,” says Jennifer. The Porch will be the focus for the summer community guests. “That’s where they want to be in the summertime. It is uniquely situated with 80 seats, all having the picturesque views of Stoney"

“Burleigh is a unique facility that has three unique dining opportunities.”

Lake. It will be Casual Porch dining focusing on lunch and dinner menus. For those lazy summer afternoons, we are introducing a new appetizer & tapas menu for the in-between times. More excitingly, we will be bringing back music on The Porch Series twice a week with local artists. It’s a drop in feeling. It adds to the experience. Our guests can actually be in the pool and listen to the music,” she says. Jennifer is from the area; she understands what Burleigh Falls Inn can be and is pushing to make it a reality. There are transient boating slips for guests who want to come stay, or just come for a meal. The marina store offers bait & tackle, propane exchange, firewood, and, of course, marine fuel for the local waterfront community. “If it were not for the local community from Lakefield to Apsley, Stoney Lake, Clear Lake and Buckhorn, we would not have made it through the last year. The support we receive from them is tremendous and overwhelming at times. We have customers we can count on every week. We recognize that and don’t want to do anything to lose it. So although we are building back stronger, we will stay true to our roots,” says Jennifer.

BACON CHEESEBURGER WITH CESAR SALAD

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