Black Bird Schnitzel House, Qualicum Beach

I never knew being an ‘oldie’ could be so much fun. Last night, eleven of us jumped aboard Janie’s Gotta a Bus, and went on up to Qualicum Beach to try this restaurant.

Our server came to the table and took everyone’s drink order and, because they were busy with only two staff on the floor, it took a few minutes, then out the drinks came.

Our orders for dinner were taken. Everyone, but me,  ordered one of the schnitzel dinners (they have a really long list to choose from) and I ordered the Coast Spaetzle (prawns, shrimp and scallops on spaetzle in a white wine sauce.) In a word OMG, it was delicious.  Don ordered the Shepherd Schnitzel. He also enjoyed his meal.

Two ladies ordered dessert and cleaned their plates. it looked delicious but we had no more room.

If you get the chance this year, seek it out. I’m sure you will enjoy it all. I don’t recall our server’s name, but she was very pleasant. This is the only true German Schnitzel restaurant around this part of the Island.

We will return for sure.

 

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Masthead Restaurant, Cowichan Bay, BC

The other night a few seniors went with Janey (Janey’s Got a Bus) to the Masthead Restaurant.

Wow…this is one fine dining establishment. It is over-looking the water, so, so elegant on the inside and comfortable in ambience.

Our server tonight was Tara and her partner, Mark, was the bartender. Tara is so attentive, but quietly so. She took our drink order, the dinner order and answered everyone’s questions.

Dinner was super. Don had the steelhead Trout dinner, two of us had a bowl of mushroom soup (absolutely THE best mushroom soup from any restaurant I have ever been in) and the warm beet salad. This was delightful. Beautiful in presentation and just enough so you could eat it all. One lady ordered the Fish  and Chips and said it was the best she had ever eaten. The last meal ordered was the evening special. Braised Beef ribs, vegetables, gravy. Trust me.

All meals were well prepared, presented and enjoyed by all.

But we are not yet done. One dessert ordered was a Pumpkin Cheese Cake and Don and I shared the Vanilla Creme Brulee.  Again, if they would let us lick the plate, we probably would have.

This restaurant was new to us but it was so enjoyable. They do know what they are doing.

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