Countylicious a lip-smacking taste of spring

Pomodoro chef Matt DeMille with the Countylicious Maple Baked Beans Contest trophy earned during at a cook-off with the chefs of Countylicious last week at Sugarbush Vineyards.

Spring has sprung in Prince Edward County as Countylicious and Maple in the County events were kicked off last week. Above, the Countylicious chefs prepare variations of maple baked beans for the judges to enjoy.

Celebrate Prince Edward County’s delicious culinary community this spring by reserving a seat for the ever-popular Countylicious event March 13-April 6.

Eight of the County’s finest restaurants have created locally infused dining menus specifically for Countylicious. Each meal includes a starter, entree and dessert and will feature local and seasonal products on $30 and $35 prix fixe menus. (Taxes and gratuity additional).

Taste the County hosted a kick-off event for Countylicious and Maple in the County last week at Sugarbush Vineyards highlighed by a maple bean cook-off between the chefs of Countylicious.

Matt DeMille, of Pomodoro, won the judges over and received the  “golden” bean can and spoon trophy for his bacon, sausage maple beans.

Maple in the County is March 23-24.

Bring the whole family to celebrate the labor of County maple producers with family friendly programming all weekend. New this year is the Sugar Shack Shin Dig evening being held on the historic grounds of Macaulay Heritage Park.
Guests are invited to dig out their long johns and farm boots and their best plaid jackets to join in on a maple themed meal and an evening of live entertainment.  Tickets must be purchased in advance ($20 each or $50 per family of two adults and two children under 16). Click here
This year’s spring Countylicious event begins March 13 at eight County restaurants where some of our best chefs are ready to serve up their finest fares in the County’s favourite culinary promotion featuring $30 and $35 prix fixe menus until April 6.

Visit www.countylicious.ca for all the details

Review the menus and book your dinner as soon as possible (reservations book quickly) at one of the following Countylicious restaurants:

Huff Estate Winery
613.393.1414
Dinner: Thursday through Sunday
Closed: Monday through Wednesday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

Merrill Inn
1.866.567.5969 or 613.476.7451
Dinner: Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed: Sunday and Monday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

Restaurant on the Knoll
613.393.2090
Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday, Starting at 5:00pm
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

Amelia’s Garden at the Waring House
1.800.621.4956 or 613.476.7492
Dinner: Daily
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

The Bloomfield Carriage House Restaurant
613.393.1087
Dinner: Friday through Monday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday through Thursday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

Clara’s at Claramount Inn
1.800.679.7756 or 613.476.2709
Dinner: Wednesday to Saturday
Closed: Sunday through Tuesday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

East and Main Bistro
613.399.5420
Dinner: Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
$35.00 + taxes & gratuities

Pomodoro
613.399.5909
Dinner: Friday through Tuesday, 5:30 — 9:00pm
Closed: Wednesday and Thursday
$30.00 + taxes & gratuities