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FEBRUARY 2008
Welcome to the second edition of “In The Groove”, the Groove Kitchen & Music Rooms monthly newsletter. For what was supposed to be a quite month for restaurants and retail outlets everywhere, January was one of our busiest months ever. With highlights such as the Zorba dinner show (scheduled again Wednesday, March 12), Douglas Watson co-hosting one our busiest open mic nights (catch the Douglas Watson R&B Revue Saturday, February 16th), The Ralgreens played to a full house and sold us out of beer (great job guys), and as usual Mo’ Kauffey and Max Bent brought on the blues like only they can do. However, our greatest success came from the kitchen. With the addition of our Pasta night on Wednesdays and the fact that we had a fully reserved dining room for many Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings people from Kitchener, Guelph and of course our local supporters made for a fantastic month full of new faces and flavors. Thank you!
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Owner Matt Storch Takes The Plunge!
With all things moving in a positive direction and considering how much enjoyment and satisfaction I have been getting through being involved in this business I have decided to resign from my career in sales. Over the past ten plus years in the woodworking business I have had the opportunity to travel to many places in the world while my daily travels have taken me many points throughout Ontario and Quebec, all the while I have met many great people and developed some life long friendships. However, I have never been more excited about the future and what is in store for me at The Groove Kitchen. I look forward to my new responsibilities as owner, operator and chief bottle washer In The Groove! See you there!
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What’s Hot In The Kitchen
Chef John Wellwood has got some great dishes prepared for our featured Valentines Weekend Menu. Here is one of my favorites.
Almond Chicken with Strawberry Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup almond slivers
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg white beaten
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbls coarse sugar
- 1 tsp crushed peppercorn
- ½ tsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Brush tops of chicken with egg whites
- Press the almond and bread crumb mixture onto the chicken
- Place chicken stock and chicken into baking pan and bake for 30 min at 350 deg.
- Combine strawberries, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, peppercorns and cornstarch in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 mins.
Plating:
To serve, spoon half the sauce on two plates. Place mashed potatoes in center of plate and veggies around the top half.
Lay chicken breast on plate overlapping potatoes and drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken for a beautiful presentation and an extremely fresh, flavorful dish!
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February 2008
Entertainment Listings |
| Every Friday is open mic night hosted by Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects. |
| Feb. 2 | Trucker Mouth |
| Feb. 7 | Peter Judd |
| Feb. 9 | Mandipall Jandu and Friends |
Valentine's Day Weekend
(Valentines menu in effect) |
| Feb. 14 | Valentines Jazz Dinner
with The Nelson Santos Jazz Experience |
| Feb. 15 | Dinner and Dance with The Usual Suspects |
| Feb. 16 | Douglas Watson R&B Revue |
| Feb. 21 | John Ladds |
| Feb. 23 | Corner Pocket Blues Band |
| Feb. 28 | Erica Knight songwriter showcase |
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The Artist's Wall
The Groove Kitchen is a proud supporter of local artists with the addition of our ever changing "Artists Wall". The month of February features local artist Marina Durette. Her paintings will be on display and for sale for the entire month. Come on in for lunch and enjoy this fresh new display.
Visit Marina's web site for more information: www.idmarina.com
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Valentines Weekend - This Spot is Hot!
With the combination of fine cuisine, fantastic music and a friendly atmosphere The Groove Kitchen & Music Room is hands down the place to be on this special weekend. I have been trying to find a place to take my Valentine and in the process have discovered that for this little independently owned establishment we have the most affordable, well thought out menu combined with the finest entertainment in the region! Make your reservations now. The buzz has already begun!
Thursday, enjoy a quite dinner with Jazz to follow featuring The Nilton Santos Jazz Experience.
Friday, we will be clearing the tables to allow for a full dance floor with
music from Matt Storch & The Usual Suspects. We will have the complete 7 piece band playing a full night of your favorite classic dance tunes from Flip, Flop and Fly to Shake Your Tailfeathers.
Saturday, we are extremely excited to offer you entertainment by one of the biggest acts in Southern Ontario. The Douglas Watson R&B Revue. “Douglas Watson is The Real Deal,” says Claude Cloutier – Promoter of Blues On The East Side. You will be treated to some Motown classics; original powerful Blues and you will experience a night of true musicianship.
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Got the blues? So does Douglas Watson, and that's not a bad thing.
By Stephanie D.
On February 16th, The Groove Kitchen and music room will be graced by the presence of the legendary Douglas Watson, a Chicago born and bred blues visionary.
A resident of Canada since 1989, Mr. Watson began his musical journey as a bass player with a flair for funk, and soon, he discovered his impressive vocal chops and developed his skills as a singer.
An important fixture in the world of rythm and blues, Douglas played with the likes of music giants John Lee Hooker and B.B. King, among countless other influential artists.
He currently has digs in Kitchener, and his latest musical endeavor is with the band The Rythm and Blues Revue Kings, who, with Douglas fronting, bang out originals as well as covers by such talent as Otis redding and Marvin Gaye.
Since releasing their debut album, Voodoo Healin', and winning a prestigious talent search, the band has begun work on their sophomore release.
February 16th promises to be an evening filled with plenty of soul, motown, and blues, and we hope to see you all there.
Watch for my interview with Douglas Watson in our March issue.
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