The spirit of Jack and Lois Bowden lives on in their grandson Eric Bowden’s diner, Jack & Lois. “They were two of the best people. I dedicated this restaurant to them,” explains Eric. Whether it is the eclectic décor that Eric terms “colonial Hawaiian,” the Hawaiian-inspired mural in the back patio, his grandmother’s artwork, the commissioned portrait of his grandparents, or even the arborite tables and Victorian damask wallpaper that harkens back to his grandparents’ house, Jack and Lois are forever present.
Eric teamed up with chef Shane McCartney to create the restaurant’s test menu after years of observing the discerning palates of crews whom he worked with in the film industry as a set decorator and assistant production coordinator. “I realized that I knew what people would like to eat,” Eric says.
Since the restaurant is billed as a creative gourmet diner that serves fresh local products prepared using the kitchen’s own recipes, current executive chef Dez is given carte blanche to dream up daily features. Eric also dabbles in the kitchen. “I’m always tinkering with recipes,” he admits. With past chef Murray Parro, the two created a menu that features such favourites as The Chancellor, a juicy breaded chicken sandwich, and The Black Mamba Burger, a vegetarian’s indulgence.
The Hummingbird
2x Eggs, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, Mini Grilled Cheese (OR) Toast, Two Choices: Bacon, Peameal & Sausage (OR) 2x Stuffed Angels. Add 50 To Change Your Toast To Rye Or Multi-grain.
The Cobra
3x Eggs, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, Mini Grilled Cheese (OR) Toast, Bacon, Peameal & Sausage (OR) 3x Stuffed Angels.
Molly Baby
Lots Of Peameal Bacon, 2x Fried Eggs, Spicy Avocado, Aged Cheddar & Maple Syrup On A Glazed Kaiser Bun.
Black Mamba
Our Signature Black Bean Patty, 2x Fried Egg, Spicy Avocado, Aged Cheddar, Pesto Mayo On A Glazed Kaiser Bun.
The Lighter Side
Vanilla Yogurt, Topped With Organic Granola, Side Of Cottage Cheese, Fresh Fruit Skewer & A Two Egg Cheese Omelette. Add Some Stuff To Your Omelette: $2 For Two Items
Cheeseburger
8 OZ. Of House Seasoned Ground Black Angus Beef, American Slice On A Glazed Kaiser.
The Gagnon
8 OZ. Of Ground Black Angus Beef, Secret Seasoning, Aged Cheddar, Crisp Romaine & Tomato On A Glazed Kaiser.
John Candy
8 OZ. Of Ground Black Angus Beef, Secret Seasoning, Aged Cheddar, Canadian Bacon & Maple Strip Bacon On A Glazed Kaiser.
The Soprano
8 OZ. Of Ground Black Angus Beef, Secret Seasoning, Fresh Basil, Tomato, Asiago, Balsamic & Caramelized Onions On A Glazed Kaiser.
The Soprano
8 OZ. Of Ground Black Angus Beef, Secret Seasoning, Fresh Basil, Tomato, Asiago, Balsamic & Caramelized Onions On A Glazed Kaiser.
The Pigasus
8 OZ. Of Market Fresh Ground Pork, Italian Sausage & Peameal-Cheddar Sausage Patty. Pressed w/Double Smoked Bacon & Topped w/Aged Cheddar. Pigasauce & Creamy Apple Slaw On A Glazed Kaiser.
The Replicant
Stacks Of Breaded Portobello Caps w/Pesto Mayo, Hugging A Well Of Aged Cheddar with Crispy Romaine & Tomato On A Glazed Kaiser. Add Fresh Corn Salsa: 2.5
The Jester
Black Bean Patty w/Pesto Mayo, Lettuce & Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper, Artichoke, Caramelized Onion Medley On A Glazed Kaiser. Add Aged Cheddar for $1.
The Good Luck
Layers Of Roasted Peameal, Aged Cheddar & Caramelized Onions On A Glazed Kaiser Bun w/A Touch Of Maple.
The Big
A Tower Of BLT w/ The Classic Ingredients As Well As Canadian Bacon, Cucumber & Pesto Mayo On A Glazed Kaiser Add Grilled Chicken:2.5
Thrilled Cheese
Aged Cheddar, Asiago & American Slice Served On Calabrese Bread.
Buck 65
Mac N Cheese, Deep Fried Pickle, Avocado, House-Made Hickory Sticks, Cheddar & Asiago On Calabrese Bread.
The Strip Club
Strip Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Tomato , Lettuce, Cheddar, Asiago with Pesto Mayo.
Mona Lisa
Bocconcini, House Made Bruschetta Mix, Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Asiago and Fresh Basil.
The Peter Rowe
Portobello Cap, Eggplant Cutlet, Roasted Red Pepper, Caramelized Onions, Asiago w/ House Marinara On A baguette.
The Chancellor
8oz Of Chicken Breast, Caramelized Onions, Basil, Butter Fried Mushrooms, Asiago with House Marinara On A Baguette.
The McCartney
Same As Above with Tender Veal Cutlets.
Burt Reynolds
Same As Above with Our Signature Stuffed Meatballs (Judy's Beauties - a family specialty made with Veal, Pork & Beef, Stuffed with Quebec curds.
Cream of Mushroom
Mushroomy, Buttery, Creamy goodness. Campbells who? ;)
Roasted Tomato
Tomato, Onions, Garlic, Special Spices, Vegan & Gluten Free Deliciousness.
Spicy Thai
Red Curry, Creamy Coconut Milk, Rice, Zucchini, Red Pepper & Onion. Sizes 2.5- A hearty sampler /4.5 - The perfect dance partner
The Soupreme
Your Choice Of A Meal Sized Soup Served w/ Garlic Toasted Calabrese Bread.
Caprese
Simple Italian Salad, Made Of Sliced Fresh Bocconcini, Tomatoes and Basil, Seasoned with salt, and olive oil.
Caesar
The classic Caesar salad made with Romaine lettuce house made dressing and croutons with all the trimmings.
The Vegan Caesar
Romaine lettuce house made vegan caesar style dressing, croutons with carrot bacon.
Home Fries
Hand-Cut, Lightly Seasoned. Choose from Deep Fried or Griddled.
French Fries
House-Cut, Lightly Seasoned & Cooked To Golden Perfection.
Onion Rings
Hearty, Thick-Cut, Deep Fried & Delicious.
Stuffed Angels
2x Deep Fried Wonton, Stuffed with Black Bean, Onion, Portobello Mushroom, Cilantro, Ground Almond, Served with Spicy Marinara.
Mac N' Cheese
The ultimate comfort food! Macaroni and cheese macaroni pasta and our cheese sauce with cheddar, Asiago and our special blend of spices. Look for our specialty Mac N' Cheese with lobster etc...
Poutine
Fresh cut fries with our melty Quebec curds, bathed in your choice of gravy: Portobello Mushroom gravy, or our Chuckwagon gravy made with bacon, onion and red wine in a beef bouillon base.
Crispy Slaw
Market Fresh, Julienne Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Zucchini & Red Pepper with Your Choice Of Peanut Thai OR Sweet Creamy Dressing.
Drinks
Non Alcoholic,Beer, Wine , Bar Rails, Cobra Caesar, Liqueurs & Bourbons, Coffee Plus.
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