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54 - Friday, January 10, 1986 - North Shore News

Quality food Czechs into 61 Lonsdale

THE building at 61 Lonsdale Avenue has, for the Salad ($2.50).. The Lower
past few years, been afflicted with the restaurant
equivalent of schizophrenia.

. Its mame and character
have made wild mood swings
from the long-departed
Grape Escape and its light-
‘hearted blend of viticulture,
appetizers and strained puns

to the more recent. What--

samacallits with its Ringling
Brothers pastiche of Toron-
- tonian promotion, low
: prices, and eastern
' brouhali .

Lonsdale location,” “realizing
in the-process a lifelong am-

-" bition: to. own. and operate
. Aer own restaurant.

- UPHILL CLIMB.

: ‘But, ‘like the street upon

4. which « her “restaurant. sits,
; success ‘for “Muller” will be”

ery much an uphill climb.
From -the ‘outset, she faces

listing “of. lunch: ‘and dinner’

__ Offerings” thus far. ‘temains:*
-. typed'*déuble-spaced ‘on’ °

_ three’ plain .white sheets of

paper.” But such simplicity.
-. should. not be confused with: -
. regulation diner Stodge and".

stew. et

oyous OCCASIONS

“Food from the European
heartland is far from the.
salad and chicken wing fare
so‘ prevalent amidst today’s

- Perrier and light beer gastric — :

philosophies. Rather than a

mamby-pamby -nibble - on °

: into’ the most family-sized

. any spicy-food veteran.

* Czechoslovakian . restaurant

. Jaid-atop the dumplings and
“shovelled’ down between

_ Clear of. the ‘standard veal
- (“Too dry,’’. says Muller),

_ grand chop fashion, bread-

e. double-barreled: business _
- nemesis: of an erratic-reputa- °
_' tion associated’ with, her res-. .
’. tabrant,* now. "simply: ‘called
oa OL i Lonsdale and: her. own

alive with hot
garlic,

leaf lettuce over light con-
versation, meals are joyous
occasions to fill up on full-
figure, full-flavor food, ac-
companied with a roar and
perhaps a few Russian
dances, .
True to those Zuropean
traditions, 61 Lonsdale |
serves up home-cooked en-
trees that will strike terror

appetites: Chicken
’ Paprikash ($7.95), baked in
a spicy paprika sauce with a
side of macaroni; Hungarian
“Goulash, ($6.50) served with
homemade dumplings; and
Gypsy Steak with Spanish
sauce ($7.95), juicy chops of
pork, hopping beneath salsa
pepper sauce designed to
wipe the smug look from

f trees FREE with this a

¢ Schnitzel with

CZECH FAVORITE
With my wife (an ex-

waitress) egging me_on- with
_ eastern European. drinking:
slogans, I tried 61’s evening
special Svickova ($8.50).

The dish. is. a Czech
favorite, consisting of
specially. marinated beef
served under a savory
vegetable. and wine sauce ac-
companied with a half dozen
slices of steamed dumpling.
Both: are: excellent. With a
“side dip of cranberry sauce,
> the beef slabs are properly |

shots of plum brandy. I
passed on the brandy. |

.My wife tried the Schnitzel
($8.75). 61 Lonsdale steers

targe’ piezo

5.Toppings:
* Sauce » Cheese ©
-« Plus any. 3: others,

Hours: Sur: Thurs. Sone tipm-
oo Fra gSat Spe lan

presenting, instead, pork in

true to
Muller's claims, juicy... -

CLASSIC CAESAR

ed, tender and,

: > Bully Licensed *
986-5010 -

7 If you have nothing else at
il Lonsdale, try the: Caesar

: “New” store e Anything
& Everything :

Optional Features: :
Drawers, shoe racks
& hangers

, Reg. OTR 99 each 3/29”

Is Saree Opening Specials |

PLUS

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For every room in your home OEEF ;

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g - Silk Plants 20% ‘off

A - Free in-home estimates
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Hours: Clusaic Closets
Mon-Sat.10-5 732 Marine Dr., Ne van

Sunday 12-4

(next to Ron Zalko}

Lonsdale restaurant serves
the classic as its namesake
originally decreed: dressing
mustards,
and anchovies; no

generics here, only a full civ-

2/0" sinner

Buy one of the following entrees and your,
guest will receive any of the following en-

* Seafood Casserole « Beet Teriyaki

gravy
- (Complete with rice and vegetable) -

7 days a week from 430-830 pm.
This offer is good to Friday, Jam. 17, 1986

f Ros. 987-8812 1301 cin t North. Van,

You've Tried the Rest _
a Now Try. the Best }

“Celebrate with the best: tasting pizza in'town.

“Free Delivery dfter:5 pm. minimum order cf 56: 00

‘Wooden Plate Restaurant
2988 Mountain Hwy...

UNLIMITED ORGANIZATION & DESIGN POTENTIAL |

Build |

ilized- world- conquering bite.

Thus far 61 Lonsdale
labors under the black cloud
of previous management,
‘but Muller's amiable per-
sonality and dedication to
running a family operation

with hearty, \ good quality
food and reasonable prices
should help convince the 11
tentative and win over the

unconverted. .

Open Tuesday to Saturday
a.m. to midnight,

business permitting.

LET US ORCHESTRATE
A VERY CLASSICAL.
“SUNDAY BRUNCH FOR YOU.

Relax this Sunday at the International Plaza's
Classical Sunday Brunch. Compose your own deli-- -
y cious brunch from our vast buffet and enjoy while
> °- our talented musicians play the best of the classics.

\ Come soon to the International Plaza's Classical

Sunday Brunch. The price will be music to your
ears, too. Conduct yourself accordionly.

Yi1E CLASSICAL SUNDAY BRUNCH
‘This Sunday's Feature: The English Bay Trio

re 197 5 pet person.
§Q75' 5 for Sentorsand Children under 12.

Open Sunday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 Pri “
Reservations accepted for parties of |
6: ormore. -: .

* Seafood Crepes

THE PIZZA.
MADNESS -
‘continues

Coe)
$8.00 To Eat in

‘fg “LOLUNEA

R

NeALY

986-2475 }-

Ee Sirloin Steak with
‘Shrimp :served with Stuffed
Potato. or rice

Valid to Jan. 24, 7 days a week

1351 Lonsdale, North Van

The North Shore Kinsmen Club
. Presents

Casino

Place International Plaza Hotel
Daies Jan. 9, 10, 11
Times 7:30 pm to 1 am

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