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WHITBY FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1l991, PAGE 31 Whitby Free Press YOU..,,TR DINING Pl EASIJRE with Barry Murka r.... Atmosphereimporta t for restaurant During the past few weeks 1 have talked to several restaurant owners about the problems of running a dining lounge today, and frankly, I have been surprised at the an- swers. The majority of them have told me that decor and atmosphere is what attracts a great many people, not the food nor the prices. When people plan a special evening out$ it appears they say "Oh, let's go there, that's a nice place, I like the decor." Several of the better fence Construction was ex- pected to begin last week on a fence that has been "a thorn" in coun- cil's side for the last two years. Last week, West Ward Councillor Joe Bugelli said that the work would take three weeks to complete around the King's Gate subdivision located' on Rossland Road at Cochrane Street. The fence 'is to be made of brick and iron. "With a lot of arm twisting, we're finally getting a subdivision that is starting to look decent. " "People who live here won't have to live in those unkept conditions -known dining spots in Durham Region have spent a great deal of money over the past few months in renovating, and trying to corne up with entertainment that wilI be pleasing to a cross-section of the dining public. As you know we have a class of restaurant that caters to early morning workers with good breakfasts at reasonable prices. They make no pretense at of- fering table cloths or decor of any kind, other than plain painted walls. These places are any longer," he told council. bast month, Whitby Town Council passed a motion that would have seen the town draw on a letter of credit from sub- division developer Cadillac-Fairview to do the work including the construction of the fen- ce. Bugelli -ýclaimed that the developer had not started to work on the fence, level vacant lots or seed land in the sub- division after homes were finished 21 months ago. Bugelli also said that the developer'has, also promised to seed lots in the development as well as building the fence. tar[ of IDurbm HALLOWE'EN DANCE Satuirda'v October 3lst. in the Lambton Room faturtng "F0 RWARD MOTION" for your dlnlrg ploasure Dinner 7pm Dinner includes salczd, roll & butter. roasi beef. roasi potatoes, carrots. dessert & tea or coffee. 125 Docou pie Calt earl for reservations (i'izh dep<sitl. as there is room for 52 couples onlv. POSSIBLE LIVE LEPRECHAUN WILL APPEARI PRIZES FOR SEST COSTUMES LIVE JAZZ BANI) 1)ownstair% ini the EngIis.h Iiniiig R<oni SATURL)AY &FTERNOO( NS 2 - apni 227 Brock Street South. Whitby 666&2211 D)ancing 9 - am also busy at lunch time with sandwiches and the steak-on-a-bun type of thing. Their customers are in a hurry and want something good at a good price, and could. care less about decor. The evening hour is another diming bail of wax altogether. People get dressed up, they want atmosphere with good food, and are pre- pared to pay a few extra dollars for it. Dining out in the evening is fast becoming something of a special occasion. The dining spots that cater to this class of clientele have to have atmosphere, waitresses in uniform, table cloths and a candie as a cen- tre-piece. It's only a week ago that we said in this space that if restaurants are to stay alive, they Dining Le CHALET DINING ROOM, 100 Dundas Street, Whitby 668-4377 Long a favourite eating spot for people in Durham Region, Le Chalet specializes in Seafood, Steaks and Roast Beef. They feature a businessmen's luncheon from $3.00 and up. Dinner for two is from $15.00 and up. A salad bar is included with full course meals. AIl major credit cards are acceDted., will have to offer top quality food at reason- able prices. t seems there was another ingre- dient that we missed; and that was atmo- sphere. It makes sense when 1 think about it. I could go out to a restaurant where the food is excellent, but if I had to eat it, over the din of noise I wouldn't enjoy it very much. The restaurant owner today has a lot of problems to deal with and it is a constant worry about whether or not you are pleasing the dining public.' We are fortunate in Durham Region, in that most restaurant owners we know do their best to try and please the dining public. They spend a lot of money trying to accomplish this too. Guide THE GREAT WALL, 116 Dundas Street West, Whitby, 66&7021. A favourite eating spot f or Chinese food loyers. A large selec- tien of Canadian dishes also served. Prices range from $2.50 and up !or lunch, and $3.45 and up for dinner. 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