THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, September 30, 1994 â€" 22‘ Indian _Iresh Deb has been serving up the " best Indian food in Oakville, according to our readers. In particular, his awardâ€"winning "Butter Chicken" draws rave reviews â€" chicken pieces are gently roasted on skewers in the Tandoori oven, then cooked with cream and yogurt, and crowned with almonds and raisins. Fans of authentic Indian cuisine come from far and wide to enjoy Iresh‘s creations, even from Hollywood! Movie star Woody Harrelson makes a point of visiting House of India when he‘s in town, and is a fan of Iresh‘s hottest, spiciest dishes, such as the veggie vindaloo. 1 Iresh says his success stems from the great care he takes to ensure his food remains true to its regional Indian roots. Wellâ€"travelled customers often compliâ€" ment Iresh on the freshness and quality of the ingredients he skilfully combines in each delicious recipe. The owner has journeyed throughout India over the years, and is well acquainted with the delicate balance of flavors unique to each part of the country. Special requests are welcomed, and Iresh understands that not everyone is as adventurous as Woody Harrelson when it comes to spicy dishes. A variety of hot and cold items and desserts are sure to please all tastes, not to mention Indian soups and appetizers, * Restaurant: House of India, 171 Speers Rd., Unit 17 ; ince November 1991, master chef Authentic Indian Cuisine vegetable dishes, sizzling Tandoori dishes, biranyis, rice dishes, breads, chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp and fish curries. Families and small groups may want to try the Kurchi Murghi: a whole chickâ€" en, marinated and gently simmered in herbs and rich spices. The dish is served with soup, Nawabi Polao (the best quality Basmati rice cooked with spices to give a distinctive flavor), Gosht Dupiaza (tender, boneless lamb or beef cooked in spices from the royal kitchen of Simia), Bhona Shrimp, Bombay Aloo (a dry curry of potatoes and fresh leaf spinach), mixed vegetable Bhaji, Naan bread, papadum (a thin crispâ€"fried wafer made from ground vegetables), pickles, dessert of the day and a bottle of wine. A favorite dish of the Mughal Royal Princess, this combination offers a wide sampling of Indian cuisine and is recomâ€" mended for four persons. For those who are still somewhat shy when ordering Indian food, Iresh sugâ€" gests his popular Sunday Brunch. It‘s a great opportunity to sample a little bit of everything, and at $7.95, it‘s one of the best values in town! > Although his ingredients and techâ€" niques are impressive, Iresh keeps his offerings affordable â€" the average price for a good, satisfying entrée is $9.95. Eating is believing! Reserve now for Iresh‘s special Thanksgiving feast, featuring many of his awardâ€"winning dishes. Best View, Best Brunch: Glen Abbey Golf Club, 1333 Dorval Drive ; ometimes it‘s hard to act like a tourist in _your own backyard, but the effort will be wA well worthwhile if it involves a visit to the new restaurant at the Glen Abbey Golf Club. Whether your purpose is breakfast, lunch or dinner, the tasty fare served here is perhaps even more enjoyable than it would be elsewhereâ€"dinâ€" ers are treated to a panoramic view of the famous golf course from the main dining area, which overâ€" looks the 18th green. Start this unique experience by taking in the rolling manicured landscape of the site as you stroll up through the parking area. Or, let a convenient shuttle bus ferry you to the picturesque front entrance of the clubhouse, an impressive sight folâ€" lowing a major expansion earlier this year. Once inside, allow yourself to be led to your table by an elegantly attired server. There are no prime seatsâ€"everyone has a spectacular view. The food is a comforting mixture of North American and Continental, and each dish is preâ€" pared and presented with an emphasis on esthetics as well as quality. Led by enthusiastic executive chef James Stewart, who aims to offer "the best food around," the kitchen crew includes ten chef apprentices well versed in all aspects of fine dinâ€" ing. The exciting menu was created by Stewart, who grew up in Oakville and has spent the past 11 years at Glen Abbey, six in his present capacity. Stewart is an accredited ‘chef de cuisine‘â€" one of just 700 in Canada. He also designed the highly efficient layout of the stateâ€"ofâ€"theâ€"art kitchen, which accommodates the Clubhouse‘s two banâ€" quet rooms in addition to the restaurant. The meals are hearty, but designed not to interâ€" fere with the diner‘s golf game. ‘"We prepare all of our sauces ‘a la minute‘ (fresh, as needed), and special requests are never a problem," he promises. Clubhouse manager, Glenn Phillips, says the restaurant has become a hit with many professional athletes who like to relax by spending a day on the links. He hopes more Oakville residents will make it a frequent stop as well. "We want people here to take ownership of this facility. The community is called Glen Abbey, after all," he points out. Breakfast, served from 6 a.m., ranges from light starters such as toasted raisin bread, bage!l with cream cheese or cereal, to freshly baked breakfast pastries. For later in the morning, a toasted western or BLT may fill that hole in one nicely. And for heartier appetites, ten ‘‘Tour Events" are featuredâ€" complete meals such as buttermilk pancakes with eggs, Canadian back bacon, home fried potato, toast and fruit preservesâ€"are sure to stave off preâ€" mature hunger pangs later in the day. Belgian wafâ€" fles, French toast and grilled breakfast steak are other delicious possibilities.The fabulous Sunday brunch is $18.95 per person. If you plan to take a peaceful midday break, there are lots of "Light Lunch Alternatives." Consider grilled breast of chicken, openâ€"faced Reuben sandwiches, your choice of filling on a freshly baked croissant, or smoked Montréal pasâ€" trami on whole wheat bread with pommery musâ€" tard and Caesar salad. The chicken pita sandwich is a treat, filled with grilled chicken, pineapple and bacon and served with a mixed green salad and roasted garlic dressing. Fresh salads include side dishes such as California mixed baby greens tossed in a honey lemon vinaigrette, and mealsâ€"inâ€"one like the warm nigoise salad with grilled medallion of tuna, green beans, red pepper, potato, olives on mixed greens with a gazpacho dressing. Tasty soups and appetizers round out the menu. The service is lowâ€"key yet solicitous, and diners are comfortably seated in large chairs around overâ€" sized tables spaced well apart. Cotton napkins, Royal Doulton china and candlelight in the evening add to the ambiance. Dinner entrées include simple favorites such as traditional spaghetti with meat and tomato sauce, and more adventurous medleys like the crabmeat ravioli with a pernod, tarragon cream sauce, and ‘panâ€"seared halibut with tomato, spinach and shiâ€" itake mushrooms, accompanied by a lemon reducâ€" tion.‘ The last seating is at 10 p.m. After pampering like this at remarkably comâ€" petitive prices, you‘ll want to linger over coffee and dessert. For reservations call 844â€"1800. HOUSE OF INDIA, Fully licensed â€" British Beer On Tap Takeâ€"out available. Parties catered from $7.95 per person. Mon. â€" Thurs. 11:30 am â€" 2:30 pm; 5 pm â€" 10 pm Fri., Sat. 11:30 am â€" 2:30 pm; 5 pm â€" 10:30 pm Sun. 12 (noon) â€" 3 pm; 5 pm â€" 10 pm 171 SPEERS ROAD, UNIT 17 OAKVILLE MEWS, OAKVILLE (between Kerr Dorval off Speers Rd.) 845â€"7418 7 THANKSGIVING 19 w DINNER ON SUNDAY Our setting is too. > yb i The newly renovated Glen Abbey Club House and Restaurant embraces the beauty of the seasons with its serene country surroundings. Listen to birds serenading swans on the pond. Stroll through our picturesque gardens. Then come inside and indulge in our exquisite Brunch. Our floorâ€"toâ€"ceiling glass walls bring the scenery with you. Please join us for Sunday Brunch with seating from eleven a.m. until one p.m. for only $18.95 per person. | THANKâ€"YOU OAKVILLE FOR VOTING _ mm | 1| (2/2H /LDCL : JP ; f Join us Thursday nights for Karaoke! A Breakfast served Sat. Sun. 11am â€" 3pm awaily you. Glen Abbey GOLF CLUB 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville Tel: (905) 844â€"1800 _ (2432 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville 825â€"8940