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27 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,F ebruary 21,2019 theifp.ca Some fine wine and some fine food are ready to be en- joyed at a new restaurant in Rockwood. Scott Hull, owner and chef of the new Bistro Barolo pasta & wine bar, is asked if the spot on Alma Street might be considered fine dining. He puts his hands in the air. "I would call it 'finer din- ing,'" he says, with air quotes and a big smile. Bistro Barolo opened in December. The restaurant, which seats 40, offers Italian fare and much more. The spot was previously the Ca- sual Dining restaurant. "We're mainly Italian, but not completely," says Hull. He says an Italian-based res- taurant in Rockwood was much needed and that "Al- most everybody likes Ital- ian." Hull, who lives in George- town and makes the regular 25-minute drive to Bistro Ba- rolo, has quite a background in fine dining. He appren- ticed at Winston's in Toron- to, a restaurant that is no longer but one that he says in its prime was one of the best in the country, and he's travelled the world to cook. He credits his sister, Shel- ley Riddall, for inspiring him to create Bistro Barolo. She moved to Rockwood and thought there weren't enough options as far as go- ing out for dinner goes. "She said 'You should open a restaurant in Rock- wood,'" says Hull. "And I was I was looking to do some- thing, I just didn't know what." And here he is. Bistro Barolo, which will host a grand opening event some time this month, is open during dinner hours five days a week. Come April, Hull expects to extend those hours to include lunch. The menu includes the likes of lamb shank, chicken parmigiana, pastas, salads, appetizers, wine, beer and more. While Hull doesn't have an Italian background, the food at the restaurant speaks that language. "No, I'm English, Canadi- an . . . But I think if you ask anyone who ate here, I make pretty wicked Italian food," he says. A current food fave at the restaurant is the lamb shank, and Hull expects a fa- vourite down the road to wind up being his award- winning cedar smoked salmon. And given the cold weath- er of late, a popular item on the menu has been his ver- sion of French onion soup, which includes fresh herbs, three cheeses and more. While the cold weather has helped with the popular- ity of the soup, the cold, along with the age of the building, have presented some challenges for Hull at his new spot. Challenges have included the water and heat in the building. One of the nights at Bis- tro Barolo saw them have is- sues with some of the lights. The ones near the bath- rooms and in the kitchen weren't working, so they used painters' lights and coped quite well indeed with the situation. "In this business, the show has to go on," says Hull, with a smile. Bistro Barolo can be found at 295 Alma St. in Rockwood. BISTRO BAROLO BRINGS TASTES OF ITALY AND MORE TO ROCKWOOD NED BEKAVAC nbekavac@guelph mercurytribune.com Scott Hull is owner and chef of the new Bistro Barolo in Rockwood. Ned Bekavac Photo FOOD AND DRINK 372 Queen Street, Acton • 519-853-9292 • 333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown • 905-873-3103 www.eramosaphysio.com • Player and Coach Education • Preseason BaselineTesting • Balance Assessment • Sports Medicine Consultation • Cognitive and ImPACT testing • Return to Play Protocols • Follow Up and Collaborative Medical Evaluation • Step by Step Medical Guidance Where every patient is treated like an elite athlete We are here to keep our athletes active into their adult years and can offer you: Concussion Passport to Safe Play When you need concussion assessment and follow up treatment, you can be reassured that our Concussion Passport Guidelines are medically endorsed and follow the International Zurich Concussion Guidelines. We are here to treat every patient like an athlete, but FIRST they have to be medically assessed and treated as a patient and more importantly your child. coupon We are Diesel Vehicle Specialists! Fleet Maintenance/ Programs Available all auto & truck service Car & Truck, ATV, RV, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles & More! JuSt ASk! Best Pricing on All Products 20 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown We have Anco All Season Wiper Blades! only $7.49/ea installed. Car & Truck, A Vehicles + TAX Most Vehicles $3995 only • Oil Change • Antifreeze Check • Lubrication • 52 point inspection • Battery & Wiper Blade Check • FREE FLUID TOP UPS WInTER Special!* * Up to 6 Ltr. Limited time offer • Upgrade to synthetic for $15 extra. , RV, Motorcycles, ✃ ✃ Certified Mechanics on Duty 905-877-1237 52 point inspection TIRES! All Sizes All Brands Silver 2018 Halton Hills Boost your starting power with DeKa Batteries!