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By KATHY YANCHUS Oakville Beaver Staff You won‘t find anything like it anywhere else in Oakville. And upon stepping inside Mardi Gras, for just as long as it takes to indulge in some blackened fresh fish, deep fried scallops and coconut beer shrimps, you are temporarily transported to southern Louisiana. The operation known as Mardi Gras is an extensive one, from the diningroom areas, which can accommodate 165 patrons â€" to the takeout and delivery service of everything from cajun creole pizza to cajun spicy chicken wings. _FAVORABLY PRAISED Mardi Gras is an extension of owner Sam Pavlovic‘s popular and very successful Sammy‘s Creole on Lakeshore Blvd West in Islington. This eightâ€"yearâ€"old establishment, which features tropical gardens and an outdoor cafe, packs in the crowds every week and has been favorably praised by Toronto Life magaâ€" zine as well as other publicaâ€" tions for its decor and menu. Gala Thursday, November 4/93 Otella‘s Banquet Hall, Tickets 844â€"7984 Pavlovic chose to target Come celebrate Halloween Order any sue pizza or pasta dinner KVILLE SXMDHONY OPCHESTRA A ‘taste‘ of Louisiana in Oakville Oakville, and specifiâ€" cally the old Shelley‘s building on Robinson Street, because of its beautiful locale, the tremendous possibiliâ€" ties for his style of hospitality and because of the proximâ€" ity to points further west. Whatever Pavlovic touches, turns to gold, he says with unabashed confidence, except his Oakville restaurant, he adds wistfully. From waiter to cook to floor manager and now owner, workâ€" ing in such locales as Le Provencal, Captain John‘s and Two Sisters in Louisiana along the way, Pavlovic has carved his way through the ranks and now not only does he ’Igege] have Sammy‘s as testiâ€" mony to his expert entrepreneurship but he successâ€" fully markets four of his own cajun spices. Pavlovic doesn‘t understand ‘The men behind Mardi Gras, from left to right Peter Nedeljkovic and Sam Pavlovic with Remy DeMello providing the musical backdrop. rcessâ€" why the Louisiana concept has Samr _ own not taken off in Oakville with T1 the pot full of inticing ingrediâ€" com! stand ents that comprises Mardi Gras. hang Discover The Magic Of Brv DooLITTLE‘$ "Prayer for the Wild Things" Can You Find the 34 Hidden Animals and Birds in this Image? LIMITED EDITION PRINT (Deposit Required) Harrop Restaurant â€" Gallery â€" 345 Steeles Ave. E.. Milton 345 Steeles Ave. E., Milton 878â€"8161 (Hwy. 25 N to Steeles Ave. W . for 500 yards) Sammy‘s. The interior is a comfortable combination of wood beams, hanging plants, and pink and One of the major ~renovations Pavlovic undertook when he tookover the vacant building, was to create an open . concept kitchen so people can not only see their dinâ€" ner being cooked but develop a rapport with the chef, whom Pavlovic brought to Oakville from "If people knew who is behind this (it is not the previous owner)," emphasizes Pavlovic. "The prices are good, the products are so fresh. It is a beautiful cajun menu. We also cater to the other, with food that is not too spicy." Pavliovic is a handsâ€" on owner, choosing the fresh fish and vegetaâ€" bles himself and putting in arduous days, executing tasks "from signing cheques to purchasing orders." MANY FRAMING * SPECIALS AVAILABLE Detail From Key l HALLOWE‘EN SPECIAL FRL + SAT. + SUN. FATAI. INSTINCT = == green hues. There are cosy fireâ€" places to snuggle up to and continual music with the live jazz sounds of Remy DeMello and the Mardi Gras Band, every Thursday to Sunday, beginning at 8 p.m. There are other nice touches, reminiscent of southern hospitalâ€" ity not the least of which is the homemade bread pudding, bread rolls and pecan pie, as well as Pavlovic‘s own coconut beer shrimps "which other restaurants have been copying," says bar manager, Teri Neeb. FRIDAY « SATURDAY «e SUNDAY Pavlovic invites people to drop by whether it‘s for a full meal or light snacks at the lengthy, rectangularlyâ€"shaped bar and he guarantees a different experience and friendly service. Mardi Gras hours are Monday to Friday lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Monday through Saturday, dinner, 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, dinner, 4:30 to 10 p.m. To book a reservation or Christmas party, call 338â€"6484. i 5317 Hwy. 7, Woodbridge 1. _(905) 856â€"2766, â€" On display: James Lumbers‘ new print, "On the Beat" Lumbers will be Autographing Glass ‘ Show Specials ‘ Join t!le Collectors Club Art Picture Frame Warehouse _ BEVERLY HILLBILLIES _ SONOF PINK PANTHER hes mos conf sn mm men se com mem FRIENDLY SERVICE FRL. « SAT. » SUN. Nov. 13 : 1â€"4 p.m.!