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14 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 16, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com www.oakvillebeaver.com Pit stop on cross Canada cycle WILMA BLOKHUIS / OAKVILLE BEAVER WELCOME HOME: Cyclist David Visschedyk was welcomed at a reception held at the Hospital for Sick Children after completing 4,687 kilometres of his CanadaWide for Cancer cycle. With him are his driver and chef Timothy Knowles, his mother Carol Dalby of Oakville, and at right, Diana Birrell, development coordinator of The James Fund. SPOTLIGHT Ruth's Chris Steak House - A memorable dining experience where the steak is the star! elcome to Ruth's Chris Steak House ­ an extraordinary dining experience in Mississauga! "At Ruth's Chris Steak House ­ our steak is the star!" says Hanne Olesen-Nahman, V.P. of Operations. "If it doesn't sizzle, send it back!" At Ruth's Chris, your steak is carefully selected from the finest USDA Prime beef available. It is aged to perfection and cut by hand at the restaurant. Then, your steak is broiled - to your exact order - at a searing 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to lock in the corn-fed flavour and natural juices. It's served hot and sizzling. In fact, you can actually hear your steak sizzling from across the room! "The sizzling plate keeps your steak hot from the first bite to the last," says Hanne. With an upscale atmosphere, Ruth's Chris Steak House offers a beautiful lounge, outdoor patio, private dining and corporate rooms and an interior filled with dark, rich wood and dim lighting, creating a feeling of comfort and elegance. " The restaurant offers an upscale downtown feeling without the hassles of going W downtown," says Hanne. "There's ample parking and we are located at a very convenient location near Square One Shopping Centre." Although known for their exquisite dining, Ruth's Chris Steak House in Mississauga also offers state-of-the-art corporate facilities. "Mississauga has a high demand for corporate function locations," says Hanne. "We offer builtin audio and video equipment, high-speed Internet, LCD Projection screens and more, making us the ideal place whether you are planning, presenting, promoting, networking or negotiating ­ Our private corporate rooms are all set." Ruth's Chris Steak House also offers distinctive private and semi-private dining areas. Providing expert planning assistance and custom menu options and warm hospitality ensure that your next birthday party, wine tasting event or any reason you have to celebrate will meet and exceed your highest expectations. "Our private dining rooms can accommodate 10 to 100 people - Ruth's Chris Steak House will make your special occasion a lasting memory," says Hanne." For a remarkable meal and superb dining experience ­ experience Ruth's Chris Steak House today. "We are sure to please the most discerning palate." Visit the convenient location in Mississauga at 77 City Centre Drive. To make reservations call (905) 897-8555 or visit www.ruthschris.ca INFO AT A GLANCE... LOCATION: 77 CITY CENTRE DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA TELEPHONE: 905.897.8555 WEBSITE: www.ruthschris.ca "BEST STEAK HOUSE IN TORONTO" "FINE DINING GOLD AWARD" ­ Where Magazine ­ Mississauga News Readers Choice MISSISSAUGA: 905-897-8555 77 City Centre Drive TORONTO: 416-955-1455 Richmond & University DINNER 7 NIGHTS · PRIVATE DINING · GIFT CERTIFICATES