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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 17, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Award winning chef invites Oakville to taste the world Award winning Chef Robert Roberge invites you to experience an unforgettable dinning experience with his exciting and inspired new menu creations at the Marquis Bistro Restaurant. After years of culinary experience, Chef Roberge joined the Holiday Inn Select Oakville in November 2005. He gained a great deal of experience and inspiration from working at the Oshawa Golf Club. In 1994 he accepted a position as the chef de partie at the PineStone Resort and Conference Centre, and later became Executive Chef for an outdoor education centre in central Ontario. More recently, he has become involved in the Escoffier Societies competitions and has enjoyed these events and the opportunity it provides to learn new skills and new personal challenges. In 2004 Chef Roberge enjoyed gold medal success along with Culinary Team Ontario in Erfurt, Germany. Chef Roberge also participated as a support member for "Cooking is a lifetime commitment, you never stop learning," says Roberge. "I have been fortunate to see the better side of what the hospitality industry has to offer, by working with good people while continually upgrading and being open to new ideas.' Chef Roberge has recently introduced his new menu to the Marquis Bistro Restaurant. On the creation of the new menu Chef Roberge says, "I am inspired by international flavors, and as we have a Bistro themed restaurant I thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to showcase some of Canada's diversified tastes. We have done a great job incorporating different dishes and cooking methods that reflect on this diversity". Chef Robert personally invites you to come and enjoy the Marquis Bistro restaurant located inside the Holiday Inn Select Oakville @ Bronte Road located at the QEW and Bronte Road. Please call 905-847-1000 for reservations. Lunch Special from $7.95 95 5 Happy Included Entrée Rice Crispy Roll and Soup/Salad Holidays C4-1011 Upper Middle Rd. E Oakville L6H 4L1 905.845.3777 WWW.THAI-SIAM.COM Dine-In & Carry Out Culinary Team Canada at the World Culinary Olympics. In the spring of 2008, Chef Roberge completed his long time goal of obtaining his Certified Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C) program designation. The C.C.C. is currently the highest designation in the culinary field in Canada today. O akville's Award Winning g Premier Hotel Experience Authentic Thai Cuisine After several successful years in Thailand and in Texas, the owners of Thai Siam decided to bring their expertise in Thai cuisine to Oakville. Here since May 2008, Thai Siam is acquiring quite a loyal following, and it is no wonder. It is refreshing to have this dining option as Thai Siam offers an elegant, relaxed atmosphere, with its beautiful lighting and comfortable, white leather chairs, along with the wide variety of exquisite dishes. The food is authentic, and every delicious morsel is made fresh. The chef will cater to those with food sensitivities or special diets, and most dishes can be served in vegetarian style. The menu offers something for everyone. The lunch specials are very reasonably priced, and include a deep fried crispy roll served with sweet and sour sauce, salad, and entree...for the low price of $7.99. Platters can be ordered; a perfect option for large groups and for those wishing to sample a variety of what is offered. Take out is an option for those on the go. For full menu and restaurant hours, visit www.thai-siam.com. at the Holiday Inn Select Oakville @ Bronte O Thursday, December 25, 2008 Seating Times 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 2:00 p.m. Christmas Day Brunch y · Falafe · Souvla · Shawarma · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill Children $12.95 plus taxes Adults $27.95 plus taxes Seniors $25.95 plus taxes Kids under 6 FREE A sumptuous full buffet with Waffles and Omelette Station, Carving station featuring: Short Shank Ham with Mustard Sauce, Roasted Striploin of Beef with Horseradish Jus. Shrimp and Mussels Tower, Roasted Ontario Turkey with all the Trimmings, Salmon with Shrimp, Lemon Dill Sauce, Jerk Seasoned Lamb Loins, Sweet Potatoes, Cheese Filled Manicotti with Marinara and Alfredo, Decadent Dessert Table, and so much more. Christmas Day Brunch For reservations call 905-847-1000 Ext.6200 Dorval 905.338.1888 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 Lakeshore Rd. Kerr 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Ph: 905-847-1000 F: 905-847-0032 Toll Free: 1-800-880-3188 www.hioakvillebronte.ca 2525 Wyecroft Road (at Bronte) · Oakville