WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCI 4, 1981, PAGE 17 Whitby Free Press YOUR DINING PLEASURE with Barry Murkar.... w ihI~ Zolly's synonymous not only with good food but good entertainment Zolly's is a name in Oshawa synonymous with the food business. If you have visited the Oshawa Centre, then you -have noticed the name Zolly seems to be everywhere, like Coca-Cola. First it was the Bo-Peep restaurant, a very popular eating spot where unless you were lucky, you lined up to get a seat. Then Zolly opened the Little Zolly stand in the centre of the lower mall, then another on the Shops-Up-Top level. But Zolly's had bigger and even better things in mind - good food and entertain- ment, not just for any one age group, but a place where a man could take the whole family. The result was Zolly's Forum on the east side of the Oshawa Centre, downstairs. Here you will find a large dining area, large dance floor, and large bandstand. The decor is inviting, the lighting bright, but soft enough for that personal touch while enjoying your meal, We arrived a little late Friday evening and the management suggested we return on Sunday which we did. This time we arrived around 5 p.m. Only a few people were seated at that hour, but shortly after six, a large number of tables were occupied. There were couples, families and us. We were offered wine by our hosts, then made our way to the salad bar. Following this it was up to the buffet where we had a choice of vegetables; corn, peas or carrots. Sunday they served small roasted Big Brothers want pledges "Bowl for Millions" week for the Big Brother Association of Oshawa- Whitby is now over and the job of collecting and tabulating pledges begins. The agency reports tremen- dous response, especially from league bowlers, and feels this should ensure a successful campaign. Bowlers are requested to turn in their sponsor sheets together with their money, no later than March 30. To be eligible for prizes the money must be received by the Big Brother Office by Friday, March 6. The office will be open on Thursday evenîng February 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. for convenience. Cheques may be mailed to Big Brothers Office, 52 Sim- coe Street South, Oshawa, LIH 4G3 potatoes and a choice of roast beef, lamb or veal cor- don bleu. The meal was en- joyable to say the least, and for $6.95, and children at half price, you couldn't go wrong at today's prices. With this you had a choice of dark or light rye bread, and you could return to seconds if you had any room left. Add to this the entertainment, and you can't get a better deal for a night out in Oshawa today. This week it was just Joy and I making the restaurant assignment, and we both en- joyed the meal and the en- tertainment. One thing we both noticed about Zolly's is the informal atmosphere. When you enter you are made to feel relaxed and at home immediately. Naturally this starts you off in a good mood, and you are in a frame of mind to enjoy your meal and anything else that may be offered. We had just finished din- ner, when a six-piece band got up on the bandstand. When I heard the name Metro Stompers, I did a second take. I went to the manager and asked him if this was the same group that I had often heard over radio Station CFRB. He told me it was one and the same, and when he mentioned the leader's name, Jim Galloway, I felt I had hit the jackpot. This group plays Dixieland jazz and Basin Street music and I just eat up the stuff. There was a good crowd, but only one couple got up and danced; the rest were quite content to just sit and listen and enjoy the solo par- ts on the trumpet, trombone, drums, bass fiddle, piano, organ and Jim Galloway's saxaphone. My feet were bouncing off the floor, because I had expected just another rock group with the usual of guitars, drums and nasal voices of pronun- ciations you would have to sneeze to pronounce, let alone understand. Joy en- joyed it, but not to the same extent as myself. Someone in the audience sent up a request for a relative's bir- thday and the band tried a few keys before letting go on it. In the -meantime, some wag hollered, "rehearse on your own time," which brought forth a laugh. All in all, for the meal and the en- tertainment, at the price charged, it was the best, most attractive deal we Dining Guide COACH HOUSE, STEAK HOUSE & TAVERN, 939 Dundas St. W., Whitby, 668- 2751. One of the better dining spots in the Whitby and district area, you will enjoy eating at this restaurant. Steaks and Seafood are the specialties of the house, but they have other items you will want to try as well. For a short time the Coach House is featuring a special on Tuesday, Wednesdà y and Sunday evenings for the din- ner hour. Tuesday it is New York 8 oz. sirloin at $8.95, regular $10.25. On Wed- nesday it is Surf 'n Turf for $14.95 instead of the usual $16.95. Sunday you can have spare ribs for only $6.95 as compared to the regular $8.50. The Coach House honours al major credit cards and there is ample free parking. They open every day but Monday. Drop in any time, Paul and Jim Pappas and their staff will be more than pleased to see you, and do their best to make you want to come back again and again. have run intofor some time. We should in fairness, say that Zolly's brings in a variety of groups for enter- tainment, most of them probably appealing to the younger set. In fact when we arrived on the Friday evening there was a group of teenagers waiting for the doors to open. Like we said, Zolly's is trying to have something for all ages, and we feel they are on the right track. Le CHALET DINING ROOM, 110 Dundas Street, Whitby 668-4377 Long a favourite eating spot for people in Durham Region. Le Chalet specializes in Seafood, Steaks and Roast Beef. They feature a businessmen's luncheon fron $3.00 and up. Dinner for two is from $15.00 and up. A salad bar is included with full course meals. All major credit cards are accepted. Le Chalet is open Monday to Thursday from noon to 11 p.m., Friday noon to 12:30 a.m., and Saturday 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The restaurant is licensed. THE GREAT WALL, 116 Dundas Street West, Whit. by, 668-7021. A favorite eating spot for Chinese food lovers. A large selection of Canadian dishes aiso served. Prices range from $2.30 and up for lunch, and $3.25 and up for dinner. Open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, Friday and Saturday open til 2:30 a.m. Licensed for beer and wine: Wearenowfully licensed. Watermil Restaurant & Tavern Hwy 12, N. of Manchester . Daily Specials . Friday & Saturday full couse meal $3.95 . Sunday Buffet 12-10p.m. $5.50 St. Patricks Day Dinner & Dance March 14, 1981 $20.06ôper couple Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8.11, Fri.-Sat. 8-1, Sun. 8-11 .JflDDm BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY -4, Sunday Dinner little people under 12 can dine for 991 145 King St. W. For reservations cali 571-1777 -77 LE EHAbET DINING ROOM & TAVERN 106 & 110 DUNDAS ST. W., WHITBY TELEPHONE 668-4377 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIALS SPARERIBS BARBEQUED BACK RIBS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE, POTATOES & VEGETABLEOF THE DAY. $7.95 CORNISH HEN STUFFEDWITH RICE, POTATOES & VEGETABLEOF THE DAY. $8.75 WHITBY PLATTER TOP CENTRE CUT SIRLOIN, POTATO, MUSHROOMS, ON ION RINGS & VEGETABLE OF THE DAY. $8.75 ALL SPECIALS INCLUDE SALAD BAR, GARLIC BREAD, PICKLE TRAY & COFFEE. ENJOY COCKTAILS IN OUR NEW LOUNGE.