WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1980, PAGE 27 WHITBY FREE PRESS FOR YOUR DINING PLEASURE A great place to eat steak: Le Chalet By BARRY MURKAR Free Press Staff ment or even understanding what the word really means, steaks has that period. continued over terior and exterior design. The decor is done in a mix- ture of Greek and Spanish and has been finished in a plan of colour, paintings and fixtures that are pleasing to the eye and lends itself to en- joying a good meal in a quiet and genial atmosphere. Nick likes the town and has made many friends, both in Whitby and in the Region of Durham. He is in- terested in his guests and his waitresses have been trained to show the same pleasantries to those who dine there. We had the pleasure of Nick's company for more than an hours, during which we exchanged pleasant con- versation and then a per- sonal tour of the various rooms. Le Chalet is the main dining room where you find tables with red cloths, spaced in such a way that all diners have their share of privacy. On the west side of this room is a fireplace and you can sit on the chester- fields in front of the fire and enjoy a quiet drink after dinner if you so desire. The Imperial Room has been designed for banquet, wedding receptions and private parites. Up to 100 persons can be handled at one time, and reservations for Christmas parties are being taken now. The Village Room is a nice spot where you can drop in for a drink and a chat. Le Chalet employs 12 people in the dining room and four in the kitchen. You can drop in here for the Businessman's Lunch from $2.50 up or for dinner in the evening. Either time, you'll enjoy the ·food, the service and the price. We predict that the Le Chalet will be one of Durham's finer eating spots for many years to come. Le Chalet Dundas Street With the possible excep- tion of vegetarians, most people enjoy a good steak, and most steak eaters will readily admit there are steaks and there are steaks - and also there are chefs and there are chefs. This week we visited the Le Chalet on Dundas Street West, in Whitby, and there we enjoyed on of the finest and best cooked steaks I have eaten in a long, long time. I happen to be one of those who could storm out into the kitchen and kill the chef who drowns the succulent taste of a juicy steak with some kind of garnish or a pot load of seasoning. This was not the case at the Chalet. Owner Nick Angelopoulos, personally cooked the steak to my liking and without any kind of instructions on or- dering. In fact, it was not until after dinner that we learned that Nick had done the steak himself. Truly it was a treat, and especially for someone who is not all that excited about foods. Never having been a gour- fine spices, exotic spices and French entrees scare the devil out of me. The Le Chalet has been in operation as a steak house for 15 years and we can testify to the fact their reputation for cooking fine Found guilty The man charged in the robbery of Whitby's DX ser- vice station last December was given two years probation and a suspended sentence in county court last week. Steve Fabian, 19, of Scar- borough, pleaded guilty to an armed robbery charge. Fabian was charged after a person robbed the Dundas Street East gas station of $200 on December 27 about 6 a.m., armed with a baseball bat. Two others charged in connection with the robbery have already been dealt with by court. Joy and I enjoyed the salad bar for openers and this was complimented by a basket of hot rolls and bread sticks. Also, the waitress brough a plate of dill pickles and olives. Seafood is another popular item served at the Le Chalet, Joy for the first time tried getting through the large plate of Alaskan King Crab and found it a very delec- table dish, well done, and very tasty. Nick brought the restaurant il years aog and since that time has made several changes, all of which have changed the place very much from its original in- f /TAU2MTiKJ CEDRICK'S 173 Brock Street, North Whitby. A popular dining spot. Cedrick's speciality of the house is barbeque ribs, all you can eat at only $6.50, in- cluding a baked potato. They cater to family din- ners, banquets and wedding receptions. From Sun. to Wed. you will be entertained by solo performances. Thurs. to Sat. by a live band. Open Sun 4-10. 668-8822 COACH HOUSE, TAVERN AND STEAK HOUSE, 939 Dundas Street, West, Whitby 668-2751. This popular dining spot specializes in steaks, seafood and spare ribs. When the family is dining, children's menus are available. They have a din- ner special on Wednesday's and Sundays, with a dinner at $5.95 which includes salad, hors d'oeuvers, garlic bread, and baked potato. They also cater to Christmas parties and special parties. Major credit cards are ac- cepted. Daily there is a businessmen's luncheon with a price range of $3.00 to $5.00. Dinner for two ranges from $12.00 to $30.00. The Coach House is closed on Mondays. Tuesdays to Thursdays noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to il p.m. and Sundays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Coach House is fully licensed and they ac- cept reservations. 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 from $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 il 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. ( ADVERTISEMENT) M-