Job Interview Update
Well, I went in on Sunday, Monday, and today. I worked with another (very experienced) cook who was hired last week. I was told before I went in that after a few days the chef and I would have a talk about hours and pay rate, etc "if everything goes OK." Today he was only in for an hour to have a meeting with the owners and on his way out, said "we were supposed to talk today weren't we?" Um, yes. Then he asks me to let him know what my Vinoteca schedule is and if possible, can I come Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Arrggh! Make up your mind already. I've decided I'll ask him to elaborate when I email my hours (if Fatima even knows when she'll need me). So I think I got the job, the other cook seems to think I've got the job, but I don't know for sure. //sigh//
On the up side of things though, it is a nice place to work, people are friendly and I think it will be pretty busy. The new menu is very tasty, has lots of advance prep but is easy to finish and get on a plate. Yummy, yummy things like risotto with smoked salmon and chanterelles or quesadilla filled with yam, toasted hazelnuts and brie or duck sandwich on focaccia with apple cider aoli. MMMMMmmmm.
So going against my mildly superstitious nature, I will tell you where it is and say if you have the chance, take in lunch at Merridale Cider. Yes, Merridale Cider has a restaurant - la Pommeraie Bistro. Right now it is open Friday to Tuesday for lunch from 11 to 4. It's 10 minutes further to work for me but really pretty, smells like apples, and the restaurant is cozy with lots of windows looking onto the orchard.
Arrggh! Make up your mind already. I've decided I'll ask him to elaborate when I email my hours (if Fatima even knows when she'll need me). So I think I got the job, the other cook seems to think I've got the job, but I don't know for sure. //sigh//
On the up side of things though, it is a nice place to work, people are friendly and I think it will be pretty busy. The new menu is very tasty, has lots of advance prep but is easy to finish and get on a plate. Yummy, yummy things like risotto with smoked salmon and chanterelles or quesadilla filled with yam, toasted hazelnuts and brie or duck sandwich on focaccia with apple cider aoli. MMMMMmmmm.
So going against my mildly superstitious nature, I will tell you where it is and say if you have the chance, take in lunch at Merridale Cider. Yes, Merridale Cider has a restaurant - la Pommeraie Bistro. Right now it is open Friday to Tuesday for lunch from 11 to 4. It's 10 minutes further to work for me but really pretty, smells like apples, and the restaurant is cozy with lots of windows looking onto the orchard.
posted by Sue at
4:27 PM
4 Comments:
That is so cool! I almost wish I still lived there so I could go eat there. (Any chance you could send some cider my way?)
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Unknown, At
6:56 PM PDT
I'll see if they ship, I wouldn't trust myself to package it (although I've mailed some pretty weird stuff).
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Sue, At
9:29 AM PDT
Yay! I peeked into La Pommerie when I was at Merridale this summer. The menu looked awesome, very fresh and perfectly suited to the light and airy environment. I'll have to drag some folks up there...
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Rowena Hart, At
8:37 AM PDT
I seem to remember someone mailing me beer once, with is actually a big no-no according to Canada Post. But I think such things can be shipped somehow--people do mail order alcohol of various sorts.
(And an aside to Rowena, should she happen to read this--did you know your blogger comments are set to "team members only"? I tried to comment on your latest post and it wouldn't let me.)
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Unknown, At
9:31 AM PDT
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