Barrie, ON - January 23, 2007 – Barrie is a flurry of festivities this February, and Oscar’s restaurant cooks up a whirlwind of fun as the exclusive fine and casual dining sponsor for Winterfest and Festival of Ice. On February 3rd and 4th, 2007, downtown Barrie transforms into a winter wonderland with family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities like dog sled rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, lumberjack shows, ice skating, polar bear swim, pancake breakfast and much more.
Ever wonder what goes on behind the kitchen doors of a restaurant? Here is the chance for local youth to learn how to dazzle and impress an audience with culinary talents. To heat things up and melt away the winter blues during Winterfest, teens can enter to be a ‘Chef-for-
“Oscar’s is thrilled to play a major role as a sponsor to Barrie’s Winterfest and Festival of Ice this year,” said Randy Feltis, owner and executive chef. “We want teens in the community to get motivated, and to introduce them to the world of culinary arts. There is a lot of hype now in mainstream media, with all the culinary reality shows, so we thought this would give them a chance to try something challenging and different. Being a ‘Chef-for-
Join in the merriment of this Barrie winter spectacular
Details for Winterfest and Festival of Ice:
Date: February 3-4, 2007
Location: Barrie Waterfront, Heritage Park & Memorial Square
Barrie, Ontario
More information:
416-640-5675 or mcalvert@lucidcommunications.ca
About Oscar’s: Oscar’s restaurant provides an unparalleled culinary adventure complete with innovative fusion menus and an unmatched desire to bring new and innovative ideas in cuisine to Barrie – with a touch of cosmopolitan luxury – just north of Toronto! The menu at Oscar’s introduces the concept of smaller ‘sampler’ dishes but also incorporates and appeals to the ‘steak and potato’ market as well. Oscar’s newly renovated space boasts an open concept dining area and lounge, as well as an intimate VIP room perfect for private parties or business meetings. Thursday nights at Oscar’s features their Wine and Cheese Club, offering delicious samplings of Canadian Artesian cheeses complimented by an extensive wine menu. The nightlife at Oscar’s transforms it into a truly exceptional and inspiring dining, cocktailing and entertaining experience with live DJ’s spinning until 2AM on weekends. Oscar’s has truly become the supper club of choice for the Barrie nightlife savvy. For more information, visit http://oscarsrestaurant.ca/
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