The Northside Restaurant

We’ve got the Blues!

Northside — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:29:13 +0000

The Northside and Zapp Productions come together to bring you some great live blues.
Click here for all of the info!

Texas Blues Explosion!

Northside — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:26:45 +0000

The Northside and Zapp Productions present some incredible live blues right here at The Northside.

May 9 – Andrew Jr. Boy Jones –

A Bluesman with a talent as big as his home state of Texas. Andrew was a protege of Freddie King (he was only 16 when he joined one of the greatest Blues Guitarists of all time) and was the guitarist and band leader for Charlie Musselwhite’s band during it’s heyday. Fresh from a jaw dropping performance at this year’s Chicago Blues Festival, “Jr. Boy” has been knocking out audiences and critics alike.
A Stunningly Accomplished Blues Guitarist!

Live at the Northside, Sunday May 9th. Tickets available through Victoria Hall. 905-372-2210

June 10 – Lucky Peterson - ne of the best contemporary Blues players and at 46 already a veteran, recording at the age of 5 and appearing on the tonight show and touring the world several times over. Equally talented on guitar and keyboard. Special intimate shows, June 10 Cobourg Northside Restaurant (65 tickets) 905-377-9709. Tickets – $30

June 28 – Jim Schuler - Guitarist for George Thorogood plays the intimate setting of the Northside Cobourg Ontario Canada with only 65 tickets available. Tickets $30 available at the Northside and Zap Records. See a world class Rockin Blues Band in the most intimate setting you will ever see them perform in. Playing guitar for George Thorogood for over a dozen years and heading his own world class award winning 4 piece Monkey Beat, featuring a great keyboardist (youtube Jim Suhler shake/hush), this is going to be an unbelievable evening!

Northside 905-377-9709. Zap Records 1-877-562-2222.

Unknown!

Northside — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:38:20 +0000

DJ Unknown will be performing live at The Northside every other Friday night starting on April 9.

Hip Hop . Funk . Soul
11 p.m – 2 a.m
$5 Draft . $5 Gin . $4 Shots

The Northside

Northside — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:20:31 +0000

In March of 2008, Johnny, Jeff and a couple of friends went to the city to indulge in all it has to offer. Over dinner, the fellas spoke of their discontent in their current positions and their desire to better their careers. After a couple of meetings discussing the possible location/concept etc. etc. of their “soon to be restaurant”, Johnny’s old boss offered him the restaurant that he was currently the chef at. From their Jeff and Johnny were faced with a big decision. To stay, or to go. After weighing their options the boys decided to give it a shot, as they were both big fans of the restaurant to begin with. From there, The Northside was established in June of 2008.

Since opening their doors, The Northside has underwent significant changes, including an entire interior renovation, and a major menu overhauling. The boys have earned themselves 2 best fining dining awards in the County of Northumberland and have been nominated for a Business Acheivment award in both the Emerging Business category as well as the Hospitality and Tourism category. Johnny has been featured at the “Savour Ontario” event held in Toronto, which celebrates the slow food movement, and also has his recipes featured monthly in an area magazine.

There are big plans for The Northside over the next couple of years, so keep your ears to the ground and your mouths to the forks. Join us and see what all the hype is about!

Jeffrey Bray – Manager / Proprietor

Northside — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:19:04 +0000

Jeff has spent the majority of his last 10 years in the restaurant industry. At only 28 years old he holds a great amount of knowledge of every aspect of the restaurant. Like most, Jeff started dish washing. From there he headed his first kitchen (albeit not much of one), before moving to the front of the house. Jeff honed his skills as a bartender a few local restaurants, and eventually earned himself a general manager position at a new restaurant and bar in Port Hope. After a year and half of helping The Great Farini establish themselves as a mainstay, Jeff decided to move on when Johnny presented him with the opportunity to become partners in The Northside. Still learning everyday, Jeff has big plans for the future of the restaurant and is incredibly proud of what he and Johnny have accomplished.

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Movie: Stand By Me

Favorite Drink: Gin and Tonic

Most memorable meal: Oddly enough, the first time I ever ate at The Northside. Before our time as owners, but, Johnny was still the Chef. I had scallops for the first time ever and they blew my mind. They still do.

Brooke Simpson – Server

Northside — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:10:02 +0000

Brooke is a graduate of Western University with a degree in Geography. She will also be attending Fleming College this fall to continue her education, by taking G.I.S. Brooke is best known for always being bright and cheery and holding down many of jobs. She is an incredibly hard worker and we are very lucky to have her.

Favorite Food: “Duck Risotto is by far my entree of choice here at The Northside, but really, anything you bite into will change the way you think about food. Plus, the Eggplant and Chevre is amazing!”

Favorite Movies: The Crow, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Up, October Sky

Favorite Books: The Black Sun, The Innocent, The Glass Castle, Anything by Bill Bryson, Mans Search for Meaning.

Favorite Drink: Spicy Caesars, Wine, Diet Coke, Vitamin Water.

Favorite Passtime: Anything active and outdoors, reading, horseback riding, working out.

Brittany Ugolini – Server

Northside — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:02:12 +0000

Brittany is a very talented server and has great calm under pressure. She is currently enrolled at Queen’s University for Biology. Her goal is to one day get herself into med-school and become a Dentist. This summer she will be doing some volunteer dentistry work in Nicaragua. Very cool. She also enjoys playing hockey in the winters, and running in the summer.

When Brittany first started at The Northside she was a vegetarian. Johnny has since changed her ways, and, I believe she is now, officially, a carnivore.

Favorite Food: Anything cooked by Johnny, escargot and steak.

Favorite Movies: Blow, The Thomas Crown Affair, Avatar and Taken

Favorite Books: The Time Travellers Wife, Flowers for Algemon,
A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard

Favorite Drink: Caesar, Chocolate Milk and Vitamin Water

Favorite Pass times: Travelling and cottaging.

Troy Howard – Daytime Server

Northside — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:45:00 +0000

Troy is known for a few things… One: He’s a great drummer. He went to school for music at Mohawk in Hamilton, and currently plays in three different bands in town, including our Sunday house band The Northside Gang. Two: He’s notorious for taking simple stories and making them into epic novels. Three: He’s has about 1200 original jokes; 8 of which made anyone laugh. He’s a special guy and we love him dearly!

Favorite Food: Anything in sandwich form

Favorite Book: Crazy from the Heat: The Autobiography of David Lee Roth

Favorite Drink: Any kind of Beer

Favorite Passtime: Playing in a band when everyone is in the pocket!

Goats Cheese Vinaigrette w/ Burnham Family Farms Strawberries and Organic Greens

Northside — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:17:20 +0000

Fresh local strawberries are here, and in my opinion one of the highlights of the summer here in Northumberland. This salad makes a great summer lunch with some nice bread or a grilled breast of chicken for a light meal.

4oz of soft goat cheese
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil (not extra virgin)
1 tsp dijon mustard
Pinch of finely chopped rosemary and thyme
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds for garnish
Salt and lots of cracked pepper to taste

Put the olive oil and almonds aside and combine all other ingredients, and whisk until smooth. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until velvety smooth. Slice as many strawberries that will tickle your fancy and sprinkle over the mixed greens. Dress when ready to serve and garnish with those tasty almond slivers. Booyah. Enjoy with a pint of gin with a tonne of ice and a lemon peel.

Smoked Trout Mousse

Northside — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:15:48 +0000

We’ve created a great friendship with the folks at a local trout farm. I smoke my own but they have some of there great product available right out at the farm. I serve this in individual cups but it’s great at a party as a dip. The recipe calls for raw egg whites, so be careful! Keep it on a bowl of ice if you are putting it out.
Ingredients
1 Fillet of Smoked Linwood Acres Trout, crumbled.
1 cup 35% cream
2 egg whites
1 spring of fresh tarragon, chopped.
1 pinch of dill, (fresh chopped is better)
1 tsp montreal steak spice (what? it’s good stuff!)
In a very clean glass bowl whisk egg whites until peaks form. In a separate bowl, whisk cream until peaks form. Fold Egg whites into cream. Add all ingredients and mix very well.
Let chill for one hour. Serve with anything you can dip, or bread and crackers. Keep it in the county and enjoy with a Churhkey Lager!