Chef Leslie Flynn Executive Chef, Redwater Rustic Grille
World-Class Dining at the Redwater Rustic Grille It’s a balmy spring evening in PEI, and as we await our main dishes, we’re observing people hustle and bustle down the trendy Grafton Street. Wine glasses in hand, we’re surrounded by gorgeous stone walls, burnished cherry wood, fossiled coral and soft lighting. As our entrees are placed deftly in front of us and we savour our first bites, it’s no mystery how the Redwater Rustic Grille has come to be known as one of the top dining destinations in all of PEI. Its head chef, Leslie Flynn, has been in the kitchen since he was just 13 years old – and it shows. Over time, he has carefully crafted a market-driven menu that offers a fresh interpretation of contemporary cuisine with signature dishes and innovative creations. “We have a nice range of dishes, starting with our great appetizers, some of which are great for sharing — like our Belle River Crab Cakes,” says Flynn. “Meanwhile, guests have a great selection of entrées, which range from homemade, stonebaked flatbreads, to Alberta AAA tenderloin steaks.”
All facilities are fully-equipped and offer complimentary high speed Internet access, natural lighting, audio visual services and food and beverage services. If you need more space, the hotel partners with the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The ideal location of this most vibrant of hotels deserves a nod, as well; it’s remarkably close to shopping, theatre, arts and dining. “Guests absolutely love it,” says Noble. “You can walk to all the iconic downtown Charlottetown destinations, including Province House and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Charlottetown City Hall and Cow’s Ice Cream is also less than a block away.” The hotel is also handily connected to the Confederation Court Mall, which features exclusive brand names, and the latest fashions and styles. You’ll also encounter locally-owned boutiques with one-of-a-kind with fine jewelry and giftware.
Before we’d ordered, Flynn shared with us that his life revolves around food. And as we dig further into our meals — AAA tenderloin steaks served with our choice of sides — we believe him. “Honestly, you can’t go wrong with our signature steak seasoning and a great cut of meat,” says Flynn, taking a brief moment away from the kitchen to join us at our table in order to tell us a bit more about the restaurant. “I think what makes Redwater – which receives daily deliveries from seafood and vegetable suppliers — different from other places is the great mix of classic maritime dishes, as well as its elevated evening entrées. It has something for everyone,” Flynn explains. Indeed, it does. Whether you’re after pasta (be sure to try the seafood linguine); a freshly-prepared prime beef hamburger; or a pan-seared, smoked maple glazed salmon, the restaurant has it. For those with food sensitivities, most items are available gluten-free. A favourite destination for wine-aficionados, the Redwater Rustic Grille also features more than 120 sought-after labels – some which have been brought in exclusively for the restaurant.
You’d think the exceptional experience would end there – but it doesn’t.
Summer 2017 pei-living.ca
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