“There was a change in the R & D Dunham Holdings business. They saw a lot of potential in many different businesses, and they started investing in more diverse opportunities,”
“There was a change in the R & D Dunham Holdings business. They saw a lot of potential in many different businesses, and they started investing in more diverse opportunities,” Orde explained. One business that Debbie and Rick purchased later down the road was the restaurant beside Spitfire Arms Pub. After rebranding and renovating, the Hole in the Wall restaurant was ready for its new life. They opened the restaurant in 2021 and took on the challenges of take-out only as the pandemic restrictions were in place for dining in. The restaurant was forced to close several times during staff shortages and illness throughout the pandemic. However, opening during a difficult time didn’t stop the business from growing into what it is today. Hole in the Wall is now an upscale restaurant with gourmet dishes. The interior’s décor and creative plating make the restaurant stand out in the town as something different. Starting out, Hole in the Wall offered predominantly Italian cuisine.
Today, Spitfire Arms Pub is a place where the community can gather and enjoy great food. They host live music on Friday nights and trivia every Tuesday. Rick and Debbie love to partner with different clubs and societies around town such as Mermaid Theatre, and Quick As A Wink Theatre Society for the fun trivia nights. Spitfire Arms Pub has had the same chef, Daniel Pomerleau, for a long time, and he consistently serves up delicious meals. “Anything you think that a pub should serve, we’ve got it,” Orde said. The British-style pub has classic fish and chips, clubhouse sandwiches, British curry, and much more. There is creativity in the kitchen with an influence from the younger crowd for ever-changing specials. There are 24 beers on tap including craft beers from local breweries. Local ciders are also available to mix things up. “We have regulars who love to try new drinks, so we look for different types of beers to keep it exciting for them.” After the renovations of the Spitfire Arms Pub, things started to pick up for the Dunhams.
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