CHARLOTTETOWN
CEDAR'S EATERY
▼ Ryan Abdallah and his son, Pierre
Known for their great food and friendly atmosphere, Cedar’s Eatery is Charlottetown’s go-to destination for tasty Middle Eastern cuisine. Founded in 1979 by the Abdallah family, the restaurant began by serving primarily Canadian food before introducing PEI to Lebanese cuisine dish by dish. “Quality is a standard across the board,” says Ryan Abdallah, owner of Cedar’s Eatery, who purchased the restaurant from his parents. “We’re known for our shawarma, of course, but also for our vegetarian dishes.” In addition to classics like falafel, chicken and beef shawarma, kibée, and tabouli, some of Cedar’s favourites include mjadera, a dish of lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions, and the mouth- watering lamb and beef kababs. Cedar’s Eatery also serves typical Canadian dishes like steak, seafood, and burgers. Everything on the menu is made with fresh, healthy ingredients, and seasoned to perfection. Another crowd favourite is the restaurant’s signature garlic spread, created by Ryan’s father, Maroun. “Garlic spread is a standard condiment in Lebanon,” says Abdallah. “We started using it in different ways at the restaurant, putting it in sauces or adding it to dishes for flavour. Customers kept asking for it. They’d come here with take-out containers.” To keep up with demand, Abdallah made “Maroun’s Garlic Spread” available commercially in grocery stores. “There’s nothing quite like it on the market.” Once they’ve finished savouring their meals, customers at Cedar’s Eatery can go upstairs and relax in Baba’s Lounge, a cozy bar known for original live music performances. “It’s your favourite place that you just haven’t found yet,” says Abdallah. Since 1991, the easygoing, personable atmosphere has attracted a dedicated crowd of regulars. “It’s been here so long, it’s an institution.” VOTED ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN CANADA - CELEBRATING 40 YEARS.
181 Great George St, Charlottetown 902.892.7377 ryan@cedarseatery.com
www.cedarseatery.ca
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SAMPLE MENU SELECTIONS APPETIZERS: Calamari Feta Cheese & Olives Halloumi & Dressed Tomatoes Zaatar & Oil, Olives & Tomatoes
SALADS:
Greek Salad Fattouche
ENTRÉES: Falafel Saroukh Shawarma
Voted one of the best restaurants in Canada, Cedar’s Eatery prides itself on the quality of its food and service. “It’s about proving ourselves, customer after customer, year after year,” says Abdallah. “That’s the only way to do it.”
Hoummous & Tabouli Mjadera & Fattouche
MAINS:
Kabab - Lamb or Beef Kibée Shish Taouk
▲ Maroun Abdallah
SPRING 2019 www.pei-living.ca
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