the colours. The inspiration from the female performers influenced the logo as well, which has a powerful feminine image that I think ties in with the overall theme.” Although there have been challenges for Slaymaker & Nichols during the 2020 pandemic, McQuaid cites their ability to adapt to new circumstances as a triumph for the restaurant. As both a married couple and business partners, McQuaid and Murphy’s business evolution has highlighted the complementing strengths both partners possess. “We really have a Yin and Yang in our personalities, which really works,” says McQuaid. “A lot of decisions we don’t even talk about, but we end up in the same place by coming at it from completely different angles. We naturally fall into a groove, which is essential during trying times like these.”
During the pandemic, Slaymaker & Nichols house a 35 person maximum capacity. Fridays and Saturdays are normally at full capacity due to reservations; however, the rest of the week is typically more open for walk-in dining. For more information about Slaymaker & Nichols, or to make a reservation, visit their website today.
Drawing inspiration from some of her favourite restaurants, including The Bicycle Thief in Halifax and Mallard Cottage in Newfoundland, the decor was entirely created by McQuaid herself. With a historic property as a framework, McQuaid produced a vintage feel that emulated all of the original integrity of the building itself, while also incorporating a unique aspect of the property - the story of the Slaymaker & Nichols Circus that had occupied the lot in 1864. “I wanted the decor to have a feminine touch, with a little edge thrown in,” says McQuaid. “Women were very much a part of the Slaymaker & Nichols circus back then, and were performing feats that, at the time, most people thought only men could do. I got a lot of inspiration in my design from these stories, just in what life would have been like in the circus, the moments of glamour, the costumes,
Read about Christine’s unique décor style on page 44 (Inn Style).
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