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DALHOUSIE Story And Photos
FEATURE STORY
By Dave Hall
STREET
DINING SCENE
Amherstburg, Ontario
Lunchtime diners at Artisan
Grill: Natalia Bezzoubkin,
left, Renu Saggar and
Claudine Thibodeau.
S ix distinctive restaurants along a “I believe in growing the pie, rather and meats and produce from farmers across
historical stretch of Dalhousie Street than splitting it and a critical mass of Essex County.
are quickly turning Amherstburg into fine restaurants such as we have along Now, let’s get to know each restaurant a little
a dining destination to rival any across
growing reputation as a dining destination,”
the county. Dalhousie can only help Amherstburg’s better as we take you on a tour of Dalhousie
Street’s successful dining establishments.
Located within two blocks of each other, the states Nedin.
Lord Amherst Public House, Artisan Grill, Long considered one of the county’s best- ARTISAN GRILL
Beacon Ale House, The Cellar, Riccardo’s kept secrets, Amherstburg is emerging as one Closing in on celebrating three years in
Italian Restaurant and the Dalhousie Bistro of the more popular communities for those business, Artisan Grill Owner and Chef
all offer different menus featuring locally-seeking something different and its Dalhousie Matthew Johnston first fell in love with the
sourced products, as well as high-quality Street dining scene is a major contributor to location and history of the building, which
ingredients from across Ontario and beyond. that fresh image. formerly housed the Bullock Tavern and
And all the menus are enhanced by a selection “I’ve seen a lot of restaurants come and go Caldwell’s Grant .
of Essex County and imported wines, as well over the years, but I think the latest six are all “It’s an incredible space and a great deal
as Ontario craft beers and popular imports. doing something different, which will help us of sweat equity from friends and family went
“I think my menu is completely different all remain successful,” says Riccardo Maltese, into turning it into what you see today,”
from everyone else’s and I imagine most of Owner of Riccardo’s. “People are becoming says Johnston who has spent 19 years in the
the owners will say the same,” believes David more sophisticated about their dining choices hospitality industry, most recently with
Languedoc, Owner of the Dalhousie Bistro. and you have to offer something distinct Moxie’s .
“I think if we all continue serving high-quality and consistent.” Johnston, a LaSalle native, was attracted
distinctive food that we will all survive. Housed in historic buildings and renovated to the location by its proximity to the
He adds that “Having this many fine private homes, all six restaurants offer Detroit River, waterfront and adjacent Navy
restaurants in such a small area can only bring something different, including classic Italian Yard Park.
in more diners and that will help us all.” fare, British pub food, artisanal cheeses Once he was able to secure a lease on the
Nick Nedin, who opened Beacon Ale and pates, carefully selected food and wine property, it was time to execute his plan for a
House in the summer, thinks there are more pairings, Ontario craft beers, seasonal menus, fine dining establishment, which caters to all
than enough diners to go around. wines from local award-winning wineries kinds of clientele.
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FEATURE STORY
By Dave Hall
STREET
DINING SCENE
Amherstburg, Ontario
Lunchtime diners at Artisan
Grill: Natalia Bezzoubkin,
left, Renu Saggar and
Claudine Thibodeau.
S ix distinctive restaurants along a “I believe in growing the pie, rather and meats and produce from farmers across
historical stretch of Dalhousie Street than splitting it and a critical mass of Essex County.
are quickly turning Amherstburg into fine restaurants such as we have along Now, let’s get to know each restaurant a little
a dining destination to rival any across
growing reputation as a dining destination,”
the county. Dalhousie can only help Amherstburg’s better as we take you on a tour of Dalhousie
Street’s successful dining establishments.
Located within two blocks of each other, the states Nedin.
Lord Amherst Public House, Artisan Grill, Long considered one of the county’s best- ARTISAN GRILL
Beacon Ale House, The Cellar, Riccardo’s kept secrets, Amherstburg is emerging as one Closing in on celebrating three years in
Italian Restaurant and the Dalhousie Bistro of the more popular communities for those business, Artisan Grill Owner and Chef
all offer different menus featuring locally-seeking something different and its Dalhousie Matthew Johnston first fell in love with the
sourced products, as well as high-quality Street dining scene is a major contributor to location and history of the building, which
ingredients from across Ontario and beyond. that fresh image. formerly housed the Bullock Tavern and
And all the menus are enhanced by a selection “I’ve seen a lot of restaurants come and go Caldwell’s Grant .
of Essex County and imported wines, as well over the years, but I think the latest six are all “It’s an incredible space and a great deal
as Ontario craft beers and popular imports. doing something different, which will help us of sweat equity from friends and family went
“I think my menu is completely different all remain successful,” says Riccardo Maltese, into turning it into what you see today,”
from everyone else’s and I imagine most of Owner of Riccardo’s. “People are becoming says Johnston who has spent 19 years in the
the owners will say the same,” believes David more sophisticated about their dining choices hospitality industry, most recently with
Languedoc, Owner of the Dalhousie Bistro. and you have to offer something distinct Moxie’s .
“I think if we all continue serving high-quality and consistent.” Johnston, a LaSalle native, was attracted
distinctive food that we will all survive. Housed in historic buildings and renovated to the location by its proximity to the
He adds that “Having this many fine private homes, all six restaurants offer Detroit River, waterfront and adjacent Navy
restaurants in such a small area can only bring something different, including classic Italian Yard Park.
in more diners and that will help us all.” fare, British pub food, artisanal cheeses Once he was able to secure a lease on the
Nick Nedin, who opened Beacon Ale and pates, carefully selected food and wine property, it was time to execute his plan for a
House in the summer, thinks there are more pairings, Ontario craft beers, seasonal menus, fine dining establishment, which caters to all
than enough diners to go around. wines from local award-winning wineries kinds of clientele.
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