Change is in the Wind

Hundreds of pots of soup.  Umpteen batches of Red River bread and countless rounds of Golden Flax Bannock.  Thousands of special moments with customers, producers, musicians and artists who’ve helped grow the New Ground Café over the past six and a half years.

Now it’s time for another chapter. At the end of March, I’m selling my building and rolling out a new venture called Chef Jenni. The gala launch will be held at the Birch Hills Civic Centre in September 2012. Live music, art and a multi-course local foods meal will pay homage to the culmination of a dream and celebrate the start of a new one. More info soon...But meanwhile, back at the restaurant, there’s still plenty happening.

Meatless Mondays: 11:30 to 1:30 p.m featuring our "tastes like more" Lentil Bake, salads, soup and dessert

Come for Coffee Wednesdays: 2 to 4 p.m. with fair trade coffee, Red River Cinnamon buns and Date Oatmeal cookies

Friday Favourites: 11:30 to 2 p.m. reservations recommended…this end of the week affair gets crowded. Enjoy customer's picks from the New Ground repertoire, some to be featured in my upcoming book!

Saturday Brunch on Feb.4^th, March 3 and March 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 Course Themed Dinners: Friday Feb 3rd, Saturday Feb.11th, Thursday Feb.23, Wednesday Feb.29, Friday March 2, Thursday March 8, Thursday March 15 and Thursday, March 29.  Reservations required, $20 per person.

Friday, Feb.17th: Join me at Village Guitar and Amp Co., Saskatoon, for a performace by Halifax singer/songwriter Jon Bryant. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.  And bring cash for Date Oatmeal Cookies, Red River Cinnamon Buns with Raspberry Buttercream, Roasted Pumpkin Field Pea Hummus with Bannock Crisps and Seabuckthorn Floats!!! Starts at 8 p.m.

http://www.jonbryant.ca/music.html
Saturday, Feb.25th: Our third annual (but not final) ice cafe'!!!! Last time at this location but we'll find somewhere to carve out a winter wonderland next year! $30 per person for this unique, outdoor Scandinavian themed meal. There's a warm up area inside and prizes for best get-up. Reserve soon, only serving 35 brave souls.

Saturday, March 10th music by Cathleen Lesperance from her new album Brilliant Bright. A three course menu reflects that title, with foods in shades of pale but bursting with flavour. Tickets $40 phone or e-mail to reserve.

http://www.cathleenlesperance.com/


Friday, March 23 music by Karrnnel Sawitsky on fiddle with guitarist Ray Bell and Daniel Koulack playing bass and banjo. Toes will be tapping and our Mediterranean themed meal will wake up winter weary taste buds. $30 each.

http://www.karrnnel.com/karrnnel/home.html
Saturday, March 31 is our last day open! We'll have a yoga class in the morning, then a come and go feast fom 12 p.m. 9 p.m.  Plan to help us go out like a Lion!!!!

*Outstanding gift certificates can be used at any of these events or for future Chef Jenni events or catering services, with advance notice.

"Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken."
Frank Herbert