WE ARE FOR SALE!

Alas, some good things do come to an end. Due to illness, we have decided that we need to operate a different lifestyle. We have soooo enjoyed our customers and the fun we’ve had at the Woodpile. We hope that it will find a good home with new Owners that enjoy the riches and rewards that a restaurant in the Ottawa Valley brings. We are currently not operating the business.

Visit us at www.restaurantforsaleontario.com for additional information or connect with our Broker:

Here’s the information for our Real Estate Broker – do pass his name along to interested parties:

James Gen or Rainer Willig
Re/Max 613-732-3601

CRAZY LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

Are you Ready for Summer FUN? then don't miss out on what the Woodpile has to offer you this summer - Live Entertainment, thrilling THEME nights, 50's60's Music Nights with Walleye, Father's Day and Canada Day Celebrations and an exciting Menu of REAL Food to EAT WELL! Please reserve for all of our events - we don't want you to miss out!



MORE YOU ASK! a fun dining room with great music, a relaxing lounge with BIG Screen for every sport, a licensed patio and a big take-home menu!




Summer fun starts with our Patio with lazy afternoons with special Margaritas, COLD BEER, and Wicked WINGS. But then take in our Full Lunch Menu & Dinner Menu - WOW!

PRIME RIB is back. We're serving up AAA Black Angus cuts aged to perfection. We've set aside these dates - Saturday, June 19 & 26, July 31, and August 28. Regular Menu will be available. Hope you like Country Music!

We crank it up in July and August, starting with Canada Day Celebrations for our evening dinner. RODDY MCCANN serenades with a great deal of 50's 60's. Roddy is a musician that is lively and entertaining. He sets the tone on Saturday July 24th and August 21st. He's a rockin' oldies kinda guy that keeps you tapping and singing.

THEME Nights - we decorate, we provide a selection of great music hits and we serve authentic food to suit the THEME. Saturday, July 17th, get ready for our Mexican Ranchero night, we do provide the maracas and serve our great Margaritas. Saturday, August 14th, we liven it up with a little Carribbean and a lot of soul with island music, and a buffet.

LYNN DAVIS has a striking voice and has been often seen at the Stone Fence Theatre. This is a nice, quiet dinner experience. She's superb and is playing Saturday, July 10th.

We don't want you to be disappointed, please reserve for any event. Check other blog postings for Walleye, Hours and Specials.

World Cup Soccer in the LOGGER’S LOUNGE

 

We cater to our customers – and we’ve had plenty of people asking us to see the World Cup Soccer championships on our BIG SCREEN in the Loggers’ Lounge.  The CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH is Sunday, July 11th!

Here’s what we’ve found out about the schedule so far.  We have not posted the Monday through Thursday Schedule.  Other sports events will be shown by customer preference.

WEEK 1

Friday, June 11  2PM Uruguay Vs France

Saturday, June 12  2PM England VS US

Sunday, June 13  2PM Germany VS Australia

WEEK 2

Friday, June 18 2PM England VS Serbia

Saturday, June 19 2PM Cameroon VS Denmark

Sunday, June 20  2PM Brazil VS Ivory Coast

WEEK 3

Friday, June 25, Saturday, June 26, Sunday, June 27  2PM

LET’S GO FISHING – SUMMER WALLEYE!!

Fridays’s are FISH nights at the Woodpile Restaurant.  Your favorite dish of fresh walleye will be served up in our traditional Northern Style.  We’re adding a selection of 50’s 60’s music for a toe tapping upbeat experience.  RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST for the Fish – but we do have a full menu available.  STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH – BOOK NOW!

Mom – I Love You – Mother’s Day May 9th!

The one thing that moms appreciate the most on Mother’s Day is to have the family together. That’s really all she cares about. But there’s also something special that will make her time with you more enjoyable – keep her out of the kitchen. Treat your mom to a special Brunch at the Woodpile.

Our doors will open at 10am that day and we will serve our Mother’s Day Brunch until 1pm. We will also have a Special Dinner for evening dining. Reservations strongly recommended.

Our Brunch MENU features our new ‘Woodpile Sunrise’ a tasty pork schnitzel covered with egg and our Hollandaise Sauce, BBQ Chicken, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Fruit, Granola, and scrumptious Desserts await you and Mom! Tea, coffee and juices included – and a Special Woodpile Surprise for your Mom!

It’s A Mardi Gras Party! – May 15th

The Decor

The setting is the French Quarter of New Orleans with elaborate feathered masks for the ladies and gentlemen. Bring some beads and get ready for the traditional Mardi Gras celebration of Louisiana.

The Music

The carefully selected music is a Cajun and Jazz mix with songs like “Rock Me Baby”, by Big Mama Thornton, “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, by Bessie Smith or “Mardi Gras in New Orleans”, by the familiar tunes of Professor Longhair.

The Food

In Woodpile style, the food is authentic and REAL. Seafood Gumbo teases the pallet as the starter to an entree of Cajun Vegetables, Crab Cakes, Creole Chicken and Cajun Shrimp. Sip those Mardi Gras favourite drink selections, like the Hurricane.

Reservations Required – Please call 613-757-2288 or email your request or inquiry to woodpilerestaurant@hughes.net

PRIVATE THEME PARTIES ALWAYS A HIT. BOOK YOUR OWN!

We're Easy to Find

There are many enjoyable and scenic routes to get to the Woodpile Restaurant, located at the town centre of Round Lake at 2686 Round Lake Road. You can Google Woodpile Restaurant or just follow our directions!



From Pembroke or Petawawa - 38 km from Hwy 17 follow Round Lake Road (Hwy 58/62) to Round Lake Centre. Did you know that following Round Lake Road and taking Simpson's Pit Road at Round Lake Centre to Hwy 60 is a shortcut to the South?

From Eganville or Golden Lake - 42km or 27km - at Hwy 60 and Killaloe Junction (Hwy 512) turn right onto Round Lake Road (Hwy 58)

From Wilno or Barry's Bay - 20km or 30km - following Highway 60 turn left at the big flashing light - Simpson's Pit Road (a great paved road that ends in Round Lake Centre) - if you miss it, proceed to Killaloe Junction (Hwy 512) and turn left onto Round Lake Road (Hwy 58)

From Bonnechere Provincial Park - head Northwest towards the village of Bonnechere, and proceed 6.5 km to Round Lake Centre. We have a large Woodpile Restaurant sign and we are before the church on the left.

Gardening for REAL

It's that time of year, and I'm already thinking about seeds. I treat my seed catalogue like the best little magazine you'll ever find on the rack.
The whole process of gardening is a labour of love. From purchasing the seeds to preparation of the soil, to nurturing tiny shoots and grappling with beatles, slugs, or pesky rodents, does not deter the heart of a gardener as we triumphantly emerge with our bouquet of salad greens or bowl of fresh strawberries.
Similarily, I've watched our Chef prepare a soup or gravy with the care and attention that only a gardener would comprehend. He hoards vegetable skins and tops as though they were precious jewels. When it's time to put it all together, there's a flurry of activity and the creation is coddled, tasted and reviewed for approval. Making things from scratch does remind me of gardening. It's that same loving process, not to be hurried or rushed, or treated like a drive through window. The end result is the same. It's REAL, and it does taste different.

THEMES

Themes are fun, unique and popular events at the Woodpile. Our diningroom decor is transformed. Music is vast and varied. Food is REAL and authentic to the Theme. Come see for yourself, or book your own Theme Party! ASK FOR OUR DVD to see for yourself.

JOBS JOBS JOBS

If you want to work with the Woodpile, you'll need to be energetic, versatile, have a great attitude and be a quick learner.  We will soon be filling positions for the summer months, and there's no better time than now for you to apply.  We will require people in the following areas:  cooking, serving, prep/dishwasher.   Whether you are a student or someone interested in casual employment, we will consider your application.  Willing to train, but experience a definate asset.
Email your resume to Connie at woodpilerestaurant@hughes.net or drop it off at the Woodpile - 2686 Round Lake Road.  We want all our positions to be filled no later than June 1st.

Thank you.  And Good Luck!

Oscar Nominations Are In - Choose and WIN!

The 82nd annual Academy Award nominations have been announced.  Who will you choose on March 6th at our Oscar Hollywood Party?  Remember in order to win, you must choose Best Picture, Lead Actor and Lead Actress.  We have not listed the Supporting Actor or Actresses.

BEST PICTURE:  Avatar; The Blind Side; District 9; An Education; The Hurt Locker; Inglourious Basterds; Precious,;A Serious Man; Up; Up in the Air

LEAD ACTOR:  Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart; George Clooney, Up in the Air; Colin Firth, A Single Man; Morgan Freeman, Invictus; Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker

LEAD ACTRESS:  Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side; Helen Mirren, The Last Station; Carey Mulligan, An Education; Gabourey Sidibe, Precious; Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia

82nd Annual Oscar Awards - HOLLYWOOD THEME Nominate Your Favorites to Win - March 6th at the Woodpile

Oscar Nominations will be released on February 22^nd – and on Saturday, March 6^th, at the Woodpile Restaurant, we will be accepting your nominations at our OSCAR Award Night. Choose the Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress to win your choice of dinner for two at one of our Theme Nights. Only one couple can win!

Break out your black and whites, or that something special in the closet and join us for a white linen event, with our fabulous Hollywood evening Theme, award winning music, and Chicken Oscar entrée by the Maestro. Reservations required by February 28^th.

A COLD, SO COLD

A cold so cold that breath hangs like crystals in the air. A cold so cold that snow underfoot, crunches like broken bones.

Outfitted with oversized snow suits, balaclavas, mittens to our elbows and snowboots that don’t bend, we  embrace the northern outdoors in early morning. The east has been painted by a fairy with angelic brushes of pastel blues and pinks. The day promises to be bright, but cold.  A cold so cold that thoughts freeze in the air.


We make our way around the island looking for changes. The ice in one spot has broken in its pregnancy, forming a crack like jagged lightning bolts. Over there, it has forced water up and our malamute hurries to get out of the freezing crystals. He stops on the other side and vigorously bites, ridding his furry pads of ice balls.

The granite boulders of our shoreline have dollops of white, as fluffy and pristine as snow-capped mountains. We round the corner of the island, and a gust of northerly wind announces itself. A cold, so cold I fight back tears.  We change directions to hide from the wind breathing clouds in the morning air. We can see the smoke from our chimney curling drifts in the sky.

Snowmobile Fun

Wilderness and Adventure

Spell Snowmobiling

Get OFF the Beaten Track

Head out to SCSA Junction of 148 and 150

Set your compass to the Woodpile Restaurant 

and Loggers’ Sports Lounge

Round Lake Centre

613-757-2288 www.woodpilerestaurant.blogspot.com

email: woodpilerestaurant@hughes.net

We’re on the SCSA Map and sell trail permits – Round Lake Centre
SCSA 148, 149, 150 – easy to get to from Bonnechere

Gas available next door!

We have REAL FOOD, REAL GOOD and we are licensed for your enjoyment

Try this selection made from scratch:
Gravies, Sauces, Soups, Homefries, Thin Crust Pizza, Wings

Some of our lunch specials include:
Traditional: Burgers, Clubs, Steak Sandwich
Specialties: Chicken and Salmon Wraps, Quesidillas,
Thyme Chicken with Aioli Sauce, Fish & Chips
Fresh: Salads and Daily Soups


Great Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
OPEN: Thursday and Friday: 11;30am – 8pm; Saturday and Sunday – 9am – 8pm


We encourage you to call if you have a special request. Catch an Olympic game on the BIG SCREEN!

Valentine's Day - TWO MENUS TO CHOOSE FROM

Two Nights - Two Great Selections - One Great Price -

Our February 14th dinner on Sunday is loaded with your favorites, however, on Saturday evening, for the adventurous, we are bringing to  you one of our favorite Themes - Mardi Gras, which happens to  fall on the week of Valentine's.  Louisiana is home to some of the finest cooking in the world.  Recipes have been passed down from generation to generation.  Food is respected and prepared just the way our Chef likes it - slow and thoughtful with lots of preparation.  The spirit of Mardi Gras reigns this evening at the Woodpile - an abundance of great authentic food and drink in a festive atmosphere.   

Our dinner starts with Seafood Gumbo - a rich combination of seafood, fish, sausage and okra in a divine blend of spices.
The entree is loaded with variety - Crab Cakes - patties of delicious homemade crabmeat stuffing; Chicken Creole - a traditional chicken dish with zesty tomato sauce piquant; Cajun Shrimp - a winner of Cajun delight; Louisiana Squash - a classic Cajun style dish.

And if you are still hungry, we are serving Brandied Bread Pudding for Dessert!
Reservations a must!
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Sunday, February 14th - Our starter is our deliciously home blended French Onion Soup.  The entree is a 7 oz. slice of AAA Prime Rib that is simply mouth watering, your choice of potato and fresh sauteed vegetable.  We know you will have a little room left for the Maestro's famous Chocolate Mousse.  This meal is brimming with flavour.  You will simply need to take your time to make it through all the different tastes.  Sit back, relax, and be with your Valentine!

Reservations a must!

Valentine's Day - for people close to your heart

We all want to do something special for our loved ones on Valentine’s Day - something romantic, exciting and especially memorable. Bring forth the flame and a night to cherish at the Woodpile. We’ve put together two special evenings for you to choose from – Saturday – Feb 13^th and Sunday – Feb 14^th special events that you can share and remember for a very long time.

On Sunday, Feb 14^th, we are inviting you to indulge in a menu that will include Prime Rib dinner ending with a tantalizing chocolate dessert. The evening is designed for intimacy and romance - white linens, soulful music and something special for the ladies.

We’ve been asked many times to have seafood on our menu, and with the Celebration of Mardi Gras in February,

we can’t imagine a better opportunity to offer you the flair of Louisiana and their great seafood selections on Saturday, February 13^th! For a bit of adventure, enjoy the Jazz and Cajun music; the delightful décor of the French quarters, brilliantly colored feathered masks and a wonderful evening of dining with that special someone.

Two Nights – Two Menus to choose from.

Reservations only. Please call early!