Spock arrives Thursday, July 25 at 10 pm.
Don't miss DJ Nug, J Bender and DJ Bubble in action!
Monday, 22 July 2013
My mind to your mind.
Sure to be another great night at Le Petit Bar.
Spock arrives Thursday, July 25 at 10 pm.
Don't miss DJ Nug, J Bender and DJ Bubble in action!
Spock arrives Thursday, July 25 at 10 pm.
Don't miss DJ Nug, J Bender and DJ Bubble in action!
Monday, 15 July 2013
Pop up sausage cart!
For one afternoon ONLY. EVER.
Wednesday, July 17 we'll be serving our famous house-made sausage on a bun from 12 noon till 2 pm.
"pop up" sausage cart
le petit bar 399 water street
july 17 from 12 - 2pm
Don't miss us!
Wednesday, July 17 we'll be serving our famous house-made sausage on a bun from 12 noon till 2 pm.
"pop up" sausage cart
le petit bar 399 water street
july 17 from 12 - 2pm
Don't miss us!
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Summertime 2013
Here we are... into our second year and our second summer open!
We hope summer has been good to you so far. We're having a good time at Le Petit Bar.
We had a blast at Taste of Downtown - always nice to see our friends in the industry and meet some new customers.
Our summer cocktail list is the best we've put forth so far. People are going crazy for the Maple Bourbon Sour (Four Roses bourbon, maple whiskey liqueur, fresh lemon and egg white), the Dark & Stormy (El Dorado 12 year aged rum, fresh lime and ginger beer), the Shandygaff Francais (St Germain elderflower liqueur, Blanche de Chambly and ginger beer), and the Ambrosia (Stolichnaya vodka, Aperol, fresh lemon and prosecco).
If you haven't been in in a while, you haven't tried our new food menu items - and they're delish! The Curried Oeufs Mayonnaise have really been popular - often described as "the best deviled eggs I've ever had". The Tuna Tartar is proving to be another crowd pleaser, and of course, we're always trying to source and serve interesting and delicious charcuterie and cheese. Don't miss the Bresaola from Niagara Foods: brined and salt-cured certified organic beef from Niagara - it tastes like perfectly seasoned beef carpaccio.
We're transitioning into our summer wine list, which means crisp, refreshing whites and light, juicy reds. Favourites include:
2009 Clare Hills Riesling, Clare Valley Australia - German-style dry Riesling, bold lime, lemon and orange blossom flavours, piercing mineral notes, zesty acidity, elegant and sophisticated, a real bargain at $8/glass
2011 Champalou Vouvray Sec, France - beautiful, very slightly off-dry Chenin Blanc. Tropical and orchard fruits, well balanced, delicate lingering finish.
2012 Domaine Roncee Cuvee Marie Justine Rose, Chinon, France - salmon coloured Cabernet Franc. Strawberries, peach & rose water. Concentrated fruit on the palate, refreshing, dry and delicious. So good.
2011 Whoa Nelly! Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon - really great example of Oregon Pinot Noir and a great value wine. Classic earthy Pinot Noir notes of cherry, warm spices and flora. Very light, but flavourful.
2012 Raisins Gaulois, France - mostly cru Beaujolais fruit, which means quality Gamay Noir. If you've only had Gamay Noir in the form of Beaujolais Nouveau, this wine will shock you. Brambly fruits - cassis, blueberry, blackberry. Very juicy, light-medium bodied red.
Our favourite wines move fast, so don't delay! Hope we see you soon.
We hope summer has been good to you so far. We're having a good time at Le Petit Bar.
We had a blast at Taste of Downtown - always nice to see our friends in the industry and meet some new customers.
Our summer cocktail list is the best we've put forth so far. People are going crazy for the Maple Bourbon Sour (Four Roses bourbon, maple whiskey liqueur, fresh lemon and egg white), the Dark & Stormy (El Dorado 12 year aged rum, fresh lime and ginger beer), the Shandygaff Francais (St Germain elderflower liqueur, Blanche de Chambly and ginger beer), and the Ambrosia (Stolichnaya vodka, Aperol, fresh lemon and prosecco).
If you haven't been in in a while, you haven't tried our new food menu items - and they're delish! The Curried Oeufs Mayonnaise have really been popular - often described as "the best deviled eggs I've ever had". The Tuna Tartar is proving to be another crowd pleaser, and of course, we're always trying to source and serve interesting and delicious charcuterie and cheese. Don't miss the Bresaola from Niagara Foods: brined and salt-cured certified organic beef from Niagara - it tastes like perfectly seasoned beef carpaccio.
We're transitioning into our summer wine list, which means crisp, refreshing whites and light, juicy reds. Favourites include:
2009 Clare Hills Riesling, Clare Valley Australia - German-style dry Riesling, bold lime, lemon and orange blossom flavours, piercing mineral notes, zesty acidity, elegant and sophisticated, a real bargain at $8/glass
2011 Champalou Vouvray Sec, France - beautiful, very slightly off-dry Chenin Blanc. Tropical and orchard fruits, well balanced, delicate lingering finish.
2012 Domaine Roncee Cuvee Marie Justine Rose, Chinon, France - salmon coloured Cabernet Franc. Strawberries, peach & rose water. Concentrated fruit on the palate, refreshing, dry and delicious. So good.
2011 Whoa Nelly! Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon - really great example of Oregon Pinot Noir and a great value wine. Classic earthy Pinot Noir notes of cherry, warm spices and flora. Very light, but flavourful.
2012 Raisins Gaulois, France - mostly cru Beaujolais fruit, which means quality Gamay Noir. If you've only had Gamay Noir in the form of Beaujolais Nouveau, this wine will shock you. Brambly fruits - cassis, blueberry, blackberry. Very juicy, light-medium bodied red.
Our favourite wines move fast, so don't delay! Hope we see you soon.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Taste of Downtown
We're participating in the Taste of Downtown on Charlotte Street this Saturday, June 15.
As a result we'll be opening one hour later than normal. Our Saturday hours will be 5pm - 2am.
Hope to see you this weekend!
As a result we'll be opening one hour later than normal. Our Saturday hours will be 5pm - 2am.
Hope to see you this weekend!
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Friday, 26 April 2013
One year in...
This week marked one year of Le Petit Bar. Seems like a good time to look back and share some thoughts about our first year. It's always challenging and very rewarding.
I feel embraced by the Peterborough community, and to hear our customers say they are happy we're here is just the best.
When we started this project a little more than a year ago, the idea of introducing Peterborough to something new was a little scary. What if no one liked it? What if the timing is bad? What if it fails... ... ... ?
Of course, these fears still weigh on me, but a little less heavily day by day. Our customers seem thrilled with the charcuterie and cheese "experience". They are enamoured with Jamie Kohls and his weekly creations. The cocktails have been so well received. Customers are willing, and often enthusiastic, to put their wine selection in our hands and let us introduce them to new grapes, styles and regions.
Unfortunately, I think, from time to time, we still battle the misconception that we are an expensive stuffy wine bar. I think anyone who saddles up to the bar quickly realizes this isn't the case. Sure, you can spend $16 on a glass of wine if you feel so inclined, but you can also find something delicious and interesting for $7 a glass. I believe we've built a comfortable bar where one can enjoy a really, really great glass of wine, a carefully made cocktail, craft beer or some great food. To hear a regular customer refer to Le Petit Bar as their home away from home is one of the best compliments I ever get.
We've successfully made it through year one and we owe a lot to our customers and our incredible staff. Our loyal regulars who have also become friends (Pierre, Jamie, Emma, Gail, Pat, Gavin, Brent, Donna, Tommy, Phil, Dan, Andy and family, our friends at St. Veronus, and the others I am forgetting - I'm sorry!), and of course the staff. Jamie, Katie and Sarie who have stuck with us throughout this first year. I'm having trouble figuring out how to write about how important they are to us. Professional, loyal... we share a great first year with them. We've also been lucky to work with Christopher Wilton - we're always learning from him.
Something very important I have learned is how necessary it is to constantly be evolving. Try new things, experiment, take a risk - anything to stay ahead. Upcoming changes to Le Petit Bar include introducing a seasonal food menu. We've been happy with our changing weekly features list, but we're looking forward to a seasonal menu that we can take time perfecting and that you, our customers, can get familiar with. Look for this change in May. I can't divulge too much yet, but I can tell you that some of your favourite items will become fixtures (at least for approximately three months). We're looking to hire a bartender. We have an opening for part time bartending/wait staff. About two shifts a week, with the potential for more in the future. Mostly weekends and late nights. Three years experience required. If you're reading this and interested, please drop by with a resume. We hope to host more wine events in the future, like our upcoming Cabernet Franc tasting. Making the world of wine more accessible is our goal, and events focused on sharing wine and knowledge are key. We still have a few tickets left for this event. They're available at the bar.
Okay... I think this has been self-indulgent enough ;) Time to wrap this thing up! I'm so glad we made it through our first year. Here's to, hopefully, many more years to come...
xo
Shannon
I feel embraced by the Peterborough community, and to hear our customers say they are happy we're here is just the best.
When we started this project a little more than a year ago, the idea of introducing Peterborough to something new was a little scary. What if no one liked it? What if the timing is bad? What if it fails... ... ... ?
Of course, these fears still weigh on me, but a little less heavily day by day. Our customers seem thrilled with the charcuterie and cheese "experience". They are enamoured with Jamie Kohls and his weekly creations. The cocktails have been so well received. Customers are willing, and often enthusiastic, to put their wine selection in our hands and let us introduce them to new grapes, styles and regions.
Unfortunately, I think, from time to time, we still battle the misconception that we are an expensive stuffy wine bar. I think anyone who saddles up to the bar quickly realizes this isn't the case. Sure, you can spend $16 on a glass of wine if you feel so inclined, but you can also find something delicious and interesting for $7 a glass. I believe we've built a comfortable bar where one can enjoy a really, really great glass of wine, a carefully made cocktail, craft beer or some great food. To hear a regular customer refer to Le Petit Bar as their home away from home is one of the best compliments I ever get.
We've successfully made it through year one and we owe a lot to our customers and our incredible staff. Our loyal regulars who have also become friends (Pierre, Jamie, Emma, Gail, Pat, Gavin, Brent, Donna, Tommy, Phil, Dan, Andy and family, our friends at St. Veronus, and the others I am forgetting - I'm sorry!), and of course the staff. Jamie, Katie and Sarie who have stuck with us throughout this first year. I'm having trouble figuring out how to write about how important they are to us. Professional, loyal... we share a great first year with them. We've also been lucky to work with Christopher Wilton - we're always learning from him.
Something very important I have learned is how necessary it is to constantly be evolving. Try new things, experiment, take a risk - anything to stay ahead. Upcoming changes to Le Petit Bar include introducing a seasonal food menu. We've been happy with our changing weekly features list, but we're looking forward to a seasonal menu that we can take time perfecting and that you, our customers, can get familiar with. Look for this change in May. I can't divulge too much yet, but I can tell you that some of your favourite items will become fixtures (at least for approximately three months). We're looking to hire a bartender. We have an opening for part time bartending/wait staff. About two shifts a week, with the potential for more in the future. Mostly weekends and late nights. Three years experience required. If you're reading this and interested, please drop by with a resume. We hope to host more wine events in the future, like our upcoming Cabernet Franc tasting. Making the world of wine more accessible is our goal, and events focused on sharing wine and knowledge are key. We still have a few tickets left for this event. They're available at the bar.
Okay... I think this has been self-indulgent enough ;) Time to wrap this thing up! I'm so glad we made it through our first year. Here's to, hopefully, many more years to come...
xo
Shannon
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Exclusive Tutored Cabernet Franc Tasting
Six wines, tasted blind.
Guest panel of Cabernet Franc enthusiasts.
Only 14 tickets left!
Reserve your spot by purchasing your ticket at LPB
Guest panel of Cabernet Franc enthusiasts.
Only 14 tickets left!
Reserve your spot by purchasing your ticket at LPB
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