CYCLON SATURDAY NIGHT DINNERS
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 and closes Wednesday, July 29
Restaurant: Lokanta Café
Host: Elena Balland
Address: 50 Lakeport Rd. Unit 101, St. Catharines
Website: https://lokantacafe.com/
Reservation: 5:15pm
Meeting time: 4:45 pm at Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: Lokanta Café serves dishes from Mediterranean cuisine. It also provides a wide selection of delicious pastries. We have our table outside on the patio.
Restaurant: Chang Noi’s
Hosts: Manuela Gobbato and David Weil
Address: 225 Queenston St., St. Catharines
Website: https://www.changnois.com
Reservation: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Meeting time: 5:30 pm at Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: Chang Noi, meaning “little elephant” in Thai, is a highly-rated restaurant accredited by the Royal Thai Government as a “Thai Select” restaurant. They hold not just their food and preparation, but also their atmosphere and hospitality to a high standard. Vegan options available. The restaurant is a 10 minute drive from Brock campus, but parking may be limited so car-pooling is recommended.
Restaurant: Coppola’s Ristorante
Host: Jean Dell’Agnese
Address: 203 Carlton St., St. Catharines, Lake Street & QEW
Website: https://coppolas.ca
Reservation: 6:00 pm
Meeting time: 5:15 pm at Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: In 1998, two Coppola cousins transformed a cannery building which was built in 1922 into Coppola’s Ristorante. Their philosophy, according to their website is to treat guests like family, serve them delicious food made with love, at fair value. Their motto is “Experience the Taste of Italy.”
The food is Definity Italian. The menu consists of 14 Italian Antipasti, Insalate, and 20 different Gourmet Pizzas, which can be gluten free. There are 20 different Pastas, again offered gluten free and come with a choice of soup of the day or house or Caesar salad. The Secondi Piatti are Eggplant Parmigiana, Vitello, Pollo, Salmon, Shrimp, Beef and lamb and are offered with house or Caesar salad, pasta or potatoes and soup of the day.
Pizzas range in price from $21 to $25. Pastas from $25 to $39. Secondi Piatti from $28 to $69 (8 bone rack of lamb).
Restaurant: Cat’s Caboose
Host: Kathy Cunningham
Address: 224 Glenridge Ave., St Catharines
Website: https://www.catscaboose.ca
Reservation: 6:30 pm
Meeting time: 6:00 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: A longtime St. Catharines favourite, Cat's Caboose offers a relaxed pub atmosphere, a large menu featuring burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches and comfort food, plus a great selection of local craft beer. It's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a casual dinner with fellow cyclists after a day of riding.
Restaurant: Frescos Euro Grille
Hosts: Arlene Smith, Vicki Bondy, and Karen Bota
Address: Ridley Heights Plaza, 100 Fourth Ave., St. Catharines
Website: https://www.frescoseurogrille.ca
Reservation: 6:00 pm
Meeting time: 5:30 pm, Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: A casual eatery serving Italian, Middle Eastern, and bar food including pasta, falafels, and burgers. We will be eating on the patio if weather permits.
Restaurant: Chile and Agave Mexican Grill
Hosts: Jacqueline Taylor and Raymond Gubala
Address: 51 Hartzel Rd., St. Catharines
Website: https://www.chileandagave.ca
Reservation: 6:00 pm
Meeting time: 5:30 pm, Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: Rustic Mexican eatery with colourful, traditional décor serving tacos, classic plates, & margaritas.
Restaurant: Sideline Social Craft Kitchen & Bar
Hosts: Dennis Szilvasy and Chris McGlynn-Szilvasy
Address: 89 Meadowvale Dr., St. Catharines
Website: https://sidelinesocial.com
Reservation: 6:30 pm
Meeting time: 6:00 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: The Sideline Social specializes in homemade hamburgers, finger foods, along with pizza and wings.
Restaurant: The Courtyard Bar and Grill
Hosts: Rocco Romeo and Brian Moran
Address: 2 Dunlop Dr., St. Catharines
Website: https://thecourtyardbar.ca
Reservation: 6:30 pm
Meeting time: 6:00 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: The Courtyard Bar & Grill offers a deep range of well-priced choices, including salads, entrees, wraps, stir-fry’s, wings, burgers and much more with both meat and veggie options. Pricing is very reasonable and atmosphere is warm, laid-back, and welcoming.
Restaurant: Valley Restaurant
Host: Nilavanh Limsakoune
Address: 93 Arthur St., St. Catharines
Website: https://www.valleyrestaurant.net
Reservation: 7:00 pm
Meeting time: 6:30 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: The Valley Restaurant brings true Italian inspiration to Niagara. Loved by locals and travelling foodies alike, their bread, pastas, sauces, and desserts are made in house.
Restaurant: Johnny Rocco’s St. Catharines
Hosts: John and Lorraine Golla
Address: 271 Merritt St., St. Catharines
Website: https://www.johnnyroccos.com
Reservation: 6:00 pm
Meeting time: 5:40 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: This St. Catharines’ location is a vibrant upscale-casual restaurant with a wide variety of menu choices including wood-fired oven, pizzas, pastas, parmigianos, grilled meats and fish, and salads. The atmosphere is exposed stonework, a cozy fireplace, and a big summer patio. It’s set inside a restored, historic former old stone mill. The menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. It’s an 8 minute drive or a 20 minute cycle from the Brock residences.
Restaurant: Café Amore
Hosts: Wilma Sanson and Samantha Ng Qui Sang
Address: 300 Fourth Ave. Building 3, St. Catharines
Website: https://www.cafeamore.ca
Reservation: 6:30 pm
Meeting time: 6:00 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: Come join us at Café Amore to enjoy some delicious Mediterranean food. “The menu features juicy chicken, AAA steaks, veal, and a variety of fresh seafood. Enjoy pasta made with homemade sauces, wood fired pizza, and crisp salads, prepared fresh to order.”
Restaurant: George’s Greek Village
Host: Ann Garnett
Address: 535 Queenston St., St. Catharines
Website: https://georgesgreekvillage.com
Reservation: 6:30 pm
Meeting time: 6:00 pm Brock residence entrance to parking lot
Description: If you like moussaka, saganaki, traditional lamb or seafood cooked Greek style this is the restaurant choice for you. Enough choices for everyone and all meat meals come with four extras. They have vegetarian options too. The restaurant looks out over big ships transiting the Canal. It has very good reviews and reasonable prices.
