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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 28 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>The Kiwi Cafe ::: blog</title><subtitle>the blog</subtitle><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2011-11-17T16:54:49Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Take a peek at our new dinner menu</title><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/11/17/take-a-peek-at-our-new-dinner-menu.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/11/17/take-a-peek-at-our-new-dinner-menu.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-11-17T16:49:04Z</published><updated>2011-11-17T16:49:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 130%;">&nbsp;<strong>Dinner Menu</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 130%;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-size: 90%;">Soups and salads</span></strong></h2>
<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Lobster and Haddock Chowder</strong></span></p>
<p>bowl 12.99 cup 8.99&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Today&rsquo;s soup&nbsp;</h3>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; bowl 6.25&nbsp;&nbsp; cup 4.25</p>
<p>Made in house from fresh ingredients</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp; Spinach Salad&nbsp; 9.49</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;Spinach, local dried cranberries, candied pecans ,</p>
<p>Ran-Cher acres goats cheese,</p>
<p>Manuka honey vinaigrette</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Kiwi Cobb Salad 12</strong></p>
<p>Chicken, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Bacon, Egg,</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creamy mustard dressing</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Artisan lettuce</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>Starters</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>Indian Point Mussels 10</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steamed in garlic and white wine, served with baguette</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thai Fish Cakes 10</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our special recipe served with</p>
<p>&nbsp;Artisan lettuce and sesame ginger vinaigrette with sweet chili sauce</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tomato Basil Bruschetta 8.99</strong></p>
<p>With feta cheese, artisan bread</p>
<p><strong>Mains</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thai Chicken Curry&nbsp; 14</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; thai chili paste, kaffir lime,</p>
<p>lemongrass, chicken and ginger</p>
<p>simmered in coconut milk</p>
<p>and served with rice</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Lobster Mac &lsquo;n Cheese 17</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;Creamy b&eacute;chamel with panko crumbs</p>
<p>Served with side salad</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Bangers and Mash 15</strong></p>
<p>Local sausages grilled</p>
<p>with garlic mashed potatoes</p>
<p>and caramelized onion jam</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Braised Lamb Shanks 20</strong></p>
<p>Slowly braised in a rich gravy</p>
<p>Served with garlic mashed potatoes</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Kiwi Veggie Burger&nbsp; 14</strong></p>
<p>Served with caramelized onions,</p>
<p>Spinach and chipotle mayo</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Today&rsquo;s Pizza&nbsp; 12</strong></p>
<p>Chef&rsquo;s choice</p>
<p>on our housemade thin crust</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Nova Scotia Fish Cakes 10.50</strong></p>
<p>Served with fresh mango salsa</p>
<p>And artisan lettuce salad</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ssshhhh don't tell, it's perfect in Chester after Labour Day</title><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/8/31/ssshhhh-dont-tell-its-perfect-in-chester-after-labour-day.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/8/31/ssshhhh-dont-tell-its-perfect-in-chester-after-labour-day.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-08-31T21:35:08Z</published><updated>2011-08-31T21:35:08Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>The crowds have gone, you can find a parking spot on Pleasant Street again and the sunshine is superb. It's the time of year when the sky gets a magical crystal look to it and the sun is shining so brightly you still need the shades. While school will be back in, the days are still perfect to while away on the deck and we may even have time for a chat when delivering your food order, we'll have things to catch up on, we'd love to see you soon.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Thank you Kiwi Fusion</title><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/8/12/thank-you-kiwi-fusion.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/8/12/thank-you-kiwi-fusion.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-08-12T21:11:39Z</published><updated>2011-08-12T21:11:39Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>A big thank you to the Kiwi Fusion team, Sinead, Jonathon, Patrick, Blake and Brittany. It was grand! Our Friday night dinners will resume after Labour Weekend.</p>
<p>Get well soon, Sinead.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Introducing Kiwi Fusion: our new summer suppers</title><category term="kiwi fusion"/><category term="menu"/><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/23/introducing-kiwi-fusion-our-new-summer-suppers.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/23/introducing-kiwi-fusion-our-new-summer-suppers.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-05-24T00:06:33Z</published><updated>2011-05-24T00:06:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3>Appetizers</h3>
<p><strong>Seafood Chowder</strong> &nbsp;<em>Fresh seafood in a creamy dill and fish soup</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Cup 7 &nbsp;Bowl 11.50</p>
<p><strong>Steamed Chilli Mussels</strong> &nbsp;<em>Fresh mussels steamed in lemongrass, ginger and chilli with a vine tomato and garlic sauce&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;12</p>
<p><strong>Half Dozen Fresh Oysters</strong> &nbsp;<em>Served on a bed of crushed ice </em>&nbsp;14</p>
<p><strong>Funghi Al Forno Ripieni di Mascarpone</strong> &nbsp;<em>Baked garlic mushrooms stuffed with mascarpone cheese, infused with a hint of finely chopped&nbsp;deseeded chilli, ground black pepper and chopped oregano leaves</em> &nbsp;9</p>
<p><strong>Bruschetta Formaggio Chevre</strong> &nbsp;<em>Roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes and olives topped with baked goats cheese on a garlic&nbsp;ciabatta crust, served with mixed leaves and a sun baked tomato and black olive tapenade</em> &nbsp;10</p>
<p><strong>Butterflied Basil Tiger Prawns</strong> &nbsp;<em>Grilled tiger prawns in a basil, chilli and garlic butter served with warm crusty bread for dipping</em> &nbsp;9.50</p>
<p><strong>Tian of Crabmeat</strong> &nbsp;<em>Freshly served crabmeat with dill and lemon juice served on crushed baby beets and topped with&nbsp;a curried cr&egrave;me fraiche</em> &nbsp;11.50</p>
<p><strong>Spiced Beef with Pak Choi, Mushroom and Noodles</strong> &nbsp;<em>Wok fried strips of Sirloin beef in cumin, chilli and ginger. A zesty fresh dish tossed in noodles and&nbsp;Asian broth</em> &nbsp;9.50</p>
<h3>Summer Salads</h3>
<p><strong>Warm Poached Egg, Parmesan and baby Spinach Salad</strong> &nbsp;<em>Mixed leaves with layers of aged parmesan cheese, baby spinach, rustic vine tomatoes and garlic&nbsp;ciabatta chunks topped with a warm poached egg</em> &nbsp;Small 8 &nbsp;Large 15</p>
<p><strong>Feta Cheese, Baby Beetroot and Green Bean Salad</strong> &nbsp;<em>Mixed leaves tossed with feta, baby beets and crunchy green beans, cucumber, vine tomatoes&nbsp;and olives, garnished with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette</em> &nbsp;Small 8 Large 15</p>
<p><strong>Pear and Parma Salad</strong> &nbsp;<em>Succulent pear wrapped in Parma ham on a bed of rocket infused salad, aged parmesan shavings,&nbsp;toasted pine nuts and a raspberry balsamic dressing</em> &nbsp;Small 8.50 &nbsp;Large 16</p>
<p><strong>Warm Sesame Chicken, Lime &amp; Mango Salad</strong> &nbsp;<em>Sesame chicken tossed in artisan leaves with carrot ribbons and spring onions with sprigs of mint&nbsp;and coriander and finished with a lime and mango compote</em> &nbsp;&nbsp;Small &nbsp;9 &nbsp;Large 17</p>
<h3>Main Course</h3>
<p><strong>Oven-baked Sea Bass</strong> &nbsp;<em>Sea bass fillets marinated in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and herbs and served with asparagus and&nbsp;couscous and complimented with a coriander and lime beurre blanc </em>&nbsp;TBC</p>
<p><strong>Lobster and Shrimp Linguine</strong> &nbsp;<em>Freshly steamed lobster and shrimp in a cream tarragon and Dijon mustard sauce, tossed in&nbsp;linguine pasta and topped with parmesan shavings and finished au gratin</em> &nbsp;24.95</p>
<p><strong>Pan Roast Chicken </strong>&nbsp;<em>Fillet of Chicken stuffed with smoked salmon, avocado, and blue cheese with a wild mushroom&nbsp;sauce and served on a spring onion mash</em> &nbsp;21.95</p>
<p><strong>Limerick Ham</strong> &nbsp;<em>Traditional Irish dish of slowly simmered ham in Cider, leek and Juniper berries. Finished in the&nbsp;oven with cloves and mustard and served on a bed of Dublin Champ with saut&eacute;ed cabbage and&nbsp;drizzled with parsley infused white sauce</em> &nbsp;18.00</p>
<p><strong>Medallions of Sirloin Beef Napolini</strong> &nbsp;<em>Tender strips of sirloin stuffed with a duxelle of wild mushrooms, chorizo, saut&eacute;ed red onion and&nbsp;Italian cheddar, served on a bed of basil infused creamy mash, garnished with a light red wine,&nbsp;leek and tomato jus</em> &nbsp;25.50</p>
<p><strong>Tagliatelle Al&rsquo;Ortolana</strong> &nbsp;<em>Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, artichoke hearts and wild mushrooms in a sun blushed&nbsp;tomato sauce, garnished with a zesty cr&egrave;me fraiche</em> &nbsp;19.50</p>
<p>Head Chef: Sinead Lyons</p>
<p>Assistant Chef: Patrick Flinn</p>
<p>Prices and items subject to change without notice</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Did we jinx the weather?</title><category term="today at the kiwi"/><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/11/did-we-jinx-the-weather.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/11/did-we-jinx-the-weather.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-05-11T22:49:27Z</published><updated>2011-05-11T22:49:27Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/storage/IMG_8601_halfpost-width.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1308185441980" alt="" /></span></span>So we have a sturdy&nbsp;new deck, the picnic tables are freshly sanded and revarnished and the lovely shade sails have been installed courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bayhammocks.com">Bay Hammocks</a>. So where oh where is the sun? If you find it please send it smartly on its way to Chester, we need you badly! While a little rain is good round these parts for keeping wells full and watering gardens this is just too much...our soon to be vegetable garden is now a big mud patch.</p>
<p>On a lighter note the new menu was unveiled this weekend. Most of the old favourites are still there, with our lovely Lobster and Haddock Chowder all the time now instead of just on special occasions - plus a few other delightful additions. Come check it out... we'd love to see you!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Chowder Trail</title><category term="good times &amp; fun"/><category term="inspiration"/><id>http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/2/the-chowder-trail.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.kiwicafechester.com/blog/2011/5/2/the-chowder-trail.html"/><author><name>The Kiwi Cafe</name></author><published>2011-05-03T00:19:24Z</published><updated>2011-05-03T00:19:24Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://winerose.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Clam-Chowder.jpg" alt="" width="304" height="304" /></span></span></p>
<p>After a lovely gentleman commented on how great his bowl of Lobster and Haddock Chowder was&nbsp;this weekend, I am even more convinced we need to join the Chowder Trail - an initiative of the <a href="http://www.rans.ca/" target="_blank">Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia</a>. What a great way to explore the province following a map outlining where to find great bowls, like a scavenger hunt but your reward is delicious...</p>
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