special features - destination dining 2015

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Destination DINING Central Alberta Life, THURSDAY, JUNE 252

Need a reason to get out on the road and enjoy the weather?

looking for a place to take a road trip?Head out of town and grab a bite!

Inside this magazine are the best restaurants in driving distance from you. Get out of the city and check out the sorrounding area, there are a number of amazing and delicious restaurants in the Central Alberta area. Take the bike out on

a road trip to Olds, or pack the kids up and head to Ponoka. Why stay in town on a beautiful summer day when you can enjoy the drive and have great food at the same time. The local restaurants featured in this special are well known in thier local areas and now its time for you to try them out. Delicious food, reasonably priced and less than an hour away in Central Alberta, make tonight’s destination, DESTINATION DINING!

See page 8-9 for a location map of the restaurants featured in this magazine

Jeanne’s Pizza ................Page 3Jitter Beanz .....................Page 3Cilantro & Chive ..............Page 4 Prairie Creek Inn .............Page 5J Bar T Roadhouse .........Page 5Tivoli Garden Cafe ..........Page 10Ugly’s Pub ......................Page 14The Vault .........................Page 14Just Jacks .......................Page 16

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Three tips for the perfect road trip(NC) Road-trip season is upon us, which means many families will be loading up their vehicles and head-ing out on the open road. The fam-ily road trip is a favourite Canadian pastime and a great way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and impressive sights this country has to off er.Creating a memorable experience for all members of the family comes down to planning. Proper prepara-tion not only makes a road trip more enjoyable, it ensures the safety of all of those taking part. Here are a few simple steps to help you achieve just that:

PLAN YOUR ROUTE IN DETAIL. When it comes to route planning, technology is a great ally. If you have a specifi c destination in mind, but aren’t entirely sure of how to get there, do some research online by browsing travel websites to see if

there are cities or sights worth stop-ping for along the way.

ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR STOPS PLANNED, USE A GPS DEVICE TO HELP YOU FIND THEM. Many vehicles have this technol-ogy built in, but you can also use a smartphone. Today’s GPS devices even provide real-time updates on construction and traffi c fl ow, which can help you avoid delays. Just re-member that distracted driving laws forbid you from inputting your des-tination while driving, so enter this information before heading out.

MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS ROADREADYJames Hall, an insurance expert with

Western Financial Group, says there are several steps involved in making sure your vehicle is ready to take on a long road trip.“Checking tire pressure and your car’s oil level is the bare minimum,” Hall explains. “It does take some extra time, but taking your car into your local mechanic or dealership before a long trip will help you fi nd any hidden issues that have the po-tential to ruin your travel plans. Also double-check that your registration and insurance information is up-to-date and that you have it with you in the car.”Hall also recommends that drivers purchase a roadside assistance pro-gram, such as Access Roadside Assis-tance that covers costs for assistance calls, battery boosts, fl at tires, fuel delivery, towing to the nearest ser-vice station and any additional costs for hotels and food that may be in-curred due to a delay in your travel


STAYCATIONSTAYCATIONSTAYCATIONJoin the

for a

WHY TRAVEL WHEN THERE

IS SO MUCH TO DO IN

CENTRAL ALBERTA?

All summer long the Red Deer Advocate will

have a feature every Wednesday dedicated to all the great local towns and events throughout

Central Alberta.

Great events for the whole family to enjoy, all just a

short drive away.

So this summer, get out of town with the

and check out all the exciting things Central

Alberta has to offer.

plans.Break up the driving. Even a strong supply of snacks, music and movies won’t keep passengers from getting restless after several hours in a car. Breaking up the driving with frequent stops will allow everyone to stretch their legs, expend some pent up en-ergy and ready themselves for the next stretch.Taking a break is especially impor-tant for the driver, says Hall. “Who-ever is driving needs to feel fresh and focused,” he says. “Ideally, you’ll be able to switch drivers every couple of hours, but if that’s not possible, take a 20 minute break to help recharge. Driving when tired poses serious risks.”One of the advantages of travelling by car is being able to set your itiner-ary and pace. Follow the steps above, and you next road trip will be one to remember.For more information about road safe-ty and insurance tips, visit www.west-ernfi nancialgroup.ca.

When driving, take a 20 minute break to help recharge.

Don’t drive if you are tired.

Destination DINING Central Alberta Life, THURSDAY, JUNE 25 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, Red Deer Advocate Destination DININGI8 9

1 Just Jacks Olds

2 Cilantro & Chive Ponoka

3 Prairie Creek Inn Rocky Mountain House

4 J Bar T Roadhouse Spruce View

5 Jitter Beanz Lacombe

6 Tivoli Garden Cafe Spruce View

7 Jeanne’s Pizza Alix

8 Ugly’s Pub Lacombe

9 The Vault Rimbey

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Enjoy dining out with kidsParents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be over-whelming and distracting to chil-dren used to eating at home.Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience inter-mittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone.

PRACTICEDaniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition,” says parents can practice dining out by replicat-ing the experience (as much as pos-sible) at home. Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbe-have and try again another time. Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradu-ally working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behav-ior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it.

PROVIDE DISTRACTIONSMany young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them enter-tained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids’ favorite programs. Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids’ patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restau-rant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction until the food is ready.

PACK SNACKSAlthough the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids’ meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids’ hunger pangs.

CHOOSE RESTAURANTS WISELYMake concessions as to where and when you eat. Coordinate around nap times so children will be happy and well-rested.Select restaurants that accommo-date children. Ask to be seated out of the way just in case your son or daughter acts up. This way you will not disturb other patrons.Restaurants tend to be less busy right before dinner service and directly after. If you can time your meals to these off -peak hours, it may make for a more enjoyable dining experience.

OFFER PLENTY OF PRAISEAlways let children know when they

are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep them enter-tained. Boredom or attention-seek-ing behavior can make dining out with youngsters more diffi cult to manage. A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be off ered to a child who behaves when dining out.

BE COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFULMany children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to such instances as courte-ously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has dis-turbed. Remove your son or daugh-ter from the area and take a few mo-ments to help him or her calm down. If kids can’t be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped. Remember to clean up after your-selves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons. Don’t leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly.Children grow accustomed to din-ing out over time. It may take some practice, but with the right planning, families can enjoy meals away from home. FP155123


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When I eat with my friends, it is a moment of real pleasure, when I

really enjoy my life.MONICA BELLUCCI


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