Day 52- Kingston, Ontario

 DAY 52  June 7

Another day of rest, relaxation, boat chores and a food tour!

This was our small happy group with Jess, center, leading the way for the walking Kingston Four Tour. (Paul was hiding his cone behind my back)

All stops on this tour are locally owned.

Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse 
Dianne's is where a classic East Coast kitchen meets the flavours of Mexico!
Yesterday, when it was pouring rain, we ran to this place because it was the closest. Enjoyed the food, both times.

Dianne's served us a fish taco with a margarita. 

Perfect way to start the day, huh?

The next stop was a bakery, oh darn!! Pan Chancho Bakery, pan chancho means “Bread Pig” in an obscure Spanish dialect from Central America.

This is the original oven installed over 40 years ago.

Just reading the bread and pastry schedule had our mouths watering.

As Nick, the general manager describes, “It’s more than just a bakery. It’s all about really good flavourful food. It’s an artisan bakery, take-home lunches and dinners, locally sourced meats and dairy, frozen goods, sit down licensed café, a patio with live music once a week in the summer… it’s a gathering place.”

The iconic Pan Chancho salad.
Dragon...fire...heat...get it? Yes, the Dragon noodles are spicy. 

We enjoyed them, a lot.

The second thing they served us was a portion of a Québec Maple Chômeur. A Pan Chancho staple, Québec maple chômeur is a dense pound cake soaked in maple syrup topped with whipped cream. Originally made by the housewives when sugar was hard to get. After learning how to make maple syrup they would put the syrup in the bottom of the pan before adding the batter. The cake would absorb the sweetness of the maple syrup and create a sweet treat for the family.

Jess led us through the alleys next to show us where hidden places are located.

She pointed out more restaurants tucked in this courtyard, 

but we didn't stop at them.

There had been a fire and this roof was recently replaced in the same way the original one had been built. Even the copper flashing was still shiny.

Back out another alleyway.

This building used to house the water works. I thought it might have been an ale house with a faucet tap?

Next we went to Kingston Olive Oil Company.

We were told that "drizzled or glugged, the silken qualities of olive oil and aged balsamic are a gift to the home cook."

The balsamic vinegars had amazing flavors.

After crossing the street we were escorted to Atomica Kitchen I Cocktails. The inside decor was described as "industrial with a feminine touch". Sill me, I didn't get a picture of the giant rose covered wall with the dark gray exposed pipes.

MacKinnon Brothers Red Fox Ale beer was colored with beets.

The pizza, a CANUCK AF, had tomato, cheese curd, pepperoni, smoked bacon, cremini mushrooms, Crown Royal-maple drizzle. 
Are you noticing that they put maple syrup on or in everything?

We have heard about Beaver Tails, many times. She walked us right by this place. I guess we will have to try Beaver Tails and Butter Tarts somewhere else.

The final stop was at mio gelato.

We were each given a small cup of raspberry gelato. It was made from local berries. Of course we had to indulge and get a full serving after the tour ended.
Fun way to spend the day.

Took this photo on the walk back to the boat. Windy!

Another cloud bank was moving in to the north. After a nap the wind finally calmed so we could lower the bimini. Tomorrow we go under the low bridge and start up the Rideau Canal to Ottawa.