Dana Francisty writes:
Thank you Penny, Chad and
the whole staff. It's always a treat to go out for 'date night'
at your restaurant. We love the fact that we can walk over
and both enjoy some drinks ;-)
Hope to see you soon.
Sophia Levy-Tjonasan writes:
Hi Penny,
I wanted to thank you again for the excellent job you and
your staff did for the wedding. It was a perfect day and reception.
We are still receiving many compliments on the food and the
venue. I hope this brings more business your way. Thank you
for the gift card, that was very thoughtful and appreciated.
Many thanks again and see you soon!
Ferdinand & Dilys write:
Hi Penny,
It was a great pleasure visiting your restaurant last Sunday
for the wedding of Leon & Sophia. Words cannot describe
the service, the food and all the great time we all had. Anyway,
this is the only restaurant I will surely visit (and also
recommend to friends) when I come back to Toronto for a visit.
Keep up the great job you are doing.
Paul & Terry Monnikendam
write:
Hi Penny,
Just wanted to share with you what a wonderful time we had
for our anniversary (25th.) dinner at your restaurant. The
four of us thought the food, presentation and the service
(especially our server Craig who never rushed us, answered
all our questions, was very knowledgeable about the menu,
and had a great sense of humor). The quality and training
of your staff will definitely have us return again and recommend
your establishment as one of the finest in Durham.
Bruce Todd writes:
Dear Penny and Chad,
A good number of the Oshawa
Long and McQuade staff were in attendance last night dinning
at your fine establishment. We all took pleasure in consuming
the unsurpassed cuisine prepared by James (Chadman) who was
recently voted Durham's premium rated chef. My wife Cathrine
and I enjoyed the fare so much we booked or anniversary dinner
before departing for home.
We look forward to having
our taste buds teased once again in October.
Kindest regards…
Bruce
Kathy Kiproff writes:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for your note.
Our nite was wonderful…..great food, great atmosphere,
great service and of course great company !!!!
A special thank you for
making us our set menu and accommodating our vegetarian….she
felt extra special and doesn't usually receive that treatment
from other restaurants.
Again…thanks so much.
We were all raving about how wonderful your establishment
is and will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
Sorry we didn't get to
meet, next time I am in I will definitely say hello. I hope
you had a wonderful vacation !!!
Thanks again :o)
Have a great day !!!
Ellen Brawn writes:
Oh my goodness........did
we ever have an amazing meal! (not just saying that cuz we
know you).
It was perfect! Food/service/ambiance etc etc. I have told
ALL my friends (which as you know is a LOT of people!)
Thanks Penny (and thank Chad too).
And thanks too for the lovely drinks on you!
Hope to see you soon!
Katherine writes:
The day I received your
e-mail, I was actually going to e-mail you , to thank you
so much for such a pleasant ending to a rather hectic week
for myself and Brian. It was so late on that Friday night
after the "exciting" dance recital, and we still
were able to enjoy the fabulous food (as always) and you total
friendliness. Brian and I both feel so at home when we go
to your restaurant. I continue to tell everyone I know about
your fabulous establishment.
Natalie and Peter write:
Thanks Penny, what a nice
evening we had Saturday night. We truly appreciated the attention
and service we received. The complementary wine to celebrate
our 20th anniversary was very generous. We loved it and hope
to find it in the LCBO.
Again the service was and
is always above our expectations. We always try something
different off the menu and never does Chad disappoint us,
the Rainbow Trout and the Halibut were so uniquely prepared
and mouth watering...please ask Chad to make sure it is on
the regular menu or again as part of the specials.
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness
and you know you will see us soon - take out or dining in.
Debbie Guiry writes:
Hi Penny,
I always look forward to a "night out" at Chatterpauls.
My girl friend and I so enjoyed the wonderful food, wine and
dessert! Right from the warm welcome at the door, to the excellent
service we received, we always feel at home at Chatterpaul's.
Hope to be back soon!
Hilary writes:
Hi Penny! I just love Chatterpauls
so much!! Every now and again I get cravings for the food
there and I have to come visit! Also, every sampler snack
I get, I love! Sometimes I hear what's in it and I think "oh
shoot, I wont like it...but I'll try it." And then I
love it! I always think it's to die for! Like curry for example,
I don't like curry. But the chicken curry thingy Chad made
up, I loved and even asked if it was on the menu! It wasn't
but that's okay, I'll have my chicken caesar or chatter rib
anyday! hehe! You continue to impress me with fantastic food
and service. You guys are hands down my favourite restaurant.
Keep up the tremendous
job and I will see you all again soon!
Janice & Chuck Laswick
write:
Penny,
Chuck and I would like
to thank you for making our son's wedding rehearsal party
on April 30th such as special time. We were so impressed with
the attentive service you and your serving staff provided
(thank you Patti), and Chad and the kitchen staff really outdid
themselves. The atmosphere was wonderful and we couldn't have
asked for a more perfect evening. The wedding on May 1st went
off without a hitch (except for the marriage hitch of course!)
Judy writes:
Hi Hayley,
I just wanted to say thank
you on behalf of my group who had dinner at Chatterpaul's
last evening. Everyone enjoyed the food immensely and the
service was very good too!! The Italian ladies were very happy
when they got the bread that they requested....and it was
delicious!! We also appreciated the set menu that you provided
for us, it provided a nice variety of choices.
I have already heard that
you will have repeat customers as a result of our experience
at your restaurant. Could you please pass on our comments
to the staff.
Thanks again
Nancy and Scott write:
Wow, I didn't expect to
be contacted personally. Your customer service is amazing.
Thank you for a great experience.
The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was great. We knew
you closed at 9 that night but didn't realize until we left
and got in the car, that it was 10:00! We lost track of time,
but there was no indication that anyone was waiting for us
to leave or trying to kick us out.
We will definitely come
back.
Brian Barton writes:
Hi Penny,
We enjoyed ourselves again this past weekend for Mother's
day and I think my family agrees that Chatterpaul's is our
new favourite restaurant.
Cheers!
Halina writes:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for being so
kind to my friends and I every time we have the opportunity
to come to your wonderful place. The restaurant is really
nice and elegant. You must be proud of creating such a great
place. I enjoy the healthy meals that are available, the staff
are very professional, and the decorating designs creates
a great atmosphere for my friends and I. I will absolutely
come again and look forward to seeing you soon.
All the best wishes.
Thank you again for creating such a nice place in the area.
Betty Vetere writes:
Penny and Chad,
Don't know how you all
did it ............... just know that you did it in SPADES!!!
The comments from my table
of friends were all positive. The food was marvellous as always:
my special compliments to the CHEF PERSOLIFIED - CHADMAN!!
You have created the finest
restaurant in Durham Region; keep up the good work.
Love and best wishes, always.
Dave Garland writes:
Hi, Penny:
Glad things are going so
well for you and Chad.
Thanks for supplying such
a wonderful meal last week at the recent Chamber of Commerce
Lunch and Learn event.
I had a piece of that mocha-coloured
cake at the end of Rory's talk, and couldn't move for three
hours. I didn't eat again until yesterday. Don't know how
you do it, but you're doing it right...!!
Cheers, and best wishes.
Terry Talbot writes:
Hey Penny,
Our thanks to you and your
team for a great night on Friday! Please, no worries about
the billing, although people had to wait a bit, everyone really
enjoyed the evening -- the gift card idea was a perfect thank
you to our guests. I'm not sure of your general practices,
but I appreciate any consessions, both seen and unseen, that
you might have made -- coffee and tea, our gift certificate...
Emita loved the party --
your side room was really condusive to socalizing with friends
and family -- in which Emita shines. Everyone had great things
to say about the food and atmosphere of Chatterpaul's -- most
of our guests had never been to your resturant. They loved
the pre-meal gift from the kitchen, and really enjoyed the
uniqueness of Chatterpaul's taste.
I don't think that I got
a chance to thank Theresa and Sam for their great service,
please extend my gratitude to them.
Thanks again Penny for
your help with the party and your hospitality, we will see
you again.
Leslie Hall writes:
Penny. Today, my wife and
I had an excellent lunch at your restaurant and we just wanted
you to know that not only was the meal excellent but also
the service and the friendliness of yourself and staff made
our first time visit a very pleasant experience.We hope this
is the first of many more! Thank you.
Tammy Pilon writes:
Good morning Penny,
I just wanted to thank
you for an incredible lunch yesterday afternoon at the Whitby
Chamber Food for Thought. You truly outdid yourself. The food
was amazing. The pasta dish was really delicious and the cheesecake
was awesome. It was so light and flavorful.
Thank you again, Look forward
to seeing you at other Whitby Chamber events. Have a great
day!
Shirley Keillor writes:
Hi Penny, it was great
talking with you again at the Whitby CofC Food for Thought.
I found the speaker Rory, most compelling but more so, your
food from Chatterpaul's again goes unchallenged here in Whitby
and Oshawa. Thank you so much for treating us to a most exquisite
lunch. I signed up because I knew you were catering, but along
the way, I was treated to a great networking event and fabulous
knowledge. I look forward to my and my husband's next dinner
out at your restaurant. I also look forward to seeing you
at Rory's education seminar on the 27th in Pickering. Ciao!
Julie Rennie writes:
I can't thank you enough
on behalf of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce for doing a SPECTACULAR
job catering for our monthly Food For Thought Seminar! The
food was by far some of the best we've ever had...our members
are still raving! Your catering matches the wonderful taste
and class that you expect from Chatterpaul's!
I can't wait to use your
catering services again and will recommend you to others!
Warmest regards
Ashlin Milley writes:
Dear Penny and Chad,
I hope all is well over
at Chatterpauls and that business is booming. I just wanted
to extend my thanks on behalf of myself and my family for
your excellent and prompt service last weekend as my family
was without a reservation on such a busy night. As I mentioned,
my family was visiting from Newfoundland and although I could
not make it to dinner after hearing all the rave reviews from
my parents and co. it seems like everything from the food,
service and decor was a gigantic hit(and trust me newfies
are NOT SHY when they dont like something as my mother has
found out in her own kitchen).
Although I am not surprised
they enjoyed themselves, I am so proud to have had them come
and see such a stunning and quality restaurant. ( not to mention
brag that I used to work there) Thank you again for your kindness
as it went a long way in my household. My parents just may
have become regulars.
Tim Puddister writes:
Good morning Penny - thanks
for your v/m message you left a short while ago (I've been
extremely busy as of late). The day was perfect. Hayley handled
every item beautifully and Rob did a great job serving us.
I appreciate the kitchen staff playing along as well - and
of course, the food was great as usual. Everything went off
without a hitch and Tanya was overwhelmed. A very special
memory that we will always have to share.
Thanks again. :)
Doug Cathcart writes:
I fully intended on sending
you note as we enjoyed the evening again and were very pleased
with your service ( and that of Teresa's) , ensuring that
we were looked after during the evening. ..You beat me to
it! You go beyond the norm and it shows that you take great
pride in the restaurant and excelling in customer satisfaction.
That is why you have a reputation as a top notch dining experience
in the area. I also respect your honesty and acknowledgement
of challenges that you faced on Saturday, without me having
to bring it to your attention! ( it must be tough at times)
Looking forward to the next yummy visit. Meal was fantastic
as always!!! (currently salivating)
Tim Puddister writes:
Morning Hayley - just wanted
to drop a line to say thanks for everything! The lunch went
perfectly - table was amazing, food was good, the song list
you put together was just what I wanted (I still can't believe
'Tiny Dancer' came up at that exact moment - lol!), Rob was
a great server and I appreciate the kitchen staff being good
sports in playing along with my cheesy 'dessert prep' idea.
:
Anyways - thanks again, Hayley! Thanks Penny! And thanks Chatterpaul's
for making this day and this moment so very special!
Kevin S. writes:
Hello Penny,
I've been meaning to email you since the weekend, but it's
my year end here at work!
I have to tell you that the service, meal, and atmosphere
was the best!
You went well out of your way to take care of us after our
reservation was missing.
I ended up getting the extra "Chatter Rib" leftover
for my daughter... now she wants to come the next time!!
Thank you for an awesome evening! Both my wife and I needed
it!
Cheers,
Kevin
Brenda and Bob write:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for your note.
We are considering ourselves to be the lucky ones. Chatterpaul's
delights us with delicious, healthy choices which are always
beautifully presented.....good for the body and soul. We don't
go to restaurants very often because we love to cook and prefer
wholesome food. It's a real treat for us to eat at Chatterpaul's
where we are never disappointed.
Best wishes for you continued
success.
Brenda and Bob
Liv & Craig write:
Hi Penny,
We'll be back for sure.
=)
We have really enjoyed
"getting to know" the restaurant. The staff are
always attentive, without being annoying, and the food is
always FANTASTIC!!! We love the "amuse-bouche"!!!
We look forward to our
next visit.
Thank you!
Liv & Craig
Steve Jaisaree writes:
Hey you actually read the
feedback ? LOL kidding, yes we enjoyed the dinner, we actually
do alot of fine dining and loved the fact that we now have
a spot so close to home.. vs. going downtown. I love the food..the
place and the staff.....oh..did I say I loved the food ? lol
Loved it !
SJ
Angela Thompson writes:
WOW!!
The night was incredible.
Craig, AWESOME! One of the best servers I have seen in a long
time......! He was so knowledgeable, honest and attentive
to our needs. He was patient and kind and super friendly.
He knew exactly what to recommend from the menu, and was honest
about flavors and style....I watched him a lot throughout
the night and he was not stressed, or in the weeds at any
time. He took such WONDERFUL care of us....I know its hard
to find great servers....and you have one in him!!!!
The chef was incredible
the foods to DIE for...OMG the flavors of my salmon were BURSTING
in my mouth. I cannot wait to bring Family and Friends to
your establishment!
As our host amazing. I
loved the venue and I look forward to planning many more events
to come.
I just couldn't believe the treatment we received....thank
you again.
Your staff is amazing and
all the work you did to make us feel special was truly appreciated.
I wish we had a larger turn out for you but MAN was it an
amazing night.
Thank you so much for the
incredible service and wonderful food...we will DEFINITLEY
be back!!!!!!!
Thank you,
Angela
Yvette writes:
Hello Penny and Chad,
It was good hearing from
you and for the opportunity to provide any suggestions or
ideas regarding our family party last Sunday. Everyone had
a wonderful time and no one has anything to suggest simply
because we were all very pleased with the entire experience.
For most of us it was our first visit and I know many of us
will return in the future. Of course I will be coming to use
my gift certificate. This is much appreciated.
Thanks for accommodating
our group from 4pm when the restaurant opens at 5pm. I would
also like to acknowledge all the help I received from Hayley.
She was efficient and prompt in answering all inquiries.
I look forward to seeing
you on my next visit.
Many thanks,
Yvette
J. Lemmon and G. Gagnier
write:
We have just returned from
our birthday celebration at Chatterpaul's. What a fabulous
supper we had. The food was excellent, the desserts were divine
and the service was courteous, friendly and professional.
We no longer feel the need to go to Toronto to find a top-notch
restaraunt - Chatterpaul's does it all and more!
Thanks Penny
and Chad for a very memorable evening.
P.S. We also
loved the upscale and tasteful decor - it make for a very
warm atmosphere!
Stephanie Hickman writes:
Hi Penny! It's me Stephanie
from Rogers TV. I was the one chatting so much with you &
Dallas on Daytime this week! So I went home with a jar of
the key lime filling and I texted my Mom to bring home some
graham cracker crumbs. I made 3 or 4 tarts with the little
I took from the tub and MAN oh MAN!! Delicious! I don't know
If I told you that I lived in Florida for a few years and
key lime pie was almost like a state- wide competition to
perfect. You guys kick the whole state's A**!!
My mom was even able to
take one of the tarts to her client (she's a personal support
worker) and they loved it too! Thanks so much to you &
Dallas and Chad for letting me feel like a pastry chef for
a night!
Hope to see you guys soon
and maybe even for that cooking class on the 22nd of February.
That's actually my birthday so I'm asking for a night out!
Talk to you soon Penny,
Stephanie Hickman
Jean Horton writes:
Hello Penny,
Thank you both for your amazing food and service. Dexter and
I always enjoy our dining experience when we visit and are
doing our best to introduce Chatterpaul's to others. Wishing
you both some down time with your family and friends over
the holidays and we'll see you again soon in the new year,
when we celebrate my birthday.
Jennifer Bowen writes:
Hi Penny! Everyone really
enjoyed themselves. Once again you guys did a great job and
the service was friendly and efficient - and thanks for the
gift certificate! I usually pass it along to a client so you
will no doubt be seeing a familiar face again before too long!
Have a great
Christmas and enjoy your time with the little ones.
Anne Calman writes:
Hi Penny, everytime i come
into the restaurant im amazed at the friendly staff they go
out of there way to give the best service, my husband and
i were in a few weeks ago with our friends Mr, Mrs Bond. My
hubby asked if he could have just plain boiled Potatoes with
his Steak and the answer was..no problem. This is what i call
customer service at its best,,,keep up the gret work.
Julie
Murphy-Ried writes:
Good Morning
Penny,
Just wanted to drop a short note to thank you and Chad for
a great evening at the restaurant. We had a fabulous time,
as with all of my staff and physicians. Everyone raved about
the food! It was great! The atmosphere was perfect and eveyone
really enjoyed themselves! We all look forward to returning!
Thank you for the gift card. My husband and I will be off
over christmas and we will be in then. Again, food was devine
and the service was perfect! Cheers and all the best to you
and your family for the holiday season!
L.B. writes:
Hi Penny
I just wanted to thank
you for your help with my dinner meeting on october 14, 2009.
I have done a lot of these over the years, and I have to say,
you and your staff made it easy. First of all your staff was
wonderful - they knew my name and wer never far, even proactively
asking me if everything was ok! Sounds simple, but you can't
imagine how often that doesn't happen.
When I walked in on the
Wednesday night and saw how busy it was, I got a little nervous
about the sound system in the private room. Would we be able
to hear each other, or would the rest of your customers hear
us? I have to say, with about 30 physicians in the room, we
heard each other perfectly, your sound system is great! I
know I did ask if we were interfering with the other guests
and was glad to hear that we weren't!
It would be my pleasure
to host another event at your restaurant in the future.
Sincerely,
David Mitchell writes:
Penny,
The pleasure was all ours!
My better-half Shawna and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and
service. We were pleasantly surprised when we received the
bill. We dine quite often in Toronto and often receive significantly
less value for the dollar.
As you may have noted,
I work for Mill Street Brewery and we sell you our Organic
Lager.
Thank you for a great meal
and as well for your business!
Please do not hesitate
to call upon me if I can ever be of any assistance.
Kindest Regards,
Janet writes:
Hello Penny,
Just a note to say thank
you for making the birthday party happen for my grandfather
tonight!
Huge Success!
The service of the two
waitresses that night was excellent and the food was amazing
-as always. I complimented your chefs behind the counter too,
before I left to tell them what a great job they did.
We really appreciate the
use of the party room for our gathering.
I also want to thank you personally for the gift certificate.
You really didn't have to do that, but nonetheless it is much
appreciated.
We'll see you soon!
Cheers
Brenda Paul writes:
On Saturday evening my
husband and I enjoyed an incredible meal at Chatterpaul's.
Prior to the meal, we were served a chef's sampler which included
a shooter glass filled with soup. We were told this was cream
of garlic soup. I have looked at your online menu, but don't
see this item. Will it be a menu item in the future? It was
absolutely out of this world delicious and should be considered
for your menu. I would be back in a flash to enjoy a full
bowl!!!!
Anonymous:
Penny,
I just wanted to let you
know how much my wife (and I) enjoyed our dinner on Tuesday
night. I had let you know in advance that it was her birthday
and our server mentioned it immediately. The booth was very
comfortable and the best part was when they brought her favourite
dessert with 'Happy Birthday' written on the plate. It's the
little things like that that make use keep coming back you
restaurant.
BTW - both meals were fabulous!
Thanks again
Cory Liddell writes:
Thank you Penny!
Your resturant is a cut above the rest and my finace and I
love to treat ourselves out whenever we get a chance. We've
reccomended countless people to you guys. Expect to see us
much more. Thank You Again
Stu and Donna Garner
write:
I just wanted
to send you a note of thanks for your hospitality and friendly
conversation during our last visit to Chatterpaul's (Oct 3).
Donna and I seem to becoming regulars at your restaurant and
our last visit (Donna's 37th Birthday) was the best! We brought
along 5 friends who had not been there before and left raving
about the food and the atmosphere (you just gained 5 new customers/friends)!
You and Chad
make the recipe for success seem so easy and attainable through
your food and hospitality that other restauranteurs/chefs
should be lining up to pay for a class on how to succeed!
Again, thank
you for making us feel special each time we come to your restaurant
and we look forward to our next visit!!
Dolores Squires
writes:
Dear Penny
Thank you for the invitation to your October 5th, Cocktail
Event. The food was great and it was fun speaking with you.
Enjoyed the whole thing enormously.
Kathy O'Donnell
writes:
I so look forward
to your newsletters. They are great. I told some friends of
mine about your restaurant and they celebrated a birthday
there on the weekend. They are still raving about the food,
atmosphere, and ambience. I also wanted to tell you, (Penny)
that I think it's great as to how accessible you make yourself
in the restaurant. I think that says a lot about your commitment.
I hope you will still be able to do that when you are rich
and famous and opening your tenth restaurant! Have a great
day.
Deborah
A. Rankine writes:
Dear Chad and
Penny,
Another incredible
meal today! Chatterpaul's never ceases to amaze. (And you
know how hard I am to impress!) Thank you for bringing your
immeasurable talents to Durham. Your food is culinary Nirvana.
Your service flawless. Your attention to detail legendary.
I've been hearing
a buzz about Chatterpaul's throughout Toronto's dining out
scene: jealousy will get them no where. Unless of course the
GTA moves further east.
With warmest
regards always,
Deborah A. Rankine
National Food Writer
www.culinarycaravan.com
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Laura & Roger
write:
Thanks so much,
we had a great time. It was nice to stand and circulate to
meet other diners. Even standing in line for the wine was
fun, as I got to meet other customers. The fellow promoting
the beer was awesome, he really was proud of his product.
And of course,
as always the food was very tasty. Love the curried lamb.
It was quite organized, the way you handed out envelopes and
tickets at the door.
On a funny note,
my kids were very jealous that we got to go and not them,
and they questioned us specifically about all the food we
got to try. They love your appetizers so much that even if
they didn't get to eat them this time, they wanted to hear
about them! We'll be sure to bring them back soon,
Sincerely,
Laura & Roger
Teresa (and Gio)
Anello write:
Just a short
note to thank you for a great time last night...it was alot
of fun and the food was delicious. What a wonderful idea to
do something like this for your guests...We had wished we
could stay for dinner but had something we had to be at. We
will be back very soon.
Thanks again....by
the way, the lamb was my favorite...but it was all so good!!
Teresa (and
Gio) Anello
Connie writes:
We* love* your
wonderful place and your perfectly prepared, healthy and mouth-watering
fresh food. Chatterpaul's still remains at the top of our
discerning list of favourite places to dine in the entire
Durham Region and most likely far beyond. Both Paul and I
have travelled far and wide and aside from our quest for excellence
in accommodations, outstanding quality in food and food services
ranks very high in our selection of dining choices. We have
indeed been spoiled by staying at 6 star resorts which have
been carefully selected and listed in the top 10 of Conde
Nast Traveler. Such experiences have taught us to recognize
and appreciate the difference in every detail - from the waiting
service, to the wine selection, to the quality of each component
of the meal and its beautiful presentation; so when I commend
The Chef, his staff, you and your establishment for the excellence
in the meals we have enjoyed at Chatterpaul's, it is with
much experience and knowledge that I share this comment.
We are fortunate
to have you and Chad bring everything you do to our community!
*Thank you*!
~connie Lockwood
Whitby, Ontario
Ramela writes:
Hi Penny,
You're most
welcome. My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary dinner there
on Saturday. Your food has never failed me and please note
that our server was absolutely wonderful. Also, we haven't
been there in a while and I really like the changes made -
divider at the entrance, wall art, sofa chair (for two) at
the dinner tables.
Take care, Ramela
Alison & Kevin
Craig write:
I wanted to
just reply to further tell you how much we enjoyed our evening
at Chatterpaul's. It was our 20th Anniversary, and we wanted
to do something special and I am so glad we chose your restaurant.
My husband has eaten there before and raved about it! We both
enjoyed the orange roughy ~ delicious!
Also, the service
was fantastic; your staff were so helpful ~ they helped me
to choose what meal to get! A great staff is invaluable ~
and you have it there!!
I have been
recommending it to all of my friends & co-workers ...
keep up the great job!
The Ramsingh family
write:
Thanks alot!
it was an awesome evening. My dad had a great time and we
all loved the food. You'll be seeing us again fairly soon!
Alana writes:
I worked in
Toronto fine dining with chef/owners such as Keith Frogget
and Susur for over 10 years and everything in your restaurant
is wonderful. From your staff to the food, the presentation
and the wine. Great selections, great pairing options. Your
stemware is modern and yet not clumsy or over the top. I could
go on, but it really is a great restaurant for a our community.
Glad Lynn introduced me.
Cheers,
Alana
Alana McClure Photography
www.alanamcclurephotography.com
Corrine writes:
Just had to
drop you a quick note to let you know what a wonderful lunch
I had at Chatterpaul's today. Craig, our server, was wonderful
and made us feel at home. The warm spinach salad I had was
fantastic and the salmon with lobster risotto that my mom
had was equally delicious. As it was my birthday I decided
to have one of your wonderful desserts and throughly enjoyed
the carrot cake. This was our first visit to your lovely restaurant
but it will not be our last! Thank you for such a wonderful
dining experience.
Matt & Jen
Davison write:
Hi Penny,
My wife and
I recently came to Chatterpaul's for the first time. To say
our experience was AMAZING is an understatement.
The atmosphere
was incredible and the service was quite literally the best
we have ever experienced. Every person on staff seemed perfectly
in sync and it seemed as though everyone was giving us personal
attention even though the restaurant was full.
Jenna (just
the fact that we remember her name weeks later says something
about the experience!) was taking care of us that night and
not only did she make sure we were 100% satisfied with everything,
but she took the time to find out specifically what we liked
about each aspect of the experience. You don't find that level
of detail or caring many places.
The food was
incredible. We actually asked Jenna to thank the chef!...and
the cool part was that she actually did...and he was appreciative....again...just
another awesome example.
The evening
ended with a visit from you to our table. Again, just one
more great example of how much Chatterpaul's cares about the
customer experience.
We will be back...over
and over again! You two have done a wonderful job!!
Thanks again!
Matt & Jen
Davison
Lori Armour writes:
Dear Penny and
Chad,
On behalf of
the Fashion Show Volunteer Committee and the Board of Directors
of Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation, I would like to thank
you for your generous donation and support of our annual signature
event. Your involvement helped us achieve our goals and also
made it an evening to remember! This year's theme, "An
Evening of Fashion at Casino Royale......For Your Eyes Only"
added to the excitement and glamour of the event and I thank
you for being a part of this.
Events such
as our fashion show rely upon the community and our local
businesses to make it a success. We promote community supporting
community and have encouraged all our participants to visit
your
establishment. We thank you for supporting your community!
Your contribution
helped us to raise in excess of $50,000 of funds which will
directly go to support patient programs, services and equipment
for Regional Dialysis and Palliative Care.
We couldn't
have achieved this success without you! Thank You!
Jill & Mike
Verbancic write:
Dear Penny&Chad,
Mike and I would
like to express our thanks for a wonderful lunch we had on
Sat.Everyone enjoyed
the food and the service.It was exceptional as usual.You never
let us down.We greatly appreciate you opening for us early
to celebrate our daughters confirmation.We will definately
be
back.It's a favorite for our friends and family.
Thanks again
for an enjoyable and memorable afternoon!
Lisa Simpson writes:
Hi Penny,
Just thought
that I would drop a quick line to say how much we enjoyed
the beautiful meal last night.
It was our first
time to your establishment and definitely have plans of returning.
It was a pleasure to meet you and we wish you every success
with your business.
Indra writes:
Hi Penny,
Good Morning! Hope you had a great weekend and business was
explosive.
It was my pleasure - it was our second visit for the month
of April - we celebrated my son's and hubby's bday the first
visit. The food was absolutely delicious - the service was
outstanding and the atmosphere was overwhelmingly welcoming.
The pricing just right! We certainly will be back - we have
sent a lot of our friends and familyyour way.
I still remember
our first visit when you could not accommodate us - we did
not make a reservation and you had just opened - you gave
me a card for 2 complimentary drinks on our return - we returned
many times and not used it as yet - waiting for Brian and
I to make it in by ourselves - the food is so good though
every time we come we just bring a group of people!! It's
all good! You have an amazing thing going and Brian and I
do wish you and Chad all the very best.
Brian & Isabelle
Gower write...
Hey guys...thanks
for the note, we always try to treat ourselves to an extra
special dinner to celebrate the end of 2 months of tax purgatory
- 12 hour days all week, then another day and a half on the
weekend - might as well be in the restaurant business - lol.
We had a great meal, right sized portions (as we mature we
are finding we need to eat a little less in the evening) and
of course Chad puts lots of nice flavour surprises in there
to make the tastes really fantastic.
Penny, you of
course are always the gracious host, and always make us feel
welcome. Patti did a great job looking after us. And we met
an old "friend" from just up the end of the plaza
who is now serving with you, so that was nice to reacquaint
with him. Anyway, thanks folks. We will keep on recommending
you to our friends and associates and will visit as often
as we can. All the best and continued success with your business.
Dan Brammer writes...
My wife and
I recently had dinner at your restaurant and we have to say
that the food was outstanding. It was well portioned, well
prepared and had excellent presentation. We are definitely
going to return and in fact, are hopefully going to make a
Sunday reservation for Valentine's weekend. Finally, a restaurant
that doesn't need Chef Ramsey to come and fix it :))
Susan Madden writes...
Hi Penny. From
the time I first met you at the liquor store and you gave
me your card and told me about your new venture I saw what
an amazing person you were. My husband and I had the pleasure
of dining at Chatterpaul's within a few weeks of it being
opened. I must say that we are truly lucky to have such a
fine restaurant in Whitby - so close to home. There was no
hesitation therefore, when planning my sister's birthday in
December, that we chose Chatterpaul's. The majority of the
guests were from out-of-town (Kitchener, Burlington, North
York and Scarborough) and were not disappointed in our choice.
Kudos to you, the staff and of course, the Chadman, for making
our dining experience an exceptional one. Everyone raved about
their meals, the wine was fabulous and of course, as usual,
you made us feel extremely welcome from the time you greeted
us, came over to our table to see how everything was, to saying
goodbye. I have also had the pleasure of introducing a friend
of mine who I must say, is extremely fussy when it comes to
food and service. We went for lunch and he was also quite
surprised. He is especially happy that he is within walking
distance and will most definitely be returning. See you soon
for sure.
Joan and Peter
Klasan write...
Thank you for
making our evening so enjoyable. We got to celebrate our daughter's
birthday that evening and Peter and I were very happy that
she included us with her family for an enjoyable time. The
food was by far, very diverse and we all enjoyed different
meals, to the point that we had a tasting contest to see which
out did the other. No one won. Our grandson would very much
like you to ask Chad if he would please "share"
his salad dresing recipe that he enjoyed.
Hope to see
you soon...Joan and Peter.
Donna Sood writes:
Hi Penny,
My husband and
I met you on Saturday evening as it was our first time visiting
Chatterpaul's..........and it won't be our last! The surroundings
were very pleasant and comfortable and the food was just heaven!
The presentation of the appetizers, main course and dessert
were all very creative. Looking forward to visiting again....and
again....and again!
Regards,
Donna Sood
Susan Holman writes:
Last night was
a great success, in large part due to your help prior to the
event, and the phenomenal "crew" you dedicated to
our party. Both the dinner and the appetizers were outstanding.
Numerous comments about the presentation and fabulous taste
of each and every item. I have a feeling that you may be receiving
more requests of this nature from friends in the neighbourhood.
Thanks again
for all of your help (and for the gift certificate, such a
thoughtful touch...) Have a great evening.
Linda Reid writes:
Just wanted
to let you know that the evening was a huge success. Everyone
enjoyed their meals and thought the place was great. The better
part of this morning has been chatter about who had what to
eat, the flavors, smells and aromas. Congratulations to the
Chef(s) and meal preparation people. Excellent.
On behalf of
all our guests, Fiona and myself, please extend our sincere
appreciation to ALL Staff members who made the evening memorable.
The wait staff are to be commended for handling such a diverse
group and for being patient during our presentations
Not sure about
the rest of the guests that attended last evening, but I for
one am looking forward to being able to enjoy a relaxing dinner
at Chatterpaul's in the near future.
Sincerely,
Linda Reid
Alexandra Templeman
writes:
Just wanted
to let you know, we visited Chatterpaul's for the first time
on Saturday October 11th, 2008.....both my husband and I absolutely
loved the food. We will be visiting again very soon, best
food, great service, wonderful atmosphere. We haven't been
able to get our delicious meals out of our minds since then.
Thanks for bringing
a great restaurant to Whitby !!!!
Marg & Leo
Schmid writes:
Had an occassion
to provide a special outing for our daughter, who graduated
from University of Waterloo, and since Chatterpaul"s
was the newest dining spot in Whitby, and we had heard good
things about it, we decided to make our reservation. We could
not have been more pleasantly surprised! From the time we
entered, the greeting was friendly and inviting and the atomosphere
outstanding, very retro, downtown/uptown style. The service
was attentive, the food was excellent and most importantly
everyone, eight (8) in total, had nothing but good things
to say about the outing. As parents of 20 something childern,
all with significant others, it was the very first time, of
many dinners out, everyone at our table had only complimentary
comments to say about our evening and the dinner. All of us
were very impressed with the variety on the menu, and interestingly
we all had a different item. This was amazing on its own,
as typically one of the kids will not have, what they consider
a positive experience. Amazing dining experience. Keep up
the great work! Can't wait to go back.
Jennifer Wicklund
writes:
Thank you for
the memorable dining experience that Frank and I shared for
an engagement celebration dinner. We greatly appreciated the
warm and friendly atmosphere created by your staff through
their high level of service by paying attention to every little
detail. The food was exceptional and we continue to rave about
your restaurant to family and friends. For someone who has
a wheat intolerance, your selection of gluten free items makes
dining incredibly enjoyable. I can still taste the delicious
desserts you thoughtfully presented us with and we left dinner
in smiles! Will look forward to celebrating more of life's
special moments at your restaurant. Take care!
Tamara McKee writes:
Penny (and Chad),
I just wanted
to drop you a line to tell you how much my dinner party enjoyed
our meal at Chatterpaul's this past Friday night. The restaurant
was bustling and the meals were sumptuous. I had the Morrocan
Chatter Rib and I wish I could have eaten the entire dish
and licked it clean!!!
Upon ordering,
I was worried I would look like Wilma Flintstone with a massive
rib on my plate! But my fears were allayed by our server whose
descriptions and recommendations were spot on.
My friends enjoyed
Gumbo, Rack of Lamb, and rich pasta dishes. All gave them
a resounding thumbs up.
And the service
was impeccable, friendly and professional.
As East goes
to press and Chatterpaul's will be our featured restaurant,
I am sure you will enjoy even greater positive response to
the restaurant.
Personally,
we will be return customers.
Sincerely,
Tamara McKee,
Editor
East of the City, Durham Parent, Durham Trade & Commerce
& Durham Business Times
Publications of Metroland Durham Region Media Group —
a Torstar
Subsidiary
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Sharon Robinson
writes:
Good morning
Penny,
I just wanted
to thank you Penny, Chad and Karen for making the shower last
night as special an evening as I hoped it would be. Organizing
the shower with you Penny was a pleasure and seemed effortless.
Chad's creations were exceptional as I knew they would be.
Karen did an outstanding job taking care of all of us...what
a gem! Thank you once again it means more than I can say.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely,
Sharon Robinson
Mark A. Mollison
writes:
I would like
to sincerely thank Chad, yourself, and the Chatterpaul's Staff
for a wonderful evening. The food preparation and staff service
was excellent!
I am very happy
to have selected your restaurant to cater to my 40th B-Day.
Thanks again-it was a memorable occasion. I will visit soon.
Regards,
Mark A. Mollison
Vanessa writes:
Hi there! I
wanted to say I love your new restaurant! I took my family
and Kim from work and we had dinner! It was yummy. Hope you
enjoyed your day at the Spa and I will talk to you soon.
Vanessa
A Spa with Grace
200-101 Mary St. W.
Whitby, ON., L1N 2R4
(905) 666-9311
Spa Packages & Gift Certificates Available
Meril Walsh writes:
Just wanted
to say thanks to you and the "Chadman" for making
our evening last night so enjoyable with the fabulous food
(and I mean FABULOUS), great wine, atmosphere and service.
Our server Stephanie was so wonderful! It was also great meeting
both you and Chad. I have raved about your restaurant to everyone
in the office today and told them it is a "must see"
and "must experience." You even transformed my very
picky-eater husband into a believer! We will be back very
soon.
Thanks again,
Meril Walsh
Executive Assistant
Office of the Mayor
City of Oshawa
mwalsh@oshawa.ca
(905) 436-5674
Chuck Byers -
Wine Consultant writes: (www.chuckbyers.com)
What happens
when the Chef of a successful and highly respected restaurant
leaves and starts one of his own? The answer is a new very
successful and highly respected restaurant. Chatterpaul's
Fine Casual Dining and Lounge is just that----Whitby's newest
very fine casual dining and lounge with one thing----the meals
are anything but casual. They are handcrafted with all the
carefulness of a four or five star resort and taste just as
good!
Tourism and Trade Commissioner Patrick (Pat) Olive and I did
the business lunch thing by visiting Chatterpaul's. After
10 days being wined and dined in California I wasn't sure
what I wanted to do but am so glad that I was introduced to
this new gem!
Decor is what I'd term "Deco Modern" with a brightly
lit (natural daylight and electric) dining lounge and comfortable
seating area. The business has an open kitchen with all the
up to date ammenities as well as a private room for special
event entertaining.
Our server/host Robert Notman was well versed in the menu
and very accomodating. He was expecially clean cut and well
presented----a joy these days of quickie servers. The lunch
menu was excellent, filled with a variety of items such as
Linguini with Mussels and Shrimp, Baked Roughie with trimmings
etc.---- all entrees ranging around a $14.95. The dinner menu
was equally appealing.
Wine list consited of some Canadian: Wayne Gretsky, Spanish:
Monticello, French: Chateau Timberlay and like wines. Most
of the wines could easily be found at the L.C.B.O. and I would
suggest some consigment wines that are a bit avant garde in
addition to the above which are excellent but predictable
choices.
Owner Manager Penny Johansen came over to our table to welcome
us. Her natural good looks and friendly manner put us at ease
immediately as she discussed plans for her new restaurant.
She later introduced us to James Thomas-Chatterpaul who is
the face behind the food at Chatterpaul's. James is the former
chef of the Shrimp Cocktail and is putting his vast 15 year
experience into his own place now! He is both owner and Executive
Chef at Chatterpaul's.
It is indeed nice to see a new enterprise show promise and
immediate reactive growth. Chatterpaul's has all the signs
of become one of Whitby's and Durham's main squeezes!
Lynne LeRoy writes:
Hi Penny,
I am sorry it
has taken me this long to send the testimonial but we have
been away. While away, one of the topics we discussed more
than once, was our wonderful evening at Chatterpaul's!
On Saturday,
July 12, 2008, we had the privledge of dining at Chatterpaul's
in north Whitby. From the moment we walked in the door we
found the restaurant warm and inviting and the staff friendly
and accommodating. The attention to detail and service was
outstanding and the food was phenomenal. We are anxiously
looking forward to our next visit. Thanks Chad, Penny and
Patti and the rest of the staff for a wonderful evening!
Sincerely,
Lynne LeRoy.
Mario & Connie
Zammit write:
Dear Penny and
Chad,
We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our 25th wedding
anniversary at Chatterpaul’s! The private dining area
accommodated our large group of 21 people comfortably, the
service was friendly and efficient and the convenience of
the in-house audio/visual system allowed our party to be entertained
by our daughters’ slide presentation of wedding and family
photos, adding a very personal touch to the evening. Having
very suitably impressed by their dining experience, several
of our family and friends have since returned to Chatterpaul’s
to sample more of chef Chad’s creative and wonderfully
presented menu. Thanks again to Chad, Penny and the staff
at Chatterpaul’s for helping to make our special occasion
a memorable and most pleasurable one!
Sincerely,
Mario and Connie Zammit & Family
Lori Armour &
Elizabeth Roy write:
Dear Penny and
Chad,
On behalf of
our 2008 Fashion Show Committee and our Board of Directors,
we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your
very generous support for the "Leather and Lace"
Fashion Show and coctail Reception held at the McKenney Centre
on May 8.
We have heard from many attendees that the food was wonderfully
tantalizing. We could not have accomplished this without your
generosity. It is our hope that you will acquire new clientele
as a result of the support you provided to Lakeridge Health
Whitby Foundation.
All funds raised from this event will go towards patient services
for Lakeridge Health Whitby.
Thank you once again.
Respectfully,
Lori Armour
- Co-chair | Elizabeth Roy - Co-chair
Brian Campkin, National Partner Business Manager, HP Canada writes:
Dear Durham
Region Heart and Stroke Volunteer Leadership Team,
Wanted to let
you know that Lori and I had the awesome privilege to dine
at Chatterpaul's last night in Whitby. As you may know this
is owned by one of the great chef's that participated in our
big Chef Cook off this past February. That being Chef Chad.
I have to tell
you if you have not had the chance to dine there yet it is
a definite must do. The food, service and hospitality was
second to none. In fact in all of my business travels around
the world this restaurant would definitely rank in the very
top for me.
Hope you get
a chance to go say Hi to Chad and experience his awesome menu.
Spread the news...
Sincerely,
Brian Campkin
J.D. writes:
Thank you for the email. Everyone
at Sysco Food Services of Central Ontario sincerely appreciates
the chance to partner up with your location. The energy and
passion you are bringing to the marketplace is a welcomed
event. All the best and we will see you soon. Regards.
