TESTIMONIALS (138 and counting...)

At Chatterpaul's, our customers come first! We appreciate all of your feedback and comments. If you'd like to share your experience with us, e-mail us by clicking here.

Susan Myers writes:

I dined at Chatterpauls last week with some friends and wanted to let you know that everything about my experience was above and beyond I ever expected.

We were greeted at the door with a smile and taken right away to our table. Jenna served us, she was very helpful with answering questions and knowledgeable with the wine list and menu.

The food was out of this world...hot and delicious.

Please Convey my appreciation to Jenna, she even coordinated a cab for us upon leaving.

Keep up the good work.

James and Anne write:

Penny & Chad,

They say, "Better late than never" and we hope that is how you accept our message of thanks.

In October 2011 we had booked Chatterpaul's restaurant to have our wedding meal as we had previously tasted the wonderful food there and wanted our guests to have a meal that would be special. We originally booked to have our guests attend the restaurant for their meal and then move to a hall for the wedding reception and dance. As you know we changed our minds three months before the wedding date, and with Penny's help, instead had Chatterpaul's cater the meal at the reception location of our choice.

Prior to the wedding, Penny checked out the kitchen facilities at our reception location and gave it the thumbs up, with the caveat that there was a concern with one of our meal choices that could not be guaranteed to meet Chad's high standards, due to the lack of hot rings in the kitchen. This was easily rectified with a substitute meal of our choice that we had tasted at the "sample tasting" night we had attended weeks earlier.

On our wedding day, any concerns we may have had with catering the wedding outside of the restaurant quickly disappeared when your staff provided us with what can only be described as a wonderful, delicious and memorable meal. Everyone of our guests commented on the fantastic taste and presentation of their meals. In fact the Minister went so far as to say that of all of the weddings he had attended, this was the best meal he had ever had. The staff were attentive and friendly, and quickly cleaned up before leaving us to enjoy our reception.

We left the next day for our honeymoon, and when we returned a month later, there were no surprises in the catering bill that awaited us and was exactly as had been quoted, which I might add was very reasonable for the excellent meals we had all enjoyed. Once more we thank-you and your staff for a job well done.

Sincerely,

James and Anne


Kathy writes:

Thank you for the Christmas greeting.
My girlfriend and I had the most wonderful 'girlfriend Christmas dinner' at Chatterpaul's yesterday.
The food was exquisite as always, and we try to have something different from the menu each visit.
Our server was Rob and we definately want to be in his section when we return at the end of January for my girlfriend Ruth's Birthday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone then!

Neil and Deb Clarke write:

Thanks for the holiday message. Chatterpauls is the best restaurant in Durham Region and we have turned so many people onto your great hospitality and excellent food. No need to travel to the GTA….we have the best right here in Whitby. Hope you and your family get to cater to each other at Christmas.

Jim McPhail writes:

Penny

Just wanted to send a note along to say that my staff and I had a "GREAT" evening last night. Everything and everyone was/ were very attentitive on all aspects which made the evening very enjoyable.

Thanks again and have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Officer Astrid writes:

I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our evening at Chatterpauls. The food and service were amazing, Craig and Brittany were outstanding and met our every want.

I have been asked to book with you again next year as they enjoyed the evening so much. I will call you again next year to make the arrangements.

My compliments to the Chef(s) as well, amazing and delicious menu!

The Staff and Students of Sinclair Secondary School write:

October 2011 - Thank you for supporting our fundraising event. With your help, we were able to raise over $4000. This will go a long way towards our school construction project in Tanzania.

Sincerely, The Staff and Students of Sinclair Secondary School.


Jennifer Vance writes:

Hi Penny! The night went so well, I wanted to let you know how amazing your staff was. The ladies were very excited that you guys were there. Mark was so professional and great with getting things set up. Steven and Deborah did a fantastic little presentation (and it was cute that he was nervous :) ) But in all seriousness, I am so thankful for your assistance and theirs for this night, you definitely were key in making it a success, the ladies are already looking forward to next year.

Warm regards,

Jennifer Vance, B.Comm, PFPc
Financial Solutions Specialist
Scotiabank Whitby Shores
Phone: 905-665-5538
Fax: 905-665-6225

Brett C Whittick writes:

Penny and Chad
Your service, food and presentation was an 11 out of l0. I have spoken very highly to everyone I have seen about chatterpaul's and have convinced a few friends to try it out. I thank you for a wonderful evening and will be back. Have a wonderful day and please thank your staff for an exceptional job from the moment we walked through your doors.

Sincerely,
Brett C Whittick
Pre-owned Sales/Leasing Consultant
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

Doon and Peter Taylor write:

Dear Penny,

Just a note to thank you and your staff for making our evening with you last Saturday so delightful. You handled our "table situation" beautifully--a nice prelude to the excellant meal that followed and the lovely dessert that was produced in honour of my husband's birthday. Please thank Craig for his perfect timing! We will definitely come back for a repeat performance.

May we wish you continuing success with your restaurant.

Maureen & Nick write:

Hi Penny,

Everything was absolutely perfect. We couldn't have been happier. You and your staff are top notch. I didn't have to worry about a single detail. It was all covered. Our guests loved Jen and Shark. The chefs and the meal were unbelievable. I'm still full! There was not a single negative comment - everyone raved about every course. My Italian Father-in-law (I can say that now) - had a second bowl of pasta!

I would not hesitate to have you cater our next special occasion. Everyone asked us about your restaurant so I'm sure you have gained some new customers.

I can't thank you enough. We had an incredible evening.

Naomi writes:

Hi Penny and Chad:

Thank you for your personal email and for the incredible dinner that we had for our anniversary. We always rave about your restaurant!

Aside from the outstanding and flavourful food, I have to say that your service is the best that we have ever experienced. Your friendly and outgoing staff works as a real team.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Lisa R. writes:

I wanted to tell you what a pleasurable experience we had in your restaurant recently. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me over the phone regarding the severe food allergies our family has and the care and attention it would take to accommodate us. You made us feel welcomed before we even entered the restaurant! Our server, Patty, was no less than absolutely awesome, being both careful and caring by either asking questions or clarifying things throughout the evening to make sure everything was going well. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. With a grateful heart, we thank you and look forward to many more dinners at Chatterpauls!

Cathy Rowell writes:

Hi Penny:

Just wanted to let you know that everything was perfect on Saturday. Your staff were amazing, I can't praise them enough. Jen is the best, I'd hire her in a heartbeat. The food was outstanding and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Nick's Dad asked for a second bowl of pasta.....the ultimate compliment, as he is very Italian and very particular .

Thanks again for helping make it such a special day for Nick and Maureen.

Cheers

Patti de Gast writes:

Food perfect-especially the Moroccan ribs-service very attentive. Atmosphere very nice felt comfortable like we were at home-but with much better food! Loved the whole experience-kudos to all.

Barb writes:

Penny, I must tell you that the service there was EXCEPTIONAL!!! We never eat out (we are both athletes and so we are very particular about our food ). Our Wedding Anniversary was the first time this year. We couldn't get over the politeness.

From the moment we entered an employee greeted us and opened the door welcoming us in, a young lady so pleasantly showed us to our table and our waiter provided excellent service. As we were leaving a young waiter checked the table and found I had left my sweater and brought it over to me.

The food was delicious!!!

This was by far the BEST SERVICE EVER that we have received in any restaurant.

We thank you for such a wonderful evening and we will be back.

Nathalie Shoniker writes:

There is nothing I love more than to take my children to your fine establishment again and again. My son has had the duck, lobster crusted halibut and of course your signature Caesar salad. I'm constantly telling people that Chatterpaul's has the BEST Caesar salad in the Durham region. The atmosphere is delightful as always and the wait staff are always pleasant and on top of everything. And i finally talked my Boss and his wife into visiting your beautiful place and she called me to thank me for telling them about it. They LOVED it! Thank you to everyone at Chatterpauls for making our visits to you so enjoyable!!


Andrea & Garfield write:

Hi Penny, my husband Garfield and I came there for dinner after watching a short TV segment on your restaurant and all I can say is your restaurant is the Jem of Whitby! My husband is a chef in his own right and for both of us to say "this was worth leaving our house for" means a lot! The food was superb, the atmosphere relaxing and romantic most importantly you, your husband and staff were inviting and friendly. We plan on coming back again to try something new :)

Simone writes:

Hi Hayley,
Just a short note to thank you for the way you organized our 50th anniversary dinner on July 3rd. The whole meal, hors d'oeuvres, etc. was very well presented, served hot--everything was just the way we wanted it. I would certainly recommend your restaurant to our friends. Actually all of our friends were very impressed with the food and presentation of it. Thank you again.


Maria Barrese writes:

Good Morning Penny,

I wanted to thank you for the gift certificate you sent. As I mentioned over the phone, our guest enjoyed a lovely dinner at your restaurant and we look forward to booking our next corporate function with you.

Regards,
Maria Barrese

Anna writes:

Hi Penny,

This is just a little note to say a very big THANK YOU for all your and your staff's hard work during my shower on June 12th.

I can't tell you how happy and excited I was to have my shower at your restaurant, it's one of our favorite places to eat! Everyone from my mother and mother-in-law to be to all the guests were raving about the delicious food and amazing service. My mother received many calls the following days all complimenting the restaurant and food. Your staff goes above and beyond the call of duty and I felt so at ease that my guests were well taken care of.

Special thank you to you Penny, Chad and Hayley for all your help with the menu and set up leading to that day.

We look forward to seeing you soon
A big THANK YOU once again!

Anna

Susan writes:

Hi Penny,

I just wanted to thank you for arranging such a lovely table for us for Michael and Patti's celebration of their convocation on Thursday night. It was a lovely evening and very sweet of you to give them each a glass of celebratory champagne - they were thrilled with that. It was very special for Don and me to have both our children there along with their significant others and what better place to celebrate than your fabulous restaurant! Awesome evening! Thanks again.

Best regards,
Susan

Sean and Yvonne write:

Thank you for greeting us. My husband and I enjoyed and were very satisfied with the food, presentation, the welcome from the staff as well as the ambience of your establishment. We spoke of your restaurant to family and friends; we will definitely be back and not just for any special occasion.

Best Regards,
Sean and Yvonne

Iris (Edis) Nicolaison writes:

Hello Penny,

Just a quick note to say "many thanks" for a wonderful ending to a fantastic evening. Teresa Shaver is my counter part at the Whitby Chamber and our husbands are friends so we like to go out and about for good food and wine. The wine that you suggested was outstanding, thank you for giving me Eric's business card so that I can order a case or two of that McMannic Merlot to share with friends and share the story of how we were greeted and treated and made to feel so welcome.

Thanks again, I'm about to order that wine and will be sure to let Eric know where I got the connection.

I wish you and yours a fantastic long weekend.

Iris


Carol writes:

Hi Hayley,

I do hope your early Easter celebration was as enjoyable as today's bridal luncheon shower at Chatterpaul's!! Everything surpassed what I had ever hoped for, truly. You really made this event happen for me and I'm so very grateful.

Jenna, Brittany, Sam and Shark were so capable in their responsibilities, just as you stated they would be.

I could go on and on about all the comments from my guests in regard to the setting, the friendly service, the food, the food, the food....All couldn't have been any better, and I have no hesitation when I tell you that.....Chatterpaul's will likely be revisited by a number of my guests!

....one of these days, after the wedding, I'll be in to try those pork medallions! I loved the fish I had today!! The punch was terrific!!

Thanks for everything, Hayley.
Your call this morning told me even more about your work ethic!

Carol

Rita writes:

Hi Hayley,
Thank you so much for all of your help with planning the menu. Everyone loved the food and we all had a great time. Penny and the staff were so accommodating and friendly- it was great!!

Thanks again!
Rita


Mary Ann writes:

Good Morning Penny and Chad: Dr. Fern and I would like to thank you for the first class service, dinner and venue for our function last evening. Our expectations were surpassed and the feedback from our guests was very complimentary. Hopefully many of our guests will return to Chatterpaul's. Also, it was an added bonus meeting and talking with Ryan throughout the evening. What an incredible gentleman.

We look forward to seeing you soon and will not hesitate to host future events at your restaurant. Thank you again.

Sincerely,
Mary Ann

Cathy and Rick write:

We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated being included in last evenings festivities. We had a wonderful evening ! It is such a pleasure to spend time enjoying a terrific meal, in a lovely atmosphere, served by your kind and caring staff. As always it was a fantastic experience, start to finish. Thank you so much!


Susan and John Bean write:

We just wanted to thank you for such an enjoyable evening on Monday.
Chatterpauls is such an inviting warm environment, with fabulous food and wonderful people.
We will be booking a dinner again very soon.

Thank you again,
Sincerely,
Susan and John Bean

PS. The wine from Australia that you were showcasing called Junior is absolutely fabulous!

Nina writes:

Dear, Penny and Chad - you're spectacular! We applaud you all for helping us make my Mom's birthday celebration a memorable one. The menu featured so many mouth watering selections and the served dinners were well prepared and boasted with flavours. More over, we extend huge gratitude for the accommodating the special food request. Our server, Sam was fantastic; incredibly friendly and considerate. You're definately on top of things at Chatterpaul's. Phenomenal!

Myrtle Sodhi writes:

The Chilean sea bass was AMAZING! The lobster sauce was to die for. The braised rib was out of this world and the dessert was the perfect ending to this amazing food journey. You lived up to your mission statement. Who could forget the attentive, friendly and gracious staff. Thanks for making my birthday a great one! Ps. Our coco & crab cake was awesome and I can't leave out the lovely banana cheesecake!

Dave Nuttall writes:

Hi Penny,

Just wanted to say what a great time we had last night. The food and service was amazing- especially the steak, cooked perfectly. Will definitely be recommending Chatterpauls to all my friends.

Thanks again,
Dave Nuttall
D. Nuttall Construction and Renovation
http://www.DaveTheToolman.com

Lynn writes:

Hi Penny - what a great web site! interesting and informative!
You might not remember but it is my son who is the sommelier - so we dined at your fine establishment a few days before Christmas (you unfortunately were not there) but Jay was duly impressed!!!!! just thought I would pass that on from a guy who has worked as a sommelier at the Savoy in London and the Fairmont in Whistler!!
Keep up the good work - and all the best to you in 2011 - I am sure we will see you!!

Stephen and Suzanne Gordon write:

Hello Chad and Penny,

Thank you for a lovely meal on New Year's Eve, we thoroughly enjoyed it and with leftovers to boot!
To add to the comment regarding ontario wines, we really enjoy the sauvignon blanc from peller estates, wonderful citrusy taste that would complement many of your dishes!
We look forward to another fine dining experience soon!
We have highly recommended Chatterpauls to our guests when they have enquired about places to eat in the durham region.

Thanks again,
Stephen and Suzanne Gordon
Paddington Place Bed and Breakfast
Oshawa, ON.

Paul Abate writes:

Hi Penny

We had the pleasure of dining (once again) at your restaurant on New Year's Eve and wanted to thank you and your staff for a lovely evening of food, great service and hospitality. Our reservation was for 10:15pm and glad that it was as it allowed us to ring in the new year in pleasant surroundings. Thank you for the champagne and new year's accessories.

A huge Thanks to Patty who was excellent in looking after our needs and was an utmost pleasure to talk with. The service and food was impeccable.

Happy New Year!

Karrie Silver-Watson writes:

To Chad, Penny and Staff,

Just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for our wonderful branch Christmas Dinner (on December 10th). The service and food were excellent for the second year in a row. Everyone had a wonderful time. We look forward to dining there again soon.

Jon Humphrey writes:

Penny, just wanted to drop you a quick line to tell you that dinner was fabulous as usual. Also, every one of your wait staff that dealt with us was incredible and so helpful and sweet. Hope your Holiday season is busy at the restaurant and you have a very Merry Christmas.

Marissa writes:

Hi Penny,

I wanted to touch base sooner, and thank-you for being a part of our client evening. We did manage to raise 700$ though matching sales and the gift draw. This will really help our families in Oshawa struggling with cancer and being out of work.

A special thanks to Chad too!

All the best, Marissa

Marissa Graham
Owner/Lead Designer
Endless Ideas Interiors
endlessideas.ca

Scott and Cathy Andrews write:

Just a BIG thank you to all staff and management of Chatterpaul's. We celebrated my parents 65th wedding anniversary there last night and was very pleased with the food and service you provided. As this was my recomendation for the place to go I was extremly glad to hear from all who attended that the choice was the best. I know now that the people that were there will most certaimly be back. It was also with a touch of class that Penny presented my parents with a token of appreciation from the Restaraunt. This was a very special touch.
Again Thank You All.

Wanda writes:

Congratulations on being the best restaurant EVER. and top Chef for sure. I think Penny should be nominated for the best "whatever her exact title is" because she is so genuine and accommodating to her customers. We have been treated so well. Hope your hand is better. See you soon.

Leanne writes:

Dear Penny and Chad,

I can not say enough about the atmosphere, food quality and taste, and wonderful service at Chatterpauls!!! Our first experience at your establishment, my husband and I were there for a romantic dinner and had the most wonderful, relaxing time! We felt very taken care of and your staff was fun, professional and efficient. As well, we entertained friends from out of town for another spectacularly fun evening not long ago. We are about to bring my in-laws from Ottawa in for a Christmas dinner and we are quite excited to introduce them to your fine restaurant. Thank you so much for bringing such a fabulous place to Whitby!!

Nadira writes:

Hi Penny,

I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed dinner at the restaurant yesterday evening. The food was absolutely outstanding and everyone on your staff were so super-friendly, and it was genuine!

From the very first moment walking in and being greeted with a friendly smile, right to the very end (and everything in-between), it was a wonderful dining experience!

Thank you!

Janice writes:

AWWW, you guys are so sweet and yes, I have been "camped out" at your spot of late….Always a pleasure from the food, décor, customer service…. EVERYTHING. It is wonderful and refreshing to see business people who know how to "put it all together"!!! Well done. No surprise you are full so often. I am sure I will see you again soon! Cheers!

Lori writes:

Thanks for a great meal! I was hosting friends from out of town and they were blown away by the flavor of the food, the decor and your staff. It made me so proud of the fact that your restaurant is in the town of Whitby!


Rob Boswell writes:

I had a very enjoyable dinner this evening in your bar/lounge. The food and wine were great (I had the sea bass and banana cheesecake and still feel great about both choices) but I was especially impressed by Tish who provided our primary service. She was great.

Susan Amres writes:

Hey Penny and Chad,
I am still talking about your food as a matter of fact I did a review for you on tripadvisor. I myself have pastry chef training from George Brown College so I know all the hard work that takes place behind the scenes. You two have the right recipe for success and I wish you well.

Louise Ritchie writes:

Penny & Chad,
Just wanted to thank you both and all your staff for a fabulous day at your First Annual Golf Classic. The Eldorado Golf Course was alot of fun. The course is small but there are quite a number of challenges (water & sand) to make it interesting. Dinner back at Chatterpaul's was exquisite to say the least. The Chef Sampling was a great start to the dinner along with the wine tasting (2 whites and a red). Your salad was such a tantalizing start to the meal, greens, pears and goat cheese, always a great combination.We quite enjoyed the surprise entertainment - an aerialist right in the middle of the restaurant - who would have thought!!!! The main course and dessert topped off the evening meal along with prizes for all the golfers. I was especially pleased to hear that proceeds went to the Durham Children's Nutrition Project. I'm so looking forward to next year's golf tournament.

Michelle Lewis writes:

I have not even begun to express my sincere gratitude for the your professionalism, attention to detail and culinary expertise I exprienced when you catered my birthday party in my home.

My guests were delighted as well as amazed with each course they savoured. The Lamb Shanks (which my guests referred to as the 'Bronto saurus' Ribs) were a phenomenal hit as well as the Bruschetta. The Stuffed Chicken Breasts were done to perfection and the Caesar Salad selection was indeed the right choice.

The only unfortunate thing was that I ran out of Chatterpaul business cards! But don't worry I gave explicit directions to the restaurant for the few without cards.

Many Thanks to YOU ALL for adding that perfect elegant touch to my Evening.

Looking forward to dining with you soon.

Kind regards

Rob and Jan Bradford write:

Dear Penny & Chad,

We are writing this note to you as a heartfelt word of thanks to you and your staff for your part in making our special day an utterly amazing event.
The atmosphere when we arrived was as we had envisioned, relaxed, alive and comfortable.
The food was, as we expected, totally fabulous. Every one of our guests enjoyed their meal and are still commenting on the array of flavours and textures they enjoyed from the varied choices that you helped us select from your menu. The vegetarian meal was very well received to the point that the recipe was requested.
The wines that were suggested were also absolutely correct and complemented the meals perfectly.
The desserts were fabulous with special mention of both the Crème Brule and the Molten Chocolate.
We were totally impressed by your wait staff's attention to detail and the way that they were able to look after our guests completely and without fuss.
It was amazing how your kitchen was able to get all the meals ready and on the tables in a seemingly seamless manner. Not an order was misunderstood or incorrectly prepared.

Congratulations to all of you at Chatterpaul's for doing such a marvelous job and making our wedding day and dinner one that all our guests and we will long remember.

Warmest Regards
Rob and Jan Bradford

Claude Mainville writes:

Hi Penny,

It must say, it was with a great pleasure to have met you on Friday. It was a great experience and yes, we are going to make this our fine dining spot for Joanne, myself and all of our clients and guests. I will highly recommend your establishemnt to our clients. My compliments to the head Chef James - I finally found someone who can get my steak right . It was so tasty and I like it "Chicago style" and medium well - which is exactly what I got. The coconut appetizer was also excellent and the dipping sauce - awesome. Joanne, my bookeeper was astonished about her dish and she really enjoyed the wine that our server Craig selected for us. He is a real trooper.

Beulah writes:

Hi Penny,

We had an awesome time on Wednesday at the rehearsal dinner and I wanted to send you our thanks once again for the wonderful meal and excellent service we received.

Everyone was raving abuot the meal and I think you could tell by the clean plates being sent back that they all loved it. Quite a few of them said they would definitely be going back.

The wedding went off without a hitch and now the bride and groom are enjoying a well deserved honeymoon.

Again thank you very much for all your help and we will definitely be seeing you soon.

Mary Ann Nova writes:

Dear Penny and Chad:

Chatterpaul's marvelous fashion show held in May of this year was absolutely fantastic! Your generous donation of time, resources and passion provided $12,000 of much needed funds. Thank you for caring about our special facility.

Mary Ann Nova - Nova's Ark
September 8, 2010

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!

Frank Uithoven writes:

Hi Penny,

I was the guy who showed up a couple minutes late yesterday for the Lunch and Learn and ended up sitting right up front, beside Rory. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the great food yesterday at the lunch and learn. You proved my wife right, in that the food was very good.

One of the ladies I work with happens to know you and Chad and she too conceded that you provide great food... her name is Kellie Doiron.

I look forward to my next meal out, which will be at Chatterpaul's.

Kind regards,
Frank Uithoven

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
130 Commercial Ave, Ajax ON L1S 2H5
P: 905-426-4676 ext. 221
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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.

Janet writes:

Hi Penny - Just wanted to say thanks for accomodating the family yesterday for dinner. The meal and service were both excellent. Infact, I think you may have earned a few new regulars from my family, as they have now been introduced to Chad's culinary experience. Again, wonderful dinner.

Steve Hurst, The Plaido Group Inc. writes:

It was nice to meet you tonight. Just a quick note to tell you how much Shelley and I enjoyed our experience this evening. I wanted to compliment you on the business card idea for your servers - it was the first time I had seen this and thought it was amazing on so many levels. It makes your server feel proud of what they are doing, and allows us to form a relationship with your staff. tonight Troy served us and he was awesome. Very attentive, detailed and I would be sure to ask for him again when we come back (which we will definately do).
All in all, a great experience. Food was awesome and well presented. As we told you, our son Adam, was a sous chef and he had raved about the place when he was there. Cheers!

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