Epicure
Lobster tacos at
the Row House
Lobster Co
seeing the word “lobster” in
the name of a restaurant will
be temptation enough to check it
out. Located on Richmond Street,
possibly the quaintest street in
downtown Charlottetown, the Row
House Lobster Co. menu is certainly
a “catchy one.” The lobster tacos
are stuffed to the brim with charred
corn, tomato salsa, pickled red
onions and generous lobster chunks.
On a lobster kick, the next must-try
are the lobster lollipops, tempurabattered lobster served up with
spicy mayo and cilantro lime dipping
sauce. Lastly, don’t leave without
trying the red rock local oysters slurpy and sensational.
The view from the
Grand Holman Hotel
in Charlottetown
Moonsnail Soap Works
What better way to wash it all down
than with a locally-brewed beer from
Charlottetown’s Gahan House? They
handcraft some superb ales made on
site at the brewery, which you can
tour. Located inside an old historic
building that once was a convent,
the Gahan House brewery boasts
the best beer in town. The tour will
take you back in time, as it includes
the brewery’s history and how the
name Gahan came to be. Of course,
sampling of some of the top ales,
like the Sir John A honey wheat
and the island red amber ale
are all included.
Charlottetown may be a small city,
but it certainly has a plethora of
superb dining options. Whether it’s
a lobster roll lunch, or some of the
best oysters you will ever indulge in,
P.E.I. has several varieties that will
leave your palate tingling for more.
When it comes to accommodations,
The Grand Holman Hotel certainty
lives up to its name. With its open
airy entrance, towering ceilings and
walls filled with wonderful art, it’s
an inviting spot located in the heart
of historic Charlottetown. The
Island Suite rooms are stellar and
offer modern touches, amenities
and cozy comforts like the dual
fireplaces (one in the bedroom,
the other in the main sitting area
of the suite).
For many travellers to the Maritimes,
Every trip needs to powered up by
a scrumptious brunch. Leonhard’s
Café in downtown Charlottetown is
not just good, it’s divine. The café
has an inviting ambiance, and the
menu has touches of Germaninspired, locally-sourced quality
food. The Bavarian breakfast is
out of this world and is stuffed
with P.E.I. potatoes, bacon and
onions, and is served with a side
of greens. The smoked salmon
casserole is baked with cheese
and consists of more P.E.I potatoes,
spinach, onions and herbs. Make
sure you save room for the freshlybaked vanilla rolls.
No visit to P.E.I. is complete without
taking a piece of the island home
with you. Moonsnail Soap Works
is a unique and funky shop which
produces over 30,000 handmade
soaps per year. The soaps and body
products are inspired by the land,
the sea and the alluring red beach
sand that surrounds the coast of
Prince Edward Island. The P.E.I. Sand
Scrub is so addictive it’s best to
grab a few to take home with you,
along with the Red Clay & Sea Kelp
Soap. Each is infused with bay,
lavender and cedar oils. Best of all,
Moonsnail will ship anywhere, in case
you wish to replenish your supply
after you return home.
A scrumptious
brunch is served at
Leonhard’s Café
The Gahan House’s
wonderful selection
of ales
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