Peter Pan moves into Standard

Times Contributor

 

Peter Pan and his partner Linda St-Onge, along with his daughters Angelina and Diana, are the new owner operators (since end of July) of the Standard Hotel and bar renamed Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

Pan comes with his family from Montreal, Quebec, and came earlier in the year checking out his new prospect and the community of Standard, including the school and other amenities in the area. It has been a bit of a whirlwind since Pan got here and he is quickly establishing himself in the community with his great food and friendly demeanor. An adjustment from the business of a city to a town of 400 has been a breath of fresh air for the couple. This is Pan’s first attempt at operating a bar, but he has a vast experience in the food service industry. Previously Pan was a chef and owned restaurants and was an experienced cooking teacher which is one of his passions. His restaurants were reported to be in the Top 100 best restaurants in Canada by food critic and writer Helen Rochester.

While the previous owners offered mainly pub fare, Pan continues with items like wings and pizza but has incorporated fresh Chinese and Vietnamese flavors by having specials each night of the week, and is well into introducing Asian Fusion to a revolving menu.

Linda is a delight to all who come into the bar. With Peter in the kitchen doing what he does best and her operation of the bar they are having a huge success in this new journey in the west. With her sweet French accent and quick wit she has become a favorite to all who come.

Diana is quickly settling in with her little sister Angelina. The girls attend Standard School in Grades 3 and 5. Pan loves the small town atmosphere and community for his girls. After coming from such a congested area as Montreal, Standard is sure to be a culture shock, so it is taking a little more time for the girls to get to know other kids in the community, but they assuredly said they are making many new friends. Diana says one of the biggest differences for her is that there is no traffic noise from the city and “it’s quiet here”. 

Peter and Linda (and the girls) are looking forward to getting to know more and more residents in the coming months. 

A grand opening was held on Friday, Oct. 12. Peter and Linda extended an open invitation to come and sample some of the Asian Fusion food that they prepared as a treat on them. The evening was packed during various times in the night and everyone enjoyed the local entertainment by Drew Gregory on stage in the bar. Everyone was invited including families to come out and try some samples of their scrumptious food. In the near future Pan is planning on teaching some cooking classes and is looking at catering for weddings (which he has done previously down east).

 On Saturday Pan catered Croptoberfest, held in the Standard Community Hall, for 30+ women who came to Standard to scrapbook for the weekend, and was able to showcase some of his food talent, which the women all raved about.

For more information contact Peter or Linda at (403)644-3888 or at sunnyinvestment1668@gmail.com.