August 22, 2010. Western Head, N.S. Lane's Privateer Inn.

I am so grateful that Lane's is in town. And I am additionally grateful that a new chef has been hired, just this year. Up until now, the food was always adequate, but now, with the advent of the new chef, it is approaching being excellent. Last evening we dined there. Norm and Diane wanted to take us to The Quarterdeck for dinner, but they were fully booked, so we went to Lane's instead, and I am pleased we did.

This old Inn is run by Susan Lane, the daughter of the former owner. She is young to run an establishment such as this, or perhaps she just looks young. I'm just pleased I am not running that old Inn. She runs a restaurant, a bar and a patio restaurant, also a book store/Library where you can eat and read. And of course, a gift store along with the thirty rooms, all along the Mersey River. They are open all year, which is one of the reasons I am pleased to have them stay in business.

Up until now, the food was cooked by a series of hired cooks, using the recipes saved from years gone by. Dining there was always O.K. but never spectacular...until now. Last Sunday we ate Brunch there along with Dave and Irene and Wendy and Claussen and we were pleasantly surprised by the menu. But last night was special in any department. We will dine there again, and again, and again, and will be grateful for Lane's, and the new chef.