| THE
PEARL is an eclectic eatery located between the
picturesque fishing village of North Rustico & the Cavendish
Tourist Area. View
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Chef
Brian Kaderavek bio
THE
PEARL CAFÉ SEASONAL HOURS
There
is a love for detail that shows up not only in the food,
but in the artwork & creative energy contained in THE
PEARL. It becomes obvious that they were meant
to go hand in hand – that sipping a glass of wine
with a friend & sharing a meal that is fresh, creative
& visual in an ambient setting is a lovely thing.
THE
PEARL features urban food & atmosphere in a
serene rural setting with an often changing menu reflecting
the seasonality of locally sourced ingredients.
THE PEARL has been a Taste Our Island Award
finalist in each of its first three seasons & won the
award in 2010. This award recognizes restaurateur that supports
regional food systems by offering their guests fresh, locally
grown ingredients.
Maxine
Delaney owns & operates THE PEARL.
She has ventured down various creative paths, including
leather coat design & production & was one of fourteen
designers to represent Canada at the 1st World Fashion Exposition
in Osaka Japan. Maxine worked in set decoration, buying
& scenic painting in the film industry, and has been
involved in cooking as well as opening & managing various
restaurants.
Maxine
has done much of the renovation work on the building herself,
including the addition of some interesting historical aspects. |
The
slate tiles on the countertops & floor of the bay window
were salvaged from the roof of a Cardigan home formerly
owned by Dr. Alexander Best whose father Charles is of insulin
fame.
The beautiful
wide wood moldings in the bay window came from Westwood,
a 24 acre estate located on North River Road in Charlottetown.
This historic estate owned by F.A. Stewart Jones was dismantled
in the early 80’s.
The stuf
that decorates THE PEARL is a collection
from Maxines life, work & travels. Everything has a
story. She has a deep appreciation for art that is reflected
in her ever-changing collection of Canadian paintings as
well as her own impressionistic paintings & photography.
THE PEARL is a labor of love for Maxine,
whose goal is to create a memorable dining experience that
inspires all the senses. Equally important is that the setting
remains comfortable & familiar to her guests, even while
it continues to evolve, like a work of art in itself. |
