The contractor working on the Harbour Drive section of the Harbour Interceptor Sewer (HIS) project will need to close Beck's Cove starting May 26, 2009 to facilitate the installation of the harbour interceptor sewer pipe from behind the Bowrings Building to the Beck's Cove pumping station. This closure will last for approximately 6 weeks.

Access to the Bowrings Building Parking Garage will be maintained and controlled via a flagsperson.

For more information contact the Department of Engineering, City of St. John's at 576-8062.

St. John's cruise ship season gets underway this Wednesday, May 20th, with a visit from Holland America's Rotterdam which is scheduled to visit port from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The ship will bring up to 1300 passengers and close to 600 crew members. The Rotterdam is visiting St. John's as part of it's Fjords and Highlands cruise and it has the following itinerary: New York, Halifax, St. Pierre, St. John’s, Belfast, Liverpool, Dunmore East, Plymouth, Le Havre, Dover, Rotterdam, Newcastle Upon Tyne, S. Queensferry/ Edinburgh, Oslo, Gotenburg, Gdansk, Stockholm, Ronne, Kiel, Copenhagen. Any questions about the Rotterdam's visit should be directed to the City of St. John's tourism office, 576-8106.

Public Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Foran/Greene Room, 4th floor, St. John's City Hall.

The purpose of the public meeting is to provide an opportunity for public review and comment regarding an application submitted by Nolan Hall Real Estate Ltd. to construct a condominium hotel on the former Powers Salvage site located on the east side of Temperance Street.

As information, the application site on Temperance Street is zoned as Commercial Central Mixed Use (CCM). This zone allows a hotel as a Permitted Use.

For more information visit www.stjohns.ca/csj/NewsDetails?id=815

Land Use Assessment Report (LUAR) available here:
www.stjohns.ca/cityservices/planning/pdfs/Harbour%20Court%20Temperance%202828-01%20LUAR%20Final%20%2031%20Mar%2009.pdf

View Plain Analysis of proposed development available here:
www.stjohns.ca/cityservices/planning/pdfs/Temperance%20St%20Hotel%20April%2027,%202009.pdf

However you slice it or dice it, Devour Downtown is one delectable deal. Eighteen of Downtown's hottest eateries are heating things up with a culinary celebration sure to please.

At just $15 for lunch and $30 for dinner this is a great opportunity to enjoy a fabulous meal at your favorite participating restaurant or to check out somewhere new!

No passes, coupons or cards necessary, just bring your appetite. Plus, customers will have a chance to win Devour Downtown gift certificates and passes to the upcoming Wreckhouse International Jazz & Blues Festival July 15 - 19, 2009www.wreckhousejazzandblues.com

Offer does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

For information contact the Downtown Development Commission at 726-8244, or email gaylynne@downtownstjohns.com.

Check out the great menus from participating restaurants!

Check out these great menus from participating restaurants!

BonaVista at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland (Dinner only) 726 4977

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer - Mesclun greens with seasonal cucumber and candied walnuts

Main Course - Birch glazed roasted salmon with garlic mashed potatoe

Dessert - Triple chocolate pyramid (a combination of white, milk, and dark
chocolate)

Aqua Restaurant 576 2782

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizer Soups - Black bean chipotle chili or Chorizo, corona and
cilantro with sour cream.

Main Course Sandwiches - Cured ham and swiss ciabiatta or Honey
mustard, green apple, sweet onion vinagerette and
rocket. Both serverd with hand cuts fries.

Dessert Sweets - Spiced apple crisp with sweet tea carmel sauce and vanilla
bean ice cream or Black forest creme brulee with
chantilly cream and anise cookies.

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizers - Roasted cauliflower and cumin soup with sour cream, chick peas
parmesan and chili oil or Savory cod cakes with tomatoe
paprika and preserved lemon chutney.

Main Courses - Apricot and jalapeno salmon served with fragrant jasmin rice
star anise pepper sauce and chick pea chorizo salad or
Char broiled caribou burger served with blue cheese mayo,
rocket, tomatoe chutney and bacon on a ciabatta bun with sweet
potatoe chips and bake apple ketchup.

Dessert Sweets - Spiced apple crisp with sweet tea carmel sauce and vanilla
bean ice cream or Black forest creme brulee with
chantilly cream and anise cookies.

Oliver's 754 6444

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizer - Garden greens or soup du jour

Main Course - Fresh lemon pepper cod

Dessert - Housemade dessert (will change daily)

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer - Garlic cream mushrooms

Main Course - Bourbon glazed breast of chicken

Dessert - Housemade dessert (will change daily)

Peter Belbin's Steakhouse (Dinner only) 753 8530

Appetizer - Roasted sweet pepper soup with almond pita crunch or
Panko crusted chicken tenders.

Main Course - Pan seared chicken breast served with snow peas, caramelized
pears, chorizo sausage hash, and thai chili carmel sauce
or Charbroiled top sirlion (10 oz) served with brown
butter mashed potatoe, corn, green beans, and beef jus.

Dessert - Frozen lime cheesecake with almond meringue, raspberrys and lemon
gelato.

Quinn's at the Delta 570 1660

LUNCH MENU $15

All you can eat pasta bar!! Choose from penne, spaghetti, tortellini or fettuccini noodles topped with your choice of cajun cream, alfreado, basil pesto, tomatoe or meat sauce. Add chicken, shrimp or veggies to finish off your perfect Italian feast! Also available at the pasta bar...Caesar salad, green salad and garlic bread with chesse.

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer - Chef's soup of the day or Greek salad or Caesar
salad.

Main course -8 oz New York striploin, veggies and potatoe or Cajun
chicken and choice of pasta or Grilled pork tenderloin,
sweet and sticky with just a hint of heat.

Dessert - Chocolate mousse cake or Strawberry fool or Dark
chocolate cannoli with vanilla bean anglais.

Smitty's at the Marriott Hotel 739 7927

LUNCH MENU $15

Crisp Caesar salad coverd with fresh NL snow crab or lobster served with garlic bread.
or
Pan-fried cod fillet served with six cod tongues, scruncheons and choice of side.*
or
New York steak sandwich served with your choice of side*

*Choose fresh cut fries, baked potatoe or whole grain rice pilaf.

DINNER MENU $30

1/2 half lobster with 6 oz fillet mignon
or
Fresh Newfoundland lobster or snow crab
or
Newfoundland shellfish platter (1/2 lobster, snow crab and mussles)

*Dinner entrees served with choice of potatoe or rice or salad.

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Cheescake

Zapata's 576 6399

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizers

Mexican Dip - Layers of beans, tomatoe, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses topped with sour cream and guacomole, served with tostado chips.
or
Black bean and lentil soup - Simmered for hours this vegetarian bean and lentil soup is sure to please.
or
Gorditas - Mini flour tortillas stuffed with beef, bean, or chicken, served with your choice of chili con queso, sour cream or guacmole.

Main Courses

Fajitas - Tender marinated strips of steak or chicken grilled with sweet red peppers, green peppers, red onions and Spanish onions served to you in a sizzling pan with warm tortillas. Add guacamole, cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoe, onion, jalapeno peppers and roll it up! Served with Mexican rice. Vegetarian, steak or chicken.
or
Flauta De Polo - Corn tortilla filled with chicken, tomatoe, onion, and Monterey jack cheese topped with sour cream, toasted almonds and raisins. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and confetti corn.
or
Zapata's Club Quesadilla - Bacon, chicken, blended cheeses, tomatoe, onion, and mild green chilies in a toasted flour tortilla garnished with shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

Dessert

Bunuelos
or
Deep fried ice cream

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizers

Jalapeno Slammers - Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and lightly breaded, served with salsa and sour cream.
or
Stuffed Mushroom Caps - Filled with our own seafood medley of tasty Newfoundland baby shrimp, cod fillet and clams topped with jalapenos, Monterey jack cheese and a hint of white wine, served with sour cream.
or
Gorditas - Mini flour tortillas stuffed with beef, bean or chicken served with your choice of chili con queso, sour cream or guacamole.

Main Courses

Fajitas - Tender marinated strips of steak or chicken grilled with sweet red peppers, green peppers, red onions and Spanish onions served to you in a sizzling pan with warm tortillas. Add guacamole, cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoe, onion, jalapeno peppers and roll it up! Served with Mexican rice. Vegetarian, steak or chicken.
or
Platillo De Zapata - Our Mexican combination of a chicken flauta de pollo, a beef taco and a cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, confetti corn, and beef chili.
or
Pollo Con Chilli Verde - Tender chicken breast stuffed with mild green chillies and cheddar cheese wrapped in a crisp flour tortilla and topped with salsa and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, confetti corn and Texas chili.
or
Pescado A La Veracruz - Fresh Newfoundland cod serverd over a bed of Mexican rice topped with cheddar cheese, sauteed clams, celery, tomatoe, olives, oninos and peppers.

DESSERT

Bunuelos
or
Banana Santana
or
Fresh Fruit Crepe

Rumplestilskin's 579 6000

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizer

Choice of:
Soup of the Day
or
French Onion Soup
or
Caesar salad
or
Garden Salad.

Main Course

Seafood Au Gratin - Salmon and Cod served in the Rumpel's traditional au gratin way!
or
Fettuccine Alfredo
or
Rumpels Homemade Lasagna

Dessert

Rumpels Glory- An island of fresh fruit, topped with ice cream and partrigeberry sauce snuggled in a wine glass and topped with whipped cream

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer

Choice of Soup of the Day
or
French Onion Soup
or
Caesar salad
or
Garden Salad

Main Course

Seafood Platter - A fresh combination of cod, atlantic salmon, gulf shrimp & mussels served with rice pilaf and vegetable medley.
or
8oz Filet - Mouth-watering and chargrilled to your likeness accompanied by a trio of tiger shrimp finished in garlic butter served with garlic mashed red skinned potato and vegetable medley.

Dessert

Rumpels Glory -An island of fresh fruit, topped with ice cream and partrigeberry sauce snuggled in a wine glass and topped with whipped cream.

Green Sleeves 579 1070

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizer

Small salad (Garden / Spinach / Greek)
or
Soup of the day

Main Course

12 Wings and Fries
or
1 Piece Fish and Chips
or
Choice of Sandwich (Ham & Swiss / BLT / Chicken Twister)

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer

Seafood Chowder
or
Mussels
or
Wings

Main Course

8 oz Steak
or
1 Piece Pan Fried Cod
or
Choice of Pasta (Chicken Savoyarde / Chicken Parmesan / Cajun Pasta)

Dessert

Carrott Cake
or
Mississippi Mud Pie

Merlo's Press and Bean Restaurant - Murray Premises 753-2457

LUNCH MENU $15

Appetizer

Soup of the Day
or
Salad of Your Choice (Garden, Caesar, Greek, Strawberry Spinach)

Main Course

Spiced Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta

Dessert

Apple Pie and Ice Cream
or
Chocolate Cheesecake

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer

Soup of the Day
or
Salad of Your Choice (Garden, Caesar, Greek, Strawberry Spinach)
or
Mussles Steamed in Garlic Butter
or
Escargot in Garlic Butter
or
Coconut Thai Shrimp with a Spicy Dipping Sauce
or
Caramelized Scallops with Almonds

Main Course

'AAA' Striploin Steak with your choice of Merlot Demi Glaze or Port Peppercorn Sauce served with Chef's Vegetables and your choice of Mashed Potatoe, Baked Potatoe, O'Brien Potatoe or Rice.

Dessert

Any Selection from our Dessert Menu
or
Enjoy a Hot Irish Coffee

Jungle Jim's on George Street (753-5467)

LUNCH MENU

Chicken Taquitos & Caesar Salad
Or
Fish & Chips
And
Caramel Apple Chimi Cheese Bites

DINNER MENU

Seafood Chowder Or Caesar Salad

And

8oz NY Striploin & Tiger Shrimp

Or

St. Louis Style Ribs & Buffalo Wings

And

Chocolate Chip Chimi Cheesecake

Velma's Place 576-2264

LUNCH MENU $15

Pan fried cod served with choice of potatoes, vegetables, and a home made roll. Sevred with tea or coffee.

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer

Seafood Chowder
or
Caesar Salad

Main Course

Salmon Dinner
or
Turkey Dinner

Dessert

Choice of dessert severd with tea or coffee.

The Cellar Restaurant 579-8900

LUNCH MENU $15

Main Course

Colossal Shrimp Blackened Cajun Style - served with spicy jambalaya rice and side salad.
or
Buffalo Burger with Bacon and Cheddar - served with fresh cut frits and side salad.
or
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Sweet and Sour Orange Butter - served with mushroom fried rice and side salad.
or
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Lemon Mushroom Sauce - served with fresh pasta and side salad.

Dessert

Choice of:

Warm Blueberry Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream.
or
Hazelnut Ice Cream Profiterole with Warm Chocolate Sauce.
or
Vanilla Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Sauce and Whipped Cream.

*Please note that this special is not available in comdination with any other offer or discount. No "Gift Certificates" or "A Gourmet Gift!" cards.

DINNER MENU $30

Appetizer

Cup of Soup of Choice (Soup of the Day, Fresh and Smoked Fish Chowder, Hot and Spicy Crab Chowder).
or
Choice of Salad (Classic Caesar Salad, Mixed Green Salad).

Main Course

Fresh Boiled Lobster (1 1/4 pound) -served with melted butter and choice of side (Creamy Cole Slaw, Buttered Corn, Vegetable Medley, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Spicy Jambalaya Rice)

Dessert

Choice of:

Warm Blueberry Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream.
or
Hazelnut Ice Cream Profiterole with Warm Chocolate Sauce.
or
Vanilla Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Sauce and Whipped Cream.

*Please note that this special is not available in comdination with any other offer or discount. No "Gift Certificates" or "A Gourmet Gift!" cards.

'S' - at The Majestic (722 -8642)

LUNCH MENU

Pan Seared Halibut with Toasted Almonds, Roasted Mini Potatoes and Saute of Fresh Grilled Vegetables.

DINNER MENU

Poached Lobster with Choice of Caesar Salad with Crisp Romaine Hearts, House Dressing, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Garlic Baguette or Rosemary and Garlic Whipped Potatoe with a Saute of Fresh Vegetables.

Celtic Hearth / Bridie Molloy's (576-2880) Dinner Only

DINNER MENU

Appetizer

Berry and Feta Cheese Salad - Babby lettuce, marinated bluberries, garden vegetables and feta cheese tossed with a partridge berry vinegarette.

Main Course

Salmon baked with a Jameson's Whiskey Glaze - served with a choice of side and vegetable of the day.

Dessert

Blueberry Creme Bruele.

Please call the remaining participating restaurants for menu details.

India Gate (753-6006)

Sundance (753-7822)