Flapjacks will be open this Easter Weekend, our hours will be as follows:
Good Friday...... 8:00am to 2:00 pm
Saturday ...........7:00am to 3:00 pm
Easter Sunday.....7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend11
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The "Food Network" returns
On Saturday, Food Network Canada returned to do more filming in our tiny little restaurant. If you didn't know they are filming a new Canadian food series called "You gotta eat here" that will be airing September 2011. The premise to the show is,,,, a foodie goes searching across Canada to little local restaurants that have a reputation for serving amazing comfort food.( Canadian version of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives) Now that you know the idea of the show let me tell you how it all started.
I received a phone call last July from the shows producers , informing me about the show. Flapjacks was the very first choice they had made, and would I be interested in allowing them to film us. My response was.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! I couldn't buy that exposure if I tried..... DEFIANTLY!!
A crew of 7, plus the shows host funny man John Cantucci showed up bright and early on Saturday morning last September and set up their cameras and went to work. It was a regular work day for Flapjacks , cooking and serving, the usual busy Saturday. The amazing crew filmed around us behind us, interviewed our customers asking all kinds of questions. I'm not going to tell you,,, your gonna just have to watch the episode to hear all that stuff. They taped our food being prepared and platted and everything you could imagine. It was great, lots of work ( 10 hours) and tuns of fun. I have such a new found respect for that line of work, because they make it seem effortless, and it's not! Plenty of work goes into a very short amount of air time.
I was very surprised when I received another call from the shows producer a month ago, asking if they could return. Once again my response...SURE!. This time I knew what to expect, I was an old pro.(Funny how you think you do it once, then your an expert...lol) . I was told by the shows producer that they were so impressed with the footage they had filmed, they wanted more.
I sent out an email to all my wonderful customers and asked if they could come out to the restaurant that Saturday, and be willing to be on camera, (our 15 minutes of fame ) to my delightful surprise we had people lined out the door.Now that's not unusual for Flapjacks , but on a cold Saturday in March, that's dedication.We began the filming at 8:30 and ended at 4:30, what a day!
Now we just wait for the episode to go to air.
I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to my wonderful staff who helped to make the day a great success. Flapjacks customers, a great big hug and a kiss, and to let you know your patronage is very, very, much appreciated....
I received a phone call last July from the shows producers , informing me about the show. Flapjacks was the very first choice they had made, and would I be interested in allowing them to film us. My response was.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! I couldn't buy that exposure if I tried..... DEFIANTLY!!
A crew of 7, plus the shows host funny man John Cantucci showed up bright and early on Saturday morning last September and set up their cameras and went to work. It was a regular work day for Flapjacks , cooking and serving, the usual busy Saturday. The amazing crew filmed around us behind us, interviewed our customers asking all kinds of questions. I'm not going to tell you,,, your gonna just have to watch the episode to hear all that stuff. They taped our food being prepared and platted and everything you could imagine. It was great, lots of work ( 10 hours) and tuns of fun. I have such a new found respect for that line of work, because they make it seem effortless, and it's not! Plenty of work goes into a very short amount of air time.
I was very surprised when I received another call from the shows producer a month ago, asking if they could return. Once again my response...SURE!. This time I knew what to expect, I was an old pro.(Funny how you think you do it once, then your an expert...lol) . I was told by the shows producer that they were so impressed with the footage they had filmed, they wanted more.
I sent out an email to all my wonderful customers and asked if they could come out to the restaurant that Saturday, and be willing to be on camera, (our 15 minutes of fame ) to my delightful surprise we had people lined out the door.Now that's not unusual for Flapjacks , but on a cold Saturday in March, that's dedication.We began the filming at 8:30 and ended at 4:30, what a day!
Now we just wait for the episode to go to air.
I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to my wonderful staff who helped to make the day a great success. Flapjacks customers, a great big hug and a kiss, and to let you know your patronage is very, very, much appreciated....
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May Menu specials
We are celebrating Mexican for Breakfast this month , and here are our specials
Huevos Rancheros, two eggs served as you like them , over a warm tortillas topped with fresh tomato salsa, grated cheddar cheese, scallions and fresh cilantro accompanied by your choice of home fries, re fried beans, tomato slices or fresh fruit.
Breakfast Burrito, scrambled eggs with green peppers, diced tomato and cheddar cheese wrapped in a 16 whole wheat tortilla. Served with your choice of home fries, fresh fruit or tomato slices.
Breakfast quesadillas, sauteed onion , peppers, peameal bacon and cheddar cheese. grilled in a 16" whole wheat tortilla, served with sour cream and home made salsa . Your choice of home fries or re fried beans. come in enjoy these great options,,,,,,ole"
Huevos Rancheros, two eggs served as you like them , over a warm tortillas topped with fresh tomato salsa, grated cheddar cheese, scallions and fresh cilantro accompanied by your choice of home fries, re fried beans, tomato slices or fresh fruit.
Breakfast Burrito, scrambled eggs with green peppers, diced tomato and cheddar cheese wrapped in a 16 whole wheat tortilla. Served with your choice of home fries, fresh fruit or tomato slices.
Breakfast quesadillas, sauteed onion , peppers, peameal bacon and cheddar cheese. grilled in a 16" whole wheat tortilla, served with sour cream and home made salsa . Your choice of home fries or re fried beans. come in enjoy these great options,,,,,,ole"
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Easter Weekend
Flapjacks Family restaurant will be open Good Friday April 2 from 8:00 to 3:00 and Easter Sunday April 4 from 8:00 to 2:00
Come in and enjoy our great food with your Family
Come in and enjoy our great food with your Family
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Gluten Free Pancakes
Last week a long time customer named Catherine was in the restaurant and said to me "Maria , I have een coming to flapjacks for a long time and never noticed that you have gluten free pancakes, I can't wait to tell my daughter because she has celiac disease"
Celiac disease for thoses who do not know , is a digestive disorder tha t damages the small intestines and interfears with the absorption of the nutrients from food. People who have this disease can not tolerate any gluten products which is foulnd in flour.When they do eat qluten products their reactions could be bloating, diarrhea, cramping, vomiting and in some cases the reation can be very severe.Now that I am aware of this proplen I can not beclive how many prople are affected by this rapidly growing disease.
Getting back to Catherine's conversation I told her that I had had a family come into Flapjacks in the month of February. The family were enjoying pancakes, everyone that is except for the father.He could only watch and wish he could taste the delicious pancakes. I later had a conversation with Steve and he asked me if I would concider selling pancakes that did not contain any gluten, so that he and others like him could be included in this breakfast treat.I told him I would do my best to include a gluten free product into the menu. Well after 3 weeks of testing recipies I finally created a recipe that I was pleased with.
They are not as fluffy as our regular pancakes , it's the gluten that makes them light and airy, but the taste is great, and we can make then plain or flavored.
Our gluten free customers who have tried these pancakes are thrilled. Not only do they love the taste , but they are so happy that someone cared enough to concieder thier dietary restricitons... As a restaurant owner it is very important to me that everyone should be able to enjoy their breakfast experience.It's no problem will make the extra effert to make everyone happy.
Tell your family and friends that there is this tiny little restauant in Caledon that really does care and they can come into FLAPJACKS and enjoy some great PANCAKES!!!http://www.flapjacksrestaurant.com/
Celiac disease for thoses who do not know , is a digestive disorder tha t damages the small intestines and interfears with the absorption of the nutrients from food. People who have this disease can not tolerate any gluten products which is foulnd in flour.When they do eat qluten products their reactions could be bloating, diarrhea, cramping, vomiting and in some cases the reation can be very severe.Now that I am aware of this proplen I can not beclive how many prople are affected by this rapidly growing disease.
Getting back to Catherine's conversation I told her that I had had a family come into Flapjacks in the month of February. The family were enjoying pancakes, everyone that is except for the father.He could only watch and wish he could taste the delicious pancakes. I later had a conversation with Steve and he asked me if I would concider selling pancakes that did not contain any gluten, so that he and others like him could be included in this breakfast treat.I told him I would do my best to include a gluten free product into the menu. Well after 3 weeks of testing recipies I finally created a recipe that I was pleased with.
They are not as fluffy as our regular pancakes , it's the gluten that makes them light and airy, but the taste is great, and we can make then plain or flavored.
Our gluten free customers who have tried these pancakes are thrilled. Not only do they love the taste , but they are so happy that someone cared enough to concieder thier dietary restricitons... As a restaurant owner it is very important to me that everyone should be able to enjoy their breakfast experience.It's no problem will make the extra effert to make everyone happy.
Tell your family and friends that there is this tiny little restauant in Caledon that really does care and they can come into FLAPJACKS and enjoy some great PANCAKES!!!http://www.flapjacksrestaurant.com/
Thursday, October 15, 2009
wow ,what a weekend!
Well it was 4 days of madness at Flapjacks , I can not remember it being so busy on the Thanksgivings Day weekend. All the hard work creating great customer relations and providing good home cooked meals ,and the monthly specials are paying off,especially in a time when many restaurants are complaining about poor customer turn out.. Everything went well for us on the weekend, I even cooked on Sunday which always makes me happy. Boy was I tiered at the end of it all , it took me 2 days just to recover.
Now that I have rejoined the land of the living I was asking myself "Now what kind of soup do I make, with not one but two turkey carcases". I had to make the turkey broth in two batches because they wouldn't all fit in one pot. I must say it took a long time, but once I could smell the fantastic aromas floating through the air I knew the end result was well worth it.
Alright I now have the delicious homemade turkey broth , but which soup do I make. Then it hits me, we always had Italian wedding soup at times of celebration. Still being in the holiday mood I think , that's it "stracitella soup" that's what we call it in Italian. It makes me think of the festivities and celebrating and make me feel all warm and tingly. This is the feeling I want to share with others, especially when it's getting so cold and gloomy outside. So come on over and enjoy a bowl.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving Day is the day we are all reminded to be thankful. I give thanks on a regular basis, because I have so much to be thankful for.
My health is something I don't take for granted,(even with all the aches and pains that come along with aging) The health and love of my family members is something I give thanks for every day. My husband of 27 years of marriage and 3 beautiful children also make me give thanks( even though we argue ,fuss and fight... we're of Italian heritage what do you want?)
I am grateful for my parents, sisters, and the rest of my extended family.
My great friends,(they help to keep me sane) how could I not be grateful for that part of my life?
I am grateful for my career . I am the proud owner of the legendary, FLAPJACKS FAMILY RESTAURANT. I never thought I would be a restaurateur ,but I discovered this little gem 6 years ago( it has been in operation for over 30 years) and I loved it so much, I bought the company.
Gratitude is what I feel towards the many people who come into my restaurant , and keep us in business.
This is a small list of "Thanks" that I wanted to share with you on this weekend of THANKSGIVING,
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