| Walter’s Falls, Ontario………September 2008. Along
with scents of fresh apples, and produce from the Beaver Valley, there is a hint of Europe in the air at the Falls Inn. Seasoned in
Italy, newly-hired Canadian Chef Peter Sanagan is busy testing his new autumn menus that will be introduced September 19 at the Inn.
Sanagan brings a French-Italian flavour and combines many of the areas local ingredients. Sanagan who apprenticed at Hotel Colonne in
Italy under Michelin starred Chef Natale Bacchetta, is adding a new exciting level of cuisine for the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment.
The Falls Inn is located between Collingwood and Meaford in the Georgian Bay region north of Toronto. Overnight dining packages range
from $85. to $125 per person based on double occupancy. Tax and service charge extra some restrictions apply.
Sanagan was born in the Lake Huron-Georgian Bay region, and graduated from one of Canada’s leading culinary schools,
George Brown College. After leaving George Brown he worked for Toronto’s Le Select Bistro, then with Chef Massimo at Mistura.
After two years Sanagan moved up to Sous Chef. Following his two years in Italy, Sanagan returned to Toronto at Auberge du Pommier with
the Oliver Bonacini Group before returning to Mistura as Chef du Cuisine.
Meg and Dwayne Hallman, owners and operating innkeepers at the Falls Inn, are thrilled with their new chef and his newly-created
menus. The Hallmans are passionate about hospitality and the move toward fresh local ingredients with a style of cuisine that features
an Italian-French flare. Chef Sanagan’s first menu has many items inspired by country French cuisine, the grassroots of fine dining.
Some Italian dishes have also been included given Sanagan’s extensive Italian training. Local Stuffed Rabbit with Braised Carrots
and Pan Fried Perch with Grapes, Bacon Braised Brussel Sprouts feature the rustic country fare available on the new menu.
After three years of construction the Inn opened in 2005 and recently became a member of Ontario’s Finest Inns
and Spas when its level of services and amenities exceeded the quality standards for membership.
The Inn was constructed on the site of the historic sawmill purchased from the Olmstead brothers by Willard Hallman in
the mid 40's. The sawmill burnt in 1984 and was relocated to a larger lot on the edge of town. The Inn was built by Dwayne Hallman,
his father and his brother-in-law. Materials from the family sawmill were used in the construction. Meg has hospitality in her blood
as she grew up in a small Inn in St. Andrews, New Brunswick where her mother was resident manager.
The Inn has 15 falls-view rooms with private balconies and dining for 70 guests. A Bruce Trail loop allows guests to
hike directly from the inn. A ‘petit spa’ operates on-site. The inn is a 15 minute drive to Beaver Valley and Blue Mountain
skiing. The Niagara Escarpment Commission is considering a development permit to begin generating hydro on the falls for the Inn using
the infrastructure that remains from the sawmill.
See the web for additional information on Falls Inn or call
reservations at 1-866-204-0814
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Media working on travel and entertainment stories are invited to stay overnight as our guest and experience the ambiance
of the Falls Inn. Contact Dwayne at 1-866-204-0814
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