Halloween at the Scotia Bank

Just a few words about my favourite financial institution. Scotia Bank has been instrumental in helping Ruby Moon achieve its solid financial footing. A great group of women and men have helped put us on the right track and have helped not only in good times but also during the bad. Hats off to the team spirit that was visible today as all staff dressed in wonderful costumes and gave out not only$$$$$$$but candy. Check out the photos and congrats guys! 

So yeah, i tried to do my best to mimic the ridiculous grin of that mannequin and I think I did a pretty good job.  On a related note, the mannequin will be taking over for me for the next few weeks (months?). not sure at this point, but I am taking a small break to focus on my glass career. these things tend not to get done unless you commit to them full time, at least for a little while. keep your eyes peeled for in the future for some locally hand blown glass!!

Christmas Catering is upon us!

We are hustling about hiring staff for our Christmas rush which will be upon us before we know it. We are pleased to welcome Desiree and Jessica to our team. 

Tis the season soon to be jolly and our customers are quite pleased that we have acquired a liquor license. Ruby Moon now carries a wonderful variety of wine and beer and will bring in specialty wines for your private catered event. We have upgraded the catering menu on the website and Monday will see the menu in the restaurant change to a winter theme. Although we are still closed on Saturdays and Sundays to be able to accommodate your special event, we now are open to the public til 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.  Come in and get your favourite lunch item or sample our new dinner entrés. BBQ Ribs every Friday!

Whatever Happened to The Farmers' Mercantile?

Lots of people ask me whatever happened to The Farmers' Mercantile, our original café/antique shop in Nolalu. Well, nothing really. The Mercantile opens its doors to the public during the summertime for a couple of weekends. and although there is no longer an wonderful antique and gift shop on the second floor, the Village Café opens it's doors with the aroma of fresh handmade cinnamon buns, fresh baked breads, and all the other great goodies that can only be found there. The tourist industry in this part of Northwestern Ontario has seen better days and we were forced to reinvent ourselves to stay alive. In 2008, we opened our new retaurant Ruby Moon in Thunder Bay, a short 45 minute drive from Nolalu. The Village Café is now a catering venue for our primary restaurant ( Ruby Moon) and we have been pleased to host many private catered events there. So...for all you Village Café fans I have posted some photos of days gone by. Enjoy!

Ruby Moon Hires New Manager

Ruby Moon welcomes Karen Sundell to our humble little bistro. Karen comes to the Ruby Moon with over twenty years experience in the catering & restaurant business. Full of vim and vigor is an understatement when describing Karen. Please feel free to stop by the restaurant to meet her  and wish her well. You might catch us chasing her around trying to get a photo for this blog.

Finally Friday

Normally it doesn't matter that if Friday comes along at this place. We are busy all weekend catering at weddings,showers, anniversaries etc, but for some reason this weekend we have been given a reprieve and I can tell you all the staff are looking forward to it. I have asked everyone to find some time to write something brilliant on this new blog space and soon you will get to hear the ramblings from them and our new manager Karen. Karen is a talented Chef and extremely energetic. Yes folks, she may even have more energy than myself( what's with 50 year old woman these days, I think it has something to do with espresso). She ran her own catering company here in Thunder Bay for ten years and has agreed to bring her energy and talent to Ruby Moon. So.......onward and forward with the day.

Jake the Mannequin

Suprisingly, the mannequin looks almost exactly like me! I would upload a new picture if I felt it was needed....hmmmm..maybe some strange chinese mannequin  manufacturer has been stalking me for my charming good looks. I guess thats the cost of fame.

Ruby Moon Catering & Lunch Bar

Welcome to the News & Notes of Ruby Moon. This blog will let you in on all the great happenings at the lunch bar. Whether it's a staff birthday, a special visitor or a great addition to the menu, you will hear it here first.