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!